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Doug Love, Lead Practitioner in Trading Standards at Hammersmith and Fulham Council’s Trading Standards has received the Intellectual Property Award at the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) annual Hero Awards which celebrates outstanding achievements in consumer protection.

The International Partners Group (IPG) co-led by the UK and EU, and also comprising Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Norway and the United States of America, welcome and endorse the Resource Mobilisation Plan for the Just Energy Transition Partnership with Viet Nam.

The Government should act to ensure local councils are not aggressively chasing council tax debt from those who can least afford it, says the cross-party Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (LUHC) Committee in a report published today.

Over the last six months techUK has been working with techUK members and the Government on a new Online Fraud Charter which was finally signed yesterday.

A number of civil service departments have released their annual gender pay gap reports for 2023, all of which show a clear gap between the earnings of men and women.

The London Branch Race and Equalities Group has received the Diversity and Inclusion Award at the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) annual Hero Awards ceremony which celebrates outstanding achievements in consumer protection.

Wellbeing Economy Secretary promises to help drive growth.

The Artificial Intelligence in Weapon Systems Committee publishes its report Proceed with Caution: Artificial Intelligence in Weapon Systems.

Porn industry to be scrutinised to assess the damage it causes individuals and society.

Latest report reveals continuous decline in HIV transmission but progress is slow among women and ethnic minorities.

Alison Richardson from Staffordshire County Council’s Trading Standards wins the first Megan Lee Hero Award at the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) annual Hero Awards ceremony which celebrates outstanding achievements in consumer protection.

The BBC should take more risks when producing new programmes if it is to reconnect with viewers and listeners on lower incomes, according to new audience research published today by Ofcom.

Government and Environment Agency outline action to further improve bathing water quality.

Haddington to host public discussion with Ministers.

With both countries facing the prospect of domestic political changes in 2024, doubts have emerged about whether the momentum of the budding defence and security partnership between the UK and Japan can be maintained.

Minister for Armed Forces attends OSCE Ministerial Council in North Macedonia to call out Russian aggression across Europe.

One-year survival rates for most cancer types decreased from 2019 to 2020, latest official statistics show.

The Prime Minister has been joined by businesses, charities and community groups in a festive celebration at Downing Street, where he also switched on the Christmas lights outside Number 10.

Wales again secured high-quality results in 2023 with 98% of designated bathing waters meeting our stringent environmental standards.

The UK government and some of the world's biggest tech companies have agreed a series of pledges to protect the public from online fraud.

Following advice from the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD), 15 new dangerous synthetic opioids will become Class A drugs under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971.

Six Royal Navy warships, a Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship, and a Royal Air Force maritime patrol aircraft will form the UK’s contribution to the JEF deployment.

Environment Secretary's speech at the Country Land and Business Association's rural business conference on 30th November 2023.

Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon has praised Scotland’s food and drink sector in a St Andrews Day letter to producers and businesses.

Blog posted by: Emily Keaney, 29 November 2023.

One of the five Oxbridge-educated fraudsters who lured wealthy individuals to invest in fake “green” projects is sentenced to an additional term of imprisonment for non-payment of his £2.7m Confiscation Order.

Citizens Advice braced for new year of debt support as increased numbers turn to BNPL 

Investment will facilitate unprecedented collaboration between academia, industry and policy-makers across Ireland and the UK over the next six years.

Funding to connect libraries with local communities.

Public Health Wales in collaboration with Improvement Cymru and Learning Disability Wales has coproduced a new video and easy-read guide to support people with a learning disability to explain the process of being invited and having a vaccination.

Seven UK companies have been selected to take part in NATO’s pilot challenges providing the opportunity to refine their products and keep NATO populations safe.

Ofgem is launching an investigation into Maxen Power Supply Ltd, focussing on the fair treatment of businesses and the rates they are charged.

Fraudsters stopped in their tracks.

NHS leaders and their teams have been pulling out all the stops to prepare for winter, the most difficult time of year for the health service.

The Office of Rail and Road has asked train operators and Network Rail to address the concerns raised in its report, published yesterday, regarding the consistency and usefulness of passenger information of rail replacement services when there are planned engineering works.

