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A Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) officer was dismissed without notice for failing in her duties to investigate allegations of harassment and voyeurism, and for failing to safeguard a woman before she was murdered by her estranged husband in April 2020.

TUC General Secretary Frances O’Grady comments on today’s (Wednesday) inflation figures, which show CPI inflation rising to 9.0%.

Julian Jessop, Economics Fellow at free market think tank the Institute of Economic Affairs commented on the latest ONS inflation data.

An independent review of flooding events across Wales during the winter of 2020-21 has been launched, the Welsh Government has announced.

A new hub designed to spark innovation and push the boundaries of technology used by UK Armed Forces has been officially opened in Dorset today.

APCC Criminal Justice Lead, David Lloyd and Deputy Lead, Emily Spurrell commented on Criminal Justice Think Piece.

On Wednesday 18th May 2022, Minister for Disabled People Chloe Smith gave a speech to open a Disability Confident Jobs Fair at Hillman Street Jobcentre Plus.

Victoria Hewson, Head of Regulatory Affairs at free market think tank the Institute of Economic Affairs commented on plans for legislation that would allow the UK government to override parts of the Northern Ireland Protocol.

Education must be at heart of prison system, say MPs, as new report highlights freefall in quality of and engagement with existing provision.

Women’s Health Minister Maria Caulfield and Chief Midwifery Officer Professor Jacqueline Dunkley-Bent co-chaired the second meeting of the maternity taskforce

General Secretary Frances O’Grady yesterday commented on the government announcement on plans to scrap part of the Northern Ireland protocol.

Some UK regulators have taken on significant new roles following EU Exit. However, the work they are doing now to build their capability and manage operational challenges may not align with long-term ambitions or responsibilities, according to the National Audit Office (NAO).

This morning the ONS announced that CPI inflation rose to 9% in the year to April, a level not seen since 1982, and significantly higher than the 7% rate in March.

A world-first method for catching scallops has been developed using funding from the Government’s Seafood Innovation Fund.

The Ministry of Defence's statement on the Northern Ireland Legacy Bill.

Robust reforms to fire safety introduced to strengthen fire and rescue services, putting the majority of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry recommendations into law

Soccer Aid for UNICEF, taking place on Sunday 12 June at London Stadium, today announced a new partnership with charitable foundation The Power of Nutrition, who will match public donations and fundraising up to a total of £4 million.

Rebecca McDonald, Senior Economist at JRF responds to new inflation figures

New online quiz launched to help adults improve numeracy skills.

Grant Shapps, Transport Secretary, is assuming presidency of the International Transport Forum and will lay out 5 priorities for the UK’s tenure.

The UK HPI shows house price changes for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

The CMA has provisionally found that the merger of 2 firms offering property search services could lead to a worse deal for homebuyers.

Rain Newton-Smith, CBI Chief Economist responds to latest inflation data

Yesterday, I wrote about my work on promoting maths and STEM subjects for girls and how important this is.

Help shape the future of reporting crime by completing the Police Contact Survey

Show your support for the 4 shortlisted places before the winner is revealed

Soaring food prices driven by the war in Ukraine and pandemic-fuelled budget cuts set to drive up both need for, and cost of, life-saving therapeutic food treatment, the latter by up to 16 per cent 

Green trade is crucial to growing the UK economy, achieving net zero and driving our future prosperity, the International Trade Secretary will say in a speech.

Six islands to become carbon neutral by 2040.

Ben Harrison, Director of the Work Foundation responded to the Labour market overview May 2022 released by the Office for National Statistics.

UK manufacturers are to have their productivity and competitiveness boosted thanks to a new data innovation hub and testbed led by Ulster University.

The statistics look backwards but most are braced for what’s coming next, says the CIPD in response to the latest labour market statistics from the ONS

“A decent and affordable home is fundamental to the health and wellbeing of everybody.”

Payments made to over 3,000 children and young people across Scotland.

Andy Mayer, Energy Analyst at free market think tank the Institute of Economic Affairs commented on the news Ofgem has proposed to update the energy price cap quarterly rather than every six months.

Ofwat yesterday confirmed it will continue to provide ring-fenced funding for further investigations into four strategic regional water resource solutions in England. These proposed solutions could provide long-term, resilient water supplies to drier parts of the country.

Mark Bellis, Director of Policy and International Health, WHO Collaborating Centre on Investment for Health & Wellbeing at Public Health Wales, explains why studying wider population health is always essential to minimising health inequalities and improving people’s health and wellbeing, and even more so when faced with a global pandemic. 

