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RUSI’s Deputy Director-General, Professor Malcolm Chalmers joined a panel discussion with Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Armed Forces, Luke Pollard MP at the Labour Party’s Conference in Liverpool.

GeoPlace’s Marisa Hayes will ‘build trust’ in a panel session at this year’s DataConnect24.

On the day that Ed Miliband MP, Energy Security & Net Zero Secretary, spoke on the topic of energy efficiency across the private rented sector, the NRLA provides its response to the Government’s policy proposals for the market.

The CMA updates on information gathering and announces the appointment of a new advisory panel made up of 2 veterinary nurses and 4 veterinary surgeons.

CBI yesterday responded to Prime Minister’s speech at Labour Party Conference 2024.

Fish have been moving more freely thanks to joint efforts to remove manmade barriers blocking them from going home to spawn or reach vital habitats.

Staffordshire Police has made some progress since its previous inspection, but further improvements are needed, the police inspectorate has said.

Victims and bereaved families of any future major incident will be better supported with the launch of a new permanent bespoke position. 

A man from Kent has been jailed for operating a Ponzi-style scheme disguised as betting syndicate, defrauding thousands of members out of over £44 million.

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes will collaborate with financial institutions to ensure Scotland becomes a global centre for green and sustainable finance and investment.

The Wagner Group’s information operations team, which has played a key role in the group’s activities in Africa, appears to have survived the death of Yevgeny Prigozhin – albeit in a reduced form.

Professor Becky Francis has launched a call for evidence seeking views on the current curriculum and assessment system to help shape the future of education.

NCFE is delighted to announce its partnership with the Workforce Digital Skills Charter, an ambitious initiative designed to address the growing digital skills gap within the UK workforce. 

British nationals should leave Lebanon immediately, Ministers have warned, as the Government bolsters its presence in the region.

Welsh peatlands are on the road to recovery thanks to a Welsh Government-funded action programme smashing its targets ahead of time.

The UK’s biggest celebration of social science research returns this October for its 22nd year.

University College of Estate Management APAC Office “Free Session by Chartered Association for Project Management” on 10 September 2024.

The Government plans to reduce the number of women in custody by using early intervention and tackling the root causes of offending, the Lord Chancellor yesterday announced.

Only one in five children and young people said that people who run the country listen to what they had to say, one of the most negatively answered questions in The Big Ambition survey.

This report examines the evidence on supporting those with longer-term conditions and disabilities to remain in work. Its focus is on the upstream prevention of economic inactivity to ensure the protective factors for health that good work provides.

Daniel Greenwood, Digital Communications Apprentice, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, 24 September 2024.

A man who fled the UK after being charged with indecently assaulting a 14-year-old girl has been jailed following his extradition from Bulgaria.

The Wales Union Learning Fund (WULF) has been transforming lives for 25 years.

Reforms to apprenticeship system in England announced, alongside publication of first Skills England report highlighting nationwide skills gaps

UK-leading course to support delivery of wider range of services.

More than 800 farm business have applied for a share of over £20 million from two support schemes.

Over 100 graduates recently (23 September 2024) joined the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority group as applications opened for 2025.

Thousands of young people could have £2,200 sitting unclaimed in their Child Trust Fund account.

A man who shared extreme violent videos supporting Islamic State has been jailed six years and nine months at Kingston Crown Court.

 TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak responds to the Prime Minister's speech at the Labour Party Conference yesterday (Tuesday)

A very wet few days, which led to flooding for some, is being briefly replaced with a drier interlude, with further rain likely later this week.

The Foreign Secretary and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Worship of Argentina made progress on different issues regarding the South Atlantic.

IPPR has reacted to Keir Starmer’s speech at the Labour Party conference.

Pledge to work with UK Government to create ‘the change people need’.

The government's plan to reduce net migration has been bolstered by new measures announced yesterday.

Around one in eight children aged between two and 10 in England are obese, an NHS survey published yesterday found.

UK Armed Forces Veterans to be given better access to social housing.

The government will bring forward a new Fraud, Error and Debt Bill in this parliamentary session to crack down on fraud in the social security system.

Great British Energy will be headquartered in Aberdeen, with 2 smaller sites in Edinburgh and Glasgow.

This summary of what was said by UNICEF deputy representative to Lebanon Ettie Higgins – To whom quoted text may be attributed – At today’s press breifing at the Paalias Des Nations in Geneva 

Record high NHS 24 workforce to meet increased demand.

A child sex offender caught by the National Crime Agency and international police after five years on the run has been jailed for eight years for indecently assaulting a girl in 2003.

Following the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting at the High-Level Week of the UN General Assembly, the following statement was made by Chair Antonio Tajani.