Our Small Grants Programme is now open to applications for storm relief funding from organisations in the areas most affected

Ridership last Thursday exceeded 4 million journeys for the first time in 2023 and the highest since the start of the pandemic in March 2020

Further discussions to be held on reducing alcohol harm.

Private sector activity continued to fall in the three months to November, (weighted balance of -11%, from -7% in October) with no sign of any let-up over the coming quarter, according to the CBI’s latest Growth Indicator.  

Managing electricity can present significant challenges. From conducting appliance testing to electrical testing of street lighting and furniture, organisations face a multitude of testing requirements to meet their operational needs.

The government’s generational smoking ban will syphon billions of pounds from government coffers to criminal gangs.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has imposed fines on three money transfer firms after they admitted to fixing prices charged to consumers in Glasgow.

Yesterday, with Ofwat, we have published joint research which looks at the experiences of customers following a Boil Water Notice (BWN) by Anglian Water in July 2023, and how they felt the company handled the incident.

A tool designed to increase understanding of the connected factors affecting a child’s educational achievement and a review of the mechanisms by which this affects health have been developed by Public Health Wales. 

New suicide surveillance system launched to tackle emerging methods of suicide and clamp down on those seeking to sell dangerous products to vulnerable people.

Funding will help to reduce congestion, improve connectivity and generate more than £72 million in benefits for Greater Manchester and Stockport.

Homeowners will be able to install rooftop solar panels more easily without costly planning delays.

The Court of Appeal has upheld the CMA’s decision to launch a market investigation into mobile browsers and cloud gaming, overturning a previous ruling quashing the investigation.

The Chancellor has welcomed Microsoft's £2.5 billion investment over the next 3 years to expand its next generation AI datacentre infrastructure.

The Child Accident Prevention Trust (CAPT) has received the Product Safety Award at the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) annual Hero Awards ceremony which celebrates outstanding achievements in consumer protection in the UK.

More than 50 million additional general practice appointments made available after government fulfils its pledge months early

New applications for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme surged, after the government increased its grant for installing a new heat pump to £7,500.

Patients with severe inherited blood disorders will be offered stem cell transplants on the NHS that could cure their condition and help avoid life-long blood transfusions.

NEW report finds most employees aged 16-24 miss out on key employment rights – and young people are also much more likely to be employed on zero-hours contracts

New government statistics released today (30th November 2023) show that homelessness is increasing faster than expected.

Scottish Languages Bill published.

The Scottish Affairs Committee has published the UK Government’s response to its report on Promoting Scotland Internationally, in which MPs found the UK and Scottish Governments often collaborate well when promoting Scotland’s interests abroad but more work is needed to highlight modern Scottish successes.

We yesterday published Fire and Rescue Service reports for Hereford and Worcester, Lincolnshire and Northumberland.

Nuclear test veterans who made a unique contribution to the UK’s security and have received medals for their service have been praised at a dedicated reception.

People at risk of homelessness will be helped into stable, long-term accommodation thanks to nearly £150 million of government funding.

Investor Panel sets out recommendations.

In the light of recent attempts by the Chinese Communist Party to infiltrate the UK Parliament and Western business organisations, how can allied democracies safeguard themselves against this growing threat?

Local Net Zero Accelerator pilots will help combined authorities deliver green initiatives such as retrofitting homes and installing solar panels.

The number of patients in hospital with norovirus last week was almost triple the number during the same period last winter, new NHS figures show today.

The FCA yesterday announced proposals to require personal investment firms to set aside capital so that they can cover compensation costs and ensuring the polluter pays when consumers are harmed. 

New legislation was recently (Tuesday, November 28) passed in the Senedd, giving the Welsh Government greater powers to improve air quality and reduce noise pollution across Wales.

Yorkshire Water has paid a record £1million to charities after polluting a Harrogate watercourse, following an investigation by the Environment Agency.

Blog posted by: Martin Paver, CEO & Founder, Projecting Success Ltd, CEO & Founder, Projecting Success Ltd.

Scotland’s export estimates for 2020 and 2021 are published.

Steve Barclay pledges to champion British agriculture in first speech to farmers, with a focus on innovation and automation to boost productivity.

Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth has announced £900,000 in new funding for staff to tackle poor behaviour and attendance in schools.

