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Department for Science, Innovation & Technology news
Government backs UK R&D with record £20.4 billion investment at Autumn Budget
Department for Science, Innovation & Technology
Thursday 31 October 2024 @ 16:25

Yesterday's Autumn Budget backs UK's R&D sector with record highest ever level of government investment.

Department for Science, Innovation & Technology | Official News Release
Government backs UK R&D with record £20.4 billion investment at Autumn Budget
Foreign,Commonwealth and Development Office news
FCDO Indo-Pacific Minister statement on North Korea ICBM launch
Foreign,Commonwealth and Development Office
Thursday 31 October 2024 @ 16:20

The UK has condemned the launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile by North Korea on 30 October.

Foreign,Commonwealth and Development Office | Official News Release
FCDO Indo-Pacific Minister statement on North Korea ICBM launch
Scottish Government news
Victims, Witnesses, and Justice Reform Bill update
Scottish Government
Thursday 31 October 2024 @ 16:15
National Ombudsmen news
Councils urged to take a measured approach to household waste offenders
National Ombudsmen
Thursday 31 October 2024 @ 16:10

Local councils across England are being urged to take a balanced approach to people who fall foul of household waste disposal laws.

National Ombudsmen | Official News Release
Councils urged to take a measured approach to household waste offenders
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) news
More people are benefitting from NICE-recommended statins to reduce heart attacks and strokes
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE)
Thursday 31 October 2024 @ 16:05

Around 5.3 million people in England were given a NICE-recommended statin or ezetimibe by their GP to help reduce their cholesterol during 2023/24, the largest number on record and almost 900,000 more than in 2022/23.

National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) | Official News Release
More people are benefitting from NICE-recommended statins to reduce heart attacks and strokes
Home Office news
Abortion service protection zones in place in England and Wales
Home Office
Thursday 31 October 2024 @ 15:25

Safe access zones are now in force around abortion clinics in England and Wales to protect women accessing these services.

Home Office | Official News Release
Abortion service protection zones in place in England and Wales
HM Treasury news
Government takes first steps to fix the foundations and save the NHS
HM Treasury
Thursday 31 October 2024 @ 15:20

More than £3 billion has been set aside to mend crumbling wards and bring NHS technology into the 21st century.

HM Treasury | Official News Release
Government takes first steps to fix the foundations and save the NHS
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) news
Your voice is needed – my experience as a NICE committee member
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE)
Thursday 31 October 2024 @ 15:15

Dr Raja discusses the vital role frontline NHS colleagues have on our independent committees, and how you can get involved.

National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) | Official News Release
Your voice is needed – my experience as a NICE committee member
Homeless Link news
Homeless Link responds to the Autumn Budget 2024
Homeless Link
Thursday 31 October 2024 @ 15:10

On 30 October 2024, Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered Labour's first Budget since the party came to power.

Homeless Link | Official News Release
Homeless Link responds to the Autumn Budget 2024
Scottish Government news
Social Housing Net Zero Progress Report Q2 2024
Scottish Government
Thursday 31 October 2024 @ 15:05

Social Housing Net Zero Heat Fund Progress Reports Quarter 2, 2024.

Scottish Government | Official News Release
Social Housing Net Zero Progress Report Q2 2024
RUSI news
Challenges to Securing a More Socially Sustainable Cobalt Supply for the UK
RUSI
Thursday 31 October 2024 @ 14:25

The transition to a low-carbon economy demands intense extraction of critical minerals such as cobalt, raising urgent questions about social and environmental impacts across global supply chains.

RUSI | Official News Release
Challenges to Securing a More Socially Sustainable Cobalt Supply for the UK
Government Communications Service news
The power of introducing some Creative Headspace
Government Communications Service
Thursday 31 October 2024 @ 14:20

Blog posted by: Ross Middleham, Creative Lead at the Met Office, 30 October 2024.

Government Communications Service | Official News Release
The power of introducing some Creative Headspace
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) news
Introducing CHEERS-AI: improving health economic evaluation for AI technologies
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE)
Thursday 31 October 2024 @ 14:15

As part of our role in the Next Generation Health Technology Assessment (HTx) project, funded by the EU, we’ve developed CHEERS-AI.

National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) | Official News Release
Introducing CHEERS-AI: improving health economic evaluation for AI technologies
HM Treasury news
Chancellor chooses a Budget to rebuild Britain
HM Treasury
Thursday 31 October 2024 @ 14:10

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves yesterday delivered a Budget to fix the foundations of our economy.

