WIREDGOV

The statement comes after the King's Speech, 17 July.

The Environment Agency has invested £224,787 into more than 60 local angling projects in the South East.

The Strategic Defence Review will be overseen by the Defence Secretary John Healey, and headed by Lord Robertson, reporting in the first half of 2025.

In the King’s Speech today (17 July 2024), King Charles III announced that his Government will bring forward Digital Information and Smart Data Bill.

Union body strongly welcomes new employment bill and commitment to bring legislation forward within 100 days.

With more settled and warmer weather finally in the forecast later this week for some (albeit briefly), there’s been plenty of speculation on the seemingly dreary summer weather so far.

Planning approval for the Oxford Flood Alleviation Scheme has been granted subject to requirements. Decision is a significant step towards protecting the city.

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has won the prestigious Campion Award for "Excellence in Official Statistics" at this year's Royal Statistical Society's (RSS) Excellence Awards. 

As discussions loom on expanding AUKUS’s Pillar 2 to include additional close US allies in the region, strong leadership and a clear vision are critical for building a more cohesive and resilient alliance structure in the Indo-Pacific.

Full text of the speech given by the Rt Hon Richard Hermer KC as he was sworn in as Attorney General at the Royal Courts of Justice (16 July 2024).

Ahead of Youth Employment Week, we spoke with Kate Queen, who recently completed work experience here at NCFE, to learn more about how she found the week and the knowledge that she gained to support her on her path to becoming a teacher. 

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

A Bill to reform the local tax system in Wales, including non-domestic rates and council tax, was yesterday passed by the Senedd.

The Environment Agency is stepping up to support farmers facing slurry storage issues through another potentially difficult winter season.

Improving living standards for working people through economic growth will be the central focus of new laws set to be unveiled by His Majesty The King today [Wednesday 17 July].

CBI has responded to inflation figures for June 2024.

Community groups across Scotland are sharing a bumper £17 million package of National Lottery grants announced today (WEDNESDAY 17th July).

Opportunities for collaborative working in Scotland’s best interests.

His Majesty’s most gracious speech to both Houses of Parliament.

Labour’s election is the chance for a “fresh start”, says TUC chief

Pressure on Western banks to implement sanctions against Russia threatens a schism in the international financial system. 

Full text of the speech given by the Rt Hon Shabana Mahmood KC MP as she was sworn in as Lord Chancellor at the Royal Courts of Justice (15 July 2024).

Parliamentary elections are a travesty, and Syrians know it. But the vote plays an important legitimizing role for the Assad regime.

We are investing around £50 million a year into a portfolio of strategic research to ensure that Scotland maintains its position at the very cutting edge of advances in agriculture, natural resources and the environment.

TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak comments on today’s (Wednesday) ONS inflation figures, which show headline CPI inflation in June at 2.0%

Dr George Dibb, associate director for economic policy at IPPR reacts to today’s inflation news

Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies, has, today (Wednesday, July 17), confirmed a number of schemes to support farmers and landowners before the Sustainable Farming Scheme is introduced in 2026.

Consultation launched by Environment Agency into landfill site proposals in Whitestone near Exeter.

Ofcom yesterday published its review of the BBC’s assessment of whether its proposals for three new music streams on BBC Sounds constitute ‘material changes’ to its public service activities.

Sarah Walter responds to the King's Fund report which assesses the progress ICS have made on system-wide integrated working on workforce.

CQC’s annual report on the safer management of controlled drugs in England highlights key findings from our work in 2023 under the Controlled Drugs (Supervision of Management and Use) Regulations 2013.

Health Secretary Eluned Morgan has today announced the rollout of a new vaccination programme to protect against a common but potentially dangerous respiratory infection.

Victims of crime can watch the rest of a trial after they have given evidence without fearing they will negatively affect the outcome, the Crown Prosecution Service has reaffirmed.

A national RSV vaccine programme protecting infants and elderly will save lives in the UK

In its annual survey, The UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) warns that mounting debt, poor mental health, and expensive and unavailable childcare is placing children’s futures at risk, with 87% of parents of babies, toddlers, and children under 5 years saying that they are worried about their children’s future life chances.  

An organised crime group responsible for laundering millions in criminal cash, class A and B drug distribution and the attempted fraudulent acquisition of £1.5million of government grants has been dismantled following a two-year NCA investigation.

New guidance to support highways authorities when making decisions on local speed limits has been published yesterday.

