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Ian Corfield has been appointed as an unpaid International Investment Summit Adviser by the Chancellor of the Exchequer.

UK Export Finance helps smaller businesses like RAM Engineering to build relationships with lenders and fulfil their exporting ambitions.

The new Labour government recently announced a policy of Standard Determinate Sentences 40 (known as SDS40) under which people in prison will be released when they have served 40% of their sentence.

UNICEF calls for US$35 million for life-saving supplies as thousands of people and children remain stranded without food or emergency relief supplies

Warm and humid air from the southeast could cause thunderstorms to develop later on Saturday and through Sunday.

Statement from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) on the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) military operation in the Occupied West Bank.

Hundreds of thousands of parents of children from nine months old take up new 15 government funded hours of early education from Monday

Explores the impact on children and young people when a family member is in prison or secure care, and makes recommendations for improvement.

Although the Wagner Group’s presence in Ukraine may have ended, a range of other non-state actors have stepped up to take its place, many of which display extreme right-wing beliefs.

They will boost the digital training available on Civil Service Learning.

We are living in an increasingly digital world; hardly a day a goes by when there is not a news story on AI, ChatGPT, hacking, social media or a computer system crashing. 

For International Overdose Awareness Day (31st August), we are asking homelessness services to take a moment to consider the risks of overdose for people who use drugs, and how staff can respond to reduce drug-related deaths.

With the economy now showing green shoots of recovery following a prolonged period of stagnating growth and high costs, CBI Scotland is calling on the Scottish Government to use the forthcoming Programme for Government to support enterprise and go full throttle in the quest for long-term sustainable growth.

The travel bans are in addition to the financial prohibitions to which they are already subject.

In the wake of Ukrainian advances into Russia’s Kursk region, Moscow has sought to capitalise on fears around nuclear safety by spreading unsubstantiated claims that the Kursk nuclear power plant is at risk of attack from Ukraine.

The campaigns to recruit the next UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) chief executive, and Innovate UK Executive Chair, have opened for applications from today.

The extended edit shines a light on the environmental sustainability work being done by the projects our chair Chris Boardman visited on his 550-mile trip to Paris earlier this summer.

A people smuggler who left 7 migrants requiring urgent hospital treatment after cramming them into a boiling lorry has been convicted.

Despite escalations, a full-blown conflict would be bad for both sides. But all this brinkmanship is diverting attention from Palestine.

Poll reveals that three-quarters of people on zero-hours contracts have experienced financial difficulty due to lack of work.

More than 130,000 people across the country will be better protected from diseases such as heart disease, kidney disease and diabetes.

An update on the implementation of short-term let licensing.

First Bovine TB strategy in a decade to end the badger cull and drive down TB rates to protect farmers' livelihoods

NHS messages prompting gym-goers to look out for potential signs of cancer will appear in the changing rooms of hundreds of Better leisure centres this summer.

Today we published a report about our inspection of the south-east regional response to serious and organised crime.

The CBI is calling on the Government to mark the consultation to the National Planning Policy Framework as the ‘start of their ambition’ to reform the planning system.

Reem Ibrahim, Acting Director of Communications at the free market think tank the Institute of Economic Affairs, commented on reports that the Government intends to ban smoking from pub gardens and other outdoor spaces

UKRI has published its first evaluation strategy to aid transparency and demonstrate our commitment to effective evaluation of our investments.

Government Art Collection acquires more than 20 new works of art from Scotland and the North East

Three new cases detected in the 2024/25 vector season – the original temporary control zone has been extended.

Members of an organised crime group were yesterday jailed for forging more than 2,000 marriage certificates to allow people to live in the UK illegally.

Scientists have developed new guidance and tools that could significantly improve the prediction of life-threatening flash flooding.

Twenty-three companies will benefit from a share of £12 million from the Innovate UK Cancer Therapeutics programme.

The Queen, Colonel-in-Chief of The Rifles, has become the first Patron of The Rifleman's Association. 

The Welsh NHS Confederation responds to the news that all health boards in Wales breached their break even duty amid deepening financial pressures.

