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The EC has published its assessment of Member States' draft plans to implement the EU's Energy Union objectives, and in particular the agreed EU 2030 energy and climate targets.

DCMS has put out a call for evidence on the UK Government’s National Data Strategy.

Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon, the Prime Minister’s Special Representative on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict, urges global law makers to strengthen justice processes to hold perpetrators to account and respond effectively to the needs of survivors.

The NHS is preparing to fast-track the introduction of ‘game changing’ new cancer drugs that target tumours according to their genetic make-up rather than where they originate in the body, Simon Stevens will announce today.

Tamara Finkelstein has been appointed as the new Permanent Secretary at The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

The advanced manufacturing centre currently under construction in Broughton will be officially known as AMRC Cymru, Minister for Economy and North Wales Ken Skates announced today.

Blog posted by: Aidan Shilson Thomas, 18 June 2019.

The 2 countries strike new partnership to fight climate change and protect Colombia’s environment – one of the most biodiverse on Earth.

The EC has published new guidelines on corporate climate-related information reporting, as part of its Sustainable Finance Action Plan. These guidelines will provide companies with practical recommendations on how to better report the impact that their activities are having on the climate as well as the impact of climate change on their business.

CQC yesterday published a report that explores how eight independent acute hospitals have been able to make significant improvements in the quality of care and improve their CQC rating on re-inspection.

The Government could begin work to establish a safety assurance scheme, building on its existing work in the Code of Practice, to allow for the commercial deployment of highly automated driving systems, the Law Commission of England and Wales and the Scottish Law Commission have announced today.

A new Breathing Space scheme will protect individuals with problem debt, with those in mental health crisis to get further protections while they receive treatment.

Manufacturing and construction help grow the economy.

Today on the UN International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office has announced the creation of its first PSVI Survivor Champion role as part of its Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Initiative (PSVI).

Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster David Lidington called for more opportunities for women in the cyber security profession during a speech to the Women in Security Network.

The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) is delighted to announce additional funding of £3.19 million for the UK in a Changing Europe (UKICE) hub based at King’s College London and £4.3 million for nine new Senior Fellows for the UKICE initiative.

Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam’s attempt at introducing a Fugitive Offenders Ordinance has harmed the interests of Hong Kong and China; it may also harm their relations with foreign countries.

Statement to Parliament given yesterday by Dr Andrew Murrison, Minister of State for the Middle East and Minister of State for International Development.

When Theresa May became Prime Minister, she stated her focus would be on the 7 burning injustices facing Britain – with social mobility – your job and earnings being determined by your background rather than the opportunities available, being a key driver of her time in number 10.

The Financial Conduct Authority has today published its first annual perimeter report.

People in Wales are more satisfied with the quality of GP care and education, but are increasingly concerned about climate change, according to the latest results from the National Survey published yesterday.

English Heritage project enters final phase as sections of new bridge arrive in Tintagel. 

New fees will lower costs of administration for taxpayers.

All parts of Europe’s energy system, from availability of energy sources to energy consumption, are potentially vulnerable to climate change and extreme weather events, according to a European Environment Agency report.

Thousands of Suffolk families could be badly affected by a county council proposal to axe the health visiting workforce by 25 per cent, Unite, the union, said today (Wednesday 19 June).

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) yesterday (18 June 2019) announced plans to publish the first quarterly estimates of gross domestic product (GDP) for each of the regions of England and for Wales.

The governments of the United Kingdom and Italy have issued a joint statement on their proposal for the Presidency of the UN's 26th climate change conference.

The Scottish economy grew by 0.5% during the first quarter of 2019, according to statistics announced today by Scotland’s Chief Statistician.

Statement given yesterday by Ambassador Jonathan Allen, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council briefing on UN Peacekeeping operations

Investment in the project comes from our Families Fund.

The number of water refill stations in Wales has increased 100-fold in the last year, making it easier for people to reuse bottles instead of buying a new plastic one every time, figures released today reveal.

