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Today, the Commission is launching Talent Partnerships, a key initiative under the New Pact on Migration and Asylum that will help to address skills shortages in the European Union and to strengthen mutually-beneficial partnerships on migration with third countries.

The football tournament will see Scotland, England and Wales playing against Europe's best national teams at stadiums including Hampden Park and Wembley.

From 4 - 12 August, there will be closures on the lines for essential track replacement work.

Blog posted by: Sara Verbruggen, 10 Jun 2021.

Around 25,000 people with moderate rheumatoid arthritis that has not responded to conventional therapies are set to benefit from the recommendations announced yesterday.

Landmark partnership agreed by UK Health Security Agency and US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to strengthen global response to future pandemics.

G7 leaders come together this week for one of the most important summits in a generation as the world wrestles with the great challenges of the age. 

World-leading experts have published recommendations today for G7 leaders on how to ensure that women across the globe are at the forefront of the COVID-19 pandemic recovery and at the heart of the build back better agenda.

Hydrogen could play a significant role in tackling climate change. Using it does not produce carbon dioxide, so it could replace fossil fuels in a range of applications.

The EU yesterday announced at the 'Solidarity event for forcibly displaced persons and host communities in Central America and Mexico', that it will allocate €18.5 million in aid. Of this sum, €12 million represents humanitarian funding to Central America, and €6.5 million constitutes development assistance.

In my blog at the end of March I wrote about the urgent need for action to support children, especially girls, affected by sexual harassment and violence by their peers.

Military homes at RAF Waddington, including that of Chf Tech Brindley and his family, are being refurbished thanks to additional Government funding.

Eddie Hughes announces partnership with Big Society Capital that will see a total of £30 million invested in new homes for rough sleepers.

An analysis of responses to the consultation on current proposals for a revised Model Code of Conduct for members of devolved public bodies.

Products can be designed to maximise life cycle energy- and resource-efficiency, from raw material extraction to end-of-life treatment.

The Council yesterday approved conclusions endorsing a new strategy that outlines a long-term vision for the EU to become a climate-resilient society that is fully adapted to the unavoidable impacts of climate change by 2050.

A scientist at the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has revealed promising results during research study to improve antibiotic based therapies.

An annual lecture to honour the legacy of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, who stressed the importance of military education at a speech delivered to RUSI in 1983.

Agreement covers catch limits for 70 shared fish stocks worth approximately £333m in fishing opportunities to the UK fleet.

A new Cardiff University report, funded by Public Health Wales, highlights the additional challenges that unpaid carers have faced during the Coronavirus pandemic. 

BLF are delighted to have appointed David Knott as thier Interim CEO.

Hubs offering holistic support to people who need to self-isolate and to those hit hardest by the pandemic are being rolled out in a pilot scheme across five areas in North Wales.

The Environment Agency has released 800 crucian carp from its national fish farm into lakes near Scarborough.

Federico Cilauro, Manager at Frontier Economics, a leading economics consultancy, writes about the potential of AI to revolutionise medical diagnosis. 

Prime Minister Boris Johnson met US President Joe Biden in Cornwall ahead of the UK’s G7 Summit.

Child Labour: Statement given by the European Commission and the High Representative on the World Day against Child Labour.

Blog posted by: Mauricio Corona – Chairman, BP Gurus, 10 June 2021.

Sexual harassment, including online sexual abuse, has become ‘normalised’ for children and young people, a review from Ofsted has found.

From Dundee to Swansea and in London boroughs, young people across all corners of Great Britain are now benefitting from new specialist employment support and advice from local Youth Hubs.

We've collaborated with CIMSPA to produce a Digital Marketing Hub that aims to fill a gap in the digital skills of the sport and physical activity sector.

Ahead of the G7 Summit, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen yesterday announced that the European Union is pledging €700 million for the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) to help transform education systems for more than one billion girls and boys in up to 90 countries and territories.

A Hertfordshire Constabulary officer will face trial on an assault charge following an investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).

