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Jonathan Hall KC, the UK’s Independent Reviewer of State Threats Legislation, discussed unlawful foreign interference in the UK in a speech given at RUSI on 23 July 2024.

The interim findings of the review of our operational effectiveness led by Dr Penelope Dash have been published this morning.

The country’s nuclear energy industry has languished. The new government’s plans to revive it provide important opportunities, but cybersecurity needs bolstering.

UK joins the first global digital trade agreement negotiated under the World Trade Organization.

TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak yesterday commented on the report from the IFS on poverty, which shows that 320,000 people pushed into poverty because of mortgage interest rate rises.

Israel’s prime minister offered little hope for Americans seeking a swift end to the war – and gave no detail on a dignified future for Palestinians.

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves to attend first G20 meeting in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

There’s a change in weather type as we go through the second part of the weekend, with temperatures set to increase.

Significant failings found at health and social care regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

New partnership for pioneering kidney health research.

With the 2024 NATO Washington summit now concluded, the UK must address the significant threat posed by AI and disinformation to global security.

New maerl beds discovered just off the coast are crucial in supporting other marine species.

Recent findings from the Public Health Wales annual report which examines Trends in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of blood borne viruses in Wales: Hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV, reveal a noteworthy decline in Hepatitis C diagnoses, reflecting significant progress towards eliminating this public health threat.

Recently, the Competition and Markets Authority, the European Commission, the US Department of Justice, and the US Federal Trade Commission issued a joint statement on competition in generative AI foundation models and AI products.  

A project to renovate and bring a Victorian-era building back into active use has received grant funding in Rhyl.

Increases in retail fuel margins cost drivers over £1.6bn in 2023.

Illegal waste site: A man has been fined for failing to comply with a court order to clear waste the site after an investigation by the Environment Agency.

We speak to Owen Bennett, Ofcom’s Head of International Online Safety, about how online safety policy affects us all in the UK and why international collaboration is so crucial.

As a country, we have had our fair share of inspiring sporting moments so far this year: the determination of England’s men as they reached the Euros final, Andy and Jamie Murray’s first – and last – Wimbledon doubles match as partners and the impressive rise of teenage darts player Luke Littler, to name just three. 

With the next round of country assessments starting, the new FATF President has a lot of work to do over the next two years.

Update on IOPC investigation into use of force arrest at Manchester Airport.

David Lammy will use his visit to renew momentum on the FTA negotiations, but he should also realize the strategic, economic and symbolic potential of a deeper UK-India relationship.

UK finalists awarded funding through the joint UK-Canada £1.2 million Aqualunar Challenge to develop new lunar water purifying technologies.

UK Science Secretary Peter Kyle has commissioned an Action Plan to identify how AI can drive economic growth.

The full report from the Minimum Income Guarantee Experts by Experience Panel who have deliberated on the complexities of designing a Minimum Income Guarantee and provided rich insights which will continue to inform the Expert Group’s decision making.

Giving young people from under-represented groups the opportunity to pursue a career in aviation.

Buckinghamshire farmers George and Ann Eaton make exemplary use of agri-environment schemes to benefit their farm and the environment.

The South East School of Public Health in collaboration with the South East Inclusion Health Network, South East Office of Health Improvement and Disparities, have over the last two years developed an offer to support third-sector homelessness organisations to develop Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Peer Support Worker roles within their settings.

The Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum (DRCF) brings together four UK regulators, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), the Office of Communications (Ofcom), the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to deliver an agile and coherent approach to digital regulation for the benefit of people and businesses.  

KBC Bank NV, London Branch becomes 10th bank to offer working capital loans accredited by the UK government.

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport have published the findings from the 2023/24 Participation Survey.

Climate change is causing a dramatic increase in the frequency of temperature extremes and number of temperature records the UK experiences.

An independent panel has provisionally found that Spreadex has bought its only remaining rival in licensed online sports spread betting in the UK.

Expansive artwork by leading British artist and photographer Joy Gregory launches at Heathrow Terminal 4 Underground station

This ESPO framework offers customers a quick and simple route to procuring language services such as translation, interpretation and transcription, and is essentially a select list of suppliers, all with a proven and successful track record whom customers may set up supply arrangements with.

As we celebrate our 50th year in the education sector, we recognise how important it is to keep our children safe. That’s why we’re proud to have an exclusive partnership with the NSPCC.

The report updates on progress against the second year of UKRI’s strategy: transforming tomorrow together, and the activities set out in the corporate plan.

