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UK Trade Policy Minister Greg Hands co-hosts the 23rd UK-Taiwan trade talks.

The UK SPF has awarded the 26 GHz research study contract to Real Wireless.

During the October Plenary Tony Lavender recently (23 October 2020) announced that Dr Abhaya Sumanasena is succeeding him as Chair.

A further £75 million of the Government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund is being awarded across all corners of the country. The investment will go to 35 of the country’s leading cultural organisations and venues.

NEPO has launched a Perception Survey to help us understand how NEPO is perceived by our stakeholders, whether our key messages are effective, and how we can best meet expectations.

The UK-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) was signed recently (23 October 2020) in Tokyo.

Momentum builds for campaign aimed at increasing racial and ethnic participation in senior leadership.

The UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO, Julian Braithwaite, delivered this statement to the WTO Dispute Settlement Body under the following agenda item: 'United States – Measures Affecting Trade in Large Civil Aircraft (Second Complaint).'

Corporate Partners of APM put their questions on agile to an expert panel at a recent virtual event – Agile in Real Life.

The Treasury Committee completed an inquiry into economic crime in the previous Parliament.

The Council recently (23 October 2020) reached agreement on a partial general approach on the proposed European climate law. 

Construction has begun on a major new government hub in Peterborough, Cabinet Office Minister Julia Lopez has announced today.

As the clocks went back on saturday to mark the beginning of winter, the TUC is calling for better pay and conditions for night-workers – including the 1.8 million key workers who regularly work nights.

Administration charge fees removed from rail Advance tickets.

Clinical and scientific review in the light of the latest evidence of the state of the epidemic in Scotland.

The threat of terrorism is not over, and neither are the factors which feed the violence.

New guidance for councils has been published to help ensure care leavers have the stable homes they need, and prevent them from becoming homeless.

A survey released by Public Health Wales has revealed that 76 per cent of people believe they are more likely to catch Coronavirus from people they don’t know, such as people in shops, supermarkets and public places, rather than their family or friends.

As Wales moved into the “firebreak” lockdown at weekend, the Deputy Minister and Chief Whip, Jane Hutt, called on communities to come together in a safe way to support those who are most vulnerable among us.

CBI Scotland recently (23 October 2020) responded to new ‘five-tiered’ lockdown system.

The Council endorses the objectives of the EU biodiversity strategy for 2030 and the nature protection and restoration targets contained therein, which aim at setting biodiversity on the path to recovery.

Emerging professionals and rising stars in the project community connected with their peers online and discussed some of the most pressing issues facing the profession at a recent event.

Rare images of mountain lions, jaguars and ocelots have been captured by a British Army wildlife monitoring programme in the heart of the Belize jungle.

Iconic arts venues and cultural organisations get £75 million boost from Government's Culture Recovery Fund with 70 per cent of awards outside London.

The SFO recently (23 October 2020) published a chapter from its handbook which offers comprehensive guidance on how we approach Deferred Prosecution Agreements (DPAs), and how we engage with companies where a DPA is a prospective outcome.

The Council yesterday adopted conclusions calling on the Commission to swiftly draw up a pandemic and other major crisis contingency plan for the European freight transport sector. 

The Innovation Agency has appointed Dr Phil Jennings as chief executive, four years after he joined the organisation as medical director, later becoming deputy chief executive.

Blog posted by: Rasha Akar – Social Media Lead, Axelos, 23 October 2020.

The TUC recently (Friday) called on the government to stop using EU state aid rules as an excuse for its “repeated” failure to invest in jobs and industries in held-back parts of the country.

West Midlands Combined Authority will prepare a Games Transport Plan ahead of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham (23 October 2020).

New approach to ensure dignity, fairness and respect.

Trade unions in Wales are again demanding that the UK Government urgently raises wage support to 80% for the full firebreak period.

More than 200 UV light sanitising devices are being installed on 110 escalators on the London Underground network.

Environment Secretary Elizabeth Truss has lent her support to campaigns encouraging local communities to make gardens 'hedgehog-friendly'.

