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Recently, 10 July 2025, the UK Government formally announced the Digital Action Committee (DIAC) has had its first meeting, and we are proud to reveal that techUK Deputy CEO, Antony Walker, has been accepted onto the committee as Co-Chair of the Industry Leadership and Partnership sub-committee. 

Association for Project Management (APM) is pleased to announce that the 2025 APM Trustee ballot is now open.

Trade win unlocks £250 million in exports for British pharmaceutical firms in Vietnam.

Becoming a Youth Mayor: Reflections from a Young Ambassador (11 July 2025).

In March this year, the Evaluation Task Force launched the Evaluation Registry: a website which will act as a single home for evaluations across Government. 

Record breaking and extreme weather has become increasingly commonplace in the UK as our climate has changed over the last few decades.

UK auto firms will benefit from a £2.5 billion commitment over the next decade that will support thousands of jobs and help ensure the UK remains at the forefront of zero-emission vehicle development.

The largest event ever hosted in Orkney began recently, as part of four years of international sport in Scotland which are expected to attract tens of thousands of visitors and provide a significant economic boost.

Viewing Turkey–Israel dynamics through a zero-sum lens risks fuelling strategic miscalculations and regional instability.

A temporary export bar has been placed on a pocket chronometer present on the second voyage of HMS Beagle, well-known for carrying Charles Darwin.

There’s one unhelpful habit we just can’t seem to break in British education: the constant comparison between academic and vocational pathways.

The Foreign Secretary has released a joint statement on recent developments in Georgia alongside European partners.

The publicly owned renewable energy developer for Wales, Trydan Gwyrdd Cymru, recently (10 July 2025) announced proposals for three new wind farms with the potential to generate up to 400 MW of clean electricity – enough to power 350,000 Welsh homes’ annual average electricity needs.

The Environment Agency, Wiltshire Council and Bradford-on-Avon Town Council will focus on strengthening community-level flood resilience.

Knowledge sharing within the project management community is vital for driving innovation, enhancing efficiency, and improving outcomes across industries.

New survey results reveal the nation’s fondness for maps continues unabated among British adults – in time for National Map Reading Week.

Young people with experience of being out of education, employment and training will help shape policy as part of a new Youth Guarantee Advisory Panel.

A new report sets out the Treasury Select Committee’s assessment of the handling of the departure of previous Chief Executive Officer, Abby Thomas, from the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS).

Last week some of the team from GeoPlace attended the Local Government Association (LGA) Conference in Liverpool. 

A regional peace deal is an attractive prospect but will remain elusive without a durable ceasefire in Gaza and progress towards a Palestinian state.

CBI recently (10 July 2025) responded to announcement that the UK will not move to a locational pricing model for electricity.

British investment boost in Ukraine to support security and prosperity of both countries.

Technical paper on the use of structural gravity modelling which sets out economic modelling on the potential impact of US Tariffs on Scotland and the rest of the world.

The Government has confirmed that the Bank of England will monitor cash acceptance on an ongoing basis following a Treasury Select Committee report published earlier this year.

A new Science and Technology Advisory Council has been set up, to provide expert advice.

The National Archives recently (10 July 2025) launched a new workshop for students who are blind and visually impaired, using optacartography – a technique for transforming flat documents into 3D models.

The Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper, recently (11 July 2025) gave a speech at the annual Police Bravery Awards.

We have welcomed the government’s commitment to explore public private partnerships to inject capital into the NHS.

A man has been sentenced for illegally fishing for crayfish in Northumberland, in a case brought by the Environment Agency.

In a Ministerial statement on 10 July, Minister for Homelessness Rushanara Ali provided an update on the development of new regulations to implement the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023.

The leading think tank based in the North has responded to the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill, which has been laid before parliament last week. 

Following the passage of the Data (Use and Access) Act (DUAA), the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has updated its draft guidance on the use of storage and access technologies. This update reflects changes to the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) through the DUAA.

Cllr Heather Kidd, Chair of the LGA’s Safer and Stronger Communities Board, responded to the Home Affairs Committee report into funding for tackling violence against women and girls (VAWG), which the LGA gave evidence to

The Charity Commission has found misconduct and / or mismanagement by trustees in the administration of the Al-Manar Centre Trust and issued the charity with an Order requiring it to take action on its social media use. 

A new Ofcom discussion paper, explores how different tools and techniques could be used to identify deepfakes.