HM Treasury | Official News Release
Chancellor chooses a Budget to rebuild Britain
techUK news
Labour Autumn Budget 2024: Infrastructure, Energy, Water, and Transport Investment Details
techUK
Thursday 31 October 2024 @ 14:05

Rachel Reeves’ Autumn Budget for 2024 has laid out a series of strategic investments and reforms across infrastructure, energy, water, and transport, reinforcing Labour’s commitment to building a greener and more resilient UK.

techUK | Official News Release
Labour Autumn Budget 2024: Infrastructure, Energy, Water, and Transport Investment Details
Department for Work and Pensions news
Budget marks first step in plan to drive up opportunity and drive down poverty
Department for Work and Pensions
Thursday 31 October 2024 @ 13:30

Millions of people, including families, pensioners, carers and those struggling to find work are set to benefit from Autumn Budget reforms to boost work and tackle poverty.

Department for Work and Pensions | Official News Release
Budget marks first step in plan to drive up opportunity and drive down poverty
Environment Agency news
What the Great Gale of 1824 taught us about extreme weather
Environment Agency
Thursday 31 October 2024 @ 13:25

November is the 200th anniversary of the Great Gale of 1824. It killed nearly 100 people and destroyed villages along the south coast of England.

Environment Agency | Official News Release
What the Great Gale of 1824 taught us about extreme weather
National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) news
Freeze on housing benefit rates will hit vulnerable tenants
National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA)
Thursday 31 October 2024 @ 13:20

The NRLA has raised concerns over the Government’s decision to freeze housing benefit rates from next year, warning that the move will make it increasingly difficult for people in receipt of benefits to secure tenancies in the private rented sector.

National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) | Official News Release
Freeze on housing benefit rates will hit vulnerable tenants
Ofcom news
Ofcom fines GB News £100,000
Ofcom
Thursday 31 October 2024 @ 13:15

Ofcom has today imposed a £100,000 financial penalty on GB News for breaking due impartiality rules. 

Ofcom | Official News Release
Ofcom fines GB News £100,000
HM Treasury news
Autumn Budget 2024 speech
HM Treasury
Thursday 31 October 2024 @ 13:10

Autumn Budget 2024 speech as delivered by Chancellor Rachel Reeves (30 October 2024).

HM Treasury | Official News Release
Autumn Budget 2024 speech
Scottish Government news
Healthcare awareness campaign launched
Scottish Government
Thursday 31 October 2024 @ 13:05

An awareness campaign is underway to ensure people know the best place to access healthcare this winter.

Scottish Government | Official News Release
Healthcare awareness campaign launched
English Heritage news
New research reveals previously undiscovered 'witches marks' at Gainsborough Old Hall
English Heritage
Thursday 31 October 2024 @ 12:25

Over the course of two years, long-time English Heritage volunteer, Rick Berry has discovered and mapped around 20 carvings at Gainsborough Old Hall in Lincolnshire, once visited by Henry VIII and his then Queen, Catherine Howard. 

English Heritage | Official News Release
New research reveals previously undiscovered 'witches marks' at Gainsborough Old Hall
Crown Prosecution Service news
A former surgeon found guilty of causing harm during multiple male circumcision operations
Crown Prosecution Service
Thursday 31 October 2024 @ 12:20

A former surgeon, who was struck off the UK medical register in 2015, while working at Southampton General Hospital has been convicted today of causing actual bodily harm, child cruelty and administering a prescription only medicine to several young and vulnerable patients for ignoring basic hygiene rules in performing home male circumcisions and showing complete disregard to patient health, safety and comfort.

Crown Prosecution Service | Official News Release
A former surgeon found guilty of causing harm during multiple male circumcision operations
NCFE news
What the party conferences told us about the future of skills
NCFE
Thursday 31 October 2024 @ 12:15

Tables have been put away, banners have come down, and the media maelstrom has subsided. The Labour and Conservative Party Conferences are always an interesting experience, but perhaps even more so following the changing of power.

NCFE | Official News Release
What the party conferences told us about the future of skills
Department for Transport news
National bus fare cap
Department for Transport
Thursday 31 October 2024 @ 12:10

Single bus fares will be limited at £3 until the end of 2025.

Department for Transport | Official News Release
National bus fare cap
Scottish Government news
Safe Spaces Scoping Report
Scottish Government
Thursday 31 October 2024 @ 12:05

This report explores the feasibility of implementing additional safe spaces for people experiencing crisis and acute emotional distress.

Scottish Government | Official News Release
Safe Spaces Scoping Report
HM Treasury news
New funding to fix the NHS: here’s how it will be spent
HM Treasury
Thursday 31 October 2024 @ 11:25

The Chancellor has announced 40,000 more appointments each week to cut NHS waiting lists.

HM Treasury | Official News Release
New funding to fix the NHS: here’s how it will be spent
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs news
Reed – “Britain back on global stage to support nature’s recovery”
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Thursday 31 October 2024 @ 11:20

UK to kickstart new international efforts to protect and restore nature at COP16 biodiversity conference with a renewed drive to implement the Global Biodiversity Framework.

