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Gillian Cooper, Head of Energy Policy for Citizens Advice, responding to Ofgem's latest announcement on market reforms 

Following an update last month on the Agricultural Pollution Regulations the Minister for Rural Affairs, Lesley Griffiths, is today reminding farmers of the next phase of the regulations which will come into force in January 2023, while also publishing a consultation on a licensing scheme.

The UK has reached an agreement with Norway to secure increased opportunities for the UK fishing industry in 2023.

The UK and Singapore have agreed a new MoU boosting fintech trade and cooperation at their 7th Financial Dialogue in Singapore today (25 November).

Ofgem is today launching a new package of reforms designed to bolster consumer protection and ensure energy suppliers are more resilient to market shocks. 

James Cleverly has travelled to Ukraine as part of ongoing UK efforts to ensure the country has the crucial practical support it needs through the winter.

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and Ofcom have today set out how we will work together to ensure coherence between the data protection and the new online safety regimes.

The Department for Transport (DfT) and National Highways will need to make difficult decisions in prioritising road enhancements projects, the National Audit Office said today. Delays to road projects and inflationary pressures mean that, by March 2025, National Highways will have undertaken less work on road enhancements and at a higher cost than originally planned.

Millions of pounds are being allocated to tackle violence against women and girls (VAWG), the Home Secretary has announced today (25 November).

Loss of protections across product and food safety, and tackling scams, top public and experts’ concerns.

The European Commission yesterday released the results of its seventh evaluation of the Code of Conduct on countering illegal hate speech online.

The weaponisation of anti-finance crime standards to suppress dissent has been documented globally.

The UK has new astronauts, following a rigorous selection process and record UK Space Agency investment in the European Space Agency (ESA).

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has set a Northern Ireland Budget for 2022/23 and will bring forward legislation for this Budget in a Budget Bill in due course.

GAD provided actuarial advice to HM Land Registry as it looks to estimate the cost of fraud and errors. We used claim information to estimate an Indemnity Fund.

UK manufacturers reported a rise in output in the three months to November, the first increase since the three months to July 2022, according to the CBI’s latest Industrial Trends Survey.

EU energy ministers yesterday agreed on the content of a Council regulation laying down a temporary framework to accelerate the permit-granting process and the deployment of renewable energy projects.

The number of people in contact with NHS mental health services in England (including those referred and those seen) has increased by 16.2% in the last year.

Australia’s latest Defence Strategic Review must effectively respond to a rapidly changing geopolitical environment.

North East England will pilot a new £2.25 million scheme to restructure tourism boards.

In less than two weeks techUK are hosting our sixth Digital Ethics Summit, an annual opportunity to reflect on the major ethical questions facing the tech industry. Sue Daley, Director of Tech & Innovation, shares what we should expect this year.

The Commission yesterday launched the call for proposals under the European Solidarity Corps for 2023. 

GAD has published its Annual Report and Accounts for the 2021 to 2022 financial year. The report sets out the main projects and successes of the year.

Following a comprehensive review, the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) has concluded there is no real possibility that the Court of Appeal would overturn Robin Garbutt’s murder conviction. 

Victims will be better protected from abusers who share intimate images without their consent, under a raft of changes to the law announced today (25 November 2022).

Flu cases have risen to levels not seen before Covid pandemic, with all eligible people now urged to come forward.

Increased monkfish quota important for Scotland’s fishers.

Yesterday the Commission together with the European High-Performance Computing Joint Undertaking (EuroHPC JU), the Italian Ministry of Universities and Research and the CINECA consortium inaugurated Europe's latest supercomputer: LEONARDO, located at the Bologna Technopole, in Italy.

After agreeing to a data adequacy agreement in principle in July 2022, the UK government has completed its full assessment of the Republic of Korea’s personal data legislation. 

£20 million awarded to modernise and improve infrastructure across the seafood sector with a further £30 million available from today.