The Government’s pledge to raise living standards across the UK faces a substantial challenge as many workers continue to feel financially insecure, the Work Foundation at Lancaster University warns

The Regulatory Spectrum Sandboxes were a 12-month, £5 million initiative funded by DSIT to explore innovative spectrum sharing. Led by Real Wireless, Durham University, and Queen Mary University of London, the projects brought together industry and academia to test how different spectrum systems could coexist.

The LGA responds to the publication of the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill.

The introduction of Bluetongue Approved Red Markets will allow greater flexibility for farmers and auctioneers while maintaining disease controls.

Beccy Baird, Senior Fellow at The King’s Fund, responded to the annual GP Patient Survey published by NHS England

The Office of Rail and Road’s latest survey shows once again there remain too many instances of passengers not receiving the help they had booked. As part of the regulator’s priorities for the coming year, it will benchmark and rate each operator on its delivery of passenger assistance to better target interventions.

New junior active travel inspectors will work with teachers and parents to assess local walking and cycling routes around their schools.

On Monday 7 July, India’s Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) raided a fraud call-centre based in Noida, in Uttar Pradesh.

The UK and France reaffirm their leadership in nature finance with matched contributions to support the International Advisory Panel on Biodiversity Credits

The APCC’s joint leads for Violence Against Women and Girls, Clare Moody, PCC for Avon and Somerset and Matthew Scott, PCC for Kent, respond to Home Affairs Committee report on VAWG funding

The Online Safety Act (OSA) cannot keep the UK public safe as it was not designed to tackle misinformation, MPs say today, in a wide-ranging report that urges the government to go further to regulate social media companies and disincentivise the viral spread of false content.

Representatives of clubs from England and Wales will come together to celebrate National Lottery funding of the game, enabling pathways from local pitches to international tournaments, ahead of the crucial Euro 2025 clash on Sunday

The UK and France have launched a new Industrial Strategy Partnership following a successful UK-France Summit, where over £1 billion worth of investment deals into the UK have been confirmed.

A new pilot programme will support people with health conditions back into employment and ease pressure on doctors.

PAC report on govt’s use of private finance warns badly managed PFI contracts leading to poor quality assets being handed back to public sector.

Motorists protected as plans to raise standards across the private parking industry unveiled  through a new strengthened Private Parking Code of Practice .

Britain will deepen relations with countries across the Indo-Pacific to bring together UK and Southeast Asian innovation and technology.

Ben Jones, CBI Lead Economist, responds to latest GDP data for May 2025

The combined shortcomings of the global and UK F-35 stealth fighter aircraft programme – including delays, lower-than-expected availability, infrastructure gaps and personnel shortages – are undermining the armed forces’ warfighting capability, although some significant military and economic benefits have been achieved, according to a new National Audit Office (NAO) report.

Short-term funding settlements and a fragmented approach to commissioning services is putting the Government’s target to halve violence against women and girls (VAWG) at risk – a report by the Home Affairs Committee has warned. 

The UK government, backed by a $1 million Meta grant to the Alan Turing Institute, is launching a 12-month Open-Source AI Fellowship to bring top AI experts into government to build open-source AI tools that improve public services, boost productivity, and support national security.

Thousands of disabled people and people with complex health conditions to receive help finding secure, well-paid jobs

Boost for British consumers and Developing Countries as UK launches new trade measures

The Prime Minister and French President Macron agree to return illegal migrants to France.

A Croydon man with mental health difficulties was left to sleep on the streets despite asking the council for help, the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has found.

On 10 July 2025, the EU Commission published the final version of the General Purpose AI Code of Practice. Drafted by Commission-appointed experts, the Code faced delays and significant criticism, with some stakeholders arguing that the rules exceeded the scope of the AI Act and could stifle innovation. This final version aims to address these criticisms.  

The FCA’s annual report sets out how it has used data and technology to crack down on harm in financial services.

Tom MacInnes, Director of Policy at Citizens Advice, responded to Ofcom’s announcement on the Universal Service Obligation

Councils’ housing allocations schemes is the subject of the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman’s third practical guide for housing officers to help improve services for Disabled people.

The Consumer Council for Water (CCW) is concerned that Ofwat’s decision to change the billing accuracy requirement in the Customer Protection Code of Practice (CPCoP)(pdf) will negatively impact business customers.

The number of school days lost from children being suspended or absent has reached an all-time high, according to new analysis from the Who is Losing Learning Coalition

Public Health Wales has launched a new online guide to help public health practitioners, researchers and, policy and decision-makers understand and demonstrate the broader social, economic and environmental value of public health interventions.