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Official News Release
Reed – “Britain back on global stage to support nature’s recovery”
techUK news
The Autumn Budget 2024: what's in it for tech?
techUK
Thursday 31 October 2024 @ 11:15

Amidst a challenging fiscal landscape, Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her first Budget under the Labour Government—the first Labour Budget in 14 years that will define the next few years in office. 

techUK | Official News Release
The Autumn Budget 2024: what's in it for tech?
National Crime Agency news
Man from Devon convicted of sexually assaulting young girl
National Crime Agency
Thursday 31 October 2024 @ 11:10

A man from Exeter has been convicted of distributing videos of himself sexually assaulting a young girl online, following an investigation by the National Crime Agency.

National Crime Agency | Official News Release
Man from Devon convicted of sexually assaulting young girl
Welsh Government news
UK Budget a “first step to repair the damage of the last 14 years”
Welsh Government
Thursday 31 October 2024 @ 11:05

Finance Secretary Mark Drakeford has welcomed the new UK Government’s first Budget and the additional £1.7bn it will bring to Wales over two years.

Welsh Government | Official News Release
UK Budget a “first step to repair the damage of the last 14 years”
WiredGov Newswire (news from other organisations) news
TUC - Labour’s investment budget has begun process of “repairing and rebuilding Britain”
WiredGov Newswire (news from other organisations)
Thursday 31 October 2024 @ 10:25

TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak Commented on yesterday’s (Wednesday) budget statement from the Chancellor Rachel Reeves

WiredGov Newswire (news from other organisations) | Official News Release
TUC - Labour’s investment budget has begun process of “repairing and rebuilding Britain”
Scottish Government news
Budget marks ‘step in right direction’
Scottish Government
Thursday 31 October 2024 @ 10:20
Crown Prosecution Service news
Man who spiked orange juice to force miscarriage convicted
Crown Prosecution Service
Thursday 31 October 2024 @ 10:15

A man who gave orange juice to a woman that he spiked with an abortion-inducing drug has been found guilty of administering a poison to procure a miscarriage.

Crown Prosecution Service | Official News Release
Man who spiked orange juice to force miscarriage convicted
Department for Energy Security & Net Zero news
Government ends miners’ pension injustice
Department for Energy Security & Net Zero
Thursday 31 October 2024 @ 10:10

Historic injustice reversed as 112,000 former coalminers finally have £1.5 billion from their pension scheme transferred to them, boosting their pensions.

Department for Energy Security & Net Zero | Official News Release
Government ends miners’ pension injustice
Association of Police and Crime Commissioners news
APCC Statement in response to the budget
Association of Police and Crime Commissioners
Thursday 31 October 2024 @ 10:05

Roger Hirst and Joy Allen responds to announcements on public sector funding for policing and criminal justice contained in the Chancellor's Budget statement, the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners' Finance Leads

 

Association of Police and Crime Commissioners | Official News Release
APCC Statement in response to the budget
WiredGov Newswire (news from other organisations) news
TUC - Employer NI rise needed to fund public services
WiredGov Newswire (news from other organisations)
Thursday 31 October 2024 @ 09:25

TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak comments on the government’s plans to raise employer national insurance contributions to fund the repair of public services

WiredGov Newswire (news from other organisations) | Official News Release
TUC - Employer NI rise needed to fund public services
Scotland Office news
A Budget to fix the foundations and deliver change for Scotland
Scotland Office
Thursday 31 October 2024 @ 09:20

Chancellor takes long-term decisions to restore stability, rebuild Britain and protect working people across Scotland.

Scotland Office | Official News Release
A Budget to fix the foundations and deliver change for Scotland
Wales Office news
A Budget to fix the foundations and deliver change for Wales
Wales Office
Thursday 31 October 2024 @ 09:15

Chancellor takes long-term decisions to restore stability, rebuild Britain and protect working people across Wales.

Wales Office | Official News Release
A Budget to fix the foundations and deliver change for Wales
Department for Energy Security & Net Zero news
Updated oil and gas guidance following Supreme Court ruling
Department for Energy Security & Net Zero
Thursday 31 October 2024 @ 09:10

The government will consult on updated environmental guidance for offshore oil and gas projects, following a Supreme Court ruling.

Department for Energy Security & Net Zero | Official News Release
Updated oil and gas guidance following Supreme Court ruling
Department for Business & Trade news
Update following round 5 of negotiations on an enhanced Free Trade Agreement with Switzerland
Department for Business & Trade
Thursday 31 October 2024 @ 09:05

The fifth round of negotiations on an enhanced Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Switzerland took place in London between 14 and 18 October 2024

Department for Business & Trade | Official News Release
Update following round 5 of negotiations on an enhanced Free Trade Agreement with Switzerland

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