A woman who gave false information and lied about her qualifications when applying and interviewing for a job as a senior nurse at a Welsh neonatal unit has been found guilty today of fraud. 

Yesterday’s report from His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Prisons (HMIP) on conditions at Feltham Young Offenders Institution is a horrifying reminder that urgent work to make sure no child grows up in prison needs to start now.

Cllr David Fothergill, social care spokesperson for the LGA responds to the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services annual survey, which found that councils are struggling financially to meet people’s higher-level needs

Renters in London worked for 197 days for their landlords this year. The 16th of July is the first day they start working for themselves.

A review has been commissioned by the Prime Minister and will be overseen by the Defence Secretary, and headed by Lord Robertson.

Young people travelling to popular holiday destinations to work in bars and clubs have been given advice on the dangers of labour exploitation.

New Defence Secretary, John Healey, has set out Britain's commitment to the AUKUS partnership as an important driver of jobs and growth.

Responding to the King's Fund report: Realising the potential of integrated care systems, Cllr David Fothergill, Chairman of the LGA’s Community Wellbeing Board said: “Councils play an important role in Integrated Care Systems. We’re pleased to see positive examples of good practice in the report of working in a coordinated way to deliver an integrated workforce.

New Welsh Secretary Jo Stevens has asked for an urgent action plan to support the Tata Steel workforce as she chairs the Port Talbot/Tata Steel Transition Board.

Business plan to improve productivity at the shipyard.

A community-led project in Brighton is on a mission to tackle food waste, by rescuing surplus food from supermarkets and transforming it into healthy meals for over 100 local people per day. 

Britain’s equality watchdog, the Equality and Human Rights Commission, has today updated its guidance for those placing or publishing advertisements, to help them ensure such adverts are lawful and do not discriminate. 

Two people who are believed to have filmed an incident in Nottingham are being urged to come forward to help an Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), investigation into a complaint about police use of force following a road collision.

£1.9 million in donations to political parties have been reported to the Electoral Commission in the final weekly pre-poll reports, covering donations received in the final week of campaigning and polling day itself.   

The funding will go to 17 projects aimed at ensuring everyone in the UK has a path to economic success and personal wellbeing, regardless of where they live.

A Greater London youth-led movement has received close to £495,000 to continue its work empowering young leaders through ‘Democracy Cafés’. 

This autumn, London's Overground lines will be given new names and colours in historic change to capital's transport network

Ian Price, Director, CBI Wales responds to resignation of First Minister

Two years since integrated care systems (ICSs) were formally created and with the new government confirming it is committed to the current structure of the NHS, The King’s Fund is calling on national bodies to do more to create an environment in which ICSs can succeed.

Ofwat has today announced that it is opening enforcement cases into four more water and wastewater companies as part of its ongoing investigation into how companies manage their wastewater treatment works and networks.

Support for redistribution of wealth and growing economy.

Critical safety maintenance work will replace joints on slip roads to the Westway structures, between the Wood Lane and Marylebone flyovers

Sarah Walter responds to the ADASS annual spring survey which highlights more people needing complex care, but less capacity to cope with it.

A digital technology that will help healthcare professionals provide a quicker diagnosis to people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can be used by the NHS, NICE has said in draft guidance.

Jonathan Reynolds will tell G7 counterparts in Italy new global approach will allow UK businesses to plan for economic growth over the next 10 years

With only a few days left until young people across the country break up for the summer holidays, youth counselling services are highlighting the importance of all year-round mental health support, with the support of National Lottery funding. 

UN Convention on the Rights of the Child Act commences. 

Minister Neville-Rolfe yesterday convened counter fraud experts representing 13 local authorities across the country to share best practice in the fight on fraud.

The King and Queen are on a two-day visit to the Channel Islands, carrying out engagements in Jersey on Monday and Guernsey on Tuesday. The visit highlights the special and historic relationship between the Channel Islands and the Royal Family, which stretches back centuries.

A terrorist who used social media platforms such as TikTok to encourage terrorism has been jailed for four years. 

Proposals to extend Cycleway 9 would make it easier for people to access local amenities and public transport, connecting Brentford town centre and key stations

After the Three Lions’ achievement of reaching the UEFA EURO 2024 on Sunday night, the government has published its plans to ensure the team's legacy

Joint statement by UNICEF Executive Director, Catherine Russell, UNFPA Executive Director, Natalia Kanem, WHO Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, UN Women Executive Director, Sima Bahous, and UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk 

We have been recognised for our commitment to supporting LGBTQ+ staff and customers after reaching number 11 on Stonewall's Top 100 Employers list for 2024.