The EU is facilitating consular protection for unrepresented citizens of the EU in third countries by simplifying the issuing of safe & widely accepted emergency travel documents.

Head of Government Digital Service to take on new role promoting government services around the world.

New report supports Ministry of Justice’s emphasis on community alternatives and use of technology to boost rehabilitation of female offenders.

Tough new powers for competition watchdog to fine businesses directly who have broken consumer law.

Deprivation gap in school leavers at lowest ever.

Sir Simon Gass has been appointed Chair of the Joint Intelligence Committee (JIC).

To coincide with the release of the 2019 Private Investment in Culture Survey, BOP Consulting share their lessons from the latest evaluation of the Catalyst: Evolve programme about how organisations can build their fundraising capacity.

The CBI commented on the creation of the London-Shanghai Stock Connect, which will see UK-listed firms become the first foreign companies to be able to list in mainland China.

£51 million for active travel infrastructure in 2019

The next techUK Early Tech Career Network event will provide an introduction to Cyber Security with some fantastic guest speakers. Register now!

Dame Amelia Fawcett DBE CVO was yesterday appointed as Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew.

Pharmacists can now access vital patient information quickly and simply through a new Summary Care Record (SCR) 1-click function.

Sajid Javid yesterday announced he has provisionally allocated £35 million to Police and Crime Commissioners in 18 local areas to set up violence reduction units.

The Aerospace industry in Wales is showing the innovation, expertise and ambition necessary to be at the forefront of delivering a low carbon future, Economy Minister Ken Skates said yesterday.

A high level of biosecurity is essential for the protection of EU territory against the introduction and spread of animal diseases, many of which may have devastating consequences not only for the agriculture sector but society as a whole.

The Governments of the UK and Luxembourg have signed a treaty that secures the rights of British and Luxembourgish citizens to stand and vote in local elections in each other’s countries after the UK leaves the EU.

The UK and Indonesia held the Partnership Forum in London, where a broad range of agreements were reached including on cyber, climate change, and education.

An innovative company looking to make satellite communications more accessible and affordable is set to create over 100 high-tech jobs in London and Oxfordshire.

Second wave of FE providers announced to teach T Levels from 2021 – bringing the total to over 100.

More than 30,000 households have been helped to buy their home through Scottish Government support schemes since 2007.

Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt calls on Russia to co-operate with the prosecution after 4 suspects are charged with murder and the downing of MH17.

In a report on NHS care for patients with eating disorders, PACAC finds that there is a lack of understanding of eating disorders among doctors which is resulting in too many avoidable deaths.

Illumina’s proposed takeover of PacBio raises competition concerns in the supply of specialist DNA sequencing systems in the UK, a CMA investigation has found.

Health Technology Assessment International (HTAi) has announced that NICE has been chosen as co-hosts of their 2021 Annual Meeting.

Countess of Wessex and FCO Minister Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon have completed a two-day visit to Lebanon.

The World Bank, University of Cambridge and UK tech companies partner with DFID to help improve education technology in developing countries.

Scotland’s Chief Statistician yesterday published Local Government Revenue Expenditure and Financing Statistics.

Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon will attend an interreligious council conference in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) on conflict-related sexual violence as he marks the UN’s Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict.

Learn how 1,800 properties will have their flood risk cut at the drop-in exhibition on 28 June 2019.

Scotland’s Chief Statistician today published ‘Summary Statistics for Follow-up Leaver Destinations, No. 1: 2019 Edition’ and ‘Educational Outcomes for Scotland’s Looked After Children 2017-18’.

Failures in Government planning have left England and Wales short of magistrates to deliver local justice, says the Justice Committee in a report published today.

Minister of State for the Commonwealth and the UN and The Prime Minister’s Special Representative on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict, Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon, has travelled to Serbia to discuss progress on justice and accountability in the Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Initiative (PSVI).

The Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee (PACAC) has published a report on NHS care and treatment of people with eating disordersOpens in a new window, which followed up on the recommendations in our Ignoring the Alarms report published in December 2017.