The measles vaccination is part of the NHS Routine Childhood Immunisation Programme – with one dose offered at one year and a second dose at 3 years 4 months.

A new expert group will speed up delivery of stalled housing sites, supporting plans to boost economic growth and deliver 1.5 million homes.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer met President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysée Palace this morning.

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has today, together with the Independent Society of Musicians (ISM), published a toolkit which will support orchestra managers and those with HR responsibilities to prevent sexual harassment in the industry.

A man involved in smuggling people into UK has today (29 August 2024) been found guilty of assisting unlawful immigration.

The Deputy Prime Minister and Building Safety Minister Rushanara Ali have set out clear expectations to increase the pace of remediating unsafe buildings.

The statement follows the meetings held with the South East Fermanagh Foundation, and the Victims and Survivors Forum in Belfast.

Three historic names from the Met Office’s 170-year history have been included in the new storm names list for the 2024/25 season.

As part of our commitment to continued lifelong learning, NCFE recently offered all colleagues the opportunity to complete our Essential Digital Skills qualification following the completion of an initial assessment task which determined colleagues’ skill level.

The Charity Commission has opened a statutory inquiry into College Farm Trust.

This POSTnote examines trends and patterns in trust in news providers, factors associated with trust, and areas for consideration in the debate about how to improve trust.

Three prosecuted for large-scale illegal waste dumps across country as part of Environment Agency-led Operation Cesium

UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy’s policy of ‘progressive realism’ will meet its match in Afghanistan, particularly when it comes to seeking cooperation from the Taliban on issues such as women’s rights and terrorism.

Four innovative organisations have been awarded funding to develop cutting edge remote sensing innovations for defence, security and nuclear decommissioning applications.

Lydd and Romney Marsh better protected from flooding for the next 25 years. £40 million project on MoD firing range defences completed inside 4-years

Joint declaration between Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Chancellor Scholz on deepening and enhancing UK-Germany relations.

The Royal Navy is helping to reintroduce oysters to the Solent after nearly half a century thanks to a unique project opposite Portsmouth Naval Base.

The CMA has closed its investigation into education software firm ESS after developments in the market meant its intervention is not currently needed.

Sets out the actions taken by contributors to the Scheme to redress the historical abuse of children and is a requirement of the Redress for Survivors (Historical Child Abuse in Care) (Scotland) Act 2021.

After another successful Civil Service Live, the communication profession came out on top as most inspiring.

This week we are highlighting the work of Help at Hand, the Children’s Commissioner’s advice and representation service for children in care, children with a social worker, children living away from home (often in hospital or custody) and care leavers up to 25.

John McFall, a member of the ESA astronaut reserve, took part in the Paralympics opening ceremony in Paris yesterday evening.

Minister Morgan's speech made yesterday at the Global Education and Innovation Summit in the Republic of Korea.

The amplification of far-right narratives by foreign threat actors during the recent UK riots demonstrates the need for greater attribution and understanding of influence campaigns in an increasingly populated world of disinformation.

The Home Office has repeatedly spent far more than budgeted for asylum, border, visa and passport operations in recent years.

In 2017, the European Commission estimated that over 1.2 million UK businesses are underperforming due to “insufficient digital awareness and lack of necessary skills”.  

Rosewood Pet Products has made a financial contribution of £66,149.57 to a local charity after failing to comply with packaging waste regulations.

Evaluation is essential to the work of the Scottish Government (SG). This Action Plan sets out our vision for evaluation and the actions we will take to deliver this over coming years

Costs per person employed in the services sector grew at an accelerated pace over the last quarter, far above the long-run average, according to the CBI’s latest quarterly Service Sector Survey.

As part of our August climate theme of climate anxiety, Emma Lawrance, Neil Jennings and Jessica Newberry Le Vay from Imperial College London have written this guest post on concerns around the psychological impact of working in climate science fields and on others in society alarmed by climate change.

The Welsh Government has worked in partnership with pet charity Blue Cross and the police in Wales to tackle dog attacks on livestock.

Following Peru’s ratification of our deal to join the bloc, the agreement will now officially enter into force by 15 December 2024.

