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TUC regional secretary of the South West has commented on the Chancellor’s budget released today, Nigel Costley.

Today, the EU has announced €22.7 million in humanitarian aid to the most vulnerable people in Palestine, who are increasingly threatened by violence, hardship and a lack of essential services.

Plans to take a large area of land in Morvern into community ownership get a major boost from the Scottish Land Fund.

The Chancellor today set out the next steps in the UK Government’s strategy to secure Wales’ economic recovery from coronavirus.

Landlords have welcomed the Chancellor’s announcement that they will be able to apply for funding towards energy improvements to rental homes.

Statement given yesterday by Ambassador James Roscoe, UK Acting Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at HLPF opening session.

On 29 June 2020, the Prime Minister announced over £1 billion funding to support the first 50 projects of a transformative ten-year rebuilding programme, starting in 2020/21.

Key legislation on track to become law in time to kickstart agricultural transition period next year.

Finance ministers from the devolved administrations are urging the UK government to ease the financial restrictions imposed on devolved governments so they can better respond to the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.

CBI have responded to the Chancellor's summer economic statement.

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has started an independent investigation into a complaint of racial profiling when Cambridgeshire Constabulary stopped and questioned a man in Ely in 2015.

The Chancellor Rishi Sunak today set out a ‘Plan for Jobs’ that will spur the UK’s recovery from the Coronavirus outbreak.

In a report published today, Tuesday 7 July 2020, the Public Accounts Committee warns that Government does not have either a clear understanding of the equipment needed for clinical and care workers, or how to distribute it – particularly in the more fragmented care sector.

Ministers are outlining the priorities of the German Presidency of the Council of the EU to parliamentary committees, in a series of meetings.

Testimonies from businesses on how Making Tax Digital has worked for them.

Following talks with Welsh Government on reopening the indoor hospitality sector, Wales TUC General Secretary Shavanah Taj made the following statement.

The CMA has taken action against Cardif Pinnacle, and written to Nationwide and Lloyds, after they failed to provide accurate annual PPI reminders.

Statement given yesterday by Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon at the Security Council meeting on United Nations peacekeeping operations: Peace operations and human rights

Hydrogen can be used as a feedstock, a fuel or an energy carrier and storage, and has many possible applications across industry, transport, power and buildings sectors.

Landlords from across Wales have been invited to two online forums covering issues affecting the PRS during the Covid-19 pandemic.

COP26 President Alok Sharma at the fourth Ministerial on Climate Action (MoCA), co-convened by the EU, China and Canada, which was held virtually (07 July 2020).

The Northern Ireland Assembly Commission (the Commission) has nominated Mr Paul Kennedy for appointment as the new Assembly Commissioner for Standards.

The UK's International Ambassador for Human Rights, Rita French, yesterday delivered this statement during the Interactive Dialogue with Special Rapporteur on Violence Against Women.

The EU has mobilised a further €15 million to support the United Nations and partner countries in the fight against one of the worst desert locust outbreaks seen in East Africa in decades.

Health Minister, Vaughan Gething, has written-off the £470m owed by NHS organisations in Wales so they can focus on recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Blog posted by: Theresa Wallace, Chair of The Lettings Industry Council (TLIC), 07 July 2020.

In support of #Organise2020, Black Cat Music will be running an evening of music and poetry from 7.30pm on Thursday 9 July.

The European Commission's Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans, the Canadian Minister for Environment and Climate Change Jonathan Wilkinson and China's Minister for Ecology and Environment Huang Runqiu yesterday co-chaired the 4th session of the Ministerial on Climate Action (MoCA). 

Blog posted by: Adam McCullough – ITSM expert, 07 July 2020.

We have closed the Ofsted Online site today as replacement web pages are now fully operational.

A man who attempted to smuggle 12 people into the UK hidden in a campervan has been jailed for over 4 years.

Belarus has developed its own oil supply diversification strategy.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson yesterday spoke to German Chancellor Merkel.

To decarbonise maritime transport, the Environment Committee voted on Tuesday to include CO2 emissions from the maritime sector in the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS).

Transcript of FSA Chief Executive Emily Miles' address to the Westminster Food & Nutrition Forum.

The CMA has found that ION’s completed purchase of Broadway Technology raises competition concerns in the supply of electronic trading systems.

Business volumes in the financial services sector declined at the quickest rate on record, according to the latest CBI/PwC Financial Services Survey. 