Prime Minister Theresa May hosts mental health and community leaders in Downing Street following independent review of Mental Health Act.

The CMA has provisionally found that 4 pharmaceutical companies broke competition law in relation to the supply of an anti-depressant drug.

As Wales prepares to welcome China’s Vice-Premier Hu Chunhua to Wales, Minister for Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs, Lesley Griffiths, has welcomed the lifting of export restrictions which could see British beef producers enter the Chinese market by the end of the year.

Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster David Lidington addressed the Women in Security Network at the National Cyber Security Centre.

Education Secretary Damian Hinds speech given yesterday at Reform on what disadvantage looks like today and why, based on the latest analysis and evidence.

Prime Minister Theresa May and Chancellor Philip Hammond met Chinese Vice Premier Hu in Downing Street.

EU foreign and defence ministers yesterday discussed the EU Global Strategy. Following the discussion, the Council adopted conclusions on security and defence in the context of the EU Global Strategy.

Deals between British and Chinese companies worth more than £500 million were announced yesterday, during a visit to the UK by Chinese Vice Premier Hu Chunhua.

Good news for Welsh farmers who could see their beef served on Chinese dinner plates by the end of the year.

Speech by Sir James Bevan, Chief Executive, Environment Agency Flood and Coast Conference, Telford International Centre, 18 June 2019

Business Minister announces new investment for UK small and medium businesses (SMEs) to develop new solutions to UK aerospace challenges at Paris Airshow.

The number of households in Scotland has continued to increase to 2.48 million in 2018, according to figures published today by National Records of Scotland (NRS).

The fourth Flood and Coast Conference opened in Telford today.

Blog posted by: Jonny Keyworth, Monday, 17 June 2019.

The EC will provide €120m to the EU's beekeeping sector over the next 3 years to support its essential role in agriculture & the environment.

techUK has launched a new digital/online export controls and trade learning platform for members.

Health sector businesses from the Northern Powerhouse could benefit from new export opportunities across Africa thanks to a recent trade mission led by DIT.

The RLA’s partnership project with Tai Pawb, Open Doors turns two years old next month. With the second birthday rapidly approaching, Open Doors project manager Nazia Azad-Warren takes a look back at what the project has achieved so far.

Statement given yesterday by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council briefing on Yemen.

Minister for Finance and Trefnydd Rebecca Evans has announced a capital investment package of £85 million as part of the First Supplementary Budget 2019-20.

The tenth Economic and Financial Dialogue (EFD) between the UK and China took place in London yesterday (June 17).

Cllr Anntoinette Bramble, Chair of the Local Government Association’s Children and Young People Board, responded to a statement made by Education Secretary Damian Hinds on the Children in Need review, which has found more needs to be done to tackle inequality in schools 

A new advisory board and statutory guidance would reduce wasted time and improve the UK’s ability to tackle money laundering and terrorist financing, the Law Commission has announced.

An Avon and Somerset Police officer has appeared in court charged with actual bodily harm (ABH) and common assault following an Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) investigation.

Prime Minister Theresa May had a bilateral meeting with the President of Afghanistan, Ashraf Ghani.

This October, Trapeze will publish the follow-up to 2018’s biggest-selling gift book, The Ordnance Survey Puzzle Book.

British beef could be served on Chinese dinner plates by the end of the year, following an agreement reached yesterday between China and the UK.

A Ministerial task group will consider Scotland’s future population challenges and develop new solutions to address demographic and population change.

First Minister Mark Drakeford will today welcome China’s Vice-Premier Hu Chunhua to Wales.

Prime Minister Theresa May had a bilateral meeting with the President of Colombia, Iván Duque.

2.1bn people lack access to safely managed drinking water services and 4.5bn people lack safely managed sanitation services in the world.  Climate change will increasingly affect water availability & access. Across the globe, tensions and conflicts related to access to and use of water continue to rise as the threat of water scarcity spreads.