It is clear from this data that staff are having to work incredibly hard to make incremental improvements.

REMA Summer Update 2025 sets out decisions to build a secure, affordable and decarbonised electricity market.

Further sections of the Piccadilly line, Northern line and Victoria line in central London now have 4G and 5G coverage, helping more Londoners stay connected while they travel

Danielle Jefferies, Senior Analyst at The King’s Fund, responded to the latest monthly NHS performance data

The police and prosecution inspectorates are calling for the National Criminal Justice Board to publish a strategy for the whole criminal justice system, and oversee improvements to make sure all parts are better aligned, increase public trust and provide a better service for victims.

Cllr Arooj Shah, Chair of the LGA’s Children and Young People Board, responded to a report by the Education Committee on children’s social care 

Four people have been arrested in the UK as part of a National Crime Agency investigation into cyber attacks targeting M&S, Co-op and Harrods.

The new Prosperity Partnerships will tackle key industry challenges in areas from drug manufacturing and artificial intelligence (AI) to cybersecurity.

In 2018, the last time that it was measured, the welfare system, of which the State Pension is the largest component, had a total lifetime liability to the British people of £8.9 trillion - three times the UK’s current GDP. This is set to balloon even further, due to the ratchet effect of the triple lock.

UKHSA data shows 85% of parents are confident childhood vaccines are safe, effective and trustworthy.

These results confirm the value of primary care and reaffirm the importance of its role in leading and delivering neighbourhood health services.

English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill delivers on manifesto commitment to de-centralise power and ignite regional growth with powers for mayors.

Hardworking NHS staff delivered record numbers of treatments as the waiting list fell in May for the first time in 17 years*, new figures reveal today.

Low-income families are no better off one year after Labour's election victory, new research finds.  

Ofwat has today (10 July 2025) proposed a £24m enforcement package following its findings that South West Water has failed to meet it legal obligations in managing its wastewater treatment works and network. These failures resulted in the company spilling wastewater to the environment when it should not have done

New UK Government data released today shows 1.6 million children are locked out of financial support due to the number of siblings they have, and the vast majority (1.1 million children) are living in families with a child or baby under 5 years old. 

The FCA is planning to review its client categorisation rules to unlock more opportunities for wealthy investors and support capital markets, driving economic growth.

UK and French researchers join up to shield critical infrastructure, including power supplies and emergency services, with more resilient navigation and timing systems. 

Government confirms reforms to the national pricing electricity market that will create a fairer, cheaper, more secure, and more efficient energy system.

UK postal users will have extra protections against long delivery delays, under reforms to the universal service announced today by Ofcom, which will enable Royal Mail to improve reliability and support a sustainable service.

Overstretched children’s social care services, in the face of rising need, has led to an alarming number of children leaving the care system and becoming homeless, not in employment or not in education. 

The public want more information about elections and those standing for election from reliable sources, according to the Electoral Commission’s new report into polls held in England in May this year.

This report reflects what I hear far too often from young people in or leaving care. Instead of receiving care and support that sets them up for life as independent adults, they speak about feeling side-lined, ignored and isolated.

LGBT military personnel who faced dismissal, discharge or mistreatment due to their sexuality while serving between 1967 and 2000 will receive financial support faster following improvements to the Government’s financial recognition scheme.

Up to 500 small or medium-sized companies could benefit from new reviews involving approved experts giving tailored advice to teams on risks they face.

Interim findings from a process and impact evaluation of the Scottish Government's Cash-First Programme. The Programme supports new local partnership work to deliver Cash-First interventions across eight delivery partner areas.

Starting today (10th July 2025), new regulations have come into effect to exempt care leavers under 25 and victims of domestic abuse from any local connection or residency tests for social housing applied by Local Authorities in England. Veterans of the Regular Armed Forces were also made exempt from local connection tests, regardless of when they served, in December 2024.

Europe has the capacity and opportunity to cripple Russia and significantly reduce the threat posed to the continent if its states can coordinate their efforts. But the window of opportunity is closing.

New ban on use of lead in ammunition to protect iconic wildlife and clean up the nation’s waterways.

Work experience is more than just a week away from the classroom – it’s a valuable opportunity to explore the world of work, build confidence, and develop the essential skills that employers look for.

Deputy Ambassador James Ford condemns the grave violations Russian armed forces and authorities have committed against children in Ukraine, including through attacks on schools and hospitals (09 July 2025).