This article was originally published by FE Week on 27 November 2023. 

New draft guidance will support businesses to upskill their workers with the tools they need for jobs alongside AI.

Would-be barristers are being offered a chance to gain a deeper understanding of criminal law, as well as expert advice and support in the journey towards securing pupillage, in a scheme run by the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) in partnership with the Kalisher Trust.

TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak yesterday commented on ONS figures on ethnicity pay gaps published recently (Wednesday).

It marks the largest ever sustained growth in the NHS nursing workforce, with the expanded workforce delivering hundreds of thousands of extra appointments.

An accredited official statistics publication for Scotland

Company behind the successful life-sciences firm Moderna, Flagship Pioneering, has selected the UK for their first location outside of the US

25th anniversary for the national centre for excellence in the development of scientific instrumentation for ground and space-based astronomical observatories.

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) has launched its Social Impact and Communities Strategy for consultation until 21 February 2024.

Wales has become the first country in the UK to confirm a route to remediation for all high-rise residential buildings affected by fire safety issues.

Last week, the UKHSA published an evidence review and toolkit that can help local organisations plan and deliver warm spaces.

Members of a suspected organised crime group from the North West of England have been arrested on suspicion of trying to smuggle £140m worth of cocaine into the United Kingdom, as part of a National Crime Agency investigation.

The FCA has confirmed a substantial package of measures to improve the trust and transparency of sustainable investment products and minimise greenwashing.

The CCRC has for the first time referred the convictions of two former Post Office workers who are now deceased to the Crown Court.   

Earlier this year, several civil society organisations in the UK wrote to the Sub-Committee on Accreditation (SCA), asking for the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s 'A' status accreditation as a National Human Rights Institution (NHRI) to be reviewed.

CCW has got over a third of a million pounds back for more than 3,500 businesses in England. The consumer watchdog took the action after discovering the firms had been significantly overcharged on their bills when water retailers misinterpreted a change to Ofwat’s retail exit code made in 2020.

We're delighted to welcome Reset-21 CIC as a new member of Homeless Link!

Schools should teach children how to use AI from the age of 11, according to the professional body for computing.

Following advice from the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD), 15 new dangerous synthetic opioids will become Class A drugs under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971. The government has announced a further five dangerous substances will be controlled as part of the ban which can cause complications such as seizures and liver failure.

A British man who smuggled 4 Albanian migrants into the UK in his campervan has been jailed for 15 months after being foiled by a receipt from a Belgian casino.

A new research project to evaluate an expansion of the hugely successful HIV opt-out testing programme to new sites across England, has been announced.

Last week, the UKHSA published an evidence review and toolkit that can help local organisations plan and deliver warm spaces.

Online interactions play a major role in our daily lives. While most people have positive experiences online, for many women and girls life online can be an extension of harmful gender dynamics that exist in wider society.

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has issued a reprimand to Charnwood Borough Council after it disclosed the new address of a domestic abuse victim to her ex-partner.

Government has significant opportunities to improve the efficient management of its workforce, including recruitment, pay consistency and performance management, a new National Audit Office report has found.

The House of Lords International Relations and Defence Committee has today published its report, ‘Our friends in the North: UK strategy towards the Arctic’

An Official Statistics in Development Publication for Scotland.

A lorry driver who smuggled migrants for a London-based people smuggling gang has been jailed for two-years-and-eight months.

In September the Office for National Statistics (ONS) asked the Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR) to review its recent revisions to GDP. Today the review has been published, with Ed Humpherson, OSR Director General for Regulation, finding that '...ONS's approach to revisions is appropriate and well managed and our overall conclusion is that the more extreme criticisms that ONS received are misplaced.' 

Energy regulator Ofgem has today (Wednesday 29 November 2023) published the findings of a detailed and complex investigation, opened in July 2020, which has found ten breaches of Standard Licence Conditions (SLCs) by HES. 

Progress made at COP26 with ambitious commitments to prioritise investment in low carbon industries and into protecting nature risk being undone through mixed messaging from the Government, the Environmental Audit Committee argues today.

Trial explores opportunities in Scotland’s razor clam fishery.