The CMA has published new guidance to make clear clinics’ legal obligations to treat people fairly and to help IVF patients understand their consumer rights.

British scientists will play a leading role in a new mission to study the geology and atmosphere of Venus, our neighbouring planet, helping determine whether it was once habitable – and why Earth became the only known planet that can sustain life.

Portsmouth’s Queen Alexandra Hospital is trialing a test that could reduce burden on the NHS by predicting sepsis in patients.

£5 million to help meet safety standards and see more patients.

Following its inquiry into the constitutional implications of Covid-19, the Constitution Committee has published its third of three reports on this subject: COVID-19 and the use and scrutiny of emergency powers.

The European Commission welcomes the European Parliament's decision to adopt the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument (NDICI) – ‘Global Europe' for the period 2021-2027.

Following the Schrems II ruling, the European Commission has updated its existing Standard Contractual Clauses for the first time since 2010, to allow for better compliance to GDPR in the transfer of personal data across borders.

Government approves funding for the latest stage of the River Thames Scheme.

A man has been jailed for 10 years after a gun and cocaine worth over £1 million was found at his home, including under his child’s cot.

Changes to the National Transfer Scheme will ensure responsibility for unaccompanied children seeking asylum will be more fairly distributed.

TUC General Secretary Frances O’Grady has commented on today’s (Friday) GDP figures showing growth of 2.3% into April.

Speech given recently (09 June 2021) by President von der Leyen at the European Parliament Plenary on the conclusions of the special meeting of the European Council of 24-25 May 2021 and preparation of the G7 Summit of 11-13 June 2021 and the EU-U.S. Summit.

The US bridles at China’s growing Middle East footprint.

blog posted by: Louise Harris, Creative and Channels Team Leader, Government Digital Service (GDS), 10 June 2021.

Blog posted by: Richard Cairnes, 09 Jun 2021.

An F-35B Lightning aircraft has landed onboard the Royal Navy’s latest aircraft carrier, HMS Prince of Wales, for the first time.

Schools to be encouraged to dedicate staff training to handling sexual abuse and harassment.

Children and young people most impacted by Covid will be supported by £20 million to create opportunities to socialise, play and reconnect this summer.

Cllr David Renard, Local Government Association planning spokesperson, responded to the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee report The Future of the Planning System in England 

Have your say on improvements to CS8 cycle route between Chelsea Bridge and Wandsworth Town Centre.

Hijacking a plane is piracy.  With 171 passengers on board, it is kidnapping. When these acts are carried out by the state, it’s hostage-taking and state piracy. 

Blog posted by: Sarah Healey, DCMS Permanent Secretary and CS Disability Champion, 09 June 2021 – Categories: A great place to work, Better policymaking, Civil Service Leaders.

Operations and other routine care are ahead of ambitions set out in April with mental health services back at pre-pandemic levels, NHS figures show.

Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) officers acted appropriately in the circumstances when Richard Cottier was fatally shot on 9 April 2018 an Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) investigation concluded.

The Welsh Government will provide £33 million to support learners in colleges and sixth forms across Wales, as part of the £150 million it has committed to the education response to COVID-19.

The Secretary of State has appointed a team of independent commissioners to support the council in implementing rapid and far-reaching changes.

Boundaries Scotland has submitted its final proposals for councillor numbers and wards in Argyll and Bute, Highland and North Ayrshire council areas to Scottish Ministers.

Cllr Anntoinette Bramble, Chair of the Local Government Association’s Children and Young People Board, responded to an Ofsted review which has found that sexual harassment, including online sexual abuse, has become ‘normalised’ for children and young people in schools 

An annual lecture to honour the legacy of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, who stressed the importance of military education at a speech delivered to RUSI in 1983.

The Commission yesterday adopted the Communication “Towards more sustainable fishing in the EU: state of play and orientations for 2022”.

The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) has launched a competition for the development of innovative technologies to provide novel methods of Early Warning (EW) for maritime operations.