The UK’s tax system is holding back efforts to level up the country, with the under-taxing of income from wealth exacerbating harmful inequalities for poorer areas of the country. 

The Princess Quarter development is transforming a vacant, disused building into high-quality retail and office spaces in the heart of Swansea city centre.

Government announces plans for new environmental guidance for oil and gas firms as the North Sea transitions to its clean energy future. 

NHS leaders need to see some new funding immediately so health systems can prepare for what will be another very difficult winter.

Today’s National Travel Survey statistics from the Department for Transport reveal stark m obility divide

A unique cross-sector collaboration has created an improved approach to the design and build of a key component in the nuclear industry.

Tom Clougherty, Executive Director at the free market think tank the Institute of Economic Affairs Comments on reports that the Government intends to raise taxes following Sir Keir Starmer’s speech this morning

People with adrenal insufficiency should be given an emergency medical kit with potentially life-saving steroid injections, according to our new clinical guideline.

Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Transport and North Wales, Ken Skates today confirmed plans that will enable a major rail capacity boost on the North Wales Mainline in 2026.

Musical learning and nurture supported for thousands.

The government must halt and reverse the UK's unprecedented environmental crisis and depleting natural environment, or risk missing key climate targets, says IPPR. 

Ian Murray underlines government mission for growth, with Scotland playing a critical part in rebuilding UK economy

World-first public-private collaboration launched to kickstart economic growth and build an NHS fit for the future.

An Official Statistics in Development publication for Scotland.

The FCA intends to launch a market study into how pure protection insurance products are sold following concerns that competition is not working well in the market. The study will be launched later in 2024/25. 

Amanda McInnes, a Senior Crown Prosecutor for CPS Yorkshire & Humberside, said: “The Crown Prosecution Service has authorised West Yorkshire Police to charge Mohammed Amjid Shabir, 44, and Calum Sunderland, 25, with murder after a house fire which killed Bryonie Gawith and her three children.

The UK government announced a new project today that will enhance AI's ability to assist teachers in marking work and planning lessons.

New TUC poll finds more than 1 in 2 LGBT+ people have experienced bullying or harassment at work in the last 5 years

Help at Hand provides advice and representations to care leavers up to the age of 25 – many of whom express concerns about facing a sudden ‘cliff edge’ in support.

the APCC's Joint Leads for Victims, Sophie Linden and Lisa Townsend responses to the publication of a report by the Victims’ Commissioner for England and Wales on victims' experiences of the criminal justice system

Organisations supporting children, teenagers and young adults across Scotland are today (28th August 2024) receiving a share of £1,792,828. 

As International Overdose Awareness Day* approaches, health experts at Public Health Wales are raising concerns over the increase in the number of counterfeit and adulterated substances they are receiving in the Welsh Emerging Drugs and Identification of Novel Substances service (WEDINOS)**.

Hundreds of rogue employers across the UK have been targeted by the Home Office during a nationwide weeklong intensive operation into illegal working.

Students and those going back to university are being warned about the top fraud types affecting young people, as new data reveals almost 69,000 reports were received from people aged between 11 and 29, losing a total of £143.7 million in 2023.

Notorious Merseyside drug trafficker Curtis Warren has been given a suspended prison sentence after admitting breaches of his Serious Crime Prevention Order (SCPO).

Producers and packers will no longer need to change how eggs are labelled during mandatory bird flu housing measures. The move will reduce cost pressures on egg producers and packers and boost supply chains.

£90.6 million paid in benefits supporting school and food costs.

With the growing threat posed by Russia’s Northern Fleet and increased demand in the Indo-Pacific, the Royal Navy must overcome its submarine challenges to remain relevant.

Millions of patients experiencing a mental health crisis can now benefit from support through 111, the NHS yesterday announced.

A former Cleveland Police officer has been convicted of creating and signing a false witness account following an independent investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).

This report reviews existing evidence from evaluations of Scottish Government COVID-19 measures, in order to develop key principles for embedding evaluation more systematically into policymaking during times of rapid change or disruption.

Unaccompanied children may seek the assistance of Help at Hand for the same problems as other children in care, but often they will call about issues that relate to or are more acute because of their immigration status.  