Howard Ryland, National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) Doctoral Research Fellow at the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Oxford, discusses his experience as a NICE scholar.

In a troubled period marked by the coronavirus pandemic, trust in the EU remains stable and Europeans trust the EU to make the right decisions in response to the pandemic in the future.

Finance Minister Rebecca Evans has called on employers to use extra Welsh Government funding to protect workers at risk of falling through a gap in UK government wage support schemes.

The FCA yesterday publicly censured Aviva plc for making an announcement that had the potential to mislead the market.

A 57-year-old man has been jailed for a conspiracy to smuggle cocaine worth nearly £3 million concealed in customised exhaust pipes which the NCA believe was destined for Northern Ireland

The UK Government funding grant could help tackle climate change and terminal diseases by providing a to fund scientific research and vital equipment.

A manufacturing facility for civilian and surgical masks has been launched by Lancashire family business Issa Group. The new facility, Walton Mill, is based in the heart of Lancashire.

Thousands of rural homes and businesses across Scotland have been given access to more financial help to get top-of-the-range broadband speeds

Taskforce recommendations published.

Inquiry finds CAWRM trustees failed in their legal duties

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is appealing for witnesses to an incident where a man and a woman were detained by police officers on Loughton High Road, Essex, around 2pm on Saturday 3 October.

An NHS trust and two innovative suppliers claimed top honours at this year’s NHS in the North Excellence in Supply Awards.

HM Revenue and Customs is reminding Self Assessment customers to complete their tax return before the deadline of 31 January 2021.

Dog toy company Kong has paid £4,930 towards environmental projects after it admitted failing to recycle sufficient packaging waste at its Salisbury premises.

Peter Freeman appointed to lead the government's housing delivery agency.

Simon Bottery, Senior Fellow at The King’s Fund, responded to the Skills for Care report on the social care workforce 

In a virtual session of NATO Defence Ministers, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace held discussions on a number of issues impacting the alliance.

Support linked to strategic framework.

​The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is calling for improved community-based capacity and capability across education, health and care for people with a learning disability, autistic people and or a mental health condition, after a review found undignified and inhumane care in some hospital settings providing complex care.

Plans which will mean animal abusers could face up to five years in prison move a step closer.

New measures announced to boost the quality of and streamline qualifications so students and employers get the skills they need for the jobs of tomorrow.

The historic agreement was signed today

Five level plan to vary rules for rapid but proportionate response to COVID-19.

The FCA has confirmed the introduction of measures to support some closed book mortgage borrowers, some of whom may be mortgage prisoners. 

A pilot programme monitoring coronavirus in Wales’ sewage systems is finding that virus spikes in the community can be detected in local waste water.

Firms will need to take action ahead of the end of the transition period.

Testing capacity on track to reach 65,000.

APCC Mental Health & Custody Lead Matthew Scott, PCC for Kent, and Deputy Lead Martyn Underhill, PCC for Dorset, respond to IOPC Deaths Following Police Contact report 19/20

Our Linen and Laundry framework launched earlier this year and includes a ‘lot’ dedicated to cleanroom laundry solutions.

The FCA and PRA have fined Goldman Sachs International (GSI) a total of £96.6 million (US$126 million) for risk management failures connected to 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) and its role in three fund raising transactions for 1MDB. The FCA and PRA fines are part of a US$2.9 billion globally coordinated resolution reached with the Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GSG) and its subsidiaries.

Government-led programme is providing an early warning of coronavirus outbreaks by monitoring sewage and sharing data with NHS Test & Trace

The Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) is the independent public body which investigates alleged miscarriages of justice in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

EU cyber sanctions against Russia following a 2015 attack on Germany's Parliament have been welcomed by the NCSC.

Following CMA action, Virgin Holidays has committed to refund all customers whose package holidays were cancelled due to coronavirus.

The Chief Vets from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland yesterday raised the risk level of avian influenza being introduced to the UK from ‘low’ to ‘medium’ following two confirmed cases of the disease in two swans in the Netherlands.

A new code to simplify the country’s complex sentencing laws moved a step closer yesterday (22 October 2020) as the Sentencing Act 2020 received Royal Assent.