Statement referring to agenda item 15: Appellate Body Appointments: Proposal by Various Members on 29 June.

Joint message from devolved finance ministers.

The European Investment Bank (EIB), funded by the European Investment Advisory Hub (EIAH), will provide support to the Municipality of Burgas, Bulgaria, to facilitate project preparation for the construction of the first children's hospital in the country.

IOPC yesterday launched an independent investigation into stop and search in Maida Vale, London.

Farmers will benefit from simpler and more proportionate penalties for small over-claims of land under the Basic Payment Scheme in England.

More than 85% of primary care prescriptions in England are now processed electronically, after a rise in use of the service during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Over a million Bounce Back Loans approved.

The Health Minister yesterday (Tuesday 7th July) announced that video consultation services will be extended to dental practices, opticians and community pharmacies. 

The Commission yesterday adopted an additional package of exceptional measures to support the wine sector, following the coronavirus crisis and its consequences on the sector.

Young people in private rented housing will be especially vulnerable to losing income – and potentially their jobs – as the furlough scheme scales down.

Statement given yesterday by Ambassador Peter Wilson, Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW).

Association for Project Management (APM), has released the findings of its latest The Golden Thread report, which provides a sectoral analysis of the project management profession across three key sectors:

The children of service personnel will be entitled to free breakfast and after-school childcare as part of new measures to better support the armed forces and their loved ones.

New treaties signed yesterday make direct train services from Amsterdam to London possible later this year.

The ad and tools to help people get active come alongside research showing the impact coronavirus has had on people with long-term health conditions.

New rules on collective redress will allow EU consumers to come together to fight domestic and cross-border cases of unlawful practices.

The EU economy will experience a deep recession this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, despite the swift and comprehensive policy response at both EU and national levels. 

Lot 3a of Data and Application Solutions for Enterprise Applications for Health has joined the Workforce Alliance portfolio of health workforce solutions. 

NEPO has launched a North East Social Value group to build a community of stakeholders interested in social value and public sector procurement in the North East.

The Home Office yesterday published its response to a call for evidence on the issue.

A grant scheme of at least £4m was yesterday launched to help improve sites of natural significance around Wales, supporting land managers, charities and communities to take forward their vital work and contribute to the nation’s recovery from Covid-19.

Face-to-face assessment suspension continues for health and disability benefits.

Local restrictions in Dumfries and Galloway have been lifted following a cluster of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases last week in the Annan and Gretna areas.

Remarks by Commissioner Gentiloni at the press conference on the Summer 2020 Economic Forecast.

The TUC has today (Monday) joined a coalition of charities including Age UK and National Voices to call on the government to extend the furlough scheme for shielding and high-risk workers.

Blog posted by: Richard Zavitz 06 July 2020.

An advisory panel of young people is just one of the ways in which The National Lottery Community Fund is building upon its commitment to further embed youth voice – both in its own work and across the wider sector – the organisation announced today.

The new ‘Magnitsky’-style sanctions regime will target those who have been involved in some of the gravest human rights violations and abuses around the world.

Three men have pleaded guilty to a series of drug and firearms offences, following a major investigation by the National Crime Agency.

New EU rules on road transport aim to end distortion of competition in the sector while providing better working conditions for drivers. Find out more.

The Welsh Government will suspend school categorisation for the 2020 to 2021 academic year, as part of its measures to reduce pressure on schools during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Environmental charities throughout the Midlands have received over £1.475m in donations as a result of Environment Agency enforcement action over the last 9 years.

A paper published yesterday by NCFE and our friends at Campaign for Learning is urging the Government to ensure that the plans outlined in the forthcoming post-16 white paper are sufficiently flexible to meet the immense changes facing the UK economy.

The UK’s food system is failing, putting the health of the population, and of the planet, at risk.

A new construction forum to help Wales build back better from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic will meet for the first time today.

Today, the European Commission published its latest report on the Commission's system to prevent or restrict the selling of dangerous products on the market, the so-called ‘Rapid Alert System'. 

Independent Investigatory Powers Commissioner will provide oversight of the UK’s use of the UK-US Data Access Agreement.

It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must announce the death of Fusilier Sam Brownridge.

Wicks Manor has doubled its export revenue during lockdown to help offset losses in the food service industry, saving jobs and reducing waste.

The latest accessibility testing for local authority websites is released today.