Court winds-up company after Insolvency Service uncovers evidence of government loan abuse

First-of-its-kind analysis of who voted for Labour and what they want finds a coalition backing bold action on the economy, finds IPPR and Persuasion UK

A UK start-up is developing an artificial intelligence (AI) robot that will perform critical tasks in environments too hazardous for humans.

The SWWE Regional Network were very pleased to welcome back to Bristol Roy Millard, of APM’s Assurance Interest Group on 9 July 2024, to talk about project reviews and hopefully answer all your questions.

Manchester-based company believed to be offering insolvency practitioner services when it was not authorised to do so is wound-up in court.

There is new energy and optimism in health policy. That is much needed. And while much of the public and media framing has been about a broken NHS and the ‘NHS Plan’, for understandable reasons, arguably the biggest commitment in the new government’s health policy is its commitment to tackling health inequalities.

Twenty six innovative projects to enhance UK and Swiss collaborations and capabilities in the emerging fields of technology have been announced.

On 11th July 2024 the NCA obtained a Recovery Order over funds totalling £1,079,000 from bank accounts argued to have been used as part of an international money laundering network. 

Global childhood immunization coverage stalled in 2023, leaving 2.7 million additional children un- and under-vaccinated compared to pre-pandemic levels in 2019, according to data published today by the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF.

The exercise was held to ensure robust plans are in place in case of dam failure and is part of a a nation-wide programme of reservoir checks.

The Payments Systems Regulator (PSR) and Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) are seeking views on the benefits and risks digital wallets bring to people and businesses.

A new Welsh Language and Education Bill to ensure that no child misses out on the opportunity to become a confident Welsh speaker.

Cllr David Fothergill, Chairman of the Local Government Association’s Community Wellbeing Board, responded to a new report by NHS Providers warning a forgotten generation’s life chances are being harmed due to delays accessing care 

Gwynedd County Council have taken the next step of their journey towards fairer elections by launching a consultation on changing the voting system at local elections.

New sound artwork by London-based artist Joe Namy launches today at Waterloo Underground station

Explore the Tony Blair Institute's bold proposals for AI in education including the four investment pillars to secure adoption.

Customers were left out of pocket, without a holiday and with no refunds provided

Everything you need to know about the State Opening of Parliament.

The Economy Secretary Jeremy Miles officially launched the publicly-owned renewable energy developer for Wales, Trydan Gwyrdd Cymru today.

Public Health Wales is urging parents to ensure that their children complete their full course of MMR vaccines, as it confirms that the measles outbreak in Gwent which was identified in April 2024 has now concluded. 

These enhancements have been designed to support HM Land Registry customers to manage their applications in the portal better.

3,000 voter poll shows huge backing across the political spectrum for improving protections at work

Water companies must put transparency first if they want to rebuild public trust, we have warned.

Government to commit to supporting grassroots facilities that nurture our future football stars, and recognising the people who make that happen

More than 45 European leaders will converge on Oxfordshire next week to discuss some of the most pressing generational issues facing Europe.    

UK's new Minister for European Union Relations, Nick Thomas-Symonds, visiting Brussels on Monday

A man from Birmingham has been charged as part of a National Crime Agency investigation into the attempted importation of firearms components

Fifty-five budding medics got a taste of a career in medicine and life as a medical student at a medical residential last week.

The Government will use its mandate for change to put economic growth at the heart of its legislative agenda as it prepares for The King’s Speech at the State Opening of Parliament on Wednesday 17 July.

Actuarial valuations are one type of support we offer to pension schemes clients. Pensions sector experts learned about GAD's key skills at a recent event.

The Charity Commission has published findings of its class inquiry into two linked charities operating in North Yorkshire.

In a letter to the new technology secretary, the professional body for computing has highlighted that over 500,000 women are ‘missing’ from the UK’s IT sector.

There are around 400,000 children in England in touch with children’s social care, at the latest count. Like all of the almost 12 million children in England, they deserve to be safe, happy and listened to, supported by consistently high-quality services.

The annual Police Bravery Awards celebrate officers across England and Wales who have put the safety of others before that of themselves.

The LGA launches its mission-driven digitalisation framework

A new spin-out will use artificial intelligence and innovative experimental methods to improve the manufacturing of products such as drugs and fertilisers.

