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Atlantic salmon stocks in the Tyne remain buoyant despite stocks across England reaching new lows according to a report released recently (Monday 7 October).

Foreign Secretary David Lammy met Foreign Minister of the People’s Republic of China, Wang Yi, in Beijing today (18 October).

Nine people have been sentenced for the operation of an illegal waste site in rural Lincolnshire, following an investigation by the Environment Agency.

A quarter of 11 to 15-year-olds have tried vaping and nearly 1 in 10 (9%) do it frequently, according to new statistics published yesterday.

Victims of modern slavery will be better supported in fresh measures unveiled by the government.

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) have continued to work with food businesses and Local Authorities to investigate the food supply chain for mustard ingredients which may have been contaminated with peanuts, posing a risk to people with a peanut allergy.

An event was held at Tŷ William Morgan in Cardiff to mark the 60 years of the creation of the Secretary of State for Wales in 1964.

New figures published yesterday show the NHS diagnosed over 11,000 more cancers in 2022, reaching a new record high level – with almost 950 people a day getting a diagnosis in England.

This report was issued in October 2024 and covers the time period 1 September 2024 to 30 September 2024 inclusive.

The Charity Commission yesterday (17 October 2024) published findings of its inquiry into Dar ul Uloom Islamia Rizwia (Bralawai).

It’s not about choosing sides between Russia and the West. For the Global South, G7 sanctions pose a threat to economic stability. That should focus minds.

Ambassador to work with employers to help women experiencing menopause symptoms to stay in work and progress in their careers.

We are seeking views from healthcare professionals and the public on draft recommendations covering assessments and interventions to reduce the risk of falls in older people. In particular, the proposed recommendation that home hazard assessments should be carried out by an occupational therapist.

Private finance experts met the Chancellor at No11 Downing Street today to boost investment in infrastructure and drive growth nationwide.

On Anti-Slavery Day (Friday 18 October), Social Justice Secretary Jane Hutt has reaffirmed the Welsh Government’s commitment to working in partnership to overcome the immense challenges of modern slavery.

Smart Data Research UK (SDR UK) announces a £22 million investment in new data services, enabling researchers across the UK to access new forms of smart data.

The Independent Office for Police Conduct has published its annual statistics on deaths during or following police contact for the year March 2023 to 2024.

The Defence Secretary will sign new defence roadmap with Estonia, underlining key NATO commitment and will begin cooperation with Allies on missile defence.

The government will fund research into wearable technology, virtual reality and artificial intelligence in a bid to support people with drug addictions.

YPO recently held a collaborative event with The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) hosted at our Wakefield headquarters.

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) yesterday published its annual ‘Deaths during or following police contact’ report for 2023/24.

The two countries face unusually consequential elections where their populations must choose between moving unambiguously towards the West – or towards closer ties with Russia.

The UK and New Zealand space agencies have signed a blueprint for the removal and servicing of operational satellites that are very close together or making contact with one another.

Secretary of State for Transport yesterday (17 October 2024) outlined next steps for rail reform in Britain during the Derby rail skills event.

Review of Scottish Government activity affecting the welfare of animals, as sentient beings, by the Scottish Animal Welfare Commission (SAWC).

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Government is committed to improving local transport networks and making them more inclusive to enable vulnerable people to travel safely and confidently.

Tower Hamlets council left a vulnerable man with significant care needs unsupported when he was made homeless, the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has found.

A man jailed for sex crimes against two girls has been convicted of raping a third, following a National Crime Agency (NCA) investigation

A former Olympic swimmer and trainee police officer, who represented Great Britain at the 2012 London Games, was convicted of raping two teenage girls on Wednesday 16 October.

£8 million has been invested across three pioneering programmes designed to reduce the UK’s shipping emissions.

More victims will get the justice they deserve sooner under plans to give magistrates greater sentencing powers.

G7 Cyber Expert Group publishes guidance for the finance sector on planning for quantum computing.

We have long argued that the list of acceptable forms of voter ID is extremely limited. So it is good news that the Government have announced that they’ll be expanding the list to include HM Armed Forces Veteran Cards.  

Increasing capital gains tax (CGT) will not lead to lower investment, slower growth or reduced entrepreneurship, according to new analysis from the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR)

Innovate UK and BBSRC announce £2.5 million investment for 13 projects to drive the design and development of innovative food and beverage products.

Two months out from online safety laws coming into force, Ofcom has warned tech firms they could face enforcement action if they don’t comply with new duties when the time comes.

Assistant director of the Welsh NHS Confederation Nesta Lloyd-Jones responds to to the Healthcare Inspectorate Wales’ Annual Report for 2023-24

We are pleased to announce techUK has elected a new Growth Council for the 2024/2026 period

Government data released on school attendance reveals that more than four years on from school closures during the pandemic, severe absence is back to near record levels.