Over 30 million people to be vaccinated this year to protect them from flu and support the NHS.

Anne Longfield, Children’s Commissioner for England, responding to  NHS figures showing one in six children in England have a probable mental health problem

Today the National Audit Office (NAO) reports that the government quickly developed schemes to protect jobs and support businesses financially during the COVID-19 pandemic, but the pace at which they were designed and implemented means there is a risk of considerable levels of fraud and error, particularly for the furlough scheme.

Canary Islands, Denmark, the Maldives and Mykonos added to exempt list.

The Serious Fraud Office has reached a Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA) with Airline Services Limited (ASL), subject to final approval by the court. 

Legislation laid in Parliament setting out new rules and logos to protect British food and drink.

A visually impaired Westminster man did not have the help he needed for 14 months after the city council reduced his support package, the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman found.

Blog posted by: Molly Zakra, Thursday, 22 October 2020.

In the face of dramatic falls in passenger numbers Welsh Government has decided to bring the Wales and Borders rail franchise under public control.

Nick Ville, director of policy at the NHS Confederation, responded to the health and social care committee report on funding and workforce in social care 

MEPs called for the digital gap in Europe to be closed, as the pandemic exacerbated inequalities in the EU, making it difficult for many to access school education.

The Financial Conduct Authority is urging consumers struggling to make repayments due to the impact of coronavirus (Covid-19), to speak to their lenders about options available to them. The FCA has put in place a package of support for people in difficulty to ensure help is available after 31 October 2020.

Blog posted by: Martin Samphire 22 October 2020.

Sailors and Royal Marines from HMS Montrose intercepted over 450 kilograms of methamphetamine, with a wholesale value of £18 million, during a counter-narcotics operation in the Arabian Sea.

NHS Test and Trace successfully reached 80.7% of people who tested positive and 75.1% of contacts where communication details were provided, latest figures show.

The Scottish Government will provide £2 million of funding to mitigate the financial challenges facing the residential outdoor education sector as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.

Cllr Richard Watts, Chair of the LGA’s Resources Board, responds to the details around the further £1 billion announced for councils by the Government earlier this month, including £100 million for leisure services.

African governments need to coordinate and leverage the power of their collective voice to garner sustained support and influence global governance systems.

MEPs call on the European Commission to take the measures foreseen in EU legislation to guarantee full visa reciprocity between the EU and the US.

Following an in-depth investigation, the CMA has provisionally found that the completed merger of viagogo and StubHub will reduce competition.

England’s top children and young people’s mental health doctor is encouraging youngsters to seek help if they need it, as NHS Digital’s new survey shows there has been a rise in mental health problems in children and young people during the pandemic.

The Independent Office for Police Conduct yesterday published its annual ‘Deaths during or following police contact’ report for 2019/20.

The Welsh Government has announced it’s providing an extra £10 million this year towards supporting university students during the pandemic.

The Presidency of the Council issued presidency conclusions on the charter of fundamental rights in the context of artificial intelligence and digital change. 

The government yesterday announced it will significantly increase the generosity and reach of its winter support schemes to ensure livelihoods and jobs across the UK continue to be protected in the difficult months to come, supporting jobs and helping to contain the virus.

Output volumes in the three months to October fell at their slowest pace since March 2020, according to the latest CBI quarterly Industrial Trends Survey. Output dropped in 10 out of 17 sub-sectors, with the headline decline driven by the aerospace sector.

Government launches plans to keep trade flowing after 1 January 2021.

Survey reflects pupils’ positive attitudes and respect for others.

In a debate on 21 October, MEPs stressed the need to reach an agreement on EU-UK future relations that does not compromise EU interests and values.

New logos for food and drink products with European Union Protected Food Name (EUPFN) status have today been unveiled.

A targeted immunisation programme may offer some protection, but it will not deliver ‘life as normal’.

If you've had a problem at work you may have rights under employment law. There are protections in place to help you with all manner of employment problems such as being unfairly picked for redundancy, being denied flexible working for childcare or being discriminated against because you're pregnant.