An Accredited Official Statistics Publication for Scotland

A disciplinary hearing ruled that a former Leicestershire Police constable who flew off on holiday on the same day he reported sick for duty, would have been dismissed if still serving with the force.  

The governments of Australia, Chile, Denmark, France, Iceland, the Republic of Korea, Spain, Sweden, New Zealand, the UK and the USA gave this joint statement.

New plans to boost minimum energy efficiency standards for all rented homes.

Ofsted has today published its 16th annual report on the effectiveness of care and welfare arrangements for recruits, trainees and officer cadets (OCdts).

Agenda for Change pay offer accepted by trade unions.

Manufacturing output falls over Q3 – CBI industrial trends survey

IPPR has reacted to Rachel Reeves' speech at the Labour Party conference. 

This National Patient Safety Alert has been issued by the NHS England National Patient Safety team, endorsed by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, Royal College of Midwives and Royal College of Anaesthetists, instructing all relevant NHS funded maternity care providers to cease pre-preparing oxytocin infusions at ward level in all clinical areas.

Navigating local authority housing options can be a huge challenge for people experiencing homelessness. With local authority staff being overrun with high caseloads, and individuals not understanding their rights, many individuals can be wrongfully refused support or placed in unsuitable accommodation. ​

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

Rain Newton-Smith, CBI CEO responds to Chancellor’s speech at Labour Party Conference 2024

Alfie Stirling, Director and Chief Economist of the Joseph Rowntree Foundation responseds  to the Chancellor of the Exchequer's speech at Labour party conference

New analysis from Public Health Wales shows that were an average of 3,845 deaths in Wales in 2022 were due to smoking in Wales every year between 2020 and 2022: more than one in ten of all deaths amongst those over 35.  

The Sentencing Council has published a review of existing research looking at the effectiveness of sentencing.

An Accredited Official Statistics Publication for Scotland.

TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak responds to the Chancellor’s speech to the Labour party conference yesterday (Monday)

Simple steps to stay well and reduce demand on the NHS.

techUK, in partnership with Frazer-Nash Consultancy, is excited to announce the launch of a new thought-leadership project exploring the integration of Connected and Automated Mobility (CAM) into wider public transport and urban systems.

Paddington Tube station's new Bakerloo line ticket hall is open to customers, providing direct step-free access from street to platform via two lifts

Protected zones around abortion services now in place.

Catherine Russell Executive Director of UNICEF provides a statement on the increase in attacks in Lebanon and Israel

Deputy First Minister with responsibility for Climate Change, Huw Irranca-Davies, Andrew Muir, Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for the Northern Ireland Executive, Gillian Martin, Acting Secretary for Net Zero and Energy for the Scottish Government, have met ahead of the opening of the landmark Climate Week New York City.

The figurehead of an organised crime group that attempted to smuggle migrants into the UK has been jailed for 20 years following a major National Crime Agency (NCA) investigation.

A three-day crackdown against people-smuggling gangs saw 31 arrests.

Yesterday (23 September 2024) marked the fiftieth anniversary of the launch of Ceefax, the BBC’s teletext service that allowed viewers to access text-based information on their TV sets, and which blazed a trail for the on-screen services we use today.

CQC have published a series of online resource materials aimed at sharing good practice and encouraging improvement in NHS hospital maternity services. 

The Battle of Arnhem was one of the most audacious endeavours of the Second World War. On the 80th anniversary, discover selected stories from the front line.

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) launches its policy on the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) during the funding application and assessment process.

Legislation to raise funds for fixing cladding issues.

The Financial Action Task Force has changed the way in which it assesses the effectiveness of anti-money laundering supervision. Will this drive better supervisory outcomes in the UK?

An entrepreneur was recently (20 September 2024) sentenced for fraudulently obtaining a COVID-19 Bounce Bank Loans to a value of £50,000.

As the start of the new academic year rapidly approaches, Public Health Wales strongly encourages both new and returning university students to ensure they are up to date with all their childhood vaccinations.

Data from the Next Steps study’s Age 32 Sweep are now available to download from the UK Data Service. It offers new research opportunities into a time of life when many are forming relationships, starting families, buying houses or developing their careers.

The Welsh Government has launched a consultation on plans to end a tax break for some fee-charging schools.

In his first public appearance in the UK since his release in a major prisoner swap in August 2024, Vladimir Kara-Murza addressed an audience of UK and international media at a press conference at RUSI.

A former National Trust employee who defrauded the organisation out of more than £1million was recently (20 September 2024) jailed, after he appeared in Bristol Crown Court with his sons who laundered the proceeds of the fraud.

A man who sexually abused a vulnerable young girl 16 years ago has been jailed for 21 years, following a National Crime Agency (NCA) investigation.

The FSA is advising people who have a peanut allergy to avoid consuming foods that contain or may contain mustard, mustard powder or mustard flour because they may have been contaminated with peanuts.