The penultimate live show in our #FutureOfApprenticeships series with FE News took place last week, exploring all things end-point assessment (EPA) and the impact that it’s had since being introduced into the apprenticeship framework in 2017. 

HM Treasury and Monetary Authority of Singapore joint statement on the seventh meeting of the UK-Singapore Financial Dialogue.

Update on our Land Transaction Tax (LTT) services and guidance for tax professionals.

Why does the Commission report on progress in judicial reform and the fight against corruption in Romania?

A thriving population of native white-clawed crayfish has been rediscovered in a West Yorkshire watercourse providing a boost for the endangered species.

If you’re due to file accounts with Companies House by the end of December, use our online services where possible and allow plenty of time before your deadline.

Average uplift of 7.5% the highest offer in the UK.

The agenda and papers for the December 2022 Board meeting have been published.

The community has been helping design a mural as part of a £30 million scheme being built by the Environment Agency to better protect homes and business from flooding.

Director of Brentwood property development company disqualified for 11 years after overstating his company’s turnover in order to claim £50,000 that the business was not entitled to.

WithYouWithMe has partnered with YouGov to undertake research into the ED&I practices of UK organisations - and uncovered some surprising results.

The Criminal Cases Review Commission (“CCRC”) has referred a 1991 murder conviction to the Court of Appeal after obtaining new expert evidence about the defendant’s vulnerability. 

The UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) responds to new figures released today (Thursday 24 November 22) from the UK Government’s Office of National Statistics on children’s development at the end of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

Public Health Wales is working with Cardiff and Vale University Health Board to offer antibiotics and vaccines to pupils in years 12 and 13 at Bishop of Llandaff, Church in Wales High School in Cardiff. It follows two students from the school becoming unwell with meningitis, caused by the group B meningococcal bacteria.

Matthew Lesh, Head of Public Policy at the free market Institute of Economic Affairs commented on the return of the Online Safety Bill to Parliament 

A record number of doctors and nurses are now working in the NHS in England

Matthew Taylor responds to NHS England’s first weekly winter situation report for Urgent and Emergency Care for 2022/23.

The UK Government has secured £1.84 Billion of investment for the UK space sector at the latest meeting of the ESA Council of Ministers in Paris. 

BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, has partnered with CWP to produce a digital series exploring the instrumental role of the IT industry in responding to the climate crisis; delivering digital solutions to support mitigation and adaptation, whilst embedding sustainability into its own practices.

Footballer Rico Quitongo has been unsuccessful in his race discrimination claim against his former club and a club director.

Patients will have better choice of what GP practice they visit after data showing appointment waiting times is published for the first time today.

UK manufacturers reported a rise in output in the three months to November, the first increase since the three months to July 2022, according to the CBI’s latest Industrial Trends Survey. However, production is expected to decline in the next quarter.

An international one stop spoofing shop has been taken down in the UK’s biggest ever fraud operation, led by the Metropolitan Police.

London Waterloo regained its status as the most used railway station although its total number of passenger entries and exits is less than half of the number from two years ago (April 2019 to March 2020).

Ambassador Bush says that Russia's repressive actions externally in Ukraine and internally within Russia have struck at the heart of OSCE’s core principles.

Hundreds of NHS beds in England were taken up by patients with flu every day over the last week, according to new weekly figures.

IPPR’s analysis of today’s quarterly ONS and Home Office migration statistics highlights the following trends

First ever set of national data on children's times tables published, as Government announces new investment in maths teaching

Information about GP appointments at individual practice level is among new statistics being published today.

Energy regulator Ofgem has today (Thursday 24 November 2022) announced its quarterly update to the energy price cap for the period 1 January – 31 March 2023.  

An exciting new programme to support young people from disadvantaged and underrepresented backgrounds to access digital opportunities, has been launched by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT.

Researchers from Public Health Wales have been jointly awarded the Health Care Research Wales Impact Award 2022 for their report on the future of unpaid carers in Wales project.