A £250,000 investment is being made to help the sport and physical activity sector reopen in as strong a position as possible.

Blog posted by: Anna Suswillo, Monday, 06 July 2020.

CBI yesterday responded to the Government's green jobs package.

Anne Longfield, the Children’s Commissioner for England, is today publishing new analysis revealing thousands of teenagers in England are falling through the gaps in the school and social care system. 

Thousands of landlords have attended NLA and RLA courses over the years – with in-person training a key element of our training offer.

Speech by Sir James Bevan, Chief Executive of the Environment Agency, to the Whitehall and Industry Group, 7 July 2020

NEPO has been shortlisted across four categories in the National GO Awards 2020.

The UK's International Ambassador for Human Rights, Rita French, delivered this statement during the Interactive Dialogue with UN Working Group on discrimination against women (06 July 2020).

An extra £2.6m will be invested to support children across Wales during the summer holidays, the Welsh Government announced yesterday (Monday 6 July).

Following CMA action, payday lender Shelby Finance has written off loans and apologised to customers after not providing them with important information.

The Committees on Arms Export Controls (CAEC) met yesterday and selected Mark Garnier as their chair.

Cllr Judith Blake, Chair of the Local Government Association’s Children and Young People Board, responded to a report by the Children’s Commissioner warning that the coronavirus crisis could see a lost generation of vulnerable teenagers falling through gaps in the school and social care systems 

Dominic Raab yesterday gave a Commons statement introducing the new Global Human Rights Sanctions regime and the first sanctions on those involved in human rights abuses.

New TUC report ‘A better recovery for the East Midlands’ (published yesterday, Monday) sets out a plan to prevent mass unemployment following the pandemic, with secure jobs and decent pay for working families.

Following the latest resolution, Parliament’s Conference of Presidents reiterates its serious concerns about the erosion of fundamental freedoms in Hong Kong.

Blog posted by: APM, 07 July 2020.

Ofsted will start visiting schools and colleges after the summer holidays to see how they are getting back up to speed, after being closed to most pupils and learners for so long.

Passengers will not be required to self-isolate when they arrive in England from a number of exempt countries and territories.

Technicians, engineers and scientists from STFC’s Rutherford Appleton Laboratory have helped deliver 13,437 ventilators as part of Ventilator Challenge UK, more than doubling the stock available to the NHS.

Blog posted by: Catherine Ashford, Monday, 6 July 2020.

Technology and manufacturing businesses can now apply for funding to develop innovative digital technologies that have the potential to transform supply chains.

Cllr David Renard, Local Government Association transport spokesman, responded to a report by the Campaign for Better Transport on renewing the transport system in the wake of COVID-19's impact to bring benefits to communities across the country 

The EU must transition towards a climate-neutral economy without letting disparities between regions grow any further, say regional development MEPs.

In the wake of the Prime Minister’s recent proposals for economic recovery after the lockdown, including measures to boost infrastructure construction, the UK entrepreneur and economist with a life-long political background in the Labour Party, John Mills suggests in a new report that the UK economy will be faced with a number of disadvantages which will make recovery especially difficult.

The constitutional referendum in Russia has closed the door to a potential territorial compromise with Japan.

The FDA represents staff working in museums and galleries across the UK. 

Blog posted by: Shan Morgan, 6 July 2020 – Categories: Civil Service Leaders, Effective leaders.

New TUC report ‘A better recovery for the North West’ (published yesterday, Monday) sets out a plan to prevent mass unemployment following the pandemic, with secure jobs and decent pay for working families. 

Culture Secretary recently (05 July 2020) announced agreements to allow selected sporting events and production on film and television to get underway safely.

Sets out the range of achievements and activity delivered since 2016 to prevent and tackle child sexual exploitation.

This case study outlines how our Permanent Recruitment framework helped a customer recruit for roles they were struggling to fill.

Four of the seven health boards in Wales once again failed to meet their financial duty to break-even over a three-year period, according to their 2019-20 accounts published last week. 

A new TUC report ‘A better recovery for the West Midlands (published yesterday, Monday) sets out a plan to prevent mass unemployment following the pandemic, with secure jobs and decent pay for working families.