Officers from the National Crime Agency’s Operation Stovewood have charged a man from Sheffield with 17 offences relating to the abuse of four teenage girls in the 1990s.

Throughout my career and in my years teaching and running schools I have always been clear about the importance of maths and STEM subjects.

Responding to the paper, The Rt Hon Lord Frost CMG said: “If the EU will not negotiate, then the Government will be right to intervene unilaterally to restore stability”

Health and Social Care Secretary announces a new 10-year Plan to tackle dementia and boost funding into research to better understand neurodegenerative diseases

Xiaowei Xu, a Senior Research Economist at IFS responded to the Pay as You Earn (PAYE) statistics released today.

Response to Scottish Information Commissioner report.

Angela McGowan, CBI Northern Ireland Director responded to UK Government Northern Ireland Protocol statement

The UK Government will introduce legislation today (Tuesday 17 May) that seeks to address the legacy of the Troubles in Northern Ireland.

Professor Len Shackleton, labour market expert and editorial and research fellow at free market think the Institute of Economic Affairs, commented on today’s ONS labour market data.

The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Sajid Javid, gave a speech at the conference on Tuesday 17 May 2022.

£100 million to cut carbon footprint further.

Matthew Percival, CBI Director for People and Skills responded to latest labour market statistics

1 in 6 critical NHS supplies depend on China – costing £6.2 billion a year

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss updated the House of Commons on the government's intention to introduce legislation to make changes to the Northern Ireland Protocol.

Every child will have the opportunity to benefit from music education as part of the Welsh Government’s plans for a national music service, which will help ensure no child misses out due to a lack of means.

Record number of students from deprived areas at university.

The Education Committee publishes its report on Prison education on Wednesday 18th May. The embargo on the report will be lifted for media publication on Tuesday 17th May at 10pm. 

Details of the investigations concluded in the last month have been published today by the Electoral Commission. This is an important part of delivering transparency in political finance in the UK.

The Crown Prosecution Service is updating its legal guidance on immigration offences ahead of the commencement of the Nationality and Borders Act.

The Family Review is exploring all aspects of modern family life and how families understand themselves. The Review will allow us to look at how families can best be supported, with a particular focus on children’s perspectives on family life. It will bring together the best available evidence on the effectiveness of current Government support and community-led support networks.

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has set out her vision for the future of UK international development which will help address increasing global challenges.

The Government’s goal to see one million more disabled people in work has been reached, the latest official figures show.

Biocontrol released to protect British waterways against invasive non-native plant

New ‘Think Before you Link’ App will help businesses and the public protect themselves from potential espionage .

Railway infrastructure company, VolkerRail Ltd. has been fined £550,000 after pleading guilty to an offence under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 after an investigation and prosecution by industry regulator the Office of Rail and Road (ORR).

Ofsted has published the latest in a series of reviews into different subjects across the curriculum. This review looks at computing.

A magnetic marker liquid injected into people with invasive breast cancer will help surgeons discover if the cancer has spread, after the technology was recommended in draft NICE guidance

Revised sentencing guidelines that clarify how courts in England and Wales should sentence offenders convicted of arranging or facilitating sexual offences against a child were published today by the Sentencing Council following consultation.

techUK's Advanced Communications Services Working Group has created a new guide for organisations considering building out services using 5G networking technology entitled 'Private network ecosystem: Management model'. 

The Prime Minister and his Cabinet will meet today to drive forward their mission to cut crime and make our streets safer.

UK Global Screen Fund to continue following successful pilot which supported more than 65 productions

Durvalumab recommended as an option for treating non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

The Government has reinforced its commitment to improving water quality including through plans for water companies to eliminate harm from sewage discharges.

A key Welsh Government-funded programme to help people most disadvantaged in the labour market into work will be expanded in 2023, following the winding-up of two existing EU-funded programmes, Economy Minister, Vaughan Gething, yesterday announced.

The EU yesterday announced €25 million in humanitarian aid to meet the basic needs of vulnerable Palestinians in the West Bank, East Jerusalem and Gaza.

The son of a victim of courier fraud is urging carers, family and friends of vulnerable people to be on their guard to help prevent their loved ones being exploited by fraudsters.

£30 million contract for dry-dock maintenance for the Queen Elizabeth Class (QEC) aircraft carriers has been awarded to Babcock International Group, in Scotland.