Proposals to revise the Imposition of community and custodial sentences guideline in England and Wales were published for consultation today by the independent Sentencing Council.

Organisations that have met the criteria to be designated by the Secretary of State for Defence are listed here.

A new brand, Government Digital and Data, has been launched today to bring together the growing number of digital and tech specialists working in government to improve public services in the long-term.

Natural England will support the delivery of measures to accelerate nature recovery, and improve access to the natural world

Investor Panel sets out recommendations.

The Minister for Education and Welsh Language, Jeremy Miles, has today announced details of plans to improve literacy and numeracy, as part of wider efforts to deal with impacts of the Covid pandemic in schools.

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has extended the application window for organisations to apply for designation as a Service Police Super-Complaint body.

CMA provisionally finds Adobe’s deal to buy Figma would likely harm innovation for software used by the vast majority of UK digital designers.

Proposals will put in place protections for children’s education and provide certainty for parents. Minimum service levels to be in place by next academic year.

New analysis from the NHS Confederation sets out the impact that low levels of capital investment have had over the last decade.

The Autumn Finance Bill 2023 has been published to enshrine a raft of landmark tax changes into law.

Payments of up to £600 are landing directly in the bank accounts of over 600,000 pensioners in Wales for the second year running.

The CMA has set out the latest findings and the next steps in its ongoing review of the groceries sector today.

Applications open on 2nd January for the first wave of new government-funded childcare offers.

Welsh NHS Confederation director Darren Hughes response to the update from the Welsh Government on the Rebalancing Care and Support Programme.

Government sets out ambitious new nature package, with measures to improve access to green space and connect the public with the natural world  

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) yesterday published its annual Rail Industry Finance (UK) statistical report.

Pub and bar licensing hours could be extended if England, Wales or Scotland reach the semi-finals or final of the Euros next year, subject to consultation.

Flagship survey shows people feel safer in their communities.

Teenagers and children in the UK are far more likely than adults to have embraced generative artificial intelligence (AI) according to Ofcom’s latest study into the nation’s online lives.

Organisations from the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector in Northern Ireland are benefitting from £4,596,260 from the Dormant Accounts Fund NI, which closed to applications in March of this year.

Two contracts, worth collectively over £100 million, have been awarded to Babcock to support the development of the UK’s future nuclear deterrent.

Those who apply before the deadline could qualify for an extra £300 Cost of Living boost thanks to Pension Credit backdating rules.

Plan includes delivery of national self-harm support services.

techUK is delighted to announce a new signatory to the collaboration Code of Practice, developed in partnernship with Defence Digital.

The white paper should help restore confidence in the UK’s approach to international development, but it ducks some central questions.

A survey by Public Health Wales has found that men in Wales are less likely than women to think handwashing is necessary.

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has issued a reprimand to NHS Fife, after an unauthorised person was able to enter a ward and access the personal information of 14 patients.

Total spending on five family payments passes £596 million.

techUK, in collaboration with prominent international trade associations such as the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association, and Global Data Alliance, has spearheaded a joint appeal to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) for the sustained pursuit of ambitious goals in the Joint Statement Initiative (JSI) e-commerce negotiations.

Blog posted by: Sue Taylor – Co-author, PRINCE2 7, 23 November 2023.

A Sandwell woman suffered significant hair, diet and skin problems because the nursing home her local council placed her in failed to meet her cultural needs.

First-ever 100% SAF-fuelled commercial transatlantic flight marks a milestone in decarbonising air travel.

A proof of concept for a trusted location insights platform has been successfully completed.

HMRC is encouraging Self Assessment customers to go online as it reveals the most common reasons customers call the helpline.

Thousands of rehabilitated ex-prisoners serving long-since abolished indefinite sentences will become eligible to have their licence period terminated earlier as part of new reforms.

Plans to revamp the regulatory environment around key technologies have been announced by Science and Tech Secretary, at the Global Investment Summit.

Thousands of head teachers, teachers and support staff have shared their views on pupil behaviour and relationships in Scotland’s local authority schools.

This is the third in a series of articles on the top 10 serious and organised crime threats to the UK and their evolution over the past decade.

Over 500 respondents contributed to the Department for Education’s call for evidence on generative AI.