To coincide with the Portfolio Management SIG’s 10th anniversary (The first 10 years), a survey of portfolio management (PfM) practitioners was carried out in 2020 through a combination of a general invitation via newsletter and by participants at a PfM SIG webinar.

Sunderland City Council has awarded Kier a £12.5million contract to create a new special education needs (SEN) school for disabled children.

Invitation to tender for second-generation search and rescue aviation programme issued to shortlisted companies.

After the Joint Committee meeting yesterday the business group is calling on both parties to seize the moment by building on the Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA), by exploring a bespoke solution, meeting the challenges for both GB-NI and EU-GB trade.

Urgent changes to Universal Credit are needed to stop those most impacted by the pandemic being left behind as the economy recovers, according to a new report from Citizens Advice.

With Germany and Japan next in line for leading the G7, these two champions of global trade should continue to carry the baton of a separate trade track.

The European Commission yesterday decided to refer Czechia and Poland to the Court of Justice, because in these two Member States EU citizens are restricted from joining a domestic political party.

Congratulations to the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) and Design 102, winner of May’s GCS Campaign of the Month competition for their “It Still Matters” campaign.

Hundreds of personnel from across the three services will support Devon and Cornwall Police during the G7 Leaders’ Summit this weekend

Schools across the UK are being encouraged to start a conversation on climate change with their students, ahead of the UK hosting global climate summit COP26 later this year, as the Together for Our Planet Schools Pack launches today (Thursday 10 June)

Report on the Scottish Ministers’ handling of requests for information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 for the period from 27 March to 26 May 2021.

New network will support communications professionals to work in new, innovative and integrated ways.

Statement given by President von der Leyen at the joint press conference with President Michel ahead of the G7 Summit.

Former National Security Advisor and UK Ambassador to France to be named Vice-Chair of the Royal United Services Institute.

New measures introduced through the Kept Animals Bill.

Public Health Wales is urging people to stick to social distancing rules and to take up the offer of a vaccine following a significant increase in the number of Delta variant (VOC-21APR-02) cases of Coronavirus.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson and US President Joe Biden will pledge to work together to tackle the greatest challenges of our time.

More than 54,000 people across Wales have been supported to improve their career prospects and get into work in the first two years of Working Wales, Welsh Government’s employability service, Economy Minister Vaughan Gething announced today.

The CIPD warns new body must be appropriately resourced and boost support to employers to improve compliance in order to be successful

Prime Minister Boris Johnson's article ahead of the G7 Summit in Carbis Bay, Cornwall.

The Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Committee has today [Thursday] published the Government’s response to the BEIS Committee’s Uyghur forced labour in Xinjiang and UK value chains (which was published on 17th March 2021).

The EU budget has helped ensure a swift and comprehensive EU response to the coronavirus crisis and its consequences, while supporting overarching EU priorities. 

Blog posted by: John Edmonds – PPM Portfolio Development Manager, AXELOS, 08 June 2021.

In something of a switch-around from May, which was cool and wet away from an unusually dry northwest Scotland we are now seeing something much more typical for the time of year.

Measures including surge testing, tracing, isolation support and maximising vaccine uptake will be deployed rapidly across Greater Manchester and all Lancashire County Council areas.

Physicists have proved that a subatomic particle can switch into its antiparticle alter-ego and back again, in a new discovery revealed recently (08 June 2021).

Cllr Anntoinette Bramble, Chair of the Local Government Association’s Children and Young People Board, responded to a report by the Centre of expertise on child sexual abuse (CSA Centre) which has found that around one in seven girls in England and Wales are sexually abused before they turn 16 

The deal at the G7 paves the way for broader multilateral talks at the OECD and a pathway to the removal of national digital services taxes.

The Commission recently (08 June 2021) proposed an annual EU budget of €167.8 billion for 2022, to be complemented by an estimated €143.5 billion in grants under NextGenerationEU.

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has fined three separate companies a total of £415,000 for sending nuisance marketing to people about car finance, solar panels and funeral plans.