Beccy Baird, Senior Fellow at The King’s Fund, responded to the GP Patient Survey

A £5m investment into the archives sector will unlock collections across the UK and build the skills and resilience needed to care for them into the future.

Improvements show what could be achieved if primary care got further support and investment.

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has begun an investigation into contact Daniel Duffield had with South Wales Police and Staffordshire Police, prior to the deaths of both Mr Duffield and Lauren Evans.

A security guard from Essex who kept thousands of images of Holly Willoughby has been sentenced to life with a minimum of 15-years for planning her kidnap, rape, and murder.

A National Crime Agency (NCA) investigation has dismantled a prolific criminal network responsible for smuggling hundreds of migrants into the UK illegally

Lord Chancellor Shabana Mahmood has set out how the government will stop the impending collapse of the criminal justice system.

The Cabinet Secretary for Housing, Local Government and Planning recently visited the Bush housing scheme in Sketty, Swansea.

Public Health Wales has refreshed the indicators in the Public Health Outcomes Framework reporting tool. 

Sector brings £1.1 billion annually.

Thousands of patients with multiple sclerosis are to benefit from a new 10-minute injection on the NHS that can help slow the progression of disability while cutting their treatment time in hospital by over 90%.

Thousands of visitors will gather in Cardiff this weekend for Tafwyl, a festival celebrating Welsh music and culture.

Santander cycle hire scheme's offer has been expanded, with 900 new e-bikes now available

The Environment Agency has today opened a final consultation into an application for a permit to operate a new waste incinerator in Portland.

Thousands of patients with multiple sclerosis are to benefit from a new 10-minute injection on the NHS that can help slow the progression of disability while cutting their treatment time in hospital by over 90%.

Today, Ofsted published a letter with findings from a joint targeted area inspection of the multi-agency response to identification of initial need and risk in Rochdale.

Commission Chair comments on new government's initial proposals to boost the UK's infrastructure

Christopher Garrett buried asbestos in floodplain in what is thought to be the worst offence of its kind in Devon and Cornwall.

NHS England London has released its latest weekly data update on the clinical impact of the ransomware cyber attack against Synnovis on Monday 3 June.

You be the Judge, an interactive platform created by the Sentencing Council, and supported by the Judiciary of England and Wales, went live yesterday. The platform allows users to put themselves in the role of a judge or magistrate to make decisions based on real-life cases and decide what they think the sentence should be.

The CIPD comments on Sunday’s England vs Spain Euros final and its impact on work – will employees need extra time?

The meeting took place on Thursday 11 July

Trials have been scheduled after the FCA charged 9 individuals in relation to an unauthorised foreign exchange trading scheme promoted on social media.

Science Minister declares UK science and technology “open for business” as he was meets counterparts at the G7 Science and Technology Ministerial in Italy.

Following an election marked by concerns about postal voting, Citizens Advice has revealed that letter delays hit almost one in six people (7.2 million) this spring - with the charity warning consumers continue to bear the brunt of a poor postal service

Three British nationals have been arrested and 36 firearms seized as part of joint Spanish National Police and National Crime Agency (NCA) investigation.

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has published the end of year report from its monthly Consumer Insights Tracker (CIT).

Eight men from the West Midlands have been found guilty of fishing illegally in multiple cases brought by the Environment Agency.

On 8 July, the Department for Science, Innovation, and Technology (DSIT) announced their first steps toward becoming the digital centre of government.

The National Crime Agency has worked with partners to target and successfully disrupt an organised crime group suspected of using shipping to smuggle people into the UK illegally.

Proposed changes include creating a dedicated left turn lane for A4 westbound traffic onto the A316, where there is the highest concentration of collisions

This ESPO framework provides access to a range of sandwiches, filled rolls and baps, bagels and wraps; plus food-to-go products including hot and cold eats such as pasta and noodle salads, panini and toasties, savoury pasties & bakes, and a range of accompanying snack products such as fruit and yogurt pots.

Scheme to better protect thousands across Pevensey and Eastbourne, key infrastructure, heritage sites and conservation areas from flooding over next century.

The CMA is consulting on advice for trader recommendation sites on how to stay on the right side of the law – meaning better protection for consumers.

Despite the hard work of staff the NHS has not made the progress on clearing waiting lists as it would have liked.

Association for Project Management (APM) is delighted to announce its keynote speakers for the Women in Project Management Conference 2024.