Babies and toddlers with a rare and fatal genetic condition can now receive a life-saving treatment on the NHS for the first time.

We are warning people not to eat 'Cali-Gold’ chocolate bars that have been on sale in the Nottinghamshire area.

Ambition for stand-out Welsh strengths, green prosperity, skills and local jobs form the top priorities for the Economy Minister, Vaughan Gething, who will today set out his plans to deliver the Welsh Government’s mission for a stronger economy.

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has published its last Board Effectiveness Review as part of its ongoing governance and transparency review. This was carried out in 2022.

Our latest Online Nation research takes a look at how people in the UK are spending their time online.

A new paper published in Nature has highlighted a fundamental mismatch in the way greenhouse gas emissions are measured which could mean that Net Zero could be met in one definition up to five years ahead of the other.

Prime Minister Rishi Suank's speech given yesterday at the Global Investment Summit.

Statistics on annual average private sector rents to the end of September 2023 have been released today by Scotland’s Chief Statistician.

Blog posted by: Iain Boyd – Engagement Lead for GOV.UK Forms, Government Digital Service and Irina Pencheva, Lead Product Manager – GOV.UK Forms and GOV.UK Notify, 27 November 2023 – Categories: GOV.UK Forms.

The CMA finds the proposed merger between two major air conditioning and refrigeration wholesalers could mean less competition and choice for customers in Aberdeen.

Retail sales volumes fell year-on-year in November for the seventh consecutive month, according to the latest quarterly CBI Distributive Trades Survey. Despite a slight uptick in sentiment, firms expect sales to decline again in December.

Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill yesterday introduced to Parliament will give homeowners a fairer deal, and greater rights and protections.

Scotland’s Chief Statistician today released the main findings of the 2021/22 Scottish Crime and Justice Survey (SCJS).

techUK has elected a new Climate Council and we’re delighted to have such a great calibre of individuals and organisations represented.

Government launches competition for a new national forest to improve access to nature.

The UK’s biggest ever investigation into child abuse is to move into a new phase in the next few months, the National Crime Agency has announced.

Homeless Link's new project manager, Sergiu Sidei introduces an exciting initiative that could drive innovation across the sector.

The CBI yesterday (Tuesday) launched its Business Manifesto – a roadmap for the next Government to deliver sustainable growth across all UK regions and nations.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has banned Nigel Lewis and Susan Jones of West Wales Financial Services Limited (in liquidation) (WWFS) from advising customers on pension transfers and pension opt outs. Mr Lewis has also been banned from holding any senior management functions in a regulated firm.

Victims of major disasters will be better supported as they rebuild their lives with a new and permanent Independent Public Advocate, the Lord Chancellor yesterday announced.

The offer will invest in modernising the consultants’ pay structure – reducing the number of pay points and the time it takes to reach the top.

New Chair of the Scottish Qualifications Authority announced.

The Environment Agency is urging businesses and the public to help in the fight against waste crime.

Children want to grow up feeling happy, healthy and well. In my last big survey, The Big Ask, in 2021, children spoke about wanting good physical health, and younger children in particular spoke about wanting to live healthy lives.

The National Archives in collaboration with Carl von Ossietzky University Oldenburg has launched online thousands of papers from captured Spanish ships which were all taken by the British between 1739 – 1748.

A Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) officer has been cleared of dangerous driving after crashing into three vehicles while en route to a terrorist incident in south London in February 2020.

A new Welsh Government plan is aiming to ensure the agriculture sector in Wales fully benefits from digital technology.

Local audit is in crisis and the Government must take urgent action to fix it, says the cross-party Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (LUHC) Committee in a report published recently (Friday).

An Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) investigation has found Lincolnshire Police officers acted appropriately during the arrest and detention of a man who died in hospital soon after collapsing while in custody at Grantham.

A man from North Yorkshire has been sentenced to 13 months in prison after National Crime Agency officers recovered indecent images of children from his computers.

Payments of up to £600 are landing directly in the bank accounts of around 11.5 million UK pensioners for the second year running.

CBI yesterday responded to launch of Advanced Manufacturing Plan and Battery Strategy.

A major £450 million pound levelling up package revealed at this week’s Autumn Statement.

