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National Cyber Security Centre update on progress within its Active Cyber Defence Programme.

International Trade Secretary's speech at Mansion House in London for India day, celebrating UK-Indian trade.

The UK and US space agencies have signed a statement of intent, which paves the way for UK commercial satellite communication and navigation services to be used by future NASA missions to the Moon.

Speech by Emma Howard Boyd, Chair of the Environment Agency Natural History Museum.

Michael Sorby, Adrian Leek and David Justice were today acquitted of conspiracy to corrupt and conspiracy to bribe.

Top UK and Indian business and finance leaders meet to celebrate strong financial services ties and explore new business opportunities.

Prime Minister Theresa May yesterday spoke at an event in Downing Street about providing positive opportunities for young people.

A pupil at Wilson Stuart School, Tiarney Calder, has been awarded the Learner of the Year in the new ‘Against All Odds’ category in our Aspiration Awards. An inspiring individual, with a determined spirit and incredible drive, Tiarney is a deserving winner of the Learner of the Year – Against All Odds award.

Prime Minister Theresa May called for the UK to stay at the forefront of the design and manufacturing of electric vehicles.

A new law to reform bus services in Wales to ensure they meet the needs of the travelling public will be one of the Welsh Government’s legislative priorities in the year ahead, First Minister Mark Drakeford will announce today.

Government also confirms move to increase society lotteries’ maximum draw prize.

Each academic session the NCFE Assessment Delivery team are responsible for producing an updated version of the External Assessment Timetable covering all NCFE CACHE qualifications, which have set dates for external assessments.

Cllr Simon Blackburn, Chair of the Local Government Association’s Safer and Stronger Communities Board, responded to the introduction of the Domestic Abuse Bill to Parliament today 

Prime Minister Theresa May's India Day speech.

The Council adopted the following conclusions on the Turkish drilling activities in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Domestic Abuse Bill to receive first reading in the House of Commons.

A project in Nottingham is set to help transform a community woodland into a creative space for exploration, discovery and wonder, with support from Arts Council England.

On July 10-11, the UK and United States held the sixth meeting of the U.S.-UK Trade and Investment Working Group in London.

A guide on how the planning system can help provide opportunities for everyone to be physically active.

A student at St John’s Catholic Comprehensive School, Pavanjot Town, was honoured in this year’s BAFTA awards in the Young Game Designers category after gaining skills in NCFE Interactive Media qualification.

Keith Williams, independent Chair of the Rail Review, provides an update at a Northern Powerhouse Partnership event.

The EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee publishes its follow-up report on wasteful fish discarding, six months on from the EU landing obligation coming into force.

The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care yesterday spoke at the Bright Blue and Barnado's conference 'Left to their own devices?'.

The NCSC's Active Cyber Defence report for 2019 has been published.

The UK Government’s approach to the prevention of mass atrocities, primarily in conflict situations around the world.

Minister for Finance and Trefnydd, Rebecca Evans is today calling for the UK government to provide urgent clarity on vital future funding for Wales.

The Candidate List of substances of very high concern (SVHCs) for authorisation now contains 201 substances.

Cllr Anntoinette Bramble, Chair of the Local Government Association’s Children and Young People Board, responded to Coram Family and Childcare’s annual survey on holiday childcare, which found families are charged double the cost of term time childcare during summer holidays 

PM Theresa May's words from reception held yesterday at Downing Street to celebrate the winning England Cricket team.

Communications intern Sandra Yeboah reflects on what she’s learned at the Innovation Agency in the last year.

Blog posted by: Judith Townend, Lecturer in Media and Information Law, University of Sussex, 16 July 2019.

Opportunities to gain an extra qualification, go to university, get on-the-job experience or start your career if you've just finished your exams.

TUC Deputy General Secretary Paul Nowak yesterday responded to the government’s written statement on the Supreme Court decision to deny it permission to appeal the McCloud and Sargent judgement.

The government has today announced its latest measures to advance the 'Good work plan', the largest upgrade to workers’ rights in a generation.

The lack of a credible plan to decarbonise the way homes and businesses are heated risks failing consumers and undermining public confidence, according to Citizens Advice.

Tom Henderson, IoT & Smart Cities Programme Manager, welcomes you to techUK's Cloud Week.

Statement given yesterday by Susan Dickson, UK Legal Adviser at the UN, at the Security Council Briefing on UNITAD and Daesh accountability.