As the cost of living continues to put pressure on household bills, figures show that families in the North West of England could save around £1,270 a year if they can reduce their use of water at home.

Additional support for NHS Forth Valley.

A Birmingham man has been left in unsuitable temporary accommodation for eight years despite the city council knowing it did not meet his needs as a wheelchair user, the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has found.

Ruth Rankine comments on the upcoming publication of GP practice level data.

The NHS is launching its annual NHS 111 Online campaign today, encouraging people to get the help they need from the convenience of their own homes ahead of winter.

Around 3,000 people could be eligible for a new life-extending combination therapy to treat rare forms of gastroesophageal cancer after NICE published final draft guidance today (24 November 2022)

techUK gave evidence to the House of Commons Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Select Committee on post-pandemic economic growth for UK labour markets.

Today is Carers Rights day, and as Children’s Commissioner I want to recognise the tireless work carried out by the estimated one million young carers across England.

A Shropshire man was homeless for too long because the council did not understand its responsibilities towards him, the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has found.

The housing association that failed to treat hazardous mould leading to the tragic death of Awaab Ishak will be stripped of new government funding, Michael Gove has announced today.

HGV parking and driver welfare scheme provides match funding to support industry operators to improve HGV facilities.

The Prime Minister met South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa yesterday at Downing Street.

Cambridgeshire property and land retain flood protection.

The missiles will be fitted to eleven frigates and destroyers after a deal with the Norwegian government.

Joshua Bates, TMT Associate at Global Counsel writes about the implications of ownership, security and interoperability in the metaverse

Professor Len Shackleton, labour market expert at free market think tank the Institute of Economic Affairs, commented on the Rail, Maritime, and Transport Union’s announcement of strike action over the Christmas period 

Substantial cuts to the central and inner London bus network were proposed due to the government's Covid funding deal

10,000 artillery rounds will be donated, as the UK completes the first delivery of Sea King helicopters to Ukraine.

APCC Lead for Fraud Mark Shelford is calling on the public to be extra vigilant when shopping online ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. 

UK government commits £1.84 billion for important space programmes at this year’s European Space Agency Council of Ministers meeting, held in Paris.

Alister Jack said that the UK Government was committed to working with the Scottish Government on the issues that matter most to people in Scotland.

Half of public positive about immigration, up from one-third in 2014, new analysis reveals 

UK Nature agencies set out roadmap to protect nature to underpin food security, climate security and water security

The ONS today released new statistics detailing the number of deaths of people experiencing homelessness for the calendar year of 2021.

The NHS has opened two new gambling addiction clinics – one in Stoke and one in Southampton – as new figures show that the number of people seeking help increased by over two-fifths in a year.

British and South African researchers will save lives in the UK, South Africa and beyond – thanks to nine collaborative research projects announced today.

Government is stepping in to provide pensioners with £300 per household, which comes on top of regular Winter Fuel Payments.

UK organisations will be able to share personal data securely with the Republic of Korea before the end of the year as the UK finalises legislation for its first independent adequacy decision.

The Digital Services Tax (DST) has raised more revenue than forecast by the Government1 and increased the amount of UK tax paid by big digital companies. HMRC’s compliance work is ongoing and it has yet to identify any non-compliance among business groups, according to a report by the National Audit Office.

A new techUK whitepaper shares recommendations to UK and Japan governments to spur international collaboration across the tech industry.

The European Commission has approved the amendments to existing German umbrella schemes, including their prolongation and an up to €45 billion overall budget increase, to support companies in the context of Russia's war against Ukraine. 

Over the past year, the Taliban government has made tentative progress in tackling threats including Islamic State and the insurgency in Panjshir.

New Slurry Infrastructure grant will help farmers improve their slurry storage.

NEPO has invited suppliers to participate in market consultation activity, to help shape a new procurement solution that will provide legal services.

UK and South Africa commit to unlock investments for major infrastructure projects and green hydrogen.

