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Foreign,Commonwealth and Development Office news
Separation Agreement Joint Committee between the UK and EEA EFTA states: joint statement from the fourth meeting
Foreign,Commonwealth and Development Office
Friday 29 September 2023 @ 16:25
Department for Business & Trade news
UK Denial of Benefits Notification
Department for Business & Trade
Friday 29 September 2023 @ 16:20

UK notification denying the advantages of Part III of the Energy Charter Treaty to the specified categories of investors of the Russian Federation.

Department for Business & Trade | Official News Release
UK Denial of Benefits Notification
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs news
Household goods to carry water efficiency labels
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Friday 29 September 2023 @ 16:15
Chartered Trading Standards Institute news
September 2023: News and Policy Round Up
Chartered Trading Standards Institute
Friday 29 September 2023 @ 16:10

CTSI makes concerns heard on Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill (DMCC)

Chartered Trading Standards Institute | Official News Release
September 2023: News and Policy Round Up
Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities news
Funding for night shelters to help rough sleepers off streets
Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities
Friday 29 September 2023 @ 16:05

Rough sleepers to access a safe place to stay and vital support to help turn their lives around as funding is given to 26 night shelters across England.

Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities | Official News Release
Funding for night shelters to help rough sleepers off streets
Foreign,Commonwealth and Development Office news
UK announces new sanctions in response to Russian sham elections in Ukraine
Foreign,Commonwealth and Development Office
Friday 29 September 2023 @ 15:25
Department for Culture, Media and Sport news
Government to invest further in mentoring, and employment opportunities to help reduce offending and violent crime
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Friday 29 September 2023 @ 15:20

Thousands of young people at risk of falling out of education, employment or training once they leave school will be given career mentoring and life skills training to help them succeed in life.

Department for Culture, Media and Sport | Official News Release
Government to invest further in mentoring, and employment opportunities to help reduce offending and violent crime
Department for Business & Trade news
Minister hails ‘world-class’ exporters as new data shows UK businesses reach record highs
Department for Business & Trade
Friday 29 September 2023 @ 15:15

Revised figures from the Office for National Statistics indicates that the UK's total exports in 2022 were worth £834 billion, up from £815 billion.

Department for Business & Trade | Official News Release
Minister hails ‘world-class’ exporters as new data shows UK businesses reach record highs
Cabinet Office news
Fund reinstated to deliver specialist mobility equipment for seriously injured veterans
Cabinet Office
Friday 29 September 2023 @ 15:10

A new £2.52 million Veterans’ Mobility Fund (VMF) is set to provide veterans across the UK with mobility equipment to improve their quality of life.

Cabinet Office | Official News Release
Fund reinstated to deliver specialist mobility equipment for seriously injured veterans
Ministry of Justice news
Immediate action to improve HMP Woodhill
Ministry of Justice
Friday 29 September 2023 @ 15:05

HMP Woodhill will take urgent action to improve safety, security and living conditions including specialist psychological staff to support prisoners at risk of self-harm.

Ministry of Justice | Official News Release
Immediate action to improve HMP Woodhill
WiredGov Newswire (news from other organisations) news
UNICEF - Dr Congo: Children killed, injured, abducted, and face sexual violence in conflict at record levels for third consecutive year
WiredGov Newswire (news from other organisations)
Friday 29 September 2023 @ 14:25

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is on track to have record levels of verified grave violations against children for a third consecutive year in 2023. 

WiredGov Newswire (news from other organisations) | Official News Release
UNICEF - Dr Congo: Children killed, injured, abducted, and face sexual violence in conflict at record levels for third consecutive year
Department of Health and Social Care news
Using NHS data to improve healthcare
Department of Health and Social Care
Friday 29 September 2023 @ 14:20

Professor Sir Chris Whitty writes for The Times on how using data effectively and safely can improve patient care and bolster research

Department of Health and Social Care | Official News Release
Using NHS data to improve healthcare
Financial Conduct Authority news
FCA confirms leasehold buildings insurance reforms
Financial Conduct Authority
Friday 29 September 2023 @ 14:15

The FCA has confirmed new measures to support leaseholders in the multi-occupancy buildings insurance market.

Financial Conduct Authority | Official News Release
FCA confirms leasehold buildings insurance reforms
Welsh Government news
Detect early, treat early, save your sight
Welsh Government
Friday 29 September 2023 @ 14:10

Routine sight tests are the best way to make sure your eyes are healthy, and could lead to successful treatment for unknown, sight threatening conditions and maybe even your life.