People aged over 50 came together in Sheffield this week to celebrate ‘Ageing Better’, thanks to a multi-million pound investment by The National Lottery Community Fund, the largest funder of community activity in the UK.

Work has started on buildings that will be home to 2 US Air Force F35 squadrons at RAF Lakenheath.

Consultation proposing that new-build homes are fitted with an electric car chargepoint is launched.

New figures showing there were almost 1200 drug-related deaths last year have been described as shocking by Public Health Minister Joe FitzPatrick.

The Council has adopted a decision on the signing of an agreement between the EU and the US on the allocation to the US of a share in the TRQ for high quality beef regarding the importation of beef from animals not treated with certain growth-promoting hormones.

Cllr Simon Blackburn, Chair of the Local Government Association’s Safer and Stronger Communities Board, responded to the Government’s response to its consultation on a new legal duty to tackle serious violence 

The House of Commons S&T Committee publishes the findings and recommendations from its inquiry into the Government’s digital capabilities.

Dr Liam Fox MP launches the world’s first international trade training scheme to grow the UK’s talent pool of future negotiators, policy makers and Trade Commissioners.

Blog posted by: John McNamara – NDA Head of Stakeholder Relations, 15 July 2019 – Categories: Innovation/savings, Research and development, Safety and Wellbeing, Skills, Socio-economic, Waste management.

Practice Guide 40 has been updated to advise a plan to a disposition or application form must be signed for registered estates.

Economy Minister Ken Skates has announced that the Welsh Government will soon be able to release an £18 million funding boost to Swansea Bay City Deal partners to begin funding a number of transformational projects in South West Wales.

The CIPD has responded to the Government’s consultation on sexual harassment in the workplace

Dan Wellings, Senior Fellow at The King’s Fund responded to the 2019 GP Patient Survey and the latest Combined Performance Summary 

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) yesterday launched a consultation on proposals designed to help consumers with pre-existing medical conditions (PEMCs) have better access to travel insurance products.

Yesterday’s report recommends that Ofsted be empowered to inspect trusts in order to strengthen their accountability.

Rehabilitation of offenders to be boosted by removing barriers to employment.

The government has started a consultation to transform support for sick and disabled staff and remove barriers for employers.

The International Development Committee (IDC) identifies serious failings in the preparation and presentation of UK’s first Voluntary National Review of progress towards the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.

The number of children and young people being treated for Type 2 diabetes, a condition normally seen only in older adults and often linked to obesity, has rocketed by nearly 50 per cent in just five years, new analysis by the Local Government Association has revealed.

The UK tax system is in need of major structural reform if it is to meet the challenges of the future, says a new report by the Institute for Government.

Last week, the Welsh Government launched its consultation on possession reform.

Blog posted by: Gareth Davies, 15 July 2019 – Categories: Better policymaking, Professions, Skilled people.

NHS Digital cyber team wins prestigious data security award.

Organisations can apply for a share of £1.25 million to devise new ways to monitor house building using satellite imagery and council and other data.

Lesley Griffiths, Minister for Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs, yesterday launched a new plan to address the threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in animals and the environment in Wales.

Home energy improvements for low-income families will only be done by trusted tradesmen, under new government plans.

Views are being sought on new national priorities for policing in Scotland.

Previously Executive Vice President at Menzies Aviation (EMEAI) to join London Underground from November 2019.

New government ambitions will encourage uptake of UK's chargepoint network through widespread 'pay as you go' functionality.

Anne Longfield, the Children’s Commissioner for England yesterday responded to the Government’s announcement on knife crime.

Blog posted by: Emer O’Sullivan – Product Marketing Manager PPM, AXELOS, 12 July 2019.

Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt and Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland announced the launch of the new Media Freedom Coalition.

Technology poses some familiar and new problems for think tanks.

The Work and Pensions Secretary Amber Rudd is in Rome for a working visit to discuss the UK’s record female employment and the role of women in politics.

A new National Action Plan on tackling child sexual abuse has been published today by the Welsh Government.

The Government has launched a new framework to help education bodies to procure ICT goods and services.

France, Germany, and the UK have reaffirmed their commitment to the JCPoA.

IOPC Regional Director Sarah Green recently (12 July 2019) gave a statement following panel decision to dismiss Thomas Orchard misconduct case against officers.

The National Lottery Community Fund has today announced the first voluntary sector organisations to be awarded grants as part of its new Digital Fund. 