A new Welsh Government grant scheme to support energy efficiency improvements and decarbonisation across Residential Social Care providers, which will help the sector deal with the cost of energy crisis, has been launched and is now open for applications, Ministers announced today.

In the offline world, there are systems in place to prevent children from accessing things which may harm them.

CBI yesterday responded to Labour Leader Keir Starmer's speech at CBI Annual Conference.

The European Parliament has given its final approval to rules on improving the protection of the EU’s essential infrastructure.

It was a night to remember for the project profession, at the APM project Management Awards 2022.

Energy regulator Ofgem yesterday published findings into the third of its series of ‘deep dives’ into how energy suppliers are helping customers this winter and beyond. 

New consultation launched to inform next stage of tackling antimicrobial resistance building on 20-year vision.

MSPs to consider new Bill that would also amend succession law.

The European Parliament yesterday formally adopted the new EU law on gender balance on corporate boards.

The interest rates were increased for Court Funds Office special and basic accounts on 18 November 2022.

Climate change risk was the topic of conversation at a recent discussion between GAD actuaries and pupils at a Merseyside school.

The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) is urging shoppers seeking to save money on Black Friday bargains to be on their guard against scams, fake reviews and potentially unsafe goods.

In his first major speech as CBI President, Brian McBride said businesses must scale up, build innovative UK and global partnerships, and embrace new digital and tech skills for employees in a changing economy. 

Developers will be expected to pay levy on new residential buildings meaning they, rather than leaseholders, will pay to fix unsafe buildings.

We are investing around £50 million a year into a portfolio of strategic research to ensure that Scotland maintains its position at the very cutting edge of advances in agriculture, natural resources and the environment.

Action is needed to boost awareness of the role the National Lottery plays in funding good causes, MPs said yesterday, in a cross-party report which also calls for the operator to do more to protect its players from gambling harms.

The European Commission yesterday decided to register a European Ctizens' Initiative (ECI) entitled ‘European Day of “Whatever it Takes”'.

techUK has published a new paper ‘Risks in Tech Supply Chains’ looking at some of the main sustainability, transparency and resilience risks facing the sector.

Making positive climate behaviours as normal, easy, attractive and routine as possible, is key to evoking sustained change and mitigating the effects of the climate crisis, says a new guide from Public Health Wales.

A new report published yesterday shows how National Lottery funding is transforming the way people in the UK feel about their local area, boosting their sense of pride and belonging and supporting the development of thriving neighbourhoods.

Starting salary for a fully qualified teacher to reach £35,650.

The Communication Workers Union has formally notified Royal Mail they plan to call on their members to take national strike action on Thursday 24 and Friday 25 November 2022.

Italy receives an extra €1.5 billion under REACT-EU to hire more young people and women, improve the skills of workers and jobseekers, and support Italy's economic recovery. 

All train operators in Great Britain must provide appropriate, accurate and timely information that allows you to plan and make your journey with a reasonable degree of assurance, including when there is disruption.

A lorry driver previously convicted in France for trying to smuggle migrants into the UK has been sentenced following a cocaine seizure earlier this year.

Growing the life sciences sector.

Baker Hughes’ acquisition of Altus could result in oil and gas operators in the UK facing a worse deal for certain well intervention services.

Peter Judge MBE and David Lyall have been reappointed to the Board of the Marine Management Organisation

The MOD has backed a new legal Duty that supports Armed Forces personnel, their families and Veterans.

The top three of the prestigious award have all received Sport England funding to help them in their progression as young athletes.

Roadmap to fair, green prosperity for communities and regions.

The Autumn Finance Bill 2022 was published yesterday (22 November 2023), legislating for a key tax changes announced by the Chancellor at last week’s Autumn Statement.

Ofcom has appointed Maria McCann to its Content Board.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has set out proposals to improve the credit information sector so it can deliver higher quality and more comprehensive information for consumers and firms.

Trend down as people feel safe in communities.