New rules will give millions of Buy-Now, Pay-Later users key protections offered by other forms of credit.

Government marks ‘new beginning’ of relationship with civil society to tackle some of society’s most pressing issues with launch of a new ‘Civil Society Covenant’

UK Minister for Development outlines a new “modern approach to development” in first major speech

Physical activity among secondary school pupils in Wales has increased, reversing a decline that started in 2017.  It is now comparable to pre-pandemic levels, according to new data on pupils in Wales from the results of the Schools Health Research Network (SHRN) health and well-being survey released today.

For the first time, NICE has recommended a targeted treatment option for ALK-positive non-small-cell lung cancer, to be given after surgery to reduce the risk of the disease coming back.

New green corridors could boost use of sustainable fuels, secure green jobs of the future and advance environmentally friendly travel within Europe.

UK Government accelerates "skills passport" and with Scottish Government strikes deal for Great British Energy to work with Scottish public bodies.

The UK government has announced veterans’ capital housing grants totalling almost £3.7m. This funding will assist 14 organisations in providing support to veterans with housing needs by developing new build projects, or refurbishing accommodation

First round of funding launches for up to 300 school-based nurseries - part of government’s opportunity mission to give every child the best start in life.

Hartree Centre and Coventry University aim to address regional and national skills gaps across the UK.

South Africa’s deepening ties with Russia and other autocratic regimes threaten both its trade relationships with the West and its fragile political unity.

Women aged 50 to 70 across England are being urged to take up invitations to breast screening as the NHS redoubles its bid to reach millions of women not yet taking up the potentially life-saving offer.

Humberside Police is outstanding at preventing crime and protecting vulnerable people, but it needs to improve the way it investigates crime, the police inspectorate has said.

Goonhilly will provide deep space communications services to the UK Space Agency and international partners from Cornwall, under a new contract.

Hertfordshire Constabulary is good at crime prevention and deterrence, but there are serious concerns about how it records crime, the police inspectorate has said.

Project leaders must collaborate and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure the adaptability they build into their plans can be executed when unexpected situations occur, as a new major project has shown.

This week is Get Online Week, the UK’s largest digital inclusion campaign, aimed at helping people to boost their digital skills and confidence.

Blog posted by: Stephen Allington – Contact Centre Manager, Government Digital Service, 16 October 2024 – Categories: GOV.UK One Login.

The following information relates to projects with a capital value of £5 million or more which are at the outline business case (or equivalent) approved stage or beyond.

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) today published its annual report on deaths during or following police contact in 2023/24.

Traditional allies of the US need to find a way to work together on some global policy issues even when the US itself is not engaged. A ‘G6 plus’ group could provide an answer.

TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak yesterday commented on the inflation figures, which show CPI inflation at 1.7 %

Review signals Government’s recognition of the challenges carers face and commitment to provide them with the support they need. 

Emergency donation of £250,000 to support relief efforts.

Water resources are healthy following the wettest 12 months in England since 1836.

The government needs to learn key lessons from the past about how to transform the country if it is to succeed in delivering its promised ‘decade of national renewal’, a new report from IPPR argues yesterday. 

One of the UK’s most wanted men has been brought back to Wales by the National Crime Agency (NCA) after spending four years on the run.

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

The Cyber Security Breaches Survey (CSBS) is an annual survey of businesses, charities, and educational organizations. 

Professor Michael Wooldridge and Dame Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock also announced for event on 6-7 November

The performance celebrated the cultural relations between the Cities of Genoa and London, as well as marking 120 years of the LSO, of which His Majesty is Patron.

To mark Anti-Slavery Week 2024, the NCA is announcing that 31 financial institutions, law enforcement agencies and government departments have joined forces to tackle sexual exploitation.

The words of Adele, who is now studying to be teacher, after attending a Welsh Government funded, teacher recruitment event in Cardiff.

Ahead of the Chancellor's Autumn Budget, techUK are excited to announce our Growth Plan.

The Sentencing Council is looking to appoint two non-judicial members with either recent relevant or current experience of academic research into criminology or criminal law or recent relevant or current expertise in probation or the rehabilitation of offenders more broadly

£25.6million debt recouped by enforcement agents over 12 months following non-payment of penalties

Before the Welsh Government introduced its groundbreaking second homes and affordability pilot in Dwyfor, only one Homebuy completion was approved in the area in five years.

Dr Richard Horne, CEO NCSC calls for greater global resilience against online security threats at Singapore International Cyber Week.