Defence Secretary Penny Mordaunt has today announced a range of new measures to address inappropriate behaviour in the armed forces.

School Sport and Activity Action Plan will help set children up to lead healthy lives.

Lochhead writes to EU Ministers on Scotland’s colleges and universities during Brexit uncertainty.

The Lord Chancellor yesterday (15 July) announced a change to the way personal injury compensation payments are calculated – setting the Discount Rate at minus 0.25%.

Emily Miles will be the new CEO at the Food Standards Agency.

Blog posted by: Eleonora Harwich, 12 July 2019.

International Development Secretary announces package to help Africa deal with climate change and move away from fossil fuels during a two day visit to Kenya.

This NCSC advisory highlights further hijacking activity of Domain Name Systems, and provides mitigation advice.

FCO Minister of State, Sir Alan Duncan, recently (12 July 2019) welcomed the decision of the Greek Government to recognise Juan Guaido as constitutional interim President of Venezuela.

The CBI responded to the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Select Committee’s report on energy efficiency.

Professor Gideon Henderson has been appointed the new Defra CSA

Home Secretary Sajid Javid will this week announce a new legal duty on public bodies to prevent and tackle serious violence.

Toby Lowe and Dawn Plimmer discuss funding, commissioning and managing services in a world where relationships rather than KPIs or simplistic numerical targets are what matters most.

The first ever cohort of Unlocked graduate prison officers celebrated the success of the scheme with the Justice Secretary and the Prisons Minister on Tuesday afternoon (9 July).

Chris Skidmore spoke about opening up access to university and ensuring successful participation at Birkbeck, University of London.

More satellite clubs and greater opportunities for children to get active through their school.

Migration Minister Ben Macpherson has urged the Home Office to work with the Scottish Government and stakeholders on an immigration policy that addresses the particular problems experienced by remote communities – and proposed that Scotland pilot a different approach.

Tthe European Insurance and Occupational Pension Authority (EIOPA) has launched a consultation on its Advice on the harmonisation of national insurance guarantee schemes across the Member States of the European Union.

Two of Scotland’s leading children’s charities are amongst the first voluntary sector organisations to be awarded grants as part of the National Lottery Community Fund’s new Digital Fund.

The TUC recently (12 July 2019) warned that the UK is facing a looming skills crisis after new analysis revealed a sharp drop in workplace training.

A brief summary of the debate about alternative arrangements to a hard Irish border after Brexit, organised by Open Europe in Brussels on 11 July.

From tackling rogue landlords, helping alleviate rough sleeping or boosting community integration through English language lessons, the fund has helped deliver rapid results for communities.

Since May 2018, FSCS has been working with CRL Management (an appointed representative of BCR Legal Group Ltd), BCR Legal Group Ltd and the Alpha Liquidator to try and secure replacement cover for Alpha’s 10-year latent defect/structural damage insurance policies, which lapsed on 11 August 2018 in accordance with Danish law.

The votes of people struggling to make ends meet on low incomes are ‘up for grabs’ like never before and are set to have a bigger influence on who ends up winning the next General Election, according to a new landmark report on voter behaviour for the independent Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF).

Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon recently (12 July 2019) issued a statement following a meeting to celebrate the Commonwealth's 70th anniversary.

Home Secretary and Second Permanent Secretary host business leaders and charities to encourage more diversity in public appointments.

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has today issued a consultation proposing important changes to the UK’s Ethical and Auditing Standards. 

Proposals would spread the costs of powering Shetland across Great Britain from April 2020.

A high-rolling Cheshire businesswoman caught with £1.5 million of cocaine concealed within a sophisticated hide in the boot of her car has been jailed for ten years.

The European Commission has launched a new call for proposals to develop a vibrant European Network of Artificial Intelligence Excellence Centres to enhance cooperation within the European AI research community and boost technological advancements in the field of AI.

It’s estimated that around 90,000 people could be eligible for treatment with dapagliflozin

New “game-changing” innovations to improve the capability of the Child Abuse Image Database will speed up investigations and automatically categorise indecent images.

Fifteen fantastic youth led projects are celebrating their share of over £700,000 in dormant bank account monies from the Young Start Fund. Amongst them are a bike lending library and an off-road motorcycling project, both aiming to build the confidence and employability skills of young people. You can find the full list here (PDF 0.1MB).