Professor Robin May, Chief Scientific Adviser for the Food Standards Agency (FSA), has today announced the appointment of the independent reviewers for two of the agency's independent Scientific Advisory Committees (SACs).

NHS National Director of Vaccinations and Screening Steve Russell comments on figures published this afternoon that more than 15 million COVID-19 boosters have been delivered this autumn

Two Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) officers, who used force during the arrest of a man during an altercation in East London and later died in hospital, acted in accordance with the relevant policies and procedures, an Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) investigation concluded.

The FIFA Men's World Cup has officially kicked off and as the competing home nations, England and Wales, go for glory, new Ofcom research shines a light on the different ways people plan to follow the action at home.

Minister fears losing opportunities to find new markets.

The Charity Commission has opened a statutory inquiry into the Islamic Centre of England Limited over serious governance concerns.

Government launches new innovation programme to support the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in reducing the UK’s carbon emissions.

Minister welcomes research which concludes measure has cut sales.

The CMA has launched a market investigation into cloud gaming and mobile browsers after receiving widespread support for its proposals first published in June.

The support hub launched in 2020 and provides the sport and physical activity sector with resources to establish a framework for effective and fair decision making.

Nearly 70m journeys have been made on the Elizabeth line since its opening in May

A new medal has been awarded to veterans of Britain's nuclear testing programme.

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

Matthew Lesh, Head of Public Policy at free market think tank the Institute of Economic Affairs responds to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s speech at the CBI 

David TC Davies says the UK Government is committed to tackling inflation, creating economic stability and targeting help to those who need it most.

Whites Recycling Limited fined £36,000 for breaching environmental permit and unlawfully storing waste.

Over nine million 50+ workers now on payrolls, an increase of more than 210,000 since last year.

Gillian Cooper, Head of Energy Policy at Citizens Advice responds to Ofgem’s review into support for vulnerable customers

Yesterday (21 November 2022) the Security Minister chaired a session of the Joint Fraud Taskforce and welcomed a new victim checklist created by the banking industry.

A £31 million contract for highly specialised engineering support for the Future Combat Air Systems (FCAS) programme has been awarded to UK Defence firm – QinetiQ.

Three people are needed to help make some of the most important decisions on tackling flooding in Bristol, south Gloucestershire, Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire.

Today Ofsted has published a commentary on inspection outcomes for previously exempt outstanding schools reinspected in 2021/22.

A new techUK whitepaper shares recommendations to UK and Japan governments to spur international collaboration across the tech industry.

The package will provide much needed immediate investment to researchers, universities and research organisations, and be delivered across the UK.

Two men have been arrested after National Crime Agency officers raided a suspected ketamine lab in Essex.

This data provides information about the number and types of applications that HM Land Registry completed in October 2022.

More than 12% of patients cared for by one of Scotland’s three Rapid Cancer Diagnostic Service received an early cancer diagnosis, with a further 33.8% receiving a diagnosis of a non-cancerous health issue, an evaluation report has found.

Following the end of COP27 in Sharm el Sheik, the MEPs leading Parliament’s delegation commented on the outcome of the negotiations.

Six defendants including a senior manager and two drivers of a road haulage business have been found guilty on Friday 18 November 2022 of running a large-scale money laundering operation involving in excess of £100 million in cash.

Nearly 1,000 prison leavers have been tagged in the first year of a scheme designed to crackdown on booze-fuelled crime.

Thousands of new homes will be built on derelict land to create thriving communities and help level up the country.

First Minister opens new facility to support parents and their children.

The EU strongly condemns the DPRK’s launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile that landed in Japan’s Exclusive Economic Zone on 18 November. 

This week the Children’s Office is recognising the importance of online safety for children and young people.

Blog posted by: James Love-Koh, Scientific Adviser – Science Policy & Research Programme, NICE, 21 November 2022.

DASA and Innovate UK will host a webinar to share exciting updates for the future of Defence Innovation Loans, and answer your questions. Don’t miss out!.