Chancellor’s green jobs package is welcome, but falls short of what is needed to maximise jobs potential or tackle the climate crisis, says IPPR

The European Investment Bank (EIB) and CureVac, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing a new class of transformative medicines based on optimised mRNA, entered into a €75 million loan agreement to support the Company's ongoing development of vaccines against infectious diseases, including its vaccine candidate CVnCoV aimed at preventing SARS-CoV-2 infections

techUK is holding the third in a series of conversations across the country to understand the local impact of COVID-19 and to think forward to the economic recovery...

Government gives green light for expansion of Suffolk Coast and Heaths AONB.

Magnox and the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority have announced a £25,000 cash boost to help support vulnerable groups in Somerset.

Angela MacDonald appointed as Deputy Chief Executive and Second Permanent Secretary at HM Revenue and Customs.

The First Minister of Wales Mark Drakeford has ordered an urgent audit of statues, street and building names to address Wales’ connections with the slave trade.

Dame Gillian Guy, Chief Executive of Citizens Advice, says: “The extension of protections until the end of October for motor finance and high cost credit customers is good news for people struggling financially during the coronavirus outbreak.

The current economic slowdown has exposed the potential fragility of global supply chains and exacerbated concerns over trading with China, says new briefing paper.

Landlords have responded to new research by Shelter on rent arrears due to Covid-19, saying that they will do all they can to sustain tenancies.

The UK's Ambassador to the WTO and UN in Geneva, Julian Braithwaite, delivered this statement at the Solutions Strategy for Afghan Refugees High Level Meeting on 6 July 2020.

On the evening of the 13 May 2020, around 75 excited sponsors, customers, mentors and team members attended the sixth South Wales and West of England (SWWE) Project Management Challenge Finals and Awards Night with four down-selected teams competing for the winner’s trophy.

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has announced funding for five projects focused on improving the UK’s capability to predict and mitigate the hazards of space weather. 

The majority of children currently considered extremely clinical vulnerable to coronavirus (COVID-19) will be able to be removed from the shielded patient list.

Local restrictions to be lifted shortly.

Cllr Gerald Vernon-Jackson, Chair of the Local Government Association’s Culture, Tourism and Sport Board, responded to the Government’s £1.57 billion support package to help protect the futures of UK theatres, galleries, museums and other cultural venues 

Blog posted by: Steve Brandwood, Executive Director of Engagement, GeoPlace, 06 July 2020.

The ongoing COVID-19 crisis poses a significant financial threat to the UK higher education sector. 

Newly elected and selected board members are announced following the 2 July Main Board Meeting and AGM.

The EU has some of world's highest animal welfare standards. Find out how the legislation protects wildlife, pets as well as farm and laboratory animals.

Regulator escalates probe into management and administration of Humanity Torbay.

The National Archives are very pleased to announce that they will be able to welcome visitors back into thier reading rooms from Tuesday 21 July. 

Blog posted by: Laura Atherton, 06 July 2020.

Our framework for the supply of rock salt and associated products (NPS-CFM-0102-20) is now live and available for the Welsh public sector to use.

A scheme to help get more families across England into affordable homes has been extended by a year, Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick yesterday announced.

Support for adult survivors of childhood abuse while they were in care will be extended for two years with additional Scottish Government funding.

Our new Digital Inclusion and Support Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) has launched for customers.

First of all, I would like to thank you for inviting me to speak at this 20th edition of your economic forum.

This report sets out the scale of the jobs challenge facing the Government and details proposals to prevent unemployment.

Blog posted by: Allan Thomson – PPM Product Ambassador, AXELOS, 03 July 2020.

A thank you note to techUK and industry partners, including many of our members, for their assistance during COVID-19.

The EU High Representative confirmed he had received a letter from Iranian Foreign Minister regarding implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.

Tens of thousands of people who are suffering long-term effects of coronavirus will benefit from a revolutionary on-demand recovery service, the head of the NHS yesterday announced.

Education Secretary confirms £320 million for PE & Sport Premium for the next academic year.

New TUC report ‘A better recovery for Yorkshire’ (published today, Monday) sets out a plan to prevent mass unemployment following the pandemic, with secure jobs and decent pay for working families.

On Tuesday 7 July at the Court of Appeal, the Independent Office for Police Conduct will be appealing a High Court decision in what we consider to be a landmark case relating to the use of force by police officers.

Kingpin criminals at the heart of a landmark law enforcement breakthrough into encrypted communications are in fear of the National Crime Agency and police, according to their messages.