With potential conflict among G7 leaders and criticism over lack of ambition, there is a risk the UK prime minister may change the focus of the Cornwall summit.

TUC General Secretary Frances O’Grady recently responded to the ministerial statement by BEIS Secretary Paul Scully on the new role of the trade union certification officer.

Funding announced for 26 towns in England to boost their local economies, create jobs and help them build back better from the pandemic.

This is the Scottish Government's seventh report on the operation and status of the provisions of the coronavirus legislation.

A fully funded long-term workforce strategy is desperately needed

Seeking nominations for honorary Queen’s Counsel.

In a new report, researchers have set out to investigate the scale of support for ultra-progressive radical activist agendas alleging ‘systemic racism’ in English society, the understanding and use of ‘unconscious biases’ and prescribing a ‘climate emergency’ doctrine within the Church of England.

Press remarks given recently (08 June 2021) by Commissioner Hahn on the draft annual EU budget for 2022 and on EU budget performance reporting.

Spectators should consider walking or cycling if possible.

The Steel Procurement Taskforce aims to address challenges the sector has reported facing in competing for and securing public contracts.

Six people have been arrested by officers from the National Crime Agency over the importation of drugs and money laundering by a suspected crime group with links to Northern Ireland.

Blog posted by: Vanessa Schneider, Senior Channels and Community Manager, Government Digital Service, 9 June 2021.

Islamic identity has been a critical part of Pakistan’s national ethos and has remained a principal determinant of its political history and foreign policy. But it also creates awkward situations, such as the question of the Uyghurs in relations with China.

The CIPD calls on employers to better understand different aspects of job quality and double down on their efforts to make work a force for good – for people, business and societies

Elizabeth Denham recently (08 June 2021) welcomed a delay to the launch of the GPDPR.

Ahead of the G7 leaders’ summit in Cornwall, the IPPR think tank is urging the UK to spearhead efforts to rewrite the rules of global trade.

Piece for Monday 7 June edition of Daily Telegraph by Lord Bethell.

There were more than one million bookings for a COVID-19 vaccine through the NHS website on Tuesday 8 June, a record high figure and the first time daily appointments booked through the national booking service have topped the million mark.

Work is well underway on a new training facility which will secure HMNB Clyde as the central base for submariners in the UK.

Blog by Haku Bhatt

UK regulator Ofcom has published its 2021 Online Nation Report, offering a snapshot of an “unprecedented year” for UK citizens as communication, entertainment, culture, retail, work and education moved online.  

Cllr Kevin Bentley, Chair of the Local Government Association's People and Places Board responded to the National Audit Office report on the Department for Work and Pensions’ response to the pandemic 

Christopher Snowdon, Head of Lifestyle Economics at free market think tank the Institute of Economic Affairs, responded to figures from the Office for National Statistics showing that 55 per cent of pub staff are still furloughed and only 24 per cent of pub owners have “high confidence” that their business will survive the next three months 

Women from under-represented groups urged to respond to government’s call for evidence to shape the future of women’s healthcare.

Samantha Dowling, Head of Life Skills at Y Pant Comprehensive School, shares insight into how NCFE’s Level 2 Certificate in Equality and Diversity is helping pupils to challenge stereotypes. Y Pant Comprehensive School in South Wales has recently introduced Life Skills as a GCSE subject.

Scheme offers greater flexibility and recognition of the benefits woodland can provide for people and wildlife.

1Spatial, the global geospatial software and solutions company, and Ordnance Survey, Britain’s national mapping service, are excited to further strengthen their strategic partnership.

UK Government statement on the meeting of the Partnership Council.

Home Secretary Priti Patel delivered a speech to the Police Federation conference on Wednesday 9 June 2021.

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has been recognised for its focus on workplace wellbeing with a Gold Award from mental health charity Mind.

UK statement on the meeting of the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee.

The NHS has appointed former Children’s Commissioner Anne Longfield OBE to help transform the care of children and young people with a learning disability and autism.