The first meeting of a new Tenancy Working Group has taken place with the aim of ensuring the Welsh Government’s Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) is accessible and suitable for tenant farmers across Wales.

Blog posted by: Abimbola Odeyinde, Interim Head of Architecture Profession/ Head of Business Architecture and Shueb Khilji, Lead Enterprise Architect, 21 November 2022 – Categories: Development, Technical Architect.

It would be a mistake to dismiss China’s Global Security Initiative.

The EU has concluded the EU Integrated Resolve 2022, a joint exercise co-led by the Council of the European Union, the European Commission and the European External Action Service.

techUK has summarised the key points in the Defence Supply Chain Strategy, which outlines how UK Defence plans to build resilience within its Supply Chains.

To mark International Men’s Day on 19 November, Association for Project Management has released new data that reveals what male project professionals think is important for delivering a successful project, as well as opportunities and challenges in store for the profession.

NRLA recently (17 November 2022) responded to the Chancellor’s decision to cut the Capital Gains Tax allowance in the Autumn Statement, and retain the rented housing Stamp Duty Levy

Measures to clean up rivers added to Levelling Up Bill, with vital infrastructure to be delivered more quickly.

CBI Annual Conference 2022: Director-General Tony Danker's keynote speech in full.

TUC General Secretary Frances O’Grady has commented on a report published by the Industrial Injuries Advisory Council – the body advising government on which diseases should be classified as work-related – which recommends that health and social care workers experiencing long term symptoms following Covid infection should be able to claim industrial injuries benefit.

High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell recently (18 November 2022) co-hosted the EU-Central Asia Connectivity Conference for Sustainable Development in Samarkand where he announced the launch of two EU Global Gateway flagship initiatives on Water, Energy and Climate, and on Digital Connectivity.

New employees can use the secure HMRC app to find out their personal tax information and pass details on to their employer – saving them time.

Terrorists who continue offending in prison will always face the prospect of more time behind bars, the Deputy Prime Minister yesterday (Sunday 20 November) announced.

COP26 President Alok Sharma's remarks at the closing plenary of COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt.

A clean-up operation is underway following heavy rainfall and flooding across parts of Scotland.

techUK is delighted to announce the results of its new working group looking at preventing and tackling violence against women and girls (VAWG). See which members made it onto the group

Lots of people could save money on their broadband bills by switching to a ‘social tariff’ – a lower-cost broadband package available to people who receive certain benefits.

The Council recently (18 November 2022) adopted its position on a draft regulation aimed at ensuring a high common level of cybersecurity across the EU institutions, bodies, offices and agencies.

Deforestation is once again at the forefront of COP27 negotiations, yet there has been little progress since the promises made at Glasgow in 2021.

The Department for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) will play an essential role in helping deliver the commitments made by the Chancellor in the recent Autumn Statement.

Blog posted by: YanYang Chen, 18 November 2022 – Categories: diversity, health.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has warned stock trading app operators to review design features, including those with game-like elements, which risk prompting consumers to take actions against their own interest.

The GO Awards Wales returned to Cardiff on November 8 – celebrating excellence in procurement.

Self-builders who are unable to access standard bank lending can now apply for a loan of up to £175,000 to help with the development costs of their home.

The UK chancellor’s Autumn Statement reveals a country seeking to balance its desire to be a major international power with a fragile and diminishing economy.

The RAF and industry partners have carried out a world-first 100% sustainable fuel flight using a military aircraft of its size, and the first of any aircraft type in the UK.

The European Commission recently (18 November 2022) concluded negotiations with the Republic of Angola on a Sustainable Investment Facilitation Agreement (SIFA) – the first EU agreement of this kind.

Prime Minister confirms UK will bolster Ukraine’s air defence against barbaric aerial assault.

Understanding ESOL Skills for Life (SfL) qualifications: assessment properties, comparability, core curriculum and CEFR alignment.

Over nine million 50+ workers now on payrolls, an increase of more than 210,000 since last year.