Volunteers helped to plant 400 wildflowers at Purple Horizons Nature Recovery site in Walsall to attract rare bees.

Four high street banks – HSBC, Lloyds, TSB and Allied Irish Bank (AIB) – failed to comply with banking rules put in place by the CMA to help their customers.

The IFS Cloud Cable Car has been transformed with a circus theme for the school summer holidays, working in partnership with new operator FirstGroup

46 foreign criminals and immigration offenders have been returned to Vietnam and Timor-Leste on a groundbreaking charter flight.

Targeted action to tackle longest waits.

GP teams delivered more than 28.7 million appointments in June 2024 – up one fifth on the same period pre-pandemic, new figures published today show.

A prolific people smuggler has been jailed for nearly ten years for arranging Channel crossings to the UK in small boats

Today we’ve published the latest figures for complaints we’ve received about the UK’s major landline, mobile, broadband and pay-TV providers. 

Optimism among manufacturers fell slightly in July, after rising in April for the first time in nearly three years, according to the CBI’s latest quarterly Industrial Trends Survey.

Eight-toothed spruce bark beetle found on Sitka spruce trees in the UK for the first time

A dangerous driver under the influence of drink and drugs who killed a 13-year-old boy and fled the scene has had his sentence increased.

"Poverty statistics that hide the real scale of increases risk policymakers missing what is truly happening to poverty."

IOPC Regional Director Catherine Bates said: “We can confirm we are independently investigating the level of force used by a Greater Manchester Police officer as part of an incident in which a number of men were arrested at Manchester Airport on Tuesday 23 July. We have been advised by the force that the officer has now been suspended from all duties.

Rain Newton-Smith, CBI Chief Executive, responds to GB Energy announcement

Israeli and Palestinian communities are currently traumatised, distrustful and defiant, with polls showing support for a two-state solution at an all-time low.

Great British Energy will be a company owned by the British people, to deliver power back to the British people.

Middlesex University is a career-focused university with a welcoming and diverse community at its main campus in Hendon, North London.

CB Payments Limited (CBPL) has been fined £3,503,546 by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for repeatedly breaching a requirement that prevented the firm from offering services to high-risk customers.

Ebbw Vale festival putting volunteers centre-stage.

Are you flash flood ready? Environment Agency roadshow on 2 August a chance for public to prepare for flash flooding.

Experts are calling for better strategies and actions from employers across the project profession to promote employee wellbeing for project managers in and beyond the construction sector, after new research explored how project-based firms care for employee wellbeing when implementing modern methods of construction (MMC).

A significant number of Lightweight Multirole Missiles (LMM) have been ordered by the Government from Thales UK for the supply of the versatile, precision weapon to UK Armed Forces.

For Palestinian factions a new agreement is more about short term ideological and political priorities than establishing a genuine united front.

This publication presents Scottish Government analysis of how Scottish Child Payment interacts with the labour market in Scotland including how it impacts labour market decisions of its clients.

Led by Professor Douglas Bourn, Director of the Development Education Research Centre (DERC), a coalition of organisations called on the government to cement a national strategy on global learning at a launch event last week.

A man has been found guilty yesterday (24 July 2024) of child sexual abuse of two young girls in Rotherham in the 2000s.

CBI yesterday responded to Welsh Labour leadership result.

Secretary of State for Education Bridget Phillipson recently (23 July 2024) delivered a speech at the Embassy Education Conference.

Housing First quarterly monitoring from 1 October 2023 to 31 March 2024.

Secretary of State for Defence, John Healey, recently (22 July 202) gave a speech to the RUSI Land Warfare Conference 2024.

Commissioned by the UK Spectrum Policy Forum (UK SPF), this study examines the future of spectrum sharing between civilian and military users in the UK.

Foreign Secretary announces UK-India Technology Security Initiative in New Delhi.

A man who sexually abused a vulnerable young girl, aided by his girlfriend at the time, has faced justice 16 years later as a result of a National Crime Agency (NCA) investigation.

A new joint defence declaration with Germany has been signed by the Defence Secretary

Amazon Web Services (AWS) will provide around £8 million worth of cloud computing storage access to support UK Biobank, the world’s leading biomedical database.

Educational attainment amongst children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) has not improved since the introduction of landmark reforms in 2014, despite councils projected to be spending £12 billion on these services by 2026, up from £4 billion a decade ago.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Energy Secretary Ed Miliband announce first major partnership between Great British Energy and The Crown Estate to unleash billions of investment in clean power.