Sport England have published two new Active Lives Adult Survey reports that show how the coronavirus pandemic has impacted activity levels.

The new immigration route for British National (Overseas) citizens from Hong Kong will be open for applications on 31 January 2021

techUK summarises the recently published MOD Science & Technology Strategy 2020.

Blog posted by: Kirandeep Singh Kalra – Continual Service Improvement (CSI) Lead, 22 October 2020.

The Northern Ireland Assembly Public Accounts Committee has published its wide-ranging inquiry report into Major Capital Projects. 

Tram services will be protected across the North and Midlands.

Bill Adams, TUC Yorkshire & the Humber Regional Secretary yesterday comment on the announcement that South Yorkshire is to enter into Tier 3 restrictions.

The number of nurses in the NHS in England increased by 13,718 compared with last year, and the number of doctors has risen by 7,810, figures to the end of July show.

Reports suggest that under immigration rules to be laid before parliament and due to come into effect on 1 January 2021, rough sleeping will become grounds for refusal or cancellation of permission to be in the UK.

Sean Duggan, chief executive of the Mental Health Network, which is part of the NHS Confederation, responded to the CQC’s report Out of sight – who cares? 

Our annual report on how we enforce the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations has been published.

A report published by the House of Commons’ Scottish Affairs Committee has highlighted the devastating impact on Scotland’s key sectors by the coronavirus pandemic.

Parliament discussed the outcome of last week’s EU summit with European Council President Michel, Commission Vice-President Šefčovič and EU Brexit chief negotiator Barnier.

The Chancellor has decided to conduct a one-year Spending Review in order to prioritise the response to Covid-19, and our focus on supporting jobs.

A joint restoration project between the Ministry of Defence (MOD), Wiltshire Wildlife Trust (WWT) and Services Dry Fly Fishing Association (SDFFA) will improve habitats for riverine species on the banks of the River Avon.

Blog posted by: Chris Moore, 22 October 2020 – Categories: Better policymaking, Good management, Improved outcomes, More skilled.

Additional funding for business affected by temporary restrictions.

The EU institutions are working to address the social and economic consequences of the transition process towards the EU's 2030 climate targets and the objective of EU climate neutrality by 2050.

New analysis of employment tribunal data by Citizens Advice reveals that if the backlog of claims continues to increase at the current rate, outstanding claims could pass 500,000 by spring. 

UK Government agency the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has issued an alert recognising an increase in ransomware attacks targeting the education sector.

From January 2021, EU criminals could be barred from entering the UK under tougher border rules.

The common interests and tight bonds between the UK and Canada are so obvious that they sometimes need restating.

Statistical press release to announce the publication of the 2020 edition of Energy Consumption in the UK (ECUK).

The proportion of children experiencing a probable mental disorder has increased over the past three years, from one in nine in 2017 to one in six in July this year.

Congratulations to the Department for Transport (DfT), winner of September’s GCS Campaign of the Month competition for an initiative to promote safe travel.
 

As part of the North Wales Metro over £11 million has been allocated to schemes across the region to support sustainable ways of travelling, improve safety and reduce carbon emissions Transport and North Wales Minister Ken Skates announced today.

The Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers 2020 were yesterday revealed, with the British Army securing the number one slot as the best apprenticeship employer in the country.

UK strengthens position as European small satellite launch destination of choice.

Cllr Ian Hudspeth, Chairman of the Local Government Association’s Community Wellbeing Board, responded to a Care Quality Commission report on the review of restraint, prolonged seclusion and segregation for people with a mental health problem, a learning disability and/or autism 

New Role at Collaborate, to support our expanding team.

In its latest report, the European Scrutiny Committee considers recent draft EU legislation and policy documents deposited in Parliament by the Government.

The Internal Markets Bill currently before the House of Lords is inflicting damage on the UK’s reputation abroad, and threatens the rule of law at home.

The European Commission issued a €17 billion inaugural social bond under the EU SURE instrument to help protect jobs and keep people in work.

IOPC have begun an independent investigation into the level of involvement of West Midlands Police prior to a road collision in Kingswinford, which resulted in the deaths of four young people.