Real-life insights and examples from the community and charity sectors are highlighting the ways in which people can build new connections across communities, according to a new report from The National Lottery Community Fund, the largest funder of community activity in the UK.

Blog posted by: Jonathan Senker, Chief Executive of VoiceAbility, 17 June 2019.

Secretary of State for International Development Rory Stewart yesterday spoke on demining at the Halo Trust event in Chatham House.

Poll says nearly 90% of Scots think farming is vital to economic growth.

A Local Government Association spokesperson responded to the Home Secretary’s announcement that the resettlement scheme for resettled refugees will continue after 2020

The CBI responded to the Mayor of London’s announcement of the launch of the London Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Delivery Plan.

IEA report sets out proposals for agriculture, post-Brexit

On Monday 15th July, techUK will kick off this year’s Cloud Week exploring the future of cloud computing and how we keep the UK at the forefront of cloud adoption...

As Loneliness Awareness Week began yesterday, a new campaign launched by Loneliness Minister Mims Davies is helping to tackle the stigma of loneliness and encourage people to speak out.

Blog posted by: Annemarie Naylor MBE, Director of Policy and Strategy, Future Care Capital, 17 June 2019.

The UK will continue to resettle thousands of refugees under a new scheme set to start in 2020, the Home Secretary yesterday announced.

Arts Minister Rebecca Pow has stepped in to stop the export of a unique work by the Martin Brothers.

Nesta Lloyd-Jones, Interim Director of the Welsh NHS Confederation responded to the introduction of the Health and Social Care (Quality and Engagement) (Wales) Bill

In 2017, the majority (58%) of the almost 27,000 newly reported hepatitis B cases in the EU and European Economic Area were classified as chronic infections. This follows a consistent upward trend in reported chronic hepatitis B cases since 2008.

With just over two months to go until the 29 August 2019 PPI complaints deadline, the FCA is urging all UK consumers to make a decision, before it’s too late, about whether to complain about PPI.

Blog posted by: Emer O’Sullivan, Global Product Marketing Manager, AXELOS, 17 June 2019.

Military personnel liable for Scottish income tax will this month receive extra money from the MOD to protect them from increased tax rates in Scotland.

Education Secretary sets out plans to prevent the most vulnerable children missing out on school, raising visibility of those who have needed a social worker.

Malcolm Wright has been appointed as Chief Executive of NHS Scotland and Director General of Health and Social Care at the Scottish Government.

The Environment Agency and its partner organisations are calling on anglers to choose to release salmon caught by rod and line and to handle fish with care.

Cllr Ian Hudspeth, Chairman of the LGA’s Community Wellbeing Board, responded to the Prime Minister’s announcement on prevention and mental health, 

Kate Andrews, Associate Director at the Institute of Economic Affairs responded to the Chancellor’s plea to keep national debt falling every year 

Following the mandate received by EU leaders at the 14 December Euro Summit, the Eurogroup in inclusive format discussed and took decisions on deepening of the Economic and Monetary Union (EMU).

The CMA will undertake research into certain aspects of the Scottish legal services market to support the Scottish Government’s response to the Roberton Review.

As government use of commercial spyware becomes increasingly commonplace, stronger checks and balances will be needed to ensure software providers are acting in the public interest.

Organisations can apply for a share of £1 million to work with Singaporean companies.

A new Bill which aims to improve quality and public engagement in health and social care were officially introduced to the National Assembly for Wales by Health and Social Services Minister Vaughan Gething yesterday.

The Home Office is undertaking a year-long engagement programme around the future skills-based immigration system.

This Girl Can has released a series of new tips, advice and home workout ideas on social media.

UK aid to provide vital aid to millions of Afghans, including food, water and medical assistance.

Payments made to survivors of abuse in care over 70.

ESFA has opened an Expressions of Interest (EOI) for small and medium sized apprenticeship employers and supporting training providers to help develop the apprenticeship service.