A review of available literature into settings-based interventions to reduce the prevalence of overweight and obesity, carried out by the Public Health Wales Evidence Service, has identified a lack of good quality evidence relating to actions carried out in this space.

Funding will be provided over 3 years to advice services to help people with their social welfare problems, alongside new training for front-line workers to ensure more people get the help they need to deal with the cost of living.

The National Crime Agency has led a huge increase in the number of takedowns of social media posts, pages and accounts advertising the services of people smugglers, thanks to a partnership with four major social media companies.

Cllr Pete Marland, Chair of the LGA’s Economy and Resources Board responds to a report by the Centre for Mental Health and Save the Children UK, which calls on government to reform the benefits system to tackle poverty and boost children's mental health

The study will examine the global landscape, emerging business models and economic impact of the technology. 

Support for workplace learning and promoting fair work.

Small businesses benefited from an increase of £370 million in central government spend over the last year through Crown Commercial Service (CCS).

Almost 700 people attended two virtual public meetings staged by Ofwat to get the views of customers and stakeholders on the draft decisions on business plans of the water companies in England and Wales for 2025 to 2030.

New IEA primer explains the economics and ethics at the heart of of the tax system.

Tracy Black, CBI Devolved Nations Ambassador responds to Scottish Government aviation strategy

£50,000 available for projects to support Scotland’s diaspora.

People who have been treated poorly by their local council are all too often having their situations made worse when their council delays putting things right.

Siva Anandaciva, Chief Analyst of The King’s Fund comments on the National Audit Office’s new report on the financial management of the NHS in England

Robert West, Head of Education & Skills, CBI responds to the Government to pause and review Level 3 qualifications reform

Foreign Secretary makes first visit to New Delhi to push UK growth agenda

£1 million to help tackle health inequalities.

Giving a new clot-busting drug to people who have had a stroke could help save the NHS millions of pounds.

An independent taskforce has been launched today to develop practical recommendations for improving diversity in the NHS communications workforce.

People staying away from home should always pack a carbon monoxide (CO) alarm, public health experts advise.

Matthew Taylor responds to the NAO report on NHS financial management and sustainability.

On average, one Palestinian child was killed in the west bank, including east Jerusalem, every two days since October 2023, a nearly two-and-a-half-fold increase from the previous nine months 

 IOPC Director General Rachel Watson responds to the publication of the London Victim Commissioner's stalking review

 Marley Morris, IPPR associate director for migration, trade and communities responds to Yvette Cooper’s statement on migration in the House of Commons

Banks and building societies will need to weigh up if local communities lack access to cash services, like branches and ATMs, and plug significant gaps, under new FCA rules.  

Management of Sites of Special Scientific Interest will be included in the Universal Baseline Payment for the Sustainable Farming Scheme, Cabinet Secretary Huw Irranca-Davies has confirmed yesterday.

The UK’s changeable weather pattern continues this week, with a mixture of sunshine, showers and some longer spells of rain as more schools break up for the summer holidays.

Following a six-week trial at Woolwich Crown Court, Anjem Choudary, 57, of east London, was yesterday found guilty of directing a terrorist organisation, membership of a proscribed organisation and encouraging support for a terrorist organisation. 

The Environment Agency has started flood embankment work in the Raynesway area of Derby following on from the impacts of winter 2023/24.

A Spanish man who attempted to smuggle almost 160 kilos of cannabis into the UK via Manchester Airport has been jailed for more than three years.

Education professionals win at the Professional Teaching Awards Cymru 2024.

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) Secretary Peter Kyle announced a £33 million programme for 23 national space projects.

IT teams have been praised for their dedication during the global IT outage in an open letter from the CEO of the professional body for computing.

As new Ofcom research reveals the prevalence of online deepfakes, we look at what can be done to tackle those that cause harm.

Environment Agency and Nottingham City Council co-hosting two public drop-ins where residents and business owners can discuss impacts of flooding this winter.

First Minister John Swinney has announced that an innovative bus industry consortium will deliver 252 new zero-emission buses and coaches to Scotland’s roads, backed by Scottish Government investment.

The UK was consistent in its inclusion of pandemic risks in national security documents from 2008 onwards, addressing pandemics more frequently than other countries.

The Charity Commission has opened a statutory inquiry into World Aid Convoy.

A 10-year programme to update Buckingham Palace costing £369 million has been well managed to date and demonstrates good practice in numerous areas, according to a new National Audit Office (NAO) report.