Cost of prescriptions will be frozen for the first time in over a decade.

A new round of funding to support fishing businesses and wider marine organisations in coastal communities is open for applications.

The outlook for the EU economy before the outbreak of the war was for a prolonged and robust expansion.

Alok Sharma speech given yesterday to mark six months since COP26.

The National Archives and Arts Council England are pleased to announce that they have signed a collaboration agreement until 2024, building on a long history of mutual support.

A Metropolitan Police Service officer who attempted to form an inappropriate relationship with a woman he met while on duty would have been dismissed without notice if he had not already resigned, a police disciplinary panel has ruled.

Health Minister Eluned Morgan has urged all those eligible for the Spring Covid-19 booster to take up their offer of the vaccine before 30 June.

Despite almost a decade of increased attention, delivering sustainable energy solutions for those forced to flee their homes is now further away than ever.

Today (Monday 16 May) Ofgem will publish a ‘minded-to’ consultation to look at whether the energy price cap should be updated quarterly rather than every six months. 

Member states recently (13 May 2022) agreed their position on the proposed amendment to the European standardisation regulation.

Restrictions on multibuy deals and advertising foods high in fat, salt or sugar to be delayed for a year

Welcome to techUK's Future Private Networks campaign week 2022, in which we celebrate the technology, innovation and expertise in the UK’s private networks sector, as we look to accelerate adoption, increase demand and help the UK realise the benefits of advanced connectivity for enterprise and the public sector.

Professor Graham Winch, Professor of Project Management, and  Dr Eunice Maytorena-Sanchez, Senior Lecturer in Project Management at Alliance Manchester Business School, will be hosting an interactive workshop ‘Strategic Project Organising’ at APM’s Power of Projects Conference on Thursday 9 June. 

Hundreds of people with a form of the most common form of lung cancer could survive twice as long with the disease, thanks to a drug now available on the NHS.

Fast-track benefit access to be extended to those nearing the end of their life on Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Disability Living Allowance (DLA) and Attendance Allowance (AA).

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, today (Monday 16 May) re-opened the Bank branch of the Northern line following a 17-week planned closure.

A man who tried to smuggle heroin worth almost £1 million into the UK through Birmingham Airport has been jailed for nine years.

During his visit to the War Memorial Village, Mr Barclay also met with seven-year-old Finley Skinner, who has raised over £2,000 for veterans through a series of charity events.

The Government and the water industry regulator Ofwat accept that the next water industry price review process has needed to prioritise long term investment in the sewerage network, to take better account for natural capital and to increase the use of nature-based solutions.

Secretary of State for Transport announces plans for a net zero transatlantic flight while in US.

Commissioner Sinkevicius' recently (13 May 2022) gave a speech at the high-level conference on PFAS.

Police will have greater powers to prevent knife crime and tackle serious violence.

Over the last year, the proportion of ex-offenders in work 6 weeks after release increased by more than half.

Big screens in capital cities for public to watch Jubilee events

The UK Government must not introduce legislation which breaks international law, but instead find sustainable solutions to help ease trade between the UK and EU countries, according to Economy Secretary Kate Forbes.

In October 2021, we announced that we’d been selected by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) to develop the technical qualification for a new T Level in media, broadcast and production, which will be available for first delivery in September 2023.

Find out how we helped Bristol City Council to meet legal limits for pollution within the shortest possible time through a clean air zone procurement.

A regular service will be restored on Friday and Saturday nights from the evening of Saturday 21 May.

The European Commission and the vaccine developers, BioNTech and Pfizer, recently (13 May 2022) reached an agreement to better address Member States needs for COVID-19 vaccines for the months ahead.

As the war continues to dominate headlines around the world, what are the major narratives being fashioned by both Russia and Ukraine?

DASA and the Materials for Strategic Advantage programme recently held a joint showcase for the suppliers who gained funding via the second phase of the first parallel UK / AUS bilateral “A Joint Effort” call for innovation.

Around 4,500 women with uterine fibroids will be eligible for a new oral treatment after NICE recommended relugolix with estradiol and norethisterone acetate (also called Ryeqo and made by Gedeon Ritcher UK) in final draft guidance.

Higher and Further Education Minister takes action in response to a series of antisemitism allegations against the National Union of Students (NUS).

The Minister for Climate Change, Julie James, has appointed two new members to the Snowdonia National Park Authority.