Welsh Government | Official News Release
Detect early, treat early, save your sight
NHS England news
Public asked to shape future use of health data by the NHS
NHS England
Friday 29 September 2023 @ 14:05

Members of the public will be asked to help shape how the NHS uses their health data to improve patient care, as part a series of major events next year.

NHS England | Official News Release
Public asked to shape future use of health data by the NHS
National Archives news
Discovery maintenance on 9 October
National Archives
Friday 29 September 2023 @ 13:25

On Monday 9 October, Discovery (our online catalogue) and some related services will be closed for essential maintenance between 08:30 and 17:30 BST.

National Archives | Official News Release
Discovery maintenance on 9 October
Think Tanks news
IEA - Disposable vape ban could cost lives, says new IEA paper
Think Tanks
Friday 29 September 2023 @ 13:20

Vaping has helped millions of people quit smoking, a ban on disposable e-cigarettes would take away that safer choice.

Think Tanks | Official News Release
IEA - Disposable vape ban could cost lives, says new IEA paper
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs news
New bans and restrictions on polluting single-use plastics come into force
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Friday 29 September 2023 @ 13:15
Welsh Government news
First Minister visits world’s first town to try digital bottle recycling
Welsh Government
Friday 29 September 2023 @ 13:10

The First Minister for Wales visited Brecon today to see how a trial digital deposit recycling scheme is working.

Welsh Government | Official News Release
First Minister visits world’s first town to try digital bottle recycling
Scottish Government news
Agriculture and Rural Communities Bill
Scottish Government
Friday 29 September 2023 @ 13:05
techUK news
The techUK Podcast - Look ahead to the next year in tech policy
techUK
Friday 29 September 2023 @ 12:25

It’s been a big year for tech already, with the growing prominence of AI to the creation of DSIT. techUK though is always interested in what comes next, so to accompany our relaunch of Policy Pulse, and with a general election on the horizon, we’ve asked influential voices across the UK tech sector what they think will be the big trends and stories in the UK tech sector in the next year.

techUK | Official News Release
The techUK Podcast - Look ahead to the next year in tech policy
Think Tanks news
IPPR - Take a leaf out of Biden playbook and tie green incentives to good, well-paid jobs says IPPR
Think Tanks
Friday 29 September 2023 @ 12:20

As the world transitions to net zero, the UK is being left behind through lack of ambition on policies which deliver good jobs and a truly fair transition 

Think Tanks | Official News Release
IPPR - Take a leaf out of Biden playbook and tie green incentives to good, well-paid jobs says IPPR
Ministry of Defence news
Giant Kiwi monument shines after chopper chalk drop
Ministry of Defence
Friday 29 September 2023 @ 12:15

The well-loved 'Bulford Kiwi' monument has been restored after an RAF helicopter flew in 100 tonnes of chalk.

Ministry of Defence | Official News Release
Giant Kiwi monument shines after chopper chalk drop
Welsh Government news
£20m to improve learning spaces for learners with additional learning needs
Welsh Government
Friday 29 September 2023 @ 12:10

During a visit to Ysgol y Bedol in Carmarthenshire, the Minister for Education and the Welsh Language, Jeremy Miles, announced the £20m for schools to transform the experiences of disabled children and those with additional learning needs.

Welsh Government | Official News Release
£20m to improve learning spaces for learners with additional learning needs
Competition & Markets Authority news
CMA clears NHS healthcare tech deal
Competition & Markets Authority
Friday 29 September 2023 @ 12:05

The CMA has cleared the £1.2bn deal between specialist healthcare tech and software companies providing services to the NHS. 

Competition & Markets Authority | Official News Release
CMA clears NHS healthcare tech deal
WiredGov Newswire (news from other organisations) news
LGA - Get ready for ban on single use plastics
WiredGov Newswire (news from other organisations)
Friday 29 September 2023 @ 11:25

Businesses need to ensure they are prepared for the ban on certain single use plastic items coming into effect this weekend, the Local Government Association says today.

WiredGov Newswire (news from other organisations) | Official News Release
LGA - Get ready for ban on single use plastics
Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted) news
Most schools understand the need to promote technical and academic routes to students, Ofsted review finds
Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted)
Friday 29 September 2023 @ 11:20

Ofsted has today published a review of careers provision in schools and further education and skills (FE and skills) providers.

Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted) | Official News Release
Most schools understand the need to promote technical and academic routes to students, Ofsted review finds
HM Treasury news
Treasury minister visits North East businesses
HM Treasury
Friday 29 September 2023 @ 11:15

The Financial Secretary, Victoria Atkins MP, visited NETPark on 29 September to see how businesses are using full-expensing and R&D tax relief to help them grow.