With just five days to go until President’s Conference, we wanted to share an exciting development to Improve, our public sector specific benchmarking service.

The results of a consultation carried out across Scotland on the impact of Brexit has been published in a new report.

The EU and Member States have made good progress in tackling hybrid threats through a number of concerted actions in a wide range of sectors to significantly boost capacities, shows the latest report adopted by the EC and the European External Action Service.

Package of support will overhaul approach to preventing mental illness, building on record investment in mental health services.

Statement given recently (14 June 2019) by David Clay UK Deputy Political Coordinator to the UN, at the Security Council briefing on Burundi.

New research has shown that the companies that have taken part in the European Space Agency Business Incubation Centre United Kingdom (ESA BIC UK) have collectively raised over £55 million in equity investment in the last eight years.

Today’s Children in Need (CiN) review is important for two reasons. Firstly, it shines a light on the hundreds of thousands of children in England who are growing up in need, supporting the argument I have been making since I became Children’s Commissioner that identifying vulnerability in children is essential if we are to improve outcomes for those who are being held back, or worse, completely failed.

Areas where accident rates are highest could benefit from a new sign which warns of hazards due to animals in the road.

The EC has presented the 2019 country-specific recommendations, giving economic policy guidance to all EU Member States for the next 12 to 18 months.

Brexit Minister Jeremy Miles will warn that a chaotic no deal Brexit threatens the future of the United Kingdom in a speech today.

Statement given recently (14 June 2019) by Ambassador Jonathan Allen, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council briefing on UNAMID.

A jury in the trial of two Greater Manchester Police (GMP) constables, following an Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) investigation, has acquitted both officers of all charges.

The Secretary of State has appointed Jana Bennett, Delroy Beverley, Laela Pakpour-Tabrizi, Jeremy Silver and Wei Yang as Trustees to the British Library Board for four years from 13 May 2019.

The Council has adopted a regulation aligning 64 legislative acts which refer to the so-called 'regulatory procedure with scrutiny' with the Lisbon Treaty.

UK listed companies will be able to sell shares in China from today (17 June).

RAF jets deployed in Estonia were scrambled twice over the weekend (14-15 June) to intercept Russian fighter aircraft.

Duty on public authorities to report trafficking concerns.

Transport Minister Ken Skates has agreed funding of £25m Bus Service Support Grant (BSSG) for 2019-20, citing reform as a driving force to improve transport networks across Wales.

Officers advise young Brits travelling to the Balearic Islands to ensure they have official contracts before undertaking PR work for bars and clubs.

Blog posted by: Claudia Martinez, 14 June 2019.

The Council has adopted two important priority files under the Security Union which strengthen EU rules on explosives precursors and facilitate law-enforcement access to financial information.

The Serious Fraud Office has appointed Emir Feisal and Martin Spencer to join its Board as Non-Executive Directors. Both were appointed following an open competition and join existing Non-Executive Directors Ruth Evans and Tony Osbaldiston.

Pioneering London RoadLab programme set out to find safer and smarter ways of doing roadworks.

The International Trade Secretary will meet with government ministers and businesses to strengthen bilateral relations.

David Smith, Policy Director for the Residential Landlords Association has responded to a report published today by Shelter which calls for England to adopt Scotland’s model of indefinite tenancies in the private rented sector.

UK Government statement following the attacks on tankers in the Gulf of Oman.

UK and Argentina to take on the co-chair of the Equal Rights Coalition to protect the human rights of LGBT people around the world.

A mother and daughter have shared their experiences of falling victim to ticket scammers in the hope that others think twice before buying tickets from unauthorised platforms.

The EU is stepping up efforts to ensure that only products that are safe & compliant with EU legislation can be placed on the market.

Here at the Arts Council, we know that arts and culture matters, and can make a real difference to people’s lives – both individually and in the community.

June 2019 got off to a false start – despite a warm first few days, the rest of the month so far has been much cooler and rather wet.