Blog posted by: Poli Stuart-Lacey, Director of Communications at HM Revenue & Customs, 3 July 2020.

The EU Environment Sub-Committee writes to Secretary of State George Eustice to summarise the key findings from its inquiry on agrifood and the Northern Ireland Protocol.

Chancellor Angela Merkel will discuss German presidency priorities with MEPs during the July plenary. Other items on the agenda include the EU budget, health and road transport.

Cultural and heritage organisations to be protected with £1.57 billion support package.

A new TUC report ‘A better recovery for the South West, published today, sets out a plan to prevent mass unemployment following the pandemic, with secure jobs and decent pay for working families.

Culture Minister Caroline Dinenage has stopped the export of two Roman figures of Celtic Hounds.

Restrictions on outdoor hospitality industry eased.

MEPs will quiz Commissioner Johansson and the Greek Government on Monday about the situation of asylum-seekers at the border with Turkey, focusing on fundamental rights.

Finding the right path to work towards Carbon Net Zero is becoming increasing challenging. Read our 3 step guide to start your journey.

People migrate for many reasons, ranging from security, demography and human rights to poverty and climate change. 

Congratulations to Rachel Buckley, a leading technician at STFC’s Daresbury Laboratory, who has been made an Honorary Fellow by the Institute of Physics, its highest honour.   

Prime Minister Boris Johnson's words for the NHS's 72nd birthday (05 July 2020).

Our licensing blog this month takes a look ahead to the licensing schemes that are due to be introduced in the coming months, plus details on some local authorities that have extended consultation deadlines due to the coronavirus.

COP 26 President Alok Sharma's keynote address at 'Resilience in light of COVID: Climate Action on the Road to COP26', a London Climate Action Week event focussed on climate resilience (03 July 2020).

NEPO has invited suppliers to participate in market consultation activity, to help shape a new procurement solution for the acquisition of HGVs and specialist vehicles.

The UK's Political and Human Rights Counsellor, Matthew Forman, recently (03 July 2020) delivered this statement during the Interactive Dialogue with the UN Special Rapporteur on Trafficking in Persons.

As outdoor spaces in Wales prepare to welcome visitors from Monday, First Minister Mark Drakeford has urged people visiting the countryside, beaches and beauty spots to do so safely.

If you've dealt with a financial firm that's failed, then you’re at risk from scammers. But it’s easy to stay scam smart, spot fraudsters and keep safe online when claiming with FSCS.

Health Technology Assessment International (HTAi) has announced the theme for the 2021 Annual Meeting which will be held from 19-23 June in Manchester.

Despite recent outbreaks in several countries which had appeared to be close to excluding the virus, focusing on suppression and elimination is the best economic as well as health strategy.

Latest news for data centre operators.

The European Commission recently (03 July 2020) launched a revamped version of the ‘Have Your Say' portal. 

Blog posted by: Mark Rowland, 03 July 2020.

A 24-year-old man who was arrested recently (2nd July) as part of an National Crime Agency led investigation under Operation Venetic has been charged.

Education Secretary on the Government’s plans for all pupils to return to schools, colleges, nurseries and other education settings in September (03 July 2020).

Helping businesses adapt to physical distancing measures.

Speech given recently (03 July 2020) by Simon Clarke MP at the Local Government Association’s annual conference 2020.

A man who tried to smuggle cocaine worth over £8 million into the UK in a van delivering toy bricks has pleaded guilty.

Blog posted by: Richard Groombridge, Product and Data Development Manager and Simon Bailey, Senior Strategic Relationship Manager, GeoPlace, 03 July 2020.

The Commission recently (03 July 2020) launched the first call for proposals under the Innovation Fund, one of the world's largest programmes for the demonstration of innovative low-carbon technologies, financed by revenues from the auction of emission allowances from the EU's Emissions Trading System. 

The UK’s review of security, defence, development and foreign policy, halted by the health emergency, is now restarting. But not from where it stopped, for both outputs and inputs need to be reconsidered.

A guest blog on UK-Ireland connections from Catherine Page, a deputy to the Ambassador to Ireland Robin Barnett.

The FCA recently (03 July 2020) announced proposals which would provide continued support for users of motor finance and high cost credit products, who continue to face payment difficulties due to coronavirus (Covid-19).

British manufacturers will have helped to produce over 14,000 ventilators during the coronavirus pandemic, thanks to the success of the government’s drive to boost the NHS’s ventilator capacity.