London Capital & Finance plc (“LCF”) was originally set up in July 2012 as a commercial finance provider to UK companies.  From September 2013, LCF sold mini-bonds, with trading significantly increasing from 2015 onwards.  Whilst it previously had an interim consumer credit permission, LCF only became fully authorised on 7 June 2016.  FSCS protection can only apply in relation to regulated activity carried out after this date.

European judges have heard a vital case which has the potential to upend the global regime for transferring personal data.

A new report from MPs calls for urgent action to address poor energy efficiency in UK homes in order to avoid undermining the UK’s efforts to meet Net Zero carbon emissions, reflecting recommendations made in the National Infrastructure Assessment.

A new project to support prison leavers into housing will help to break the cycle of prison and homelessness in Cardiff and Rhondda Cynon Taf. 

The Sentencing Council has published its ninth annual report outlining activities from April 2018 to March 2019.

At the Pearson Teaching Awards, Damian Hinds thanks teachers for their selfless work inspiring young people

The UK stands no chance of meeting its emissions reduction targets, including net zero by 2050, unless the Government takes urgent action to revive its failing energy efficiency policy and builders are compelled to deliver the latest energy efficiency standards, MPs have warned. 

Environment Agency teams have restocked a total of 91,000 so far to help the river recover after a devastating pollution last year

Good Things Foundation is delighted to invite Online Centres from across the UK to apply for funding to deliver the Everyone Thrives Online project in partnership with Google.org

Cabinet Office Minister Brandon Lewis visited the HM Coastguard base at Inverness following significant investment from the UK Government.

Tighter measures on the import of oak trees to come into force in England to protect the country against oak processionary moth

Our Chair David Isaac responded to Theresa May's announcement of a new body to tackle social injustices

A £250,000 Welsh Government fund to support Armed Forces children in schools is now open to bids from schools.

After last week’s election of the leadership of the new European Parliament, this week was the time to set out who’s going to run the policy work.

The Economic Crime Plan draws together actions to overhaul the approach to tackling economic crime, with greater partnering between the government, law enforcement and the private sector.

Office for Tackling Injustices tasked with holding all of Government to account for progress in tackling social injustices.

Over £170 million of National Lottery funding has been distributed to communities across the Black Country by The National Lottery Community Fund, the largest funder of community activity in the UK, since its launch 15 years ago.

Dr Cristian Cadar has been awarded the BCS Roger Needham Award for 2019 sponsored by Microsoft Research Cambridge. The award has been made in recognition of his outstanding work in the field of Software Reliability.

The EU and the USA have delivered on a significant element of the Joint Statement agreed by Presidents Juncker and Trump in July 2018. The positive transatlantic trade agenda established in the Joint Statement includes a commitment from both sides to reduce barriers and increase trade in a range of sectors, including pharmaceuticals.

Blog posted by: Rachida Chekaf – Head of Translations, AXELOS, 10 July 2019.

UK Government launches Welsh property investment portfolio worth over £1 billion at Old Bailey event.

Education Secretary Damian Hinds sets out next steps in bringing together services for young people in need of mental health support.

Improvements in fire safety and better facilities for people with disabilities.

NHS Health Scotland welcome the publication of the recommendations put forward by the Children and Young People’s Mental Health Task Force, in particular, the recognition that there is a need to prioritise preventative approaches to support children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing. 

The IOPC has launched an investigation into the full circumstances surrounding the arrest of a man in Abbott Road, Poplar (East London) on Tuesday 9 July.

The government has confirmed it will make changes to its Housing Health and Safety Rating System, used to assess health and safety in the home.

On Tuesday 16 July the House of Lords debates the International Relations Committee's report, Rising nuclear risk, disarmament and the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.

Researchers to find new commercial opportunities for quantum technologies thanks to £94 million government investment.

A Irish national living near Tamworth has been found guilty of possessing a disguised firearm.

The Chair and Deputy Chair of the High Level Panel announced the legal experts who will join them to develop legal frameworks to help protect media freedom.

A finding of Oak Processionary Moth (OPM) has been confirmed in Wales.

On 13 July 2017, Richard Baldwin was convicted of dealing in criminal property between October 2007 and November 2008. 

Simon McDougall, Executive Director for Technology Policy and Innovation’s speech at the Westminster Media Forum Keynote Seminar: The future of online advertising regulation.

One of the 57 groups in Wales celebrating a grant from The National Lottery Community Fund this month is the committee for Treowen Community Hall, in Newtown, Powys.