A former Metropolitan Police officer committed gross misconduct after he was found to have breached police professional standards when he used an unauthorised multi-tool during a traffic stop to saw through a windscreen after he had smashed it with his baton.

First step to set up new Assembly to help shape Scotland’s future.

In response to a ruling by the General Court, the EC proposes to reinsert certain aspects of Real Driving Emissions testing (RDE) into legislation to be adopted by the European Parliament and Council.

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) recently published its first voluntary report on staff disability, health and wellbeing.

Blog posted by: Brian Stanislas, Edward Barker and Brian Day, 14 June 2019 – Categories: A great place to work, Diversity and inclusion, Health & Wellbeing.

Women achieve equal representation on public boards.

The EC has shared with Member States the successful outcome of the negotiations to review the functioning of an existing quota to import hormone-free beef into the EU.

Ensuring water consumers’ views shape the decisions of water companies, regulators and policy makers and building a more resilient water sector that reflects people’s growing concern for the environment will be among the most pressing priorities for the new chair of the Consumer Council for Water (CCWater).

The MOD’s Defence Electronics & Components Agency (DECA) signalled their commitment to veterans by signing the Armed Forces Covenant at a ceremony at their facility in Sealand, Deeside, recently, Friday 14 June 2019.

Those with less visible disabilities will benefit from the biggest change in the Blue Badge scheme in 50 years.

Anna Machkevitch was recently charged in connection with an ongoing corruption investigation into Eurasian Natural Resources Corporation and related companies. She is required to attend Westminster Magistrates Court on Friday 5 July 2019.

The EC and the High Representative report on the progress achieved in the fight against disinformation and the main lessons drawn from the European elections, as a contribution to the discussions by EU leaders next week.

Two new pieces of research examining the current demand in the UK for digital skills and looking at the digital skills needed to succeed now and in the next 10 years.

Oak Processionary Moth (OPM) caterpillars found on trees recently imported from the Netherlands.

Three Essex men including a pensioner and a serving RAF sergeant have been jailed for 11 years after admitting their involvement in a £1m drug dealing and money laundering conspiracy.

Prüm framework will assist law enforcement agencies in Britain and the EU to identify criminals and crack cold cases.

The EC has opened an in-depth investigation to determine whether the public financing model of the Fehmarn Belt fixed rail-road link is in line with EU State aid rules. This follows the EU General Court's annulment of a previous Commission decision approving the support.

Empty houses in Gwynedd and Anglesey have been transformed back into homes thanks to £3.25 million of Welsh Government regeneration investment. 

Tunnel construction complete, enabling first train to travel the entire length of the new Northern Line Extension.

Environment Agency and Herefordshire Council are using satellite technology to target sites where soil water run-off is causing big problems for the environment and the county’s roads.

Shell Energy Retail Limited is to refund and compensate around 12,000 customer accounts it overcharged on its default tariffs when the price cap was introduced. In addition, the supplier will pay £200,000 to Ofgem’s consumer redress fund, equating to a total payment of £390,000. 

Investigation continues into foods linked to listeria infections in hospitals.

Blog posted by: Siddharthan Elangovan and Joel Samuel, 14 June 2019 – Categories: Our services, Security and Architecture

Damian Hinds visits Arsenal's Double Club to see how it is helping pupils learn languages.

Men prosecuted for same-sex sexual activity which is now entirely legal will be able to apply to have their convictions erased from October.

A new & comprehensive legislative framework setting out the practices and conditions under which fisheries activities can be carried out across all EU waters will soon enter into force.

Busoga Association (UK)’s chief executive acted without trustee oversight, with funds unaccounted for, finds Charity Commission

The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has asked East Riding of Yorkshire Council to apologise to a foster couple after it removed two vulnerable children, they hoped to adopt, from their care.

The IOPC have published our findings following the death of a man arrested by Greater Manchester Police (GMP).

The panel of judges for RUSI's Duke of Wellington Medal for Military Literature have exceptionally this year awarded two medals.