As many of you know, the development of supported housing requirements under the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act has been slow.

£10.5 million to prepare the Port of Dover, Eurostar and Eurotunnel for the upcoming EU digital border system.

The Chief Statistician has released figures on Community Payback Orders (CPOs) – unpaid work and other activity requirements today.

The recent foiled plot targeting a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna has once again highlighted the persistent threat of terrorism, particularly attacks targeting public and crowded places – the very spaces where we find joy, freedom, and a shared sense of community.

Animal and Plant Health Agency leading £2.3 million project to fill knowledge gaps on avian influenza disease status, transmission and risks to mammals.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivered a speech in the Downing Street garden today on fixing the foundations of our country.

This briefing presents an overview of known impacts of advertising restrictions of vaping products, and of the evidence on the role played by advertising and free distribution on vaping uptake.

Pembroke Dock Heritage Centre, which tells the story of the town including its part in the creation of the iconic Millennium Falcon for Star Wars in 1979, is going from strength to strength thanks to the dedication and commitment of its volunteers and trustees.

Possession of any “zombie-style” knife or machete will be a criminal offence in England and Wales from 24 September, as will their manufacture, importation, sale and general supply. 

With publication of the latest storm names for use for 2024/25 due later this week, we look back at the storms of 2023/24 in what was a wet and windy autumn and winter for many in the UK.

Recognising the transformative potential of AI and autonomy, Dstl has funded a PhD student in the USA to conduct cutting-edge research in this field.

We're investing £120 million to increase participation in sport and boost diversity at a grassroots level in order to give more and better opportunities to all young people to explore and develop their potential.

Photos and paintings by three postgraduate students illustrate the beauty of images produced during academic research and how art can be a form of researching, in UCL’s annual cross-disciplinary competition.

Nine people have appeared in court following their part in the unrest in the Nottingham City Centre on Saturday 3 August. They were among 20 people arrested for their conduct during the far-right rally and counter protest in the city.

Retail sales volumes fell for the third consecutive month in the year to August, albeit at a slower pace than in July, according to the CBI’s latest quarterly Distributive Trades Survey. 

It is the first case detected in the 2024/25 vector season - a 20km temporary control zone has been put in place around the affected farm.

Scotland’s Chief Statistician today released Recorded Crime in Scotland, year ending June 2024.

techUK is excited to be hosting our flagship Digital Identity Campaign Week.

The Children’s Commissioner has the statutory power to provide advice and representation to children in care, children with a social worker, children living away from home (often in hospital or custody) and care leavers up to 25. The Commissioner does this through her Help at Hand service.

The NHS yesterday announced a new partnership with libraries across England to help more people access online health services and use the NHS App.

HMRC clarifies some common myths about Self Assessment tax returns.

Providers are developing innovative solutions to recruitment and retention challenges amid concerns staffing shortages could destabilise services.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer's letter to ParalympicsGB ahead of Paralympic Games in Paris.

Successful trials demonstrate what the next era of aviation can look like.

This month marks three years since funded early learning and childcare (ELC) was nearly doubled for eligible two-year-olds and all three and four-year-olds in Scotland.

Welsh Government’s free language lessons continue to transform the lives of young people and teachers.

A violent thug who permanently blinded his victim in one eye after he threw a corrosive substance in his face has had his sentence increased.

Father and daughter who applied for five Covid Bounce Back Loans between them handed suspended sentences for fraud

Innovate UK announces funding for 24 projects developing immersive digital mental health therapeutics.

New fountains installed at Bethnal Green, Bush Hill Park, Chingford, Gospel Oak, Highams Park and Homerton stations

Tai Calon’s Glanffrwd development in Ebbw Vale will bring forth 23 new and energy efficient homes to help alleviate local housing shortages.

Tom MacInnes, Interim Director of Policy at Citizens Advice, responded to Royal Mail's latest quality of service results for Q1 2024-2025 which show that Royal Mail have not met its delivery targets for First or Second class post between April and June 2024 

Devon-based businessman is subject to 13 years of sanctions after abusing the Bounce Back Loan scheme five times during the Covid pandemic