Increasingly extreme weather is one of the most damaging and costly impacts from climate change.

Minister for Equalities provides the first quarterly report to the Prime Minister and Health Secretary on progress to understand and tackle COVID-19 disparities experienced by individuals from an ethnic minority background.

Older people, those in less-skilled jobs and the unemployed are significantly less likely to have home internet connections, according to new research by Ofcom.

Two new ‘Nightingale Courts’ in Bristol and Chester will begin hearing cases this week as part of a government move to tackle the impact of coronavirus on the justice system.

Citizens Advice has responded to new research by the financial regulator, the FCA, indicating two million people have moved into a financially fragile situation - or have “low financial resilience” - since February. 

The Council yesterday agreed its negotiating position (general approach) on the post-2020 common agricultural policy (CAP) reform package. 

The right of access is a fundamental right under data protection law. And it has never been more necessary. In a world where personal data is used almost everywhere – by everyone – it’s vital that people have the right to be able to find out what’s happening to their information.

CQC yesterday published an update on work we carried out in 2018 looking at the quality of mental health services for children and young people, as well as the access to these services.

TUC General Secretary Frances O’Grady yesterday commented on the inflation figures, which show CPI inflation at 0.5%.

ESRC is pleased to announce the finalists for its Celebrating Impact Prize 2020.

An Experimental Statistics Publication for Scotland.

Cllr Ian Hudspeth, Chairman of the Local Government Association’s Community Wellbeing Board, responded to Skills for Care’s annual State of the Adult Social Care Workforce report, which showed there are still around 112,000 job vacancies in social care 

The Common Frameworks Scrutiny Committee has written to Health Minister Edward Argar MP on the Provisional Framework on Nutrition Labelling, Composition and Standards (NLCS), following its publication on 9 October.

Think tank urges faster and further action now to save lives from second wave of pandemic this winter 

Find out how MEPs are shaping EU artificial intelligence legislation in order to boost innovation while ensuring safety and protecting civil liberties.

Cabinet Office encourages suppliers to use their free Public Procurement Review Service.

Stronger support for household customers who are struggling to afford their water bills has moved closer with the launch of a major review into existing assistance schemes.

Three men have been charged and a UK national arrested in Spain on a European Arrest Warrant as part of a National Crime Agency investigation into the large scale supply and possession of firearms.

This data provides information about the number and types of applications that HM Land Registry completed in September 2020.

The Health Minister, Vaughan Gething has today awarded £220m in funding to Prince Charles Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil.

A statement on further UK-EU negotiations.

Following confirmation that £100 million will be made available to support public leisure facilities, Tim Hollingsworth says we'll continue working intensely with the government on the next steps.

Nick Ville, director of policy at the NHS Confederation, responded to the latest COVID-19 mortality figures published by the ONS 

On Tuesday, MEPs adopted proposals on how the EU can best regulate Artificial Intelligence (AI) in order to boost innovation, ethical standards and trust in technology.

Boris Johnson’s changes to the role of special advisers (SpAds) are disempowering ministers and undermining the quality of government decision making, says a new report by the Institute for Government.

“Business is suffering badly from lack of clarity and delayed timing on financial support through lockdown. Support must be made available from the moment any restrictions come into force and be commensurate with their impact.

Blog posted by: Kerry Sheehan Chart.PR, FCIPR – Government Communication Service, 21 October 2020.

Blog posted by: Ian Stewart 21 October 2020.

Vital warships providing supplies and technical support to the Royal Navy's aircraft carriers will made by British-led teams, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has announced.

This new partnership will provide further statistical modelling and machine learning expertise to support the government’s response to COVID-19. 

Action plan published following independent review.

Ensure the documents you no longer need are destroyed securely and correctly, whilst also helping to protect the environment with ESPO’s Framework 981.

Cllr James Jamieson, Chairman of the Local Government Association, responded to the Treasury announcement that it will conduct a one-year Spending Review in November 

58,000 more people would have died in first wave if white population faced same risk as black communities, paper finds

Parliament calls for future-proof rules on digital services, including online platforms and marketplaces, and for a binding mechanism to tackle illegal content online.