Martin Sartorius, Principal Economist, CBI responds to September 2024 inflation figures

Thanks to over £100,000 of Welsh Government funding, researchers at Cardiff Metropolitan University are developing a new set of tests to improve the identification of literacy difficulties in Welsh medium secondary school pupils.

Following the successful initial roll out of PDNS for Schools last year, all schools in the UK can now benefit from the enhanced cyber resilience service.

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland invites applications for the appointment of a new Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner.

The UK has announced a package of measures to tackle the outbreaks of mpox and Marburg in central Africa

The first of the capital's new Piccadilly line trains arrived in London on Monday 14 October, ahead of a programme of rigorous testing

A business with a reputation for delivering high-quality steel products is expanding its operations and extending its headquarters with support from the Welsh Government.

The Modern Slavery Act 2015 Committee publishes its report: 'The Modern Slavery Act 2015: becoming world-leading again'.

Funding to help women and girls as well as children with disabilities.

We have issued a practice recommendation to United Utilities for failing to properly handle requests for important environmental information from the public.

GeoPlace welcomes today’s announcement from leading property sector organisations calling on the Government to fully adopt the Unique Property Reference Number (UPRN) across the residential UK property market. 

An independent Monitor to report on the progress of Thames Water against its equity raise and transformation plans has been appointed by Ofwat.

Cllr David Fothergill, Chair of the LGA’s Community Wellbeing Board Responds to the Dash Review

NHS staff will be able to anonymously report incidents of sexual misconduct, as part of major plans to improve safety for staff across the health service.

The FCA has announced a package of work in the insurance market amid concerns about rising prices, alongside the launch of the Government motor insurance taskforce.

Thousands of new homes to be built as part of the government’s plans to get the country building again.

The Electoral Commission has fined the Barnes and Richmond Labour Club and Institute after concluding an investigation into the unincorporated association’s failure to deliver a required notification of political contributions and reports of gifts on time. 

The announcement comes as Dr Penny Dash's review of the Care Quality Commission is published.

We’re pleased to announce our new consolidated commercial agreement to provide flexible end-to-end travel and accommodation solutions to the public sector, is now live.

The Prince of Wales attended a community event hosted by the NFL Foundation UK in Kennington, South London yesterday.

The government has backed the armed forces community by allowing HM Armed Forces Veteran Cards to be used as Voter ID in forthcoming elections, while a wider review of the Voter ID policy takes place to understand its impact on citizens.

Why do so few people move from incapacity benefits into work? What does this mean for government plans to get more people working?

It is clear that supporting people to continue working when they can is vital for the country’s economy.

The grave of a soldier of the Middlesex Regiment who lost his life in Italy during World War Two has been identified and rededicated 80 years after his death.

A new strategy is being published to radically cut the number of single-use medical devices in the health service.

New taskforce is a major step forward in getting a fair deal for UK drivers by rooting out factors that increase costs for car insurance industry.

Julian Jessop, Economics Fellow at the free market think tank, the Institute of Economic Affairs comments on data showing that the rate of inflation fell below the 2% target for the first time in three-and-a-half years to 1.7% in September

WFP and UNICEF joint statement attributable to UNICEF deputy executive director Ted

UKAEA and worldwide team tackle fusion physics’ major challenges as MAST Upgrade begins its fourth round of experiments.

Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones hosts roundtable with some of the biggest impact investors in the world.

CBI yesterday responded to Labour Market Statistics – October 2024.

National Hate Crime Awareness Week is held each year to encourage organisations, Government, policing, councils, key voluntary sector partners, and communities affected by hate crime to work together to tackle hate crime across the UK and educate future generations to say no to hate in our communities.

A new Environment Agency monitoring tower installed in Poole Harbour will answer the mystery of how newly created saltmarshes store carbon.

The NRLA is excited to announce a new partnership with Domna, an energy efficiency “one stop shop,” to help landlords improve their Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings, comply with upcoming regulations, and add value while doing so.

On 14 October 2024, the Attorney General Lord Hermer KC delivered the 2024 Bingham Lecture titled ‘The Rule of Law in an Age of Populism’.

RUSI and the newly formed Open Source Centre (OSC) have agreed a strategic partnership to deliver novel, open-source based research on the war in Ukraine and other conflicts.

The EU–GCC summit on 16 October is a critical opportunity to strengthen strategic ties, addressing trade, energy and climate, and geopolitical tensions amid growing regional instability.

An estimated 400,000 children – around 3% of all children in England – are seeking support from health services for a suspected neurodevelopmental condition. 

A former international sprinter who retired as an NHS nurse after nearly fifty years of service and teams helping deploy AI to improve patient care are among the winners of this year’s NHS Parliamentary Awards.

Blog posted by: Omobolanle Olagunju, 15 October 2024.