Next generation of space scientists inspired to create nanosatellite designs to support the UK's ambitious decarbonisation targets.

Expansion has vital role to play in tackling pandemic.

The government has taken the right decision to delay the creation of a central NHS digital database from GP records in England by two months, according to the professional body for IT. BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT was amongst several organisations, including the British Medical Association, the Royal College of GPs, and the NHS itself, that raised concerns about its introduction on July 1st.

The UK Government is launching a refreshed GREAT campaign as the UK prepares to take centre stage for the G7 and COP 26 summits this year.

Research commissioned by Ofwat as part of #ListenCareShare, a piece of work to understand customers’ experiences during the pandemic, shows that customers are more than three times as likely to pay bills by credit card than ask for help.

Initiative to unlock £200m of low carbon investment launched.

Three men have been arrested in London and the south east as part of a National Crime Agency investigation into the attempted smuggling of 69 Albanian migrants into the UK on board a fishing vessel in November 2020

The UK’s net zero economy goal was boosted today (9 June 2021) with the appointment of a new expert group whose work will support investors, consumers and businesses to make green financial decisions.

Lord Frost will co-chair a meeting of the Partnership Council and Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee at Admiralty House, London.

Halogen light bulbs will be banned from September 2021 with fluorescent light bulbs to follow, cutting emissions and saving consumers on their energy bills.

Plans to revise sentencing guidelines for domestic, non-domestic and aggravated burglary offences in England and Wales were published for consultation today by the Sentencing Council.

The CMA is investigating whether British Airways and Ryanair have broken consumer law by failing to offer refunds for flights customers could not legally take.

Service, led by PHE London, was set up in partnership with the Greater London Authority, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, borough councils and the City of London Corporation.

Funding announced for 30 towns in England to boost their local economies, create jobs and help them build back better from the pandemic.

We are delighted to announce that we have negotiated a 3 year MoU with cloud applications and infrastructure provider, Oracle.

Regulator for trade unions and employers’ associations will be modernised to uphold high standards across the sector

Cornwall will benefit from new investment under plans announced by the Prime Minister to create a long-term legacy from the G7 Summit.

The Environment Agency has joined forces with national school network Partners in Excellence to launch a plastic pollution-focused award for young people.

A new recognition system to acknowledge architecture qualifications from around the world will be implemented as part of the Professional Qualifications Bill.

The extension of the furlough scheme to September 2021 has meant that the real impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on employment is unclear. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) faces the challenge of monitoring this impact once furlough ends, to ensure it can adapt and provide the appropriate support to the right groups of people at the right time.

The Cabinet Office has launched guidance on taking account of Carbon Reduction Plans in the procurement of major central government contracts.

The new Bill will improve welfare standards through a wide range of measures.

The Skills and Post-16 Education Bill forms the legislative underpinning for the reforms set out in the Skills for Jobs White Paper.

Blog posted by: Michaela Campbell, Tuesday, 08 June 2021.

The bloodshed may be over for the moment, but the battle for Gaza’s reconstruction is only just beginning.

The Council approved two sets of conclusions on the impact of the pandemic, one on internal security and a second on the threat posed by terrorism and violent extremism.

Blog posted by: Jim Abatti, 08 Jun 2021.

Neil Parish MP, Chair of the House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee, has responded to a new Bill which introduces restrictions on smuggling puppies and other domestic pets over the UK border.

The UK yesterday became the first major economy to push forward plans to make pension schemes mitigate against the risks of climate change.

Researchers based in Scotland and Europe can apply to a new £3 million scheme aimed at repairing research links with the EU following the damaging impact of Brexit.

The Council recently (07 June 2021) adopted conclusions on sports-related violence.

After the University of Sussex published its findings into legal aid last month, the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) recently (07 June 2021) shared its official response to the recommendations made.

Data saves lives. We have seen that in response to COVID-19 and the successful rollout of the vaccine programme.

An investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) into the questioning of a Black man by Cambridgeshire Constabulary found no case to answer for misconduct although the force agreed one of the officers involved should receive further diversity training.

Network Rail continues work on wider station improvements including installing new lifts.

The Council yesterday approved conclusions on the protection of vulnerable adults across the EU, with regard to civil and criminal law matters.

techUK's Fast Forward for Digital Jobs report examines the state of play of adult education and digital skills training and sets out seven key recommendations to support learners, support employers, and deliver change at scale.

Blog posted by: Conrad Heine, 07 Jun 2021.

Statement in response to concerns around the GP Data for Planning and Research programme.

Publication of the business plans for motoring agencies of the Department for Transport.

A new report, published today (08.06.21) by Public Health Wales, identifies a range of activities and behaviours that helped young people deal with the difficult changes to their lives during the pandemic.

Secretary of State of International Trade, Liz Truss, speaks at DLA Piper about the UK's future outside the European Union.

The Council yesterday adopted a regulation establishing a €17.5 billion fund which will contribute towards making the green transition fair and inclusive.

Blog posted by: Matthew Donald, Tuesday, 8 June 2021.

More extreme heatwaves, droughts, drier summers, wetter winters and rising sea levels are all consequences of climate change which each UK citizen will have to continue to endure.

A Civic Honours competition has been launched across the UK today to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022.

A UK start-up is using satellite technology to transform how local authorities plan for regeneration projects.

Joint statement on progress made by the taskforce at its meeting on 3 June 2021.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke to French President Emmanuel Macron.

Spotlighting an African rarity: a poor but democratic nation.

New workers’ watchdog will be created to protect the rights of UK workers.

The NHS COVID vaccination programme has started to invite the remaining adults for their COVID-19 jabs, on the six month anniversary of administering the world-first approved jab.

A Cornish couple have been awarded a Points of Light award by Prime Minister Boris Johnson in recognition of their dedication to keeping Cornwall’s coastline pristine.

Clare Barclay, CEO of Microsoft UK, has been elected by CBI members as a Non-Executive Director at the CBI AGM on Tuesday 8 June.

The Code of Audit Practice shapes and defines the independent audit of public bodies in Scotland. It supports democratic scrutiny of how public money is spent and what impact spending this money has had on public services, communities and improving individual lives.

New measures will require businesses to commit to net zero by 2050 before they can bid for major government contracts.

World famous British food and drink, car, rail, and fashion industries are among those that could benefit from tariff-free trade with Australia. 

The Council yesterday approved a general approach on the regulation on the e-CODEX system.

Blog posted by: Andreea Iuras – Biopharma programme/project manager, 04 June 2021.

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council has agreed to check whether it has paid friends and family foster carers properly over the past five years, following an investigation by the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman.

Nationwide information campaign on the introduction of E10 petrol launched.

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has secured an account forfeiture order against an account linked to the criminal gains of Virendra Rastogi, one of the architects of a $700m global fraud. 

Cllr David Fothergill, Chairman of the Local Government Association’s Community Wellbeing Board, responded to a Health and Social Care Committee report into workforce burnout and resilience in the NHS and social care 

June marks the 51st celebration of Pride Month – a time when millions of people come together in support of the LGBTQ + community. 

The Council yesterday approved its general approach on the proposal for a regulation on the law applicable to the third-party effects of assignments of claims. 

It is excellent news that the UK is going full steam ahead with many new trade agreements.

In a highly critical Report, the Health and Social Care Committee finds that workforce burnout across the NHS and social care has reached an emergency level and poses a risk to the future functioning of both services.

New mentor scheme launched with the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board and National Farmers Union to help UK food producers export.

Around 23,000 people will be given new online skills and training to help improve their chances of securing a job or to reduce isolation.

A survey of over 12,000 retail workers has found that only 1 in 5 shopworkers who reported incidents of abuse or violence were satisfied with the official response from the police or their employer.