Tougher airport-style security rolled out across the prison estate in England and Wales has intercepted almost 20,000 attempts to smuggle illegal contraband behind bars.

A project that aims to support the mental health of young people in South Wales, has been given the green light, thanks to The National Lottery Community Fund.

The GCS Innovation Lab is launching Spark!, a Dragon’s Den-style opportunity for GCS members from across ALBs and central government departments to share their innovative ideas, sell them to a senior panel of ‘dragons’ and see them implemented across government.

“Tourism and hospitality is a great sector to work in” – that’s the message from Economy Minister, Vaughan Gething, to mark the start of Wales Tourism Week 2022 (15 to 22 May).

More than 2,000 members of the British Army’s Global Response Force have demonstrated their ability to react to global crises during an exercise with NATO allies.

The Council and the European Parliament recently (13 May 2022) agreed on measures for a high common level of cybersecurity across the Union, to further improve the resilience and incident response capacities of both the public and private sector and the EU as a whole.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson urges parties to restore power-sharing institutions on visit to Northern Ireland.

Listeners from Warrington to Wrexham will soon be able to tune into a wider choice of ultra-local digital radio stations, with Ofcom awarding 17 small-scale DAB radio multiplex licences in North West England and North East Wales.

UK lays the foundation for rockets, high-altitude balloons and spaceplanes to lift off from spaceports across the UK, creating thousands of jobs in the process.

The First Minister will urge countries to ensure current strains placed on the international order, including by the Russian invasion of Ukraine, do not result in the promises made at COP26 being broken on a visit to the USA this week.

Personnel awarded for Operation Pitting, the Defence response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and acts of heroism when off duty.

Statement recently (12 May 2022)by President von der Leyen and President Biden on occasion of the second Global COVID-19 Summit.

China sees Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine through the lens of great power competition between itself and the US.

Galop has been selected to deliver a first of its kind, Government-funded support service for victims of conversion therapy.

New research highlighting households’ struggles with the cost of living underlines the urgent need for a new universal scheme to help customers who struggle to afford their water bill.

As newly elected councillors take their posts, the TUC and a group of MPs recently (Friday) warned that thousands of local authority buildings in England still contain asbestos.

Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS), Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, has made a special visit to the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl).

Communities, groups and individuals are being invited to share their views in a consultation on the creation of Scotland’s first new National Parks in almost 20 years.

Committee Chair Jeremy Hunt has criticised the Government’s rejection of a recommendation for a broad national health and care recovery plan to tackle the backlog caused by the pandemic. 

The Commission welcomes the political agreement reached recently (13 May 2022) between the European Parliament and EU Member States on the Directive on measures for a high common level of cybersecurity across the Union (NIS 2 Directive) proposed by the Commission in December 2020.

Since leaving the European Union, the UK has begun to establish itself as a leader in digital trade. 

The Future Nuclear Enabling Fund is set to develop new nuclear energy projects across the UK, as committed to in the British Energy Security Strategy.

A Portsmouth dock worker has been arrested and charged with attempted drug importation offences.

Tax fraud is a perennial and persistent threat to all our nations, minister tells tax chiefs.

Fisheries Improvement Fund (FIP) invests £3.5 million to benefit fisheries and anglers across England.

Getting people out of cars and on to bikes is the aim of a £50 million investment announced recently (13 May 2022) by Deputy Climate Change Minister Lee Waters.

Blog posted by: Jude Hanan – Principal Digital Advisor, Government Digital Service, Max Fitzhugh - Senior Delivery Manager, Government Digital Service and Raya Barghouti – Senior Analyst, Government Digital Service, 13 May 2022 – Categories: People and skills, Service design, Transformation, Ways of working.

Remarks given recently (12 May 2022) by Vice President Šefčovič at the first meeting of the EU-UK Parliamentary Partnership Assembly.

Customers will also spot Royal station announcements and digital signs during the bank holiday weekend.

TUC General Secretary Frances O’Grady, and TUC President Sue Ferns, will meet with the President and senior representatives of TSSA to discuss and advise on the establishment of an independent investigation into claims of sexual harassment and misconduct.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has refused to authorise Alexander Jon Compliance Consulting Limited (AJCC) to provide regulatory hosting services.

Blog posted by: Tunde Ajia, 12 May 2022.

The latest Operational Honours and Awards List recognises the bravery, commitment and commendable service of Armed Forces personnel.