The EC has  announced that, as a result of negotiations with Airbnb, the platform has improved and fully clarified the way it presents accommodation offers to consumers, which is now in line with the standards set in EU consumer law.

A new prisoner incentives system was launched yesterday (11 July 2019), aiming to improve relations between offenders and officers, encourage rehabilitation and allow governors to deal with local challenges.

Third annual report on road and rail apprenticeships shows diversity has increased, with the proportion of black, asian and minority ethnic apprentices rising.

UK Government urged again to guarantee EU students can complete courses in Scotland.

The FRC has concluded its annual review of FRS 101 for 2018/19 and issued Amendments to FRS 101 – 2018/19 cycle, which amends the definition of a qualifying entity so that insurers cannot apply FRS 101 from the effective date of IFRS 17 Insurance Contracts. 

Police custody facilities across England and Wales are being reviewed to remove the risk of alarm cords within toilets being used as a ligature, following our recommendation.

Water companies are failing to convince enough households their bills are fair and they provide value for money, according to a new report by the Consumer Council for Water (CCWater).

Customers have saved around £10million in the second year of the market but urgent action is required to get the market working effectively and unlock better outcomes for more customers; according to a new report reviewing the second year of the business retail market from water regulator Ofwat.

Jake Berry announces nearly £4 million of new investment into Grimsby as part of the next phase of its Town Deal.

More than 5,000 workers will be trained in how to recognise and deal with psychological trauma.

The Law Commission’s Annual Report 2018-19 has been published.

The EC has proposed an update of the legal base of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) as well as its new Strategic Innovation Agenda for 2021-2027.

A recent survey of attitudes to standards among data centre suppliers and customers revealed some surprising views.

Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Jeremy Wright yesterday announced that the UK will set up a National Committee for the Safety of Journalists.

Lancashire County Council has agreed to apologise to a father after it told him it could not investigate his children’s services complaint without the consent of his son.

Many of the 1.2 million businesses affected by the new rules will be required to submit their first quarterly return to HMRC using software by 7 August.

Economy Minister Ken Skates and Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Wales, Lord Bourne have been in Mid Wales to hear about the progress in developing the Mid Wales Growth Deal.

FDA General Secretary Dave Penman recently (10 July 2019) responded to new of British Ambassador to the United States Sir Kim Darroch’s resignation.

New figures show 380,000 children are now studying in good or outstanding sponsored academies, up 80,000 since December 2017.

HSBC has voluntarily agreed to extend its redress scheme for customers who may have lost out by paying an unreasonable debt collection charge imposed by HFC Bank Ltd (HFC) and John Lewis Financial Services Limited (JLFS), the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) yesterday announced.

Set up in September 2017 as a collaboration between the Arts Council and Durham University, the Durham Commission is working to examine the role creativity and creative thinking play in education - not only in arts subjects but throughout the curriculum.  Since launching in March 2018, the Commission has been gathering a mass of evidence from various sources.  The Commission is now examining the evidence and considering its recommendations.

Defence Minister Mark Lancaster has announced a new recruitment drive for Team Tempest, with the number of people working on the programme set to more than double over the next two years.

The funding will help tackle the biggest challenges in health and social care over the next 5 years, including dementia, obesity and mental health.

The Moray Growth Deal will see £65 million invested in creating high-value jobs, strengthening local communities and safeguarding the future of the local economy.

Real leadership is needed if councils are going to prioritise work to bring empty homes back into use, says the RLA.

LN-Gaiety’s (Live Nation) proposed takeover of MCD raises competition concerns in the music promotion industry in Northern Ireland, a CMA investigation has found.

1.60m referrals were made to talking therapies for anxiety and depression in England during 2018-19 – up 11.4% from the previous year (1.44m in 2017-18).   

The Innovation Agency is part of a new network focusing on applied health and social care research.

The Welsh Government yesterday published Professional Standards for Assisting Teaching which focus on developing teaching assistants (TAs) and higher level teaching assistants (HLTAs); part of wider plans to strengthen the entire teaching profession in preparation for the new curriculum.

UKAEA will continue to be at the forefront of UK robotics after the Government announced a £3 million extension to its RACE research facility.

New independent advocacy workers will be on hand to help disabled people applying for Scotland’s new social security benefits.

The Home Office is consulting on tougher new rules under Section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act.

Housing and Local Government Minister Julie James is today launching a consultation about extending the minimum notice period that landlords must give under the Renting Homes Act when seeking possession where there has been no breach of contract, from 2 months to 6 months. 