Suzie Bailey, Director of Leadership and Organisational Development at The King’s Fund, responded to the Health and Social Care Committee report on workforce burnout and resilience in the NHS and social care 

The Prime Minister yesterday hosted a virtual roundtable with financial services leaders alongside the Chancellor and the Governor of the Bank of England.

Offer a 16-19 year old a work experience placement at your business as part of their Digital T Level qualification.

Countries sign up to back '30by30' and plans to pilot greater protections for England’s waters launched.

A sadistic online blackmailer is facing years behind bars after targeting nearly 2,000 people globally to commit some of the most sickening sexual offending the National Crime Agency has ever investigated.

Blog posted by: Billy Harding, Monday, 7 June 2021.

Citizens Advice has responded to the announcement of an employment watchdog.

Sir Andrew Mackenzie will be tasked with keeping the UK at the forefront of research and innovation.

A new poll from the free market think tank the Adam Smith Institute (ASI) and research and strategy firm at C|T Group RSR has found Brits and Australians want to expand trade and secure a comprehensive deal. 

E-scooters are now available for rent in Canary Wharf, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Kensington & Chelsea and Richmond.

The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) declared that Gefion Insurance A/S (“Gefion”) failed 7 June 2021.

Blog posted by: Emma-Ruth Arnaz-Pemberton, 04 Jun 2021.

The Armed Forces have been working to support the rollout of the coronavirus vaccine programme with new deployments planned in Scotland and North West England.

Apps to provide bonuses, stickers and profile badges for vaccinated users as poll shows most dating adults support vaccination.

Thousands of hours contributed to national programme.

Both the UK and US leadership kicked off 2021 with commitments to tackle global illicit finance. Yet how this will translate into action remains unclear.

Blog posted by: Alex Chisholm, Civil Service Chief Operating Officer and Cabinet Office Permanent Secretary, 07 June 2021 – Categories: A great place to work, Uncategorized.

The NHS in England has seen a huge jump in the number of people coming forward for a COVID jab since launching its plan to tackle vaccine hesitancy.

One of the habits of successful people is to talk to their mentor. Steve Jobs, CEO and co-founder of Apple Computer, was Mark Zuckerberg (CEO of Facebook)’s mentor and Maya Angelou mentored Oprah Winfrey.

A new £3m fund is being set up to provide respite and short breaks for Wales’ small army of unpaid carers, Deputy Minister for Social Services Julie Morgan yesterday announced.

The Council recently (03 June 2021) took note of the sixth progress report on the implementation of the common set of proposals endorsed by EU and NATO Councils on 6 December 2016 and 5 December 2017.

PUBLIC has been working in partnership with the Ministry of Justice to kick off the exciting new Prison Leavers Innovation Challenge (PLIC).

Blog posted by: Jenny McLaughlin, 03 Jun 2021.

The Assembly’s Committee for Communities has published its report on the new Licensing and Registration of Clubs (Amendment) Bill. 

Over 40 million people in the UK have received their first dose of a coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine.

CBI recently (05 June 2021) responded to G7 global tax agreement.

The Council recently (03 June 2021) agreed its position on a proposal which fills a gap in legislation and enables member states to continue using non-EU nationals in the inland navigation sector.

The G7 recently (05 June 2021) agreed to back an historic international agreement on global tax reform which delivers on the Chancellor’s promise for big international companies to start paying their fair share.

Nearly one in three (30 per cent) disabled workers say that they’ve been treated unfairly at work during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a new poll published recently (Saturday) by the TUC.

New Lyminster Bypass to ease congestion around Littlehampton and support plans for 1,260 new homes and 700 new jobs in the region.

£22 million this year towards meeting climate change targets.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke to the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan.

The UK is shifting its counterterrorism capability to Africa. Yet while the threat picture in Africa appears to be worsening, it remains unclear how outwardly menacing it actually is.

#PlantForOurPlanet launched on World Environment Day as part of building back greener.

