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The Health and Social Care Committee has today published the Government’s response to the predecessor committee’s report on Pharmacy and has written back to the Minister of State for Care, Stephen Kinnock, to follow up on particular issues raised in the report and response.

As we start a new year, it feels timely to reflect on all that has been achieved in connections reform during 2024.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer made a speech this morning on the AI Opportunities Action Plan.

Report on the 2024 Clyde Cod Closure, detailing both scientific and compliance work carried out in support of this management measure.

Sanctions have hindered Russia's military capabilities by raising procurement costs, increasing reliance on allies and straining its economy – despite Moscow’s evasion efforts.

Statement on legal agreement with McDonald's (08 January 2024).

Plans that would see landlords in Wales have to pay compensation to tenants who have been served with an eviction notice have been branded absurd by the NRLA.

A former takeaway worker who laundered the proceeds of fraud, which saw her rise from living above a restaurant to residing in a multi-million pound rented house, in an affluent part of North London, has been ordered to pay back more than £3.1 million or face extra time in jail.

“Feel the hwyl. Only in Wales” - Visit Wales’ latest campaign - officially kicks off today with a call to visitors from far and wide to celebrate and experience joyful and fun moments unique to Wales.

The Solicitor General issues a reminder that the Restriction Order issued by the independent inquiry contains provisions restricting the publication of certain material.

Forecasts from the Met Office help the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) in its mission to save lives at sea.

Major electromagnetic technology trial demonstrated deception and countermeasures in both offensive and defensive capacities.

Over three million more women are active now than when our campaign began in 2015.

Trump’s economic policies may prove surprisingly benign in the short term. But steps that undermine domestic US institutions and international alliances would do serious and lasting damage.

OS believes the outdoors is the ultimate gym and has launched a new campaign encouraging people to exercise in the fresh air this winter instead of the gym.

A manufacturer in Sheffield has been fined after a steel pallet landed on an employee, leaving him permanently disabled.

Our response to the final report by the Independent Expert Group for the Unlocking the Value of Data programme. The aim of the programme is to unlock the value of Scotland’s public sector personal data in secure, ethical and transparent ways, to realise public benefit.

Ukraine has shown that artificial intelligence (AI) is already delivering military advantage in conflict and the Ministry of Defence (MOD) should embrace the change AI is bringing to defence, a report by the Defence Committee has found.

Artificial intelligence will deliver a decade of national renewal, as part of a new plan announced today (13 January 2025).

Online searches for NHS advice on common childhood illnesses surged in 2024, according to new figures compiled by NHS England.

Closer financial services links with China to support secure and resilient growth in UK as government’s number one mission.

Wales’ leading doctor Sir Dr Frank Atherton has announced he will stand down after 8 and half years as the Welsh Government’s Chief Medical Officer.

The FCA has fined Arian Financial LLP (Arian) £288,962.53 for failing to ensure it had effective systems and controls against financial crime.

Get involved with our sustainability work in 2025!

We have finished our investigation into the actions of officers from the Metropolitan Police Service and City of London Police during an incident in Poplar, east London, where a man was Tasered and his two dogs fatally shot after police responded to a report that a woman and her dog had been attacked.

The NRLA has provided its response to the Welsh Government accepting a number of recent recommendations made by the Senedd’s Housing & Local Government Select Committee on the future of the Welsh PRS.  

Flu combined with other winter viruses and staff sickness is making a challenging winter even more difficult.

An export bar has been placed on a Sutton Scotney Iron Age brooch that is at risk of leaving the United Kingdom

Joint statement from the Governments of Norway, the United Kingdom, Germany, Canada, the Netherlands, and the United States on a peace agreement in South Sudan.

Gwent Police needs to improve the oversight of its custody services and how it manages risk to keep detainees safe, the police inspectorate has said.

The Charity Commission has launched a statutory inquiry into Community Accountancy Self Help over a repeated pattern of failures in submitting accounting information.

Sofia Parente, head of policy (production) WWF reacted to Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs speech at Oxford Farming Conference

New DSIT commissioned research suggests the digital identity sector in the UK is projected to achieve approximately £4 billion in revenue by 2030

Those using the platform Booking.com to book their holidays or accommodation are being warned they could be targeted with emails or messages requesting payments from hotels who have had their account taken over by fraudsters. Between June 2023 and September 2024, Action Fraud received 532 reports from individuals, with a total of £370,000 lost.

2024 was the warmest year on record globally and the first year that was likely more than 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels: a stark reminder global temperatures are continuing to rise.