Applications for funding have opened for VCSE organisations who support women experiencing reproductive issues to remain in or return to the workplace

Legislation proposing the permanent adoption or temporary extension of some measures enacted during the pandemic to support Scotland’s recovery from Covid has passed its first stage.

Government introduces plans to transform struggling towns and cities, supporting local leaders to take back control of regeneration.

New research published recently shows that just over half of water bill payers believe they will struggle to pay a utility bill over the coming year, rising to 7 in 10 if there are children in the household.

Statement given recently (12 May 2022) by Vice President Šefčovič on the Protocol on Ireland / Northern Ireland.

Minister Nigel Adams explored family links to pottery in Stoke-on-Trent and promoted the Cultural Development Fund.

Two new reports from Public Health Wales have looked at the impact of nosocomial (hospital-acquired) transmission of Coronavirus during the pandemic.

On Wednesday, GCS Chief Executive, Simon Baugh along with the GCS Executive Director Team: Lisa Hunter, Conrad Bird and Gem Welsh launched the GCS Strategy, broadcasted live from No.9 Downing Street to over 1,500 communicators.

The Welsh Government has reached agreement with the UK Government on the establishment of freeports in Wales, Economy Minister, Vaughan Gething, has confirmed.

Drawing on his recent article in International Affairs, Rafał Ulatowski analyzes Germany’s strategy on China and its implications for the wider Indo-Pacific.

Broadband customers are being given better information about how fast their new service will be, before they sign a contract, according to a new report published recently by Ofcom.

Press statement given yesterday by President von der Leyen following the EU-Japan Summit.

techUK analyses the state opening of Parliament which includes reforms to the skills system. 

Blog posted by: Mike Hine, 10 May 2022.

Three digital nurses took over NHS Digital’s Twitter page to answer questions about their profession.

STEM teachers in disadvantaged schools to receive £3,000 tax-free payments per year over next three years along with new funding to improve school buildings

The CBI has appointed a new Director to head its London team – and Anneka Hendrick has pledged to support the capital’s businesses through the current cost-of-living and supply chain challenges towards renewed growth and prosperity.

The Prime Minister yesterday hosted a Regional Cabinet meeting in Stoke-on-Trent.

The Criminal Cases Review Commission (“CCRC”) has referred a further Post Office case to the Crown Court, taking the total of “Horizon” cases sent for an appeal by the CCRC to 60. 

The European Commission will phase out the State aid COVID Temporary Framework, adopted on 19 March 2020 and last amended on 18 November 2021, enabling Member States to remedy a serious disturbance in the economy in the context of the coronavirus pandemic. 

Chancellor Rishi Sunak names artist Michael Armitage as the designer of a new £1 coin which will enter circulation in 2023, marking the coin’s 40th anniversary.

A brutal heatwave that has enveloped parts of southern Asia since the end of April looks set to intensify, says the latest forecast from the Met Office.

Over 350,000 young people and families have been helped into homeownership with Help to Buy since its launch in 2013.

The document confirming which Scottish minister agreed to proceed with offering Ferguson Marine Engineering Limited a contract for the building of new ferries in October 2015 has been located and provided to Parliament.

James Heappey visited Somalia and travelled to Kenya, Uganda and Burundi – all major contributors to the African Union mission in Somalia.

All Senior Civil Service (SCS) jobs must be advertised externally following recruitment changes that come into force today.

The world’s most powerful luxury SUV is being manufactured in Wales and shipped to more than 50 countries across the globe.

As part of the EU's solidarity response with Ukraine, the Commission yesterday presented a set of actions to help Ukraine export its agricultural produce.

Corruption is endemic in Russia and is pervasive within its defence industrial sector and armed forces.

The £5.8 million Holt Laboratory will study known and emerging threats from tree pests and diseases to ensure a robust and rapid response to outbreaks

Marking Mental Health Awareness week was the AoC’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Conference 2022, a two-part event creating a space for learning from others and developing thinking around how to further progress mental health and wellbeing work across colleges. 

Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi presents some of the first ‘Queen Elizabeth: A Platinum Jubilee Celebration’ books to children at Manor Park Primary School

A gardening project in Newport is helping to tackle loneliness and social isolation by bringing communities together.

This year's Queen's Speech at the State Opening of Parliament, which was for the first time given on Her Majesty's behalf by the Prince of Wales, contained several references to upcoming legislation relevant to consumer protection.

People living in areas with a strong coal mining tradition are more likely to have negative attitudes towards COVID-19 vaccinations and lockdown measures to those in areas without this history, according to a team of researchers from Wales and the United States. 