The Minister for Further and Higher education, Vikki Howells yesterday (15th October) set out her aims and objectives in her newly created ministerial role, with an emphasis on collaboration, cooperation and community.

Hundreds of places on active bystander training sessions available thanks to TfL funding during National Hate Crime Awareness Week.

Sakina Khan, Innovation Project Manager at NCFE and Co-Chair of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Committee, recently embarked on a religious pilgrimage to Makkah and Madinah.

Patient safety at heart of government’s plans for healthcare reform as Health and Social Care Secretary orders action to improve regulator performance.

TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak has responded to today’s (Tuesday) labour market data, which show ongoing challenges including falling vacancies and rising long-term youth unemployment.

The Chancellor closes the International Investment Summit promising the government is bringing investment and jobs back to Britain.

Turning much milder but more unsettled through the rest of the week, with the chance of heavy rain and strong winds at times.

The CMA found Lindab’s acquisition of HAS-Vent reduced competition in 2 areas of the UK.

Efforts include reversing power of the storms as public gets to shape project

Ukraine faces a precarious future amid waning Western support. The immediate peril comes from the 2024 US presidential election, but the fundamental problem has been the failure of Europe to commit to the defeat of Putin’s invasion.

Researchers to be supported in boosting defences against societal risks such as deepfakes and cyber-attacks.

Public Health Wales has undertaken a further health risk assessment of air quality data collected at the Spittal School monitoring station, covering the period between 27th August and 30th September 2024.

We have fined two Manchester based financial and debt management companies a total of £150,000 for sending in excess of 7.5million spam text messages to people.

Yesterday [14 October] £157.8m was paid to over 15,500 Welsh farm businesses as Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) 2024 advance payments are made.

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has responded to His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services’ (HMICFRS) proposed fire and rescue service inspection framework and programme 2025-27. 

The current project environment in Ireland is defined by significant public investment and a robust pipeline of infrastructure projects, under the Project Ireland 2040 initiative. 

A man from Wallsend who used social media platforms to send explicit messages to and request indecent images from children has been sentenced following a National Crime Agency investigation.

The landmark legislation will remove the right of the remaining 92 hereditary peers to sit and vote in the House of Lords and is the largest constitutional reform to the UK Parliament in a quarter of a century.

The Public Services Committee publishes its report ‘Think Work First: the transition from education to work for young disabled people'

A former Sussex police officer will appear in court today to face charges relating to misconduct in public office (MIPO) and computer misuse, following an investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).  

Beijing historically swings between stimulus and frugality. But Xi Jinping’s ambition for self-reliance will constrain any new efforts to boost the economy.

TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak yesterday commented on the announcement by the government of plans for industrial strategy.

Nearly 38,000 UK jobs are set to be created across the UK after a total of £63 billion of investment was yesterday announced around the International Investment Summit.

Analysis of data collected on the operation of the Scottish Milk and Healthy Snack Scheme and local authority school milk schemes to support the new Scottish School Milk Subsidy Scheme.

On 14 October 2024, the Government published its Industrial Strategy Green Paper to coincide with the International Investment Summit. 

Four major tech firms based in the US have committed to the UK as the place to invest in data centres, fueling Britain’s economic growth and spurring on AI development.

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Hilary Benn MP yesterday met with a number of leading businesses at the International Investment Summit in the Guildhall in London, together with the First Minister Michelle O’Neill, deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly and Kieran Donoghue of Invest NI.

It has been a year since Ofsted closed its registration window for supported accommodation providers who house looked after children or 16- and 17-year-old care leavers.

On Diwrnod Shwmae Su’mae, the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language, Mark Drakeford has urged community groups to apply for funding to help the Welsh language thrive from the Perthyn Small Grants Scheme.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer yesterday delivered a speech at the International Investment Summit 2024.

Ofcom has today published our decisions on a new broadcast licence for Channel 4, supporting its digital growth and securing public service broadcasting on the channel for a further ten years. 

Learn how to supply goods and services to government organisations and the public sector with Crown Commercial Service.

Early estimates predict a total cereal harvest of around 3.1 million tonnes, just above the ten-year average. Despite challenging weather at crucial times of the season.

RUSI’s inaugural Securing Cyberspace conference brought together academia, industry, governments and civil society organisations to share learnings on developing responsible cyber behaviour.

“The government need to listen to children more, as it’s our future and the world that we have to live in,” girl, 11, The Big Ambition (14 October 2024).

The NHS is urging students and parents of young children to get themselves and their loved ones protected against meningitis ahead of an expected surge in cases that typically follow the start of the academic year.

Over 90% of this year’s Seren graduates went on to participate in higher education, with 53% gaining a place at a Russell Group University.