Blog posted by: Emma Deeny, 21 October 2020 – Categories: A Brilliant Civil Service, A great place to work.

The British Retail Consortium’s (BRC) refreshed toolkit, developed alongside experts at the NCSC, will help retailers boost cyber defences.

The former managing director of BAE Systems Corporate Services, Steve Fogg, has been appointed as chair of the SEED alliance - a multi-sector collaborative set up to contribute to ‘health and wealth’ in Lancashire and South Cumbria.

In a direct plea yesterday which comes as Wales moves towards the firebreak lockdown, the Deputy Minister and Chief Whip, Jane Hutt, asked friends and neighbours to look out for signs of domestic abuse, and encouraged victims and survivors to seek help and escape from their homes if necessary.

Allocations confirmed for individual councils from the £1 billion of additional support announced by the Prime Minister earlier this month.

People urged to check if they are eligible to apply again.

Hannah Anderson, Collaborate’s Director of Practice, has recently returned to live in her birth country, New Zealand, Aotearoa. Following the recent election results, she reflects on the relevance of Collaborate’s work in New Zealand and why she thinks the country is uniquely well-placed to embrace systems thinking and collaborative practice.

Many more Afghan interpreters who served bravely alongside British Armed Forces in Afghanistan can relocate to the UK thanks to new legislation announced today.

Press speakings by Commissioner Hahn at the press conference on the first issuance of EU social bonds under SURE.

A new Bill designed to ensure the UK’s world-leading financial services sector continues to thrive and grasp new opportunities on the global stage will be introduced to Parliament today (21 October 2020).

An opportunity to review the challenges and opportunities encountered as Yorkshire Building Society completed a strategic outsource data migration programme whilst the UK went into, and was within lockdown.

A study to understand options available to improve recreational use and boost water quality and wildlife at a popular Northumberland lake has started.

New data suggests long COVID affects around 10% of 18 to 49 year olds who become unwell with COVID-19.

Welsh Government is doubling the third phase of its Economic Resilience Fund, making nearly £300 million available to support businesses that continue to be affected by COVID-19.

The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Select Committee today launches a short call for evidence in order to scrutinise the proposed Fisheries Framework Agreement between the UK and Norway.

Our procurement experts share the advantages for both purchaser and end user of modular buildings and the benefits of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC).

CBI responds as Greater Manchester ordered into Tier 3.

Today, the Commission is presenting its Third Report on the progress made in the fight against human trafficking. 

Promising digital innovators to receive focused guidance, access to quality data, and technical and financial resources to help fuel their growth

Criminals in Wales who commit alcohol-fuelled crimes can be banned from drinking and ordered to wear a ‘sobriety tag’ by judges from today (Wednesday 21 October) and will be extended to England early next year.

The Environment Agency’s £1.1 million scheme to improve the resilience of the sea defences at Seawick, Essex has started.

Change to implementation due to coronavirus impact.

The UK’s only black (Afro-Caribbean) female professor of Computer Science, Dorothy Monekosso, has been awarded an Honorary Fellowship by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT.

In Tuesday’s debate with Commission Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič, political group speakers commented on the priorities of the Commission’s 2021 work programme.

Moscow’s pivotal role, but also Russia’s limitations, have been exposed by the latest war in the Caucasus.

OPSS Fireworks Safety Campaign launch story.

Ombudsman finds failings at UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) as Windrush claimant waited over a year before getting a decision.

Health Minister, Vaughan Gething has announced the extension of a successful scheme to help attract GPs to Mid and West Wales.

The UK HPI shows house price changes for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Blog posted by: Elisabeth Ukanah, 20 October 2020 – Categories: Diversity and inclusion, Uncategorized, Year of Inclusion.

House sales rose by 21.3% in September following the introduction of the stamp duty holiday – helping to protect hundreds of thousands of jobs in the housing sector and wider supply chain, new figures revealed today.

A majority of EU citizens supports a larger EU budget to overcome the pandemic. Public health is the priority, followed by economic recovery and climate change.

Blog posted by: Wim Leenders, Trainer – project management, 20 October 2020.