The 2024 general election has ushered in a new era for policing. Martin Taylor analyses the importance of investing in both people and technology to improve performance and enhance public safety.

The scale of energy infrastructure needed to decarbonise the electricity system, and indeed the entire energy economy, is now an order of magnitude above that delivered in recent decades.  

In the months prior to the election, the new Labour government set the stage for an end to sticking-plaster politics and we’re now looking ahead as to what that means in practice.

The start of the new working week brings rain for many, with rain warnings in force for some across England and Wales.

This Statement of Reasons sets out why the Scottish Ministers are seeking to extend some of the temporary justice measures in the Coronavirus (Recovery and Reform) (Scotland) Act 2022 for one further year, until 30 November 2025. This is the last time the temporary measures can be extended.

As Libya struggles with deep-seated issues of state capture and corruption, the international community must take action against those who are plundering the country’s money and resources.

Millions of people in England can book flu and COVID-19 vaccinations from today (Monday, 23 September) as the NHS rolls out additional protection for those most at risk ahead of winter.

Targeted interventions can raise overall educational outcomes for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) by an average of five months, compared to teaching-as-usual or standard interventions, finds a report by UCL researchers.

From care homes to country parks, high-speed internet is revolutionising life across Wales.

APM is delighted to be running Project Management (PM) Challenge again this year, with eight regional networks offering the competition, including London and North West Network who will be running it for the first time.

Partnership unites six organisations including: Action with Communities in Rural England; Association of Drainage Authorities; Country Land and Business Association; Environment Agency; National Farmers Union; and Natural England

Defence Secretary visited Army headquarters at Andover to meet personnel. It is central to keeping the UK safe at home and secure abroad.

The Chancellor has today unveiled a package of measures to deliver on the agenda of the new government.

The United Nations Secretary-General's High-level Advisory Body on Artificial Intelligence has unveiled its final report, "Governing AI for Humanity," presenting a blueprint for global AI governance.

Top perpetrators of Violence Against Women and Girls to be targeted under new data-driven National Strategy

Arrested officials are serving as scapegoats following battlefield failures in Russia’s war on Ukraine.

This report was issued in September 2024 and covers the time period 1 August 2024 to 31 August 2024 inclusive.

Blog posted by: Pablo Romero - Lead User Researcher for Digital Identity, Government Digital Service and Helena Trippe, Head of User Centred Design for GOV.UK One Login, Government Digital Service, 19 September 2024 – Categories: GOV.UK One Login, Service design, User research.

Call for action to tackle root causes of fuel poverty.

A Metropolitan Police officer who held a Taser to the neck of a 16-year-old Black boy during a stop and search in south-east London has been given a final written warning.

Students will join GLD from September 2024 for 10 months

Military science and technology organisations agree to partner on critical research areas in support of defence and security.

Mpox, an infectious disease caused by the monkeypox virus, can cause a painful rash, enlarged lymph nodes, fever, headache, muscle ache, back pain and low energy. Although it has not yet reached England, it is an issue of increasing concern, including for people experiencing homelessness or using drugs and alcohol.

A man from County Down who broke down and posted an AR-15 assault rifle and two handguns to himself from the United States has been sentenced

A man was imprisoned on 20 September 2024 for child sexual abuse of two young girls in Rotherham in the 2000s.

New government consultation will investigate introducing regulations for third-party services in the energy retail market to protect consumers and businesses.

Efforts to keep people in employment after an illness or injury have been affected by a lack of occupational health awareness, investment and support. Becky Spencer reports.

Last week, the Centre for Women's Justice (CWJ) published a report looking at how far problems identified in the charity's 2020 super complaint on police-perpetrated domestic abuse have been addressed.

Dr Madsen Pirie calls on politicians to embrace bold, innovative solutions to reverse Britain’s decline including abolishing the Town and Country Planning Act, moving to an Australian-style healthcare system,and scrapping inheritance tax.

NCSC CEO discusses how the global threat picture remains unpredictable at Aspen Cyber Summit with fellow cyber security leaders.

The Government Communication Service (GCS) has published its Innovating with Impact Strategy, Ethical Framework for Innovation, and Generative AI policy. 

The Local Government Association (LGA) has found that providing supported housing for older people and people with a learning disability or mental health needs could mean significant savings for the public purse.

UKRI funding is enabling surgical advances that could transform how we diagnose and treat brain conditions such as epilepsy in the future.

Julian Jessop, Economics Fellow at the free market think tank, the Institute of Economic Affairs, commented on new data which show that the rate of inflation remained at 2.2% in August 

Today the Fire Standards Board reach a milestone with the launch of two Standards. With their publication the initial suite of Standards is complete. 