Amanda Spielman discusses our planned work in education and social care, as schools and colleges prepare to re-open for all pupils.

Speech delivered recently (03 July 2020) by Secretary of State Liz Truss at the Policy Exchange webinar event about advancing UK trade and investment in the Asia-Pacific

Hospital will support planned non-COVID healthcare and staff training.

The Commission recently (03 July 2020) published the Single Market Scoreboard 2020, which shows that despite improvements in certain areas, Member States need to do more to ensure the proper functioning of the Single Market. 

The housing sector has come together to support landlords and tenants facing rent arrears as a result of the Covid-19 outbreak.

techUK is delighted to share an early insider's glimpse of the DfE's ambitious new programme.

The UK's Ambassador to the WTO and UN in Geneva, Julian Braithwaite, delivered this statement at a meeting of the WTO Committee on Trade and the Environment on 3 July 2020.

The NHS and St John Ambulance are joining forces for the NHS’ anniversary to recruit and train thousands of ‘NHS cadets’.

Chief Inspector of Constabulary: 43-force model needs reform; police need secure investment conditions to get ahead of crime; Home office hands-on policy necessary for efficiency

CBI Wales recently (02 July 2020) responded to job losses at Airbus.

More than 100,000 civil money claims have been issued in just 18 months using HM Courts and Tribunals Service’s online service.

E-money (electronic money) isn’t something FSCS protects – read on to find out why and how to check your money is safe.

Bus Operators across Wales will be rescued by a further funding package from Welsh Government. Wales’ bus industry will be funded through a new Bus Emergency Scheme, providing financial support for revenue lost during the coronavirus pandemic in return for greater public control over our buses.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a Decision Notice in respect of Conor Foley, the former Chief Executive Officer of Worldspreads, fining him £658,900 for market abuse and banning him from performing any roles linked to regulated activity.

In the first contested case of its kind, the CMA has secured the disqualification of a director whose Somerset estate agency breached competition law.

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has met with the MOD’s senior leadership, challenging Defence to evolve faster in response to the emerging threats and opportunities brought by the rapidly changing post-Covid world.

NHS Digital has published an interactive dashboard showing the number of coronavirus cases identified through Pillar 1 and 2 testing and the total number of NHS Pathways triages through 111 and 999, and online assessments in 111 Online which received a potential COVID-19 final disposition.

Dedicated £10 million fund announced.

Coventry City of Culture 2021 will run from May 2021 to May 2022 and promises to be a year of arts and culture like no other.

Does your university or college offer apprenticeship training? Are you looking to increase your commercial revenue streams?

A serving Hertfordshire Constabulary officer has pleaded guilty to misconduct in public office following an investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).

Children from more than 1,800 schools in England who are currently part of our Breakfast Clubs programme will now be offered healthy breakfasts over the summer.

Plan for a clean and fair recovery, including drive to insulate homes and fit low-carbon heating, is ‘best way’ to boost economy says IPPR 

The temporary scrapping of VAT on PPE has been extended until the end of October - saving care homes and businesses dealing with the coronavirus outbreak £155 million, the government announced today.

The requirement to stay local will be lifted from 6 July, First Minister Mark Drakeford confirmed today.

The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) is pleased to announce Fiona Kidy as its newly appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO) from 1 July, following a competitive recruitment process.

Those who need to travel should walk or cycle for all or part of their journey wherever possible and shop locally to relieve pressure on the public transport and road network

Communities that depend on tourism will receive a major boost from a new £10 million Kick-starting Tourism Package.

There is growing evidence that the lockdown has had particularly negative impacts on young people’s labour market outcomes. New IFS research, funded by the Turing Institute, shows that the COVID-19 pandemic threatens to severely disrupt the career progression of young workers, suggesting that negative economic impacts on this age group may last well beyond the easing of the lockdown. 

Government leads a successful bid to acquire OneWeb which develops cutting-edge satellite technology in the UK and in the US.

Charity Commission and UK Community Foundations call for more charities to join programme to release charity money, as future funding announced by DCMS

Expert report welcomed.

It has been an incredible few months since lockdown began and we started to focus on getting much-needed emergency support out to communities and the sector.

£3 billion government intervention needed to create hundreds of thousands of jobs and support young people, says IPPR

We discuss the mental pressures and challenges we face during the pandemic and share some learning in our latest blog around COVID-19.