HM Treasury | Official News Release
Treasury minister visits North East businesses
Environment Agency news
Coastal adaptation projects in South West England to receive £6m in funding
Environment Agency
Friday 29 September 2023 @ 11:10

Three communities in the South West allocated £6 million to support adaptation to coastal erosion

Environment Agency | Official News Release
Coastal adaptation projects in South West England to receive £6m in funding
Ministry of Justice news
New Prison Education Service to cut crime
Ministry of Justice
Friday 29 September 2023 @ 11:05

Overhaul of learning behind bars to include specialist teaching staff, apprenticeships and digital reading tools.

Ministry of Justice | Official News Release
New Prison Education Service to cut crime
WiredGov Newswire (news from other organisations) news
CBI - Private sector activity unlikely to see growth through year's end - CBI Growth Indicator
WiredGov Newswire (news from other organisations)
Friday 29 September 2023 @ 10:25

Private sector activity fell slightly in the three months to September, according to the CBI’s latest Growth Indicator. This month’s contraction matched the pace of decline seen last month and extended the mild downturn seen over the last year.

WiredGov Newswire (news from other organisations) | Official News Release
CBI - Private sector activity unlikely to see growth through year's end - CBI Growth Indicator
techUK news
Ofcom decides to enable licences in the mmWave spectrum
techUK
Friday 29 September 2023 @ 10:20

Ofcom has set out further detail for new licences of millimetre wave (mmWave) spectrum across the 26 GHz and 40 GHz bands, which will be available for new mobile technology, including 5G services. This policy update could deliver significant benefits to people and businesses in the UK. Ofcom's statement outlined significant improvements to wireless applications.

techUK | Official News Release
Ofcom decides to enable licences in the mmWave spectrum
Financial Conduct Authority news
FCA takes action against Darren Reynolds and Andrew Deeney of Active Wealth for dishonest pension transfer advice
Financial Conduct Authority
Friday 29 September 2023 @ 10:15

Mr Reynolds has referred his Decision Notice to the Upper Tribunal where he will present his case. Any findings in his Decision Notice are therefore provisional and reflect the FCA’s view as to what occurred and how it considers his behaviour should be characterised.

Financial Conduct Authority | Official News Release
FCA takes action against Darren Reynolds and Andrew Deeney of Active Wealth for dishonest pension transfer advice
Buckingham Palace news
The Duke of Edinburgh visits Turkey
Buckingham Palace
Friday 29 September 2023 @ 10:10

The Duke of Edinburgh has been in Turkey this week, meeting young people taking part in The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award programme, which currently has over over 8,000 participants across 34 provinces.

Buckingham Palace | Official News Release
The Duke of Edinburgh visits Turkey
Environment Agency news
Two anglers land penalties of almost £1,200 for fishing illegally
Environment Agency
Friday 29 September 2023 @ 10:05

Two men from Nottinghamshire have been found guilty of fishing illegally on separate occasions earlier this year.

Environment Agency | Official News Release
Two anglers land penalties of almost £1,200 for fishing illegally
Scottish Government news
Delivering a fair and secure net zero energy system
Scottish Government
Friday 29 September 2023 @ 09:25
Ofcom news
Ofcom opens investigation into GB News under our rules on offence
Ofcom
Friday 29 September 2023 @ 09:20

Ofcom has launched an investigation into Tuesday’s episode of Dan Wootton Tonight on GB News under our rules on offence.

Ofcom | Official News Release
Ofcom opens investigation into GB News under our rules on offence
Association of Police and Crime Commissioners news
Chair responds to BBC investigation into body worn video
Association of Police and Crime Commissioners
Friday 29 September 2023 @ 09:15

Police have been accused of misusing body-worn video in England and Wales after a BBC investigation unveils more than 150 incidents where police have turned off cameras or shared footage on WhatsApp. 

Association of Police and Crime Commissioners | Official News Release
Chair responds to BBC investigation into body worn video
Buckingham Palace news
500 Words 2023 launched at Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace
Friday 29 September 2023 @ 09:10

500 Words - the BBC's annual writing competition for children - launched this year's search for creative storytellers aged five to 11 with  a message from The Queen herself.

Buckingham Palace | Official News Release
500 Words 2023 launched at Buckingham Palace
Environment Agency news
Two friends land penalties of over £1,500 for illegal fishing
Environment Agency
Friday 29 September 2023 @ 09:05

A call about illegal fishing on the River Wye made to the Derbyshire Police Rural Crime team has led to a penalty of £1,502 for two fishermen friends.

Environment Agency | Official News Release
Two friends land penalties of over £1,500 for illegal fishing

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