Promising digital innovators to receive focused guidance, access to quality data, and technical and financial resources to help fuel their growth.

South Yorkshire will move from local COVID alert level high to very high from 00.01 on Saturday 24 October.

The £16.5 million fund is split into three strands and brings our total support for the sport and physical activity sector to more than £220m.

Greater Manchester will move from local COVID alert level high to very high from 00.01 on Friday 23 October.

Temporary jury rooms have been installed at courts across Yorkshire as part of the Government’s plan to tackle the impact of COVID-19 on the justice system.

The European Union, Denmark and Germany and the United Nations yesterday co-host a virtual Ministerial Roundtable on Africa's Central Sahel region, with the participation of donors and international organisations, as well as the countries concerned: Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson and CDL Michael Gove spoke to 250 business leaders on preparing for the end of the transition period.

The CMA has provisionally found that the purchase of 3G by TVS raises competition concerns in the supply of commercial vehicle and trailer parts.

The Ibec-CBI Northern Ireland Joint Business Council (JBC), the voice of business across the island of Ireland, has said the combination of the ongoing Covid challenge on the island and Brexit has demonstrated the growing importance for substantive all-island collaboration to address the collective challenges our economies face.

The government has published a new National Statement of Expectations (NSE) for supported housing.

National framework agreement for the supply of natural gas for the Scottish public sector.

There are three emerging models in Asia which will have serious implications for privacy and citizens’ rights in our post-pandemic lives.

Former shipbuilding workers from Galicia will receive €2,054,400 in EU aid to help them re-integrate into the labour market, following a plenary vote on Monday.

Lynn Collins TUC North West Regional Secretary yesterday commented on the announcement that Greater Manchester is to enter into tier 3 restrictions.

Around 11 million households across the UK will be protected from being overcharged on their energy bills thanks to an extension to the government’s Energy Price Cap until the end of next year.

NEPO and Bloom Procurement Services, the delivery partner to NEPRO³, are hosting a webinar for the North East public sector to consider how the region’s procurement approach can boost economic growth.

Seizure prevented the Treasury losing almost £3 million in unpaid duty.

Wales’ new flood and coastal Strategy sets out how we will help to reduce risks to communities and businesses across Wales and adapt to our changing climate.

Not every issue holding a large and complex problem like homelessness in place can be addressed by local action. But many can. Over the last 18 months, Collaborate have been working with Homeless Link to understand how ideas about systems change can help those working to improve local responses to homelessness.

CIPD and Omni call for employers to be more strategic with their recruitment and selection processes 

The European Investment Bank (EIB) is joining forces with Santander to provide financing on favourable terms to the Spanish small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and mid-caps affected by the economic impact of COVID-19.

Blog posted by: Dave Waller, 20 October 2020.

Australia and the UK have further strengthened their enduring defence relationship by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to cooperate on building and delivering the next generation of cutting-edge frigates.

£33.6 million government investment will back the studies in partnership with Imperial College London, hVIVO and the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

A £30 million package of funding is being made available to local authorities to support people facing financial hardship as a result of coronavirus (COVID-19), including money to provide free school meals over the school holidays.

We are looking for public bodies (departments, agencies, local authorities etc.) that can support and engage with projects funded through this competition. 

Cllr Ian Hudspeth, Chairman of the Local Government Association’s Community Wellbeing Board, responded to a Carers UK report, on unpaid carers providing additional care for loved ones with increasing needs while experiencing reduced support services 

The Council recently (19 October 2020) adopted a set of conclusions on the farm to fork strategy, endorsing the goal of developing a European sustainable food system, from production to consumption.

Written Ministerial Statement following the meeting of the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee, 19 October.

NHS staff will get rapid access to expanded mental health services that are being rolled out across the country as part of efforts to deal with the second wave of coronavirus.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson yesterday made a statement at the coronavirus press conference.

The Welsh Revenue Authority (WRA) yesterday (20 October) published its Annual Report and Accounts 2019 to 2020, reporting £300 million tax raised during the last financial year. The revenue will directly fund public services across Wales.