Scottish Ambulance Service to take over sites.

New package of support to help employers and FE providers deliver high-quality industry placements.

The Arts Council has announced that its rolling funding programme National Lottery Project Grants (NLPG), which supports a broad range of creative and cultural projects benefiting the public, will reopen on 22 July 2020 with a budget of £59.8 million available until April 2021.

Following an investigation by the CMA, Sykes Cottages has reversed its policy on cancelled bookings and will now offer customers full refunds.

With recent research highlighting only around half of young people are confident police will deal fairly with their complaint, the IOPC youth panel has launched new guidance to support young people and explain their rights.

Tourism to benefit from further Phase 2 changes.

The government has concluded a deal that is positive for all parties.

Executive Chair of NHS Test and Trace encourages public, businesses and organisations to “play their part in new national effort” by providing names and phone numbers with venues and businesses they visit from this Saturday

The CMA has published a third update from its COVID-19 taskforce, which monitors and responds to competition and consumer problems arising from the pandemic.

The majority of people who stayed as an inpatient in hospital were happy with the care they received, had confidence in the doctors and nurses treating them and felt their fundamental needs were met, according to a national survey from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

From 10 July 2020 you will be able to travel to many countries without having to self-isolate on return to England.

Patients could receive earlier and more accurate diagnoses for potentially life-threatening diseases such as cancer and Crohn’s disease, thanks to £16 million of new funding

Staff and residents in care homes for over 65s and those with dementia will receive regular coronavirus tests from next week as part of a new social care testing strategy.

Today’s report from the National Audit Office (NAO) finds that despite asylum accommodation and support contracts being replaced with less disruption than last time, it is not clear whether the new, more costly contracts will be value for money, with some providers initially failing to meet Home Office standards. This has left some supported asylum seekers1 facing waits for longer-term accommodation and specialist advice. 

CyberFirst summer courses have seen a rise in demand following a move online.

Blog: Luke Studden, Data Integration and Development Manager, GeoPlace, speaks of the importance of the open Unique Property Reference Number (UPRN) dataset.

Blog posted by: Rhiannon Lawson, Head of Technology Policy, 2 July 2020 – Categories: Digital, Data and Technology.

Nearly £10m of capital funding will be used in 2020-21 to improve water quality across Wales and also tackle water pollution issues from abandoned metal mines.

As a result of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, we have reviewed our plans for re-procuring our framework solutions so that we can best help you during this time. 

The Commission is referring the Czech Republic and Poland to the Court for not remedying breaches of EU law on professional qualifications following reasoned opinions sent by the Commission in November 2019.

As the lockdown is beginning to ease in England and Wales, the NRLA is continuing to host a series of regional webinars to support landlords during the pandemic, instead of the usual in-person meetings.

The UK's International Ambassador for Human Rights, Rita French, delivered this statement during the Interactive Dialogue with the High Commissioner for Human Rights.

Online voting by APM individual members is now open for one week.

The DE&S Logistics Delivery Operating Centre at MOD Donnington have coordinated the delivery of over 10,000 pieces of critical medical equipment.

Detailed plans have been unveiled for all children and young people to return to full-time education from September.

Changes to advice for children and young people.

The board members for the Duke of Wellington Medal for Military History have decided to award this year’s medal to Dr Jonathan Fennell for his book ‘Fighting the People’s War’.

Reaching a swift and ambitious agreement on the European recovery package is the EU's highest priority for the coming weeks.

Charity Commission criticises a group of trustees of Wimbledon and Putney Commons Conservators over long-running dispute.

Councillors in Norfolk will be provided with regular detailed analysis of the county council’s special educational needs services following a critical Ombudsman report.

Statement from Deputy Chief Executive Paul Arnold as the ICO publishes initial guidance for businesses asked to record and maintain personal data of customers, staff and visitors in support of the test and trace scheme.

A parenting and family advice charity has been awarded funding to extend its helpline service to Welsh speakers as part of the Welsh Government’s commitment to support parents during Covid-19 to stay safe and stay positive.

We are very pleased to share the news that former Met Office Operations Director, Phil Evans, has been appointed as the new Director General of EUMETSAT.

Major new support package to help councils respond to coronavirus announced as part of comprehensive plan to ensure councils’ financial sustainability for the future.

An Independent Review into the closure of a residential school for children with additional support needs has been published.