We have issued a reprimand to a school that broke the law when it introduced facial recognition technology (FRT).

We are pleased to launch a brand new online interactive guide on Social Partnership Essentials.

The art deco wall clock facing Southgate Tube station was originally installed in 1933 and has since acted as a distinct landmark of the Southgate area.

Joint statement signed by EU, UK and US competition authorities affirms commitment to unlock the opportunity, growth and innovation that AI technologies could provide with fair and open competition.

We must protect and promote stronger social connections in a rapidly changing world to improve health and wellbeing for all in Wales, public health experts have advised.

The Minister for Border Security and Asylum has made the decision not to renew the contract for use of the Bibby Stockholm barge.

CBI have responded to Work and Pensions Secretary’s speech on boosting employment and tackling economic inactivity.

Financial accounts of political parties and accounting units, with income and expenditure of £250,000 or less, have been published today by the Electoral Commission. The accounts are for the year ending 31 December 2023.

APCC joint leads for Victims, Sophie Linden and Lisa Townsend have responded to the publication of a National Policing Statement on Violence Against Women and Girls.

The Chief of the Defence Staff, Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, gave a speech to the RUSI Land Warfare Conference 2024.

Last week’s plenum was light on substance, but even if the CCP had been clearer about its intentions, we might still be none the wiser about the direction of policy.

The Grass Pitch Improvement fund is backed by us and National Lottery funding to invest £5 million in areas of most need across England and Wales.

Russian intelligence services have now adapted their thinking about how to optimally integrate cyber and conventional capabilities.

Liz Kendall will today set out how Britain’s system of employment support must be fundamentally reformed to tackle the “most urgent challenge” of spiralling economic inactivity.

The National Crime Agency has infiltrated a significant DDoS-for-hire service which has been responsible for tens of thousands of attacks every week across the globe.

If you’re anything like us, the last couple of weeks have felt a little disorienting. After the noise of the general election campaign and weeks spent poring over manifestos and potential ministers, we are now two weeks into a new Labour government – and the slower, serious business of Parliament has resumed.

A plan to build on the success of the European Centre for Space Applications and Telecommunications (ECSAT), which employs more than 100 people in Harwell, has been launched today by the UK and European space agencies.

This report includes the Appraisal Panel’s advice to Ministers on the extent to which nominated areas meet each of the criteria for consideration for designation as new National Parks.

Creating a stronger sense of belonging and inclusion on projects should start with seeing things from other people’s perspectives, experts advised during a discussion held at the Association for Project Management (APM) Volunteer Development Forum in Swindon.

Ofcom yesterday fined BT £17.5 million for being ill-prepared to respond to a catastrophic failure of its emergency call handling service last summer. 

Over the past week, the new government has been setting out the changes it wants to see to the water sector.

Description of the ADS / SSRO / MOD webinar on 17 July 2024, and provision of presentation slides.

Today we have released 182 files online including records from the Prime Minister’s Office, 1999-2003, covering Tony Blair’s Labour administration (PREM 49).

Earlier this month, members of my office visited HMYOI Werrington, a Young Offenders Institution (YOI) in Stoke-on-Trent to talk to the children and young people who live there about their lives.

The projects come from the National Space Innovation Programme (NSIP) – designed to invest in high-potential technologies and drive innovation and growth.

ICO statement in response to Google announcing it will no longer block third party cookies in Chrome.

A project that aims to capture, transport and safely store CO2 emissions from across Scotland will be granted £2 million from the Scottish Government.

Applications are now open for Walking and Cycling Grants London until 9 September 2024.

Dstl, DE&S and industry have worked together to enable the development of this critical new capability and help prepare the UK's armed forces for the future.

Actor and broadcaster Stephen Fry is urging prostate cancer patients to sign up for a major new research initiative that could save lives.

The mother of a young woman who took her own life has expressed her relief after receiving National Lottery funding to continue a charity set up in her name.

Statistics published yesterday show the food and drink industry in Wales grew by 10% last year.

AlphaTheta and Serato have abandoned their proposed deal.

Defence Secretary John Healey announces a £6.5 billion complex weapons partnership and trials of a laser weapon fired from a British Army vehicle.

New body launched to bring together key partners to meet the skills needs of the next decade across all regions.

Galloway has been confirmed as the proposed location for Scotland’s next National Park with a further investigation to be carried out on its suitability.

The Environment Agency has today (23 July 2024) published its annual report on the environmental performance of England’s nine water and sewerage companies during 2023.