Rural communities and wildlife in Wales will receive greater protection under a new three-year strategy launched today at the Wales Wildlife & Rural Crime Conference.

Another major milestone has been reached at the Leigh Flood Storage Area (FSA) after new central gate is installed as part of works to increase its capacity.

The role and value of project management in addressing energy and environmental challenges is evolving to enable ‘projectors’ to contribute and influence societal and economic benefit, attendees at a recent panel discussion heard.

Ofsted has today announced a full programme of sector engagement to be launched in September when the final set of education inspection reforms are published.

Underrepresented investors and fund managers will benefit from £500m of Government backing to help high potential new entrants build the track record they need.

Electromagnetic radiation (“spectrum”) is essential for modern warfare. What challenges and opportunities does electromagnetic warfare present to the UK?

A Kent police constable has been dismissed with immediate effect following our investigation into his attempt to form an inappropriate emotional and sexual relationship with a woman.

The Lebanese government must stop shirking its responsibilities and push Hezbollah to disarm – taking advantage of the historic momentum in the region.

With domestic capital shifting away from UK equities, new listings having slowed, private equity taking many companies out of the market, and high-growth firms often looking overseas to raise capital, the UK stands at a pivotal moment for the future of its public equity markets.

Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology, Peter Kyle, delivered a speech at Google Cloud Summit London on Wednesday 9 July 2025.

Research report exploring LFA farmers’ uptake of sustainable practices in Scotland, identifying key motivators, barriers, and support needs to inform future policy.

Health leaders express their support for an ambitious 'reset' of the health and social care system in Northern Ireland

New insights from sector data suggest that charities have been able to direct additional resources to delivering their aims, amidst a tightening financial squeeze.

A new ‘Entente Industrielle’ will support thousands of UK jobs across projects including air-to air missiles

New changes to remove a local connection requirement for young care leavers and domestic abuse survivors comes into effect today.

Young people aged 16 to 21 will be able to ride on buses across Wales for just £1 from September.

Ruth Rankine says members will welcome the opportunity for greater collaboration that needs to underpin an effective neighbourhood health service.

Another major milestone has been reached at the Leigh Flood Storage Area (FSA) after new central gate is installed as part of works to increase its capacity.

LGBT military personnel who faced dismissal, discharge or mistreatment due to their sexuality while serving between 1967 and 2000 will receive financial support faster following improvements to the Government’s financial recognition scheme.

Up to 200 places will be created for vulnerable children in council-run high-quality children’s homes with £53 million

Nearly 4 million households will see an annual income boost estimated to be worth £725 cash as a Bill to overhaul the welfare system completes the next stage of its passage through Parliament.

The Prime Minister met the French President Emmanuel Macron in Downing Street.

A Birmingham skip hire company must pay financial penalties of more than £48,000 after the Environment Agency brought a prosecution for operating illegally.

The RAF are continuing to take the fight to Daesh in Iraq and Syria.

People receiving text messages claiming to be from DfT should not click on any links or share financial details.

Construction has begun on the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts, marked by a breaking ground ceremony on Wednesday 9 July.

Yorkshire Water is introducing hosepipe restrictions across its region from Friday (11 July) as part of efforts to protect the environment and water for essential needs.

A man who brutally attacked a dog walker in a random act of violence has been found guilty of her murder – after prosecutors pieced together CCTV, DNA, and bad character evidence to put before the jury. 

More families than ever are benefitting from high quality funded childcare as Wales’ Flying Start programme exceeds expansion targets.

The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) celebrates ten years of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Regulations which provide a clear and fair way for consumers and businesses to resolve disputes through an independent third party, without the need for lengthy or expensive legal action.

The government has unlocked £7.5 billion of investment into key growth sectors as the Minister for Investment signed a new deal with the Sumitomo Corporation in Tokyo.

Temperatures in some parts of the country are set to peak at 32C over the next six days, and people are being urged to look out for their vulnerable and older family, friends and neighbours who are most at risk during the hot weather. 

The convictions of three men following an arson at a warehouse housing humanitarian aid and Starlink satellite equipment destined for Ukraine is a significant moment.

Nine researchers have been selected to join the third round of the Healthy Ageing Catalyst Accelerator.

Rt Hon Sir Brian Leveson’s independent review of the criminal courts has been published.

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has published the end of year report from its monthly Consumer Insights Tracker (CIT) summarising the key findings between April 2024 – March 2025.