Three members of our organisation attended the International Working Group on Women and Sport conference in New Zealand.

Parliament is set to back new sources of revenue for the EU amid the current crises in an attempt to make the budget fit for future challenges.

In the wake of the recent far-right attack in Dover, the UK government’s alarmist rhetoric around migration is unhelpful and potentially dangerous, as it helps to bring narratives spread by far-right extremists into the mainstream discourse, thereby creating an environment that enables and justifies acts of violence.

In May, we launched the GCS Strategy, Performance with Purpose, with 30 commitments to be fulfilled between now to the end of 2025. 

We have published our annual report on our work to enforce the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations in England.

The UK Space Agency welcomes the successful launch of Artemis I.

UK and Switzerland agree three-year extension to the Services Mobility Agreement, enabling UK professionals to work in Switzerland without a permit for up to 90 days.

Breakthrough with loss and damage fund.

On the back of a sobering Autumn Statement last week, the CBI is arguing that while a deeper recession was averted, more needs to be done to improve the long-term growth potential of the UK.

Prisoners recently (17 November 2022) pitched their business ideas to a ‘Dragons’ Den’ panel as part of a ground-breaking scheme to steer them away from crime.

The European Commission has approved an approximately €500 million (RON 2,500 million) Romanian scheme to support companies across sectors in the context of Russia's war against Ukraine.

techUK is delighted to announce the results of the newly formed working group, in partnership with the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC), Police Digital Service (PDS), College of Policing, Home Office and local policing partners, to tackle the barriers and challenges in Policing’s response to rape and serious sexual offences (RASSO).

Plastic pollution and marine litter seen as the biggest threat, and marine environment considered as precious resource that should be protected.

According to the mental health charity Mind, mental health problems are steadily increasing across the UK population; every year, 1 in 4 of us will experience a mental health problem, with groups such as women aged 16-24, members of the LGBTIQ+ community and Black British citizens all being more susceptible due to the social inequality and disadvantage, discrimination or social exclusion they may experience.

It’s difficult to express the air of trepidation across the sector in the run up to last Thursday’s Autumn Statement. 

As the cost-of-living crisis continues to affect families, schools across Wales are playing a vital role in supporting their local communities.

The EU celebrates the fifth anniversary of the European Pillar of Social Rights, at the first European Employment & Social Rights Forum, taking stock of progress made, and looking ahead to what comes next.

TfL proposes to introduce 28km of new 20mph speed limit within the boroughs of Camden, Islington, Hackney, Haringey and Tower Hamlets.

The Financial Conduct Authority has publicly censured Mohammad Ataur Rahman Prodhan, the former Chief Executive Officer of Sonali Bank (UK) Limited (SBUK) for anti-money laundering (AML) failings.

The offender will now serve his sentence concurrently.

The graves of Private (Pte) James McNeilage McLean, age 24 and Lance Corporal (LCpl) Brunton Smith, age 35, who were killed at different stages of the First World War in Northern France, have been rededicated more than a hundred years after they died. Both men served with regiments that are now antecedent to The Royal Regiment of Scotland.

Review will explore how best to cut through red-tape and boost efficiency, financial accountability and autonomy, with fewer national targets.

Updated process will protect complainants and improve transparency.

MEPs recently (17 November 2022) approved nearly €720 million in EU Solidarity Fund aid following natural disasters in seven EU countries in 2021.

On this year’s National Numeracy Day we launched ‘Where can I go with maths?’ an interactive resource for young people aimed at connecting maths to careers, skills and everyday life.

Public Health Wales is calling on people in Wales to act now to help combat the over use of antibiotic medicines.

A former Northamptonshire Police support staff member has been given a two-year jail sentence for child sexual offences following an investigation directed by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).

Households across Wales can collect their tree, free of charge, from tomorrow as part of an ambitious Welsh Government giveaway to tackle the climate and nature emergencies – an initiative called My Tree Our Forest.