The UK and Scottish governments have jointly announced £65 million for the Moray Growth Deal to help unlock the region’s economic potential.

The NCSC Cyber Accelerator has helped partnered start-ups raise £35million in investments so far.

UK Government calls for action to tackle particulate matter released from tyres and brakes.

This legislation, which implements tax policies announced in recent fiscal events, continues the government’s commitment to a competitive and fair tax system.

Join us at the 100th Royal Welsh Show to find out how the UK Government is ‘Delivering for Wales’

In Parliament on July 11, International Trade Secretary Dr Liam Fox MP announced the creation of an Australasia HM Trade Commissioner

HM Land Registry has today (11 July) published its 2018/19 annual report titled 'Transforming together'.

Clean maritime plan setting maritime zero-emission travel strategy released.

The European Union Committee has published its thirteenth report on Brexit-related international agreements.

Statement given yesterday by Ambassador Jonathan Allen, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council Open Debate on the relationship between the Security Council, the Secretariat, TCCs and PCCs.

Sellafield Ltd Chief Executive Paul Foster will leave the company in January 2020.

Chris Skidmore yesterday announced co-chairs of the Robotics Growth Partnership and £3 million extension to RACE – a remote handling and robotics test facility.

The CBI has responded to the series of announcements made by the Government on the road to 2.4% R&D target, including a new centre to tackle cancer and green transport technology.

The Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt has marked the 24th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide by honouring its more than 8,000 victims.

Personal experiences motivate me to make life fairer for terminally ill people, Amber Rudd said today (11 July 2019).

Ofgem has set out its key objectives and priorities to help carry out its principal duty to “protect the interests of existing and future consumers” in a rapidly changing energy sector. 

techUK’s Associate Director for Policy, Giles Derrington responds to the proposals for a Digital Services Tax published today in the draft Finance Bill.

The EC has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of Pfizer's Consumer Health Business by GlaxoSmithKline.  The decision is conditional upon the global divestment of Pfizer's topical pain management business carried out under the ThermaCare brand.

Border Force has seized thousands of products containing endangered plant and animal species as part of an international operation targeting wildlife criminals.

Alun Cairns hails enduring success of UK automotive sector during keynote speech.

Review into the quality of local authority audits and whether they are spotting warning signs early enough.

Sports England have invested more than £55 million in netball over the last decade.

Announces publication of the clean maritime plan, the environment route map of Maritime 2050.

Minister for Women and Equalities, Penny Mordaunt, will today (11 July) set out new plans to protect employees across the UK from sexual harassment.

Highlights from our Annual Report and Accounts 2018/19.

Four members of an organised crime group have been convicted of smuggling £1.2 million worth of heroin from Pakistan into the UK via the post.

The UK economy is on course to contract by 0.1% in the second quarter of 2019. 

Baroness Blackwood yesterday spoke at the British Paediatric Surveillance Unit rare disease summer tea party at the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health.

Nine out of 10 patients have “confidence and trust” in their family doctor as well as other general practice staff such as nurses and pharmacists, according to new research published today.

Foreign Secretary, Jeremy Hunt announced that the UK will commit £18m to improve media freedom across the world.

New research from Cranfield University, which is being supported by the Financial Reporting Council (FRC), has found many FTSE 100 companies are implementing a tick box attitude to diversity.   

From 11 July 2019, HM Land Registry will provide Local Land Charges (LLC) searches in the local authority area of Norwich City Council.

Common Moor SSSI is officially brought into a recovering condition, following improved site management for the rare Culm grassland.

Health workers are urgently rolling out a complex measles vaccination campaign targeting 67,000 children in Ituri, northeast DR Congo, a region ravaged by armed conflict that is now also the hub of the second deadliest Ebola outbreak on record.

Blog posted by: Melanie Dawes, 10 July 2019 – Categories: A Brilliant Civil Service, Diversity and inclusion.

First batch of T Level providers to receive funding from £38 million fund to help build new classrooms and refurbish buildings.

Once formally adopted by the Council, this will serve as a mandate for the presidency in negotiations with the European Parliament.  The agreed figures are based on the premise that the UK will continue to participate fully in the financing and implementation of the EU budget until the end of 2020.

Two serving West Midlands Police constables have been cleared of misconduct in public office in connection with the arrest of a man during a demonstration in Birmingham. It follows an investigation carried out by the IOPC.

