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Editor’s choice of ICT items of note:

Business leaders supported to bolster online defences to safeguard growth

Government publishes Cyber Governance Code of Practice

Protecting people in the UK from illegal online content – regardless of its origin

Press Notice: Most headteachers restrict mobile phones in school hours – but major new survey shows online harms still among their biggest concerns

Ofcom investigates online suicide forum

 
 Maximise your budget. Minimise your footprint.

Maximise your budget. Minimise your footprint. 

Public sector bodies are under intense pressure to reduce their organisations’ environmental impact. 

With thousands of new computer peripherals purchased across the public sector each year, replacing 1,000 keyboard and mouse sets with a more sustainable solution, would save 326 kg of recycled plastic, equivalent to over 15 years of household plastic recycling.

The new Kensington EQ range of IT peripherals, has been redesigned to lower environmental impact. By reducing packaging, using recycled materials, and minimising virgin plastic, the EQ range saves tonnes of plastic from landfills, making it a more sustainable choice for procurement managers.

Public sector pricing is now available during March and April across a suite of products designed to ensure a safer, healthier, and more productive environment.

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Editor’s choice of Health, Social Care & Homelessness related items of note:

Responding to challenge report and red flags tracker

Wait times slashed for 80,000 thanks to boost in cancer detection

Public Health Wales urges families to take precautions during lambing season

Over 1,500 extra GPs recruited to fix front door of the NHS

Over three million additional appointments delivered as NHS exceeds faster diagnosis standard for cancer

More than 100,000 baby loss certificates have now been issued

Funding available via Lloyds Bank Foundation

Cutting edge tech introduced in social care

One million NHS staff to benefit from new support measures

 
Editor’s choice of Business / Commercial items of note:

Promoting Scottish business and expertise

Financial services business growth slows amid declining optimism - CBI Financial Services Survey

Crane back in business - with a little help from Spot the robot

Backing British business: Prime Minister unveils plan to support carmakers

Environmental permit reforms to empower regulators to slash business red tape

US Trade and Trump’s Tariffs – Disruption or Design?

Evolve or Perish? Global Action on Illegal Wildlife Trade

Treorchy road fixed thanks to government funding boost

Additional funding for National Treatment Centre Highland

 
Editor’s choice of Policy & General items of note:

Environment Agency secures proceeds of crime award for £313,382

Global experts in nuclear technology share expertise in Cumbria

Figures reveal impact of fuel poverty project

Internal Market Act 2020: position paper

CMA believes remedies offer in Safran / Collins may address competition concerns

Money launderers used romance fraud to scam 40 victims out of an estimated £3.25 million

Trump’s ‘liberation day’ tariffs are likely just the beginning of a longer-term vision

Londoners' chance to nurture nature

Government consents Rampion 2 Offshore Wind Farm

Tees Valley Combined Authority issued with Best Value Notice

 
SME Supplier Locator update...

With the officially stated target and ongoing drive for SME’s to receive £1 of every £3 spent on government contracts, UK public sector spend with SME’s is continually on the increase.

Against this ambitious backdrop, the WiredGov Supplier Locator service has been developed specifically to embrace the SME Agenda and provide the ideal platform for SME’s to promote their services, solutions, accreditation and success stories directly to our ever increasing audience across all government and public sector verticals and Tier 1 suppliers.

Recent arrivals to the SME Supplier Locator service include:

Click here to find out more.

SUMO Technologies Ltd

 
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Our Latest Updates

NRLA: Renters’ Rights Bill delay causing uncertainty for tenants and landlords
Ministers need to tell landlords and tenants when measures in the Renters’ Rights Bill will take effect the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) is today warning.

Spring statement missed opportunity for renters
The Chancellor’s Spring Statement has failed to address the urgent challenges facing the private rented sector. Despite repeated warnings from industry experts, today’s announcement did nothing to boost rental supply, support investment in energy efficiency, or provide much-needed relief for tenants reliant on housing benefits.

Half of private renters reliant on benefits face rent shortfall
Almost half of all private renters in receipt of housing benefits experience a shortfall between the support they receive from government and their monthly rents.

Renters' Rights: Amendments we're backing in the Lords
The Renters’ Rights Bill moves to Committee stage in the House of Lords from 22nd April, where more than 200 amendments will be debated. Public Affairs Manager, Ellie Bateman, highlights the proposed changes we are supporting to ensure the Bill is workable and fair.

Government must go back to the drawing board on energy plans
The Government's controversial energy efficiency plans have never been far from the headlines in the past months, with a new fuel poverty consultation adding yet another layer to the conversation. Mia Rotaru, NRLA Public Affairs Officer, explains why the Government is premature in launching yet another consultation now - and what need to happen instead.