Biden repaired damage to US leadership, delivered economic recovery, and rallied support for Ukraine. The Democratic Party must now unite to protect these achievements.

The NRLA is excited to announce that Aspray, an award-winning leader in the field of property claims management, has become a new NRLA recognised supplier.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer's remarks at the Farnborough Airshow, announcing the launch of Skills England (22 July 2024).

Better job prospects, more life satisfaction and help to access mental health support are just some of the benefits young learners have experienced since joining Jobs Growth Wales+ (JGW+).

The government has announced the launch of Skills England to unify the skills landscape and establish a collective national goal to enhance the nation's skills.

Reconciling its transatlantic approach with EU defence initiatives could make Poland a leader on European defence.

Dstl operational analysis is shaping the way the British Army will fight and win in future conflicts.

“Together, we can build a sustainable future for Wales, where our rivers continue to nourish and inspire us all.”

The former president has united Republicans under a MAGA agenda and a path to victory. But this extraordinary election may soon shift trajectory.

Closures to allow essential track and platform upgrades to be completed ahead of the first new Piccadilly line test train arriving later this year, and fleet of 94 new trains serving the line from 2025.

Defence Secretary John Healey met UK defence industry leaders to discuss support for Ukraine.

These initiatives will push the government’s mission-driven plan to kick-start economic growth and make Britain a clean energy superpower.

First Minister John Swinney will visit the site of an innovative carbon capture and storage (CCS) facility in Aberdeenshire where he will unveil new Scottish Government funding for the project.

The new UK government must act for a genuine and sustainable peace settlement in Israel–Palestine to be possible.

Major advances have been made in body-worn technology for UK soldiers, improving their operational advantage.

Record numbers of people are being diagnosed with dementia in England, NHS figures show.

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office will roll out up to £84 million funding over the next 3 years to address the reasons for illegal migration.

As the Royal Welsh Show returns for its 120th edition, Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies, has outlined his vision for creating a sustainable and resilient farming sector, and reassured farmers and landowners about availability of future support.

On Wednesday, King Charles outlined the new government’s law-making plans in a speech to Parliament.

Association for Project Management (APM) has been announced on the shortlist for the Association Excellence Awards 2024 in two categories.

Ian Murray says government is wasting no time to deliver change for people across the UK.

The recent (18 July 2024) bill will pave the way for better trains that work for everyone, no matter where you live in the UK.

Planning and Environmental Appeals Division's annual review of its performance for 2023 to 2024.

Chatham House’s Europe programme hosted representatives from the European Political Community in June, in advance of July’s summit.

More than 20 national space projects have been announced today by DSIT Secretary of State Peter Kyle, on the opening day of the Farnborough International Airshow.

Landmark pensions review part of Government’s mission to ‘boost growth and make every part of Britain better off’.

In recent years, China has stepped up its contribution to UN peacekeeping operations, particularly in countries where doing so aligns with its strategic interests.

Read techUK’s summary of the key elements of the Skills for Care’s Social Care Workforce Strategy!

Secretary of State Wes Streeting spoke to staff and patients before meeting regional health leaders.

Decrease of interest rates for Court Funds Office special and basic accounts from 12 June 2024.

This data provides information about the number and types of applications that HM Land Registry completed in June 2024.

A small business owner has urged parents to sign up for the Welsh Government’s Childcare Offer before the autumn term starts.

Scientists have discovered that ‘turning off’ a protein called IL-11 can significantly increase the healthy lifespan of mice by almost 25%.

Simon Bottery, Senior Fellow at The King’s Fund commented on The size and structure of the adult social care workforce in England report and Adult Social Care Workforce Strategy from Skills for Care

Government announces new Bill to strengthen the UK’s cyber security and resilience

The Charity Commission has opened a statutory inquiry into Newbury Park Masjid.

Boosting growth and breaking down barriers to opportunity are at the centre of new proposals to localise employment and skills services launched by the Local Government Association.

‘Croeso!’ will be the theme of the year for 2025, Visit Wales has revealed.

This report examines the key trends in pensioner incomes and poverty over the past two decades.

Following CMA action, Wowcher will change the way it promotes products and services to customers – as well as providing over £4 million in refunds.

The Charity Commission is calling on charities that hold online meetings to review their governing document to ensure it is up to date.

Ben Harrison, Director of the Work Foundation at Lancaster University responded to the new Labour market overview July 2024 released by the Office for National Statistics