The Big Ask was the largest-ever survey of children in England, with over 550,000. This enables us to dig down to understand the experiences of particular groups of children, such as those in care.

The UK Space Agency has welcomed news that the British rocket company Orbex has unveiled the first full-scale prototype of its Prime orbital space rocket.

Speech given yesterday by President von der Leyen at the second Global COVID-19 Summit, co-hosted by the United States, Belize, Germany, Indonesia, and Senegal, via video message*.

Blog posted by: Erika Flora – President/CEO, Beyond20, 11 May 2022.

Four new Scottish start-ups are aiming to help tackle the climate crisis after securing places on a government-backed programme.

Health and Social Care Secretary visits the African Caribbean Community Initiative in Wolverhampton.

UK astronomers, as part of an international team, helped bring to life the first image of the black hole at the centre of our own galaxy, the Milky Way.

Climate change projections show UK rainfall patterns are expected to shift, placing extra challenges on regional water companies seeking security of supply for their customers.

The European Commission yesterday announced its intention to step up funding to accelerate roll-out and uptake of vaccines and other COVID-19 tools in Africa, with a further €400 million in support. 

The war in Ukraine is placing significant costs on the environment not only through the destructive effects of modern warfare, but also from the unintended consequences of developing international sanctions on Russia.

“It’s important to remember the people behind the information.”

The CMA’s most senior enforcer has warned that anyone looking to exploit the cost-of-living crisis by forming cartels risk robust enforcement action, including possible dawn raids.

Historic painted banners from across the trade union movement will be marched through Wakefield city centre on Saturday 14 May, as the With Banners Held High festival returns to the city for the first time since the pandemic.

International Trade Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan yesterday visited Burleigh Pottery in Stoke-on-Trent.

Single Building Assessment programme expanded.

The PM recently (11 May 2022) signed declarations with Sweden and Finland to reinforce their security and fortify northern Europe’s defences, in the face of renewed threats.

The Defence Committee yesterday launched an inquiry on Defence and Climate Change, covering both the global consequences of climate change on UK defence and the Ministry of Defence’s contribution to reducing carbon emissions.

Ms Mariya Gabriel yesterday delivered a keynote speech, via pre-recorded video-message, at the "EISMEA First Anniversary Celebration".

Following the State Opening of Parliament the Government has set out a fresh legislative agenda including new ambitious Bills for the tech sector. Read our summary below.

Measures introduced to penalise companies responsible for leaving potholes on roads after carrying out street works.

On International Nurses Day, Public Health Wales is celebrating nurses and midwives for their incredible contribution to health and care.

Bahrain and Saudi Arabia to join other Gulf Cooperation Council countries with electronic visa waiver status for UK travel.

UK waste from households recycling stats released recently (11 May 2022) show Wales far outperforming other UK nations for at least the tenth year running.

Ms Mariya Gabriel yesterday delivered an opening speech, via pre-recorded video-message, at the "LEAP Summit" in Zagreb, on the European Year of Youth.

Monitor Your Satellites is a pilot service from the UK Space Agency, providing Space Surveillance and Tracking information to UK-licenced satellite operators.

What did the Queen’s Speech tell us about the government’s plans to put electronic trading documents on the same legal footing as paper documents?

Thousands more jobseekers are being supported into new jobs, to increase their hours and forge a career through tailored face-to-face job support.

The Prime Minister has asked Matt Warman MP to lead a review into how the government can best support a thriving future UK labour market.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) and Yorkshire & Humber Academic Health Science Network (AHSN) have published findings from their research into how GP practices use innovative methods to address local health inequalities. The work will inform CQC's developing regulatory approach so that it can better recognise and encourage innovation.

Ark Schools achieved social value by using our Building Cleaning Services commercial agreement to procure its cleaning contract

The impact of the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) Youth Panel, working with Leaders Unlocked, has been growing steadily since it was founded in 2018. Their report, published last year, suggested that policing, and experiences of policing, were polarising some young people and contributing to a feeling of isolation.

A man from Runcorn has been given a life sentence of 27 years after he admitted to raping and sexually assaulting a baby.

There were almost 30,000 more Self Assessment customers who filed their tax returns on the first day of the tax year, compared to 2018.

Yesterday, The National Lottery Community Fund awarded £10.8 million in grants through its Mind Our Future programme to nine partnerships supporting young people’s mental health and resilience across Wales.