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Foreign,Commonwealth and Development Office
Friday 29 September 2023 @ 16:25
This statement follows the meeting of the Separation Agreement Joint Committee on 27 September 2023 meeting.
Foreign,Commonwealth and Development Office | Official News ReleaseSeparation Agreement Joint Committee between the UK and EEA EFTA states: joint statement from the fourth meeting

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 ReleaseUK Denial of Benefits Notification

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Friday 29 September 2023 @ 16:15
New eco-labels to will help save consumers money on their energy and water bills.
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Official News ReleaseHousehold goods to carry water efficiency labels

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 ReleaseSeptember 2023: News and Policy Round Up

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 ReleaseFunding for night shelters to help rough sleepers off streets

Foreign,Commonwealth and Development Office
Friday 29 September 2023 @ 15:25
Latest sanctions package holds those who would undermine Ukraine's sovereignty to account.
Foreign,Commonwealth and Development Office | Official News ReleaseUK announces new sanctions in response to Russian sham elections in Ukraine

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 ReleaseGovernment to invest further in mentoring, and employment opportunities to help reduce offending and violent crime

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 ReleaseMinister hails ‘world-class’ exporters as new data shows UK businesses reach record highs

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 ReleaseFund reinstated to deliver specialist mobility equipment for seriously injured veterans

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 ReleaseImmediate action to improve HMP Woodhill

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 ReleaseUNICEF - 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
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 ReleaseUsing NHS data to improve healthcare

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 ReleaseFCA confirms leasehold buildings insurance reforms

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 ReleaseDetect early, treat early, save your sight

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 ReleasePublic asked to shape future use of health data by the NHS

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 ReleaseDiscovery maintenance on 9 October

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 ReleaseIEA - Disposable vape ban could cost lives, says new IEA paper

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Friday 29 September 2023 @ 13:15
Some of the most polluting single-use plastic items banned from 1 October
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Official News ReleaseNew bans and restrictions on polluting single-use plastics come into force

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 ReleaseFirst Minister visits world’s first town to try digital bottle recycling

Scottish Government
Friday 29 September 2023 @ 13:05
Landmark legislation to support sustainable farming.
Scottish Government | Official News ReleaseAgriculture and Rural Communities Bill

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 ReleaseThe techUK Podcast - Look ahead to the next year in tech policy

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 ReleaseIPPR - Take a leaf out of Biden playbook and tie green incentives to good, well-paid jobs says IPPR

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 ReleaseGiant Kiwi monument shines after chopper chalk drop

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
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 ReleaseCMA clears NHS healthcare tech deal

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 ReleaseLGA - Get ready for ban on single use plastics

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 ReleaseMost schools understand the need to promote technical and academic routes to students, Ofsted review finds

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 ReleaseTreasury minister visits North East businesses

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 ReleaseCoastal adaptation projects in South West England to receive £6m in funding

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 ReleaseNew Prison Education Service to cut crime

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 ReleaseCBI - Private sector activity unlikely to see growth through year's end - CBI Growth Indicator

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 ReleaseOfcom decides to enable licences in the mmWave spectrum

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 ReleaseFCA takes action against Darren Reynolds and Andrew Deeney of Active Wealth for dishonest pension transfer advice

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 ReleaseThe Duke of Edinburgh visits Turkey

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 ReleaseTwo anglers land penalties of almost £1,200 for fishing illegally

Scottish Government
Friday 29 September 2023 @ 09:25
Plan to secure a just transition to be published next year.
Scottish Government | Official News ReleaseDelivering a fair and secure net zero energy system

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 ReleaseOfcom opens investigation into GB News under our rules on offence

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 ReleaseChair responds to BBC investigation into body worn video

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 Release500 Words 2023 launched at Buckingham Palace

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 ReleaseTwo friends land penalties of over £1,500 for illegal fishing