The director of England’s NHS COVID vaccination programme, Dr Emily Lawson, is urging people that are contacted to bring forward their second jab, to rebook as soon as possible, after she received her follow-up jab this week.

The Queen will view a military parade in the Quadrangle of Windsor Castle to mark Her Majesty’s Official Birthday, on Saturday 12th June. 

All over-18s will be offered a Covid vaccine by the start of next week, as First Minister Mark Drakeford praised the people behind Wales’ world-leading vaccination programme.

A summary of the Government's strategic priorities for public procurement as set out in its National Procurement Policy Statement.

Bangladesh signals moves to transition away from coal and submit an ambitious climate plan during COP26 President’s visit.

The House of Lords debates the Finance Bill Sub-Committee’s 2020 report, New powers for HMRC: fair and proportionate?

The Commission recently (03 June 2021) proposed a framework for a European Digital Identity which will be available to all EU citizens, residents, and businesses in the EU. 

Blog posted by: David Billouz – CEO, Ociris, 03 June 2021.

Ofsted has published the fourth in a series of reviews into different subjects across the curriculum. The latest review looks at languages education.

Health ministers from across the world have come together in a tree-planting ceremony to remember those who have tragically lost their lives to coronavirus (COVID-19).

A £210 million five-year programme has launched, giving the public sector and industry access to cutting-edge computing for innovative research.

The Council recently (03 June 2021) agreed on a general approach on revised rules for the use of hired vehicles for goods transport.

A new report, published recently (03.06.21) by Public Health Wales suggests that when Health Visitors enquire about caregiver’s adverse childhood experiences (ACE’s) as part of their routine visits, a series of positive benefits are found by all parties.

Blog posted by: David Hopkins, HMRC Digital – Enterprise Platform Services, 3 June 2021.

New One Public Estate and MHCLG funding aims to create 19,000 jobs and 17,000 new homes.

Jeanette Kusel explains how we are working in partnership to improve patient access to the best digital health innovations.

Current Transport for London funding deal extended until 11 December 2021.

More than 90,000 primary school pupils will be entitled to new free school meal support in term time.

Blog posted by: Alexander Russell from BEIS, 3 June 2021 – Categories: A great place to work.

The Council recently (03 June 2021) agreed its position (‘general approach’) on the reform of the Single European Sky.

The Waterloo & City line will resume during peak times from today in order to boost capacity for customers returning to the network and support London's continued recovery.

Over £8 million new funding to protect rare wildlife and vulnerable habitats across the globe.

The Northern Ireland Assembly’s Public Accounts Committee recently (03 June 2021) published its fifth Report on Driver and Vehicle Agency 2019-20 which examined the suspension of vehicle testing services due to safety issues.

As part of a three-day visit, Home Secretary Priti Patel travelled to Ghana and the Netherlands.

CBI Wales recently (04 June 2021) responded to latest Covid review.

Advice presented to First Minister on regulatory review of the Coronavirus Regulations.

The CMA has found that the purchase of GBST by rival FNZ could lead to poorer service and higher prices following a careful reassessment of the deal.

NHS Digital’s Clinical Director and Caldicott Guardian Arjun Dhillon talks about the benefits the improved GP data system will bring including keeping your data more secure

A new artificial intelligence and quantum computing centre has been launched in North West England, thanks to a £210 million investment from the Government and IBM to help cement the UK’s status as a science superpower.

A Turkish lorry driver has been jailed for two-and-a-half years after pleading guilty to attempting to smuggle 17 migrants out of the UK in the back of his lorry.

The agenda and papers for the June Board and Business committee meeting have been published.

Looking for a socially distanced day out this summer? England’s Creative Coast combines exciting new artworks with a chance to enjoy the beautiful coastlines of Essex, Kent and East Sussex. This coastline has inspired artists including JMW Turner for hundreds of years.

£20 million fund for local authorities to establish model sites.

Nesta Lloyd Jones, assistant director of the Welsh NHS Confederation responded to the  Welsh Government press conference on the easing of restrictions