Lucy McCormack, Technology Commercial Lead from Crown Commercial Service explains how CCS is removing the barriers and levelling the playing field for SMEs.

His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Constabulary recently (24 November 2023) moved West Midlands Police into an enhanced level of monitoring.

A consultation looking at whether cowardly domestic killers should receive tougher sentences if they subject their victims to a campaign of coercive and controlling abuse, has been launched by the Lord Chancellor today.

Healthy and resilient woodlands supported through new £16 million government funding.

Social Justice Secretary writes to DWP on work capability announcements.

Two years on from the launch of RUSI’s European Security in Transformation Programme, the continent’s security has changed profoundly.

Thousands of jobs will be created across the UK in our most innovative sectors, including tech, life sciences, renewables, housing and infrastructure.

An NHS double-decker bus is touring parts of the country from Monday to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of cancer and urge people to visit their GP for potentially life-saving checks if they notice something unusual.

Deputy Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing Lynne Neagle, and Chair of the Food Standards Agency, Professor Susan Jebb, welcome the significant improvement in hygiene ratings for Welsh food businesses on the 10th anniversary of mandatory display of food hygiene ratings.

The Winter Fair is an important event to showcase the best of rural Wales and discuss the opportunities and challenges facing the agriculture sector especially in responding to the climate and nature emergencies, Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths has said.

Brand new 70 metre 'Elizabeth Bridge' near Budleigh Salterton, East Devon, marks significant milestone for The Lower Otter Restoration Project.

Blog posted by: Marisa Silva– co-author, PRINCE2 7, 23 November 2023.

Tapnet Ltd – which provides the online adult video service RevealMe – has introduced age verification measures, after Ofcom raised concerns that it was not doing enough to prevent children from being able to access pornography on its platform.

Environment Secretary Steve Barclay made a video address on financial support to the Ukrainian people at the Kyiv International Summit: Grain from Ukraine (25 November 2023).

Cabinet Secretary calls for EU funds to be replaced.

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is investigating the circumstances of a fatal police shooting in Dagenham, east London recently (24 November 2023).

A solid bloc of Eurosceptic parties in power is cause for concern.

Two NATO Allies, the UK and Türkiye, recently (23 November 2023) agreed to work more closely together to help bring greater stability, security and prosperity to both nations.

Framework agreed by the international aviation sector to reduce aviation fuel emissions by 5% by 2030.

Pyongyang’s alleged decision to close around a quarter of its overseas missions reflects both the evolving sanctions-busting landscape and more concerning rapidly shifting geopolitical realities.

Blog posted by: Chris Hazell, Programme Manager – Cloud, Tech and Innovation at techUK. Part of techUK's Climate Action at COP28 Campaign Week 2023.

Environment Secretary recently addressed Kyiv conference and announced further support for Ukraine food security initiatives.

The recent Autumn Statement includes announcements on steps to speed up the planning system for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs).

The third phase of the government's award-winning Enough campaign includes a new partnership with over 30 universities to help make campuses safer.

Space research, manufacturing and testing facilities across the UK will get a boost thanks to a new fund from the UK Space Agency.

Much like the energy transition, there is a vital role for technology to play in the green skills transition.

We are working with Roche Diagnostics UK to give patients the opportunity to share their experiences of diagnostic testing in the NHS.

Christopher Snowdon, head of lifestyle economics at the free market think tank the Institute of Economic Affairs, commented on New Zealand’s incoming government’s decision to repeal the generational tobacco ban 

Children and young people in Wales who rely on technology to communicate now have access to young Welsh-accented voices and Welsh language versions, the Deputy Minister for Social Services, Julie Morgan, has announced.

Every year, a “16 days of activism” campaign against gender-based violence begins on 25th November and ends on International Human Rights Day: 10th December.

Investigations carried out by Ofcom’s spectrum experts have helped to secure the conviction of a man who was deliberately causing harmful interference to amateur radio users in and around Hull.

Company and director to pay fines and costs of £13k for operating an illegal waste tyre storage site in Gateshead.

This year's Paris-London Conference in public economics takes place on 7th and 8th December 2023. Register to attend before 30th November 2023.ac

Export bar placed on Iron Age gold brooches to allow time for a UK institution to acquire them.