Statement by Stephen Almond, Executive Director Regulatory Risk, on changes to LinkedIn AI data policy

FM: Scotland will target investment from UK Energy initiatives.

School leaders from Pakistan have visited two schools in Wales to learn about Community Focused Schools, family engagement and school governance.

NHS patients with an aggressive form of blood cancer are to benefit from a life-extending daily tablet after the health service became Europe’s first to routinely commission the treatment.

Communities will be marking World Car Free Day between Friday 20 September and Sunday 22 September with events across the capital

A man from Leeds has been charged with drug smuggling offences by the National Crime Agency after five suitcases packed with cannabis were found at Heathrow Airport

One of the world's rarest lichens has been discovered in a Cumbrian River for the first time in memory and represents a significant biodiversity milestone.

Home Secretary to spearhead a cross-government approach to tackling violence against women and girls, part of the wider mission to take back our streets.

“I’m not sure anyone believes you, it was a very cold month”, “My heating was on all month”. Just two examples of the replies to our statistics release that May 2024 was the warmest on record for UK mean temperature in a series dating back to 1884.

A self-confessed ‘racist and fascist’ teenager who pleaded guilty to terrorism and assault offences has been sentenced to ten years and four months at Winchester Crown Court yesterday.

Faster broadband will feature in all new build homes in Scotland from 1 January 2025.

Searches for NHS advice on laryngeal cancer saw an increase of 1277% following Jamie Theakston’s cancer diagnosis announcement – that’s one visit every 16 seconds across the two days since his Instagram post.

Local leaders laid bare the stark challenges that must be overcome to tackle child poverty in their communities when they met with the new Child Poverty Taskforce yesterday [Thursday 19 September].

At the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority biannual stakeholder summit, CEO David Peattie announced up to £5 million over five years to support around 20 PhDs.

The Government and FCA announce plans to reform UK retail disclosure rules, and will temporarily exempt investment trusts from assimilated EU law requirements.

A project celebrating the rich heritage of cricket in Wales is one of six cultural schemes to receive funding from the Welsh Government.

A chance for local people to have their say on waste plans.

The Association for Project Management (APM) Women in Project Management Conference (WiPM) 2024 is all set for Thursday 26 September.

This POSTnote outlines the extent and nature of housing insecurity in the private rented sector, and outlines risk factors and impacts on tenants and landlords.

Visiting Israel and the Lebanon border on Monday, I am struck by how far off peace seems, and how dangerous the confrontation with Hezbollah remains a year after 7 October.

CBI yesterday responded to MPC interest rate decision – September 2024.

ATRS is a standardised way of recording and sharing information about how the public sector uses algorithmic tools.

Less reliance on "high stakes" final exams.

End the UK’s dependence on low-skilled migration and move to a highly selective immigration system by investing in automation, capping visas and seeking out the best talent from across the world.

The rail regulator wants to see an improvement plan from the train operator, who again rated poorly in ORR’s latest survey about the experience of passengers who pre-booked additional assistance with their journey.

Cllr David Fothergill, Chairman of the Local Government Association’s Community Wellbeing Board, responded to the sexual and reproductive health services statistics published by NHS Digital yesterday

The North-west legal community hosted the Attorney General as part of his ongoing efforts to engage with the profession across England and Wales.

NHS Talking Therapies for anxiety and depression services saw record referrals in 2023/24.

JRF is calling on the government to urgently assess Local Housing Allowance's inadequacy and volatility at the upcoming Budget.

New analysis identifies gaps in current resilience standards across UK infrastructure, and routes to address them

Matthew Taylor said we have got to demonstrate that health is an investible proposition.

Students in further education are getting the chance to work with real data, on important topics such as gender pay gaps, inflation and health, as the Office for National Statistics (ONS) launches a set of lesson plans designed to boost vital data skills.

Measures to reform the local tax system in Wales, including non-domestic rates and council tax, have become law following the official sealing of the Local Government Finance (Wales) Act.

How do post-COVID claimants of health-related benefits compare with pre-COVID claimants? Where in the UK are they? How do other countries compare?

techUK and Experian have collaborated to explore the transformative potential of Generative AI (GenAI) for society and the economy, providing practical suggestions to businesses and government to unlock its benefits.

Matthew Taylor said that what really matters is the level of investment rather than the model of funding.

As part of the union’s work to improve its local visibility, the FDA’s Organising Network (FDA On) launched its Autumn organising roadshow at the Ministry of Justice building in Petty France, London.

Yesterday the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) announces nine international fellows who will lead a major programme exploring the future of creative and cultural practice.

Reforming the National Health Service into a social health insurance (SHI) system could boost UK health outcomes to European levels. 

Effective management is critical to the NHS’ efforts to reduce waiting lists, improve outcomes for patients and deliver more efficient services.