An action plan to improve conditions at HMP Bristol following an urgent notification by the prisons inspectorate has been published today (11 July 2019).

Latest ONS data shows demand for British goods and services continue to grow to record heights despite a challenging global outlook.

Jodrell Bank in the UK has today officially become the home of the new international organisation behind what will soon be the World’s biggest ever radio telescope – the Square Kilometre Array (SKA).

The Queen's Medal for Music 2018 has been awarded to jazz musician Gary Crosby OBE.

Science Minister Chris Skidmore yesterday spoke about the role of private investment in achieving the Industrial Strategy ambition to invest 2.4% of GDP in R&D by 2027.

The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) has published four Opinions to assist National Competent Authorities (NCAs) in the implementation of the Institutions for Occupational Retirement Provisions - the IORP II Directive.

On day 1 of the Global Conference for Media Freedom, Jeremy Hunt explained why we must stand with those who seek to report the truth and bring the facts to light.

Prime Minister Theresa May hosted the Small Business Council at Downing Street.

Great Britain’s National Mapping agency, Ordnance Survey, and the UK’s government-and industry-backed self-driving hub, Zenzic, lay out the importance of collaborative mapping in the development of self-driving vehicles.

New workshops will be available from September to support schools and colleges teach young people about living independently.

The UK has legislated for net-zero emissions by 2050 – now the UK Government must show it is serious about its legal obligations to tackle and prepare for climate change, the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) said yesterday in two new reports on reducing emissions and preparing for climate change impacts.

Speech given yesterday at the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) Annual Conference.

Statement given yesterday by Mark Power, UK Political Coordinator at the UN, at the Security Council Open Debate on the Linkages between International Terrorism and Organised Crime.

Blog posted by: Claudia Martinez, 10 July 2019.

The Constitution Committee regrets the Government's decision to fast-track the Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill

A review of the guidance for local authorities which sets out how they should secure activities and services for young people has been launched by Civil Society Minister Mims Davies.

Around £20 million saved under LLW Repository Ltd's accelerated schedule, and not a single Lost Time Accident.

Home Secretary Sajid Javid pledged to boost security cooperation with Switzerland, while Brexit Secretary Steve Barclay signed a migration agreement.

A pathology recruitment crisis at a north east London NHS trust has exacerbated a dispute over new shift patterns which could see biomedical scientists lose about £10,000 a year, Unite, the , said today (Thursday 11 July).

Safety charity the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) has welcomed Whirlpool’s tumbler dryer recall plan.

Environment Agency issues warning to prevent landowners becoming a victim at the hands of waste criminals.

The High Court has consented to an order by which Samuel Golding, Shantelle Golding, Digital Wealth Limited and Outsourcing Express Limited will pay funds held by them to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for distribution to investors. The funds were raised by the defendants in unauthorised investment schemes operated by them.

Ofgem is consulting on its proposal to confirm the provisional order issued to Solarplicity to pay outstanding money owed to Feed-in Tariff (FIT) generators.

The NHS is collaborating with Amazon to provide reliable health information from the NHS website through voice-assisted technology.

The permanent representatives of France, Germany and the UK have made a statement to the International Atomic Energy Agency in Vienna.

A new paper from the free market, neoliberal think tank the Adam Smith Institute recommends a six point plan to legalise cannabis to reduce crime, reduce health risks, raise revenue from tax, and increase consumer awareness of risks.

In May 2019, the monthly number of applications for international protection lodged in the 30 EU+ countries (EU Member States plus Norway & Switzerland) remained stable at around 57 000. However since the start of the year, some 287 500 applications have been lodged, which is 14 % more than in the same period last year.

Cabinet Secretary Sir Mark Sedwill has written a letter to Sir Kim Darroch in light of his resignation.

People presenting erythema migrans, the characteristic skin rash associated with Lyme disease, can be diagnosed and treated without the need for blood tests, NICE has said in a final quality standard published yesterday.

The government has published plans for extending civil partnerships to opposite-sex couples by the end of this year.

Kirsty Williams AM yesterday published a statutory guidance to make school uniforms more affordable, accessible and gender-neutral.

Data centre standards map developed by Mike Gilmore and Emma Fryer.

Whirlpool to issue product recall of unmodified tumble dryers: consumers with an unmodified, affected tumble dryer will be entitled to new replacement machine.

Homelessness consultation backs stronger protections.