How to apply for compensation if you were a victim of the terrorist attack in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, on 1 January 2025.

Police officers who followed an e-bike in Salford before it was involved in a fatal collision acted in accordance with the relevant policies and procedures, an Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) investigation concluded.

A new cap on the price of resold tickets for concerts, live sport and other events are among measures that have been announced by the government today.

The Chief of Defence Logistics and Support (CDLS) has announced the CDLS Commendations 2024 recipients.

A ceasefire that leaves Ukraine unprotected would only provide a pause before a wider war. Washington and Kyiv must agree viable security guarantees before any negotiations with Putin begin.

The UK government is pushing forward with defunding Level 7 apprenticeships (equivalent to a Master’s) through the Growth and Skills levy.

The recognition lavished on Angola’s President João Lourenço by the outgoing US administration exposes the West’s failure to champion democracy over strategic convenience in Africa.

Thousands of parents and children across England will be able to give their child the best start in life thanks to a £126 million government funding boost.

A man has been charged after drugs and money were seized from a car and flat in west London.

Today FSCS publishes its Budget Update, which outlines its proposed 2025/26 management expenses.

Extra funding confirmed today will support the recovery of the equivalent of 266 rugby pitches of seagrass by 2030.

As Children’s Commissioner, I want England to be the best place for children to grow up, where every child can be safe, healthy and happy.

In their September 2024 joint report on the Suzy Lamplugh Trust’s super-complaint about the police response to stalking, HMICFRS, the IOPC and the College of Policing made recommendations for organisations across policing to improve their response to the crime of stalking.

Top UK business leaders will spearhead a major new drive to get thousands of offenders into stable jobs and away from a life of crime.

First Minister says harm reduction approach will help save lives.

To protect the innovation and emerging technologies critical to Western military advantage, the US Bureau of Industry and Security must reconsider its expectations for banks.

Charity Commission worked closely with West Midlands Police to support investigation into individuals connected to Sikh Youth UK.

Eligible Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) employees will receive a substantial pay rise in 2024/25, with agreement including key reforms and modernisation.

Discounted rail ticket prices will apply to journeys made between 17 January and 31 March 2025 across Great Britain.

While engaging with China’s leaders can be beneficial, it must be underpinned by a clear strategy to counter covert influence and manage the risks of economic and technological dependencies.

The government's target to drive removal of foreign criminals and immigration offenders to highest level since 2018 has been smashed, with 16,400 people removed.

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) have announced a new initiative to enhance cyber skills and explore innovative ways to secure the UK against cyber attacks.

The Institute of Economic Affairs is proud to announce the republication of the seminal “No Room! No Room! The Costs of the British Town and Country Planning System”, by the late Professor Alan Evans. Originally published in 1988, this hard-hitting analysis of the planning system can be considered the original manifesto of “YIMBYism”.   

Telford’s skilled manufacturing base is helping equip soldiers with high-tech equipment and drive the government’s growth mission, Defence Minister Maria Eagle has said.

Tai ar y Cyd, a collaboration of 23 Welsh social landlords, have produced a groundbreaking pattern book that will help make building homes in Wales more sustainable, energy efficient and cost effective.

The CIPD urges employers to offer flexible working options during periods of cold weather and travel disruption

A Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman investigation has found Brentwood council has been gatekeeping access to its homelessness services when people approach it for help.

New work looks at funding for education in England in 2025–26.

A Met police officer is due to appear in court this week on an assault charge, following an investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).  

A London charity has been issued with an Official Warning over a fundraising campaign in support of a soldier of the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF).

All Scottish councils must learn from the weaknesses that allowed an Aberdeen City Council employee’s £1.1 million fraud go undetected over 17 years.

Deputy First Minister tells conference he will 'always stand up for a fair and sustainable future for farmers'.

Sarah Arnold, Senior Policy Lead at The King’s Fund, responded to the latest monthly NHS performance data and latest NHS weekly winter sit reps 

Taxpayers and military families will benefit from a deal to bring more than 36,000 military houses back into public ownership, which has formally completed today.

Amber Cold-Health Alerts are in place for all regions of England starting midday 2 January.

25 businesses adopting emissions-cutting projects supported with £51.9 million as part of Plan for Change to drive economic growth and rebuild Britain.

The Environment Agency has urged people to stay vigilant to the risk of flooding and stay away from swollen rivers.

It comes as a further £190m for the UK-administered International Fund for Ukraine was announced following further pledges from allies

A former Lincolnshire Police officer would have been dismissed if still serving for his use of force on a man at a roadside following an apparent road rage incident. 