Thousands of new cycle spaces will be added to rail stations around the country thanks to new investment in the Cycle Rail programme.

Pupils and students will continue to receive free sanitary products in schools, colleges and universities through increased investment of up to £5.5 million.

22 new free schools approved to open, aiming to help raise standards and give parents more choice.

Young entrepreneurs are being challenged to develop the technology of the future - from measuring air pollution to helping everyone stay healthy as they get older.

On a joint action day, supported by Eurojust, the French & Romanian authorities arrested 11 members of an organised crime group (OCG) involved in the smuggling of 308 migrants to the UK.

On Thursday, techUK’s Director of Market Programmes, Matthew Evans delivered a thought-provoking talk at the IoT World Europe Summit, which explored how key decision-makers can deliver a national digital twin (DTw) and how companies are already benefiting from this technology.

The top 9 food retailers publish January – March 2019 campylobacter results for fresh shop-bought UK-produced chickens.

Councils are being reminded by the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman that vulnerable people can choose who supports them through care reviews, after Suffolk County Council halted assessments for a couple’s care and support plans because of a dispute.

Baroness Blackwood yesterday spoke at the Association of British HealthTech Industries (ABHI) UK Market Conference.

About 40 NHS maintenance and facilities staff at Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, who face being transferred to a wholly owned subsidiary (WOS) designed to avoid paying tax, will strike for three days later this month.

Plans to introduce a large licensing scheme in parts of Newcastle have been scaled back after the Council listened to the concerns raised by the RLA.

As Universal Credit rolls out across the country, we have been checking in regularly with a foodbank in an area which is transitioning to UC to see if there has been any noticeable impact on the number of families with children using their services.

An international team of scientists have studied the intricate characteristics of Saturn’s mysterious rings in never-before-seen detail, it has been revealed in a paper published yesterday.

Ahead of the European Council meeting on 20 and 21 June, the EC is calling on leaders to make a push in advancing the negotiations on the EU's next long-term budget 2021-2027 so that an agreement can be reached by autumn.

Significant milestone as keys are formally handed over to the Scottish Secretary.

Three new general licences for the killing or taking of wild birds in England were issued today.

Funding announced to support worldwide cultural partnerships.

MOJ are pleased to announce that Her Majesty The Queen, on the recommendation of the Prime Minister, has appointed 6 new Commissioners to CCRC.

Guest blog: MHCLG has partnered with agency, dxw digital, to find out what support councils need to collaborate to deliver improved public services.

Science Minister Chris Skidmore yesterday set out how the government is backing emerging technologies, including quantum tech, in its modern Industrial Strategy.

NICE has hosted a parliamentary reception and awards ceremony in celebration of its 20th anniversary.

FCO Minister for Asia and the Pacific Mark Field yesterday spoke at the City of London Singapore Bicentennial Business Summit at the Old Library, Guildhall.

Deputy Economy Minister, Lee Waters yesterday encouraged Wales’ Public Service Boards to increase local procurement as part of his drive to create stronger local supply chains and build wealth in communities across Wales.

DCMS announce a £40 million investment in 5G testbed and trial projects across UK as part of plans to improve mobile connectivity.

The UK Multi-Annual National Control Plan (MANCP) has been revised and extended to March 2023.

Six new Commissioners have been appointed to the Criminal Cases Review Commission.

Investment hits a £1 billion milestone, showing the government’s modern Industrial Strategy is helping the UK lead the world in new technologies.

The Council has adopted binding targets for zero- and low-emission vehicles in public procurement in each member state.

Birmingham’s Town Hall Symphony Hall (THSH) is on course to create more spaces for people to perform and experience great work with support from Arts Council’s Capital funding programme.

New strategy sets outcomes Ofgem expects industry to achieve, so vulnerable consumers are not left behind by the pace of change in the energy industry

Government Car Service is well on track to meet ultra-low emission car targets, with electric vehicles making up nearly 23% of the entire fleet.