Yesterday The President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron, and Mrs Brigitte Macron, arrived in the UK to a spectacular welcome at the start of their State Visit.

We have begun an investigation into the circumstances of the police shooting  of a man wielding a chainsaw last night (7 July) which left him seriously injured.

A homeless Hounslow mother has been provided with a new home after the council agreed with the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman’s investigation into her case after initially rejecting the Ombudsman’s recommendations.

Where public bodies have implemented data analytics to tackle fraud and error, they have achieved significant returns on their investment, but savings so far have been modest compared to the amount potentially achievable, concludes a new NAO report.

People with persistent heartburn or acid reflux will be offered an innovative ‘sponge on a string’ test in high-street pharmacies for the first time, as part of a new NHS pilot to help prevent oesophageal cancer.

Conditions are warming up, with heatwave criteria expected to be reached in parts of the UK by the end of the week.

Lack of clarity over delivery of 6,500 additional teachers pledge as report highlights impact of workforce shortfalls in disadvantaged areas.

Improving the flow of patients through hospitals.

New partnership with Google Cloud will help modernise outdated government IT, upskill 100,000 civil servants in digital and AI by 2030, and secure better tech deals for the taxpayer.

Consultation underway on payment by housebuilders and changes to how they handle sensitive information to address CMA’s concerns.

The UK government released its response to the Tech Adoption Review alongside the Industrial Strategy and Digital and Tech Sector Plan. Led by Chief Scientific Adviser Angela McLean and National Technology Adviser Dave Smith, the review examined technology adoption barriers across eight growth sectors and gathered over 200 responses. 

Exeter man tried to hide tons of illegal waste kept on leased land by pushing it into the trees and spreading it across the ground.

The government hits the ground running on delivering the 10 Year Health Plan by taking the first steps in the rollout of new neighbourhood services.

The Senedd yesterday voted to give councils the choice to introduce a small visitor levy on overnight stays to raise and reinvest vital funding into local tourism.

The Attorney General Lord Hermer KC has reiterated the UK’s commitment to upholding international legal order at a flagship event with European partners held in London.

The ICO welcomes the First-tier Tribunal decision on the preliminary issue raised by TikTok in its appeal against the £12.7m monetary penalty notice (MPN) issued in April 2023. The decision follows a hearing that took place from 19 to 21 May 2025. 

The Charity Commission has published its annual public and trustee research, revealing a stark long-term rise in people seeking charitable support amid continued high levels of public trust in charities.

An investigation by the energy regulator, Ofgem, has found over 34,000 prepayment meter customer accounts with Octopus between 2014 and October 2023 did not receive final bills within six weeks, as required under Ofgem’s rules. 

The FCA has fined Monzo Bank Ltd £21,091,300 for its inadequate anti-financial crime systems and controls between October 2018 and August 2020.

Announced in the Strategic Defence Review, last week UK Defence Innovation (UKDI) reached Initial Operating Capacity.

Foreign Secretary dispatches top diplomats to all parts of the UK to boost regional ties and deliver economic growth under the Government’s Plan for Change.

APCC Addictions and Substance Abuse Joint Leads are supporting Alcohol Awareness Week 2025 (7-13 July) to raise awareness of the potential harms associated with the consumption of alcohol. 

Telecoms customers will be able to escalate their unresolved complaints to an independent dispute resolution scheme sooner, under strengthened Ofcom rules.

The Business and Trade Secretary and the Post Office Minister have issued statements in response to the publication of the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry’s report.

The Age of Criminal Responsibility (Scotland) Act 2019 (‘the Act’) raised the age of criminal responsibility in Scotland from 8 to 12 years which is the highest age of all UK nations.

Six projects across the UK have been announced to address concerns around accessibility and affordability of nutritious meals.

Children in England are facing ‘Dickensian levels’ of poverty, going without basic needs like heating, a place to wash, somewhere to eat breakfast, or safe transport to school.

The Government recently (07 July 2025) published Dr Penny Dash's review of patient safety across the health and care landscape in England.

Thousands of UK jobs will be created as French energy firm EDF yesterday confirmed it will take a 12.5% stake in Sizewell C – in a major boost for UK growth and energy security.

Culture Minister Jack Sargeant joined Hollywood actor Rhys Ifans and community groups from across North Wales last weekend to celebrate the redevelopment of Theatr Clwyd, Wales’s largest producing theatre.