Glasgow Prestwick Airport will be advertised for sale as the Scottish Government looks to return the facility to the private sector.

The Environment Agency is today introducing an emergency byelaw to protect salmon in the River Severn and its estuary, after a review of recent data showed a significant reduction in salmon stock levels in the Severn.

The Chair of the Food Standards Agency (FSA) Heather Hancock has announced the appointment of 35 independent members to the FSA’s Scientific Advisory Committees.

Trucks on Europe's roads will be cleaner from 2025.  The Council has adopted Europe's first-ever CO2 emission standards for trucks and other heavy-duty vehicles. Under the new rules,

£153 million Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund funding, alongside £205 million from industry, will support commercialisation of quantum technologies.

Blog posted by: The Tackling Loneliness Strategy Team, 13 June 2019 – Categories: Health & Wellbeing.

The Help to Buy Scheme has increased home ownership and housing supply. However, many of those using the scheme would have been able to buy a home anyway, according to yesterday’s report by the National Audit Office (NAO).

More than nine out of 10 parents got one of their top three choices of primary or secondary school for their children this year.

Protecting Vulnerable Groups scheme to be mandatory.

Two men who hosted an online conferencing room to play horrific child sexual abuse footage have been jailed after a National Crime Agency investigation.

In future, scientific information supporting risk assessment in the food chain, and communication on food safety will be more transparent and easier to access for the citizens.  Moreover the governance of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) will be strengthened, with greater involvement of member states in it.

The Energy Data Taskforce, commissioned by Government, Ofgem, and Innovate UK, has set out five key recommendations that will modernise the UK energy system and...

Northern Ireland’s distilleries are contributing to the global Irish Whiskey renaissance.

A new report calls for higher standards in data sharing across the UK’s energy networks to improve its resilience and deliver better results for consumers and the environment – in line with recommendations made in the National Infrastructure Commission’s Data for the Public Good report.

Immigration Minister Caroline Nokes sat down with technology companies and start-ups to discuss the future immigration system.

Welsh Government, Sport Wales and Public Health Wales have come together to deliver the first phase of the £5.4 million Healthy and Active Fund (HAF) - aiming to improve mental and physical health by enabling the adoption of healthy and active lifestyles across Wales.

The Council Has adopted a Directive on work-life balance for parents & carers which aims to increase the participation of women in the labour market & the take-up of family-related leave & flexible working arrangements.  The new act also provides opportunities for workers to be granted leave to care for relatives who need support.

£1.4 million of UK Government funding allocated to battery projects across Wales.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) yesterday published the final report on its investigation in to Royal Bank of Scotland’s (RBS) treatment of small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) customers transferred to its Global Restructuring Group (GRG). 

Blog posted by: Veronika Kiesswetter, 13 June 2019.

Seeking nominations for honorary Queen’s Counsel.

Plans to add folic acid to flour in the UK could prevent up to 200 birth defects a year, Public Health Minister, Seema Kennedy, yesterday announced.

More fruit and vegetables, less processed red meat and sugar on the menu.

International Development Minister comments on the cases of Ebola in Uganda, near the border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Using online platforms to contribute small sums to political parties and non-party campaigners is an important and valuable way for voters to participate in our democracy. However, online platforms can open parties and campaigners to additional risk in relation to compliance with UK political finance law.

Trustee failed to protect people who came into contact with the charity.

NHS Surplus Land 2018/19 includes information on land and buildings which have been sold by the NHS, and land which has been retained but developed for housing.

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has fined Smart Home Protection Ltd £90,000 for making nuisance calls to people registered with the Telephone Preference Service (TPS).

How can it be right for a big person to hit a little person? Deputy Minister for Health and Social Services Julie Morgan has said in her final evidence session at the Children, Young People and Education Committee.

Three government backed projects are set to benefit from a share of £76 million to work on ground-breaking research through the modern Industrial Strategy.

Minister for Older People has written to UK government urging them to fully fund free licences.