Victims of anti-social behaviour are to get better information and access to support.

Two men have been charged as part of a joint National Crime Agency and NHS England investigation into the creation and online sale of fraudulent Covid 19 vaccination records during the pandemic.

Environment Secretary to set out his vision to boost farmers’ profitability and sustainability as part of the Plan for Change.

The UK government is introducing new laws to ban the creation of sexually explicit "deepfake" images. 

The UK will develop a new sanctions regime to cripple people smuggling crime rings and starve them of illicit finance fuelling their operations.

NHS staff experienced the busiest year on record for A&E and ambulance services last year, new figures show today, as flu continues to pile pressure on hospitals into 2025.

The Charity Commission has launched statutory inquiries into TBF Trust, Oxford Centre for Religion in Public Life, Reconciliation Trust and Servants Fellowship International (SFI).

Wales has had a long and close relationship with Japan since the first investments in Wales by Japanese companies in the 1970s.

Improving water bill reductions for single people living with medical conditions which rely on higher levels of water use is among a raft of sweeping changes to the WaterSure support scheme, being proposed by the Consumer Council for Water (CCW).

The government will seek expert advice on reclassifying ketamine to become a Class A substance.

Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Steve Reed, addresses the 2025 Oxford Farming Conference.

Read techUK member Okta's guest insight into how identity and access management can bolster the public sector.

The responses to the recommendations made in the  Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) and the College of Policing report into the Suzy Lamplugh Trust super-complaint regarding the police response to stalking have been published.

The Egni Economic Impact Project, a project funded by the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA), has delivered a range of successful outcomes for the low-carbon sector across North Wales.

Major reforms to protect thousands of vulnerable children hidden from sight took another crucial step forward yesterday.

As AI systems gain human-like capabilities, organisations must tackle emerging risks from AI insiders, drawing on insights from managing human insider risks to enhance security.

Putin’s government considers inflation an existential threat. But Trump’s preoccupation with China may prevent the US exploiting Russian weakness.

Following the publication of amendments to the Renters’ Rights Bill proposed by the Government, the NRLA has issued its response to the news that the Government seeks to restrict the amount of rent landlords can request ‘up front’ from tenants.

The UK Government has announced a full asset freeze against Blood and Honour.

Optimism in the FS sector fell at the quickest pace since September 2022, according to the latest CBI Financial Services Survey. That is despite business volumes growing at a faster pace in the quarter to December.

The Association of Police and Crime Commissioner’s (APCC’s) Joint Leads for Victims have welcomed the government’s announcement that it plans to make the creation of sexually explicit ‘deepfake’ images of adults a criminal offence, along with the introduction of new offences of taking an intimate image without consent and installing equipment with the intent to commit these offences.

Homes and businesses across Wales will no longer be stuck with slow internet speeds as the UK Government’s rollout of gigabit connectivity races ahead.

We are delighted to announce that the new techUK Central Government Council members have been elected.

Blog posted by: Jennifer Marks, Head of Digital Sustainability, GDS, 8 January 2025 – Categories: GOV.UK One Login.

Statement from the Children’s Commissioner on tackling child sexual abuse in response to the testimonies of child victims.

Britain’s workplace safety regulator has published a helpful guide of do’s and don’ts for people installing stone worktops.

Agents suspended as the VOA investigates a potential breach of its standards.

Trump’s commitment to NATO is questionable. The EU cannot hope to deter Russia effectively without closer cooperation with Ankara.

The FDA has shared its annual New Year message to the government, in which FDA Assistant General Secretary Lauren Crowley outlined the need for significant reform across the civil service.

Access our report examining how the UK’s data centres are adapting to climate risks and the steps needed to ensure their long-term resilience.

The UK is committed to achieving net zero by 2050 in England and Wales and by 2045 in Scotland.

The National Statistician granted exceptional pre-release access to National Population Projections: 2022-based, which will be published at 9:30am on 28 January 2025.

More than 30 projects across England and Northern Ireland will deliver targeted support to boost the UK’s cyber resilience.

Bashar al-Assad’s flight from Syria marks the end of an era, but the country’s fragmented future is now being shaped by competing foreign and internal powers.

Two complaints from victim-survivors about the Met Police’s handling of allegations they made against Mohamed Al Fayed, will be investigated by the Met’s Directorate of Professional Standards (DPS), under our direction.

At NCFE, we’re always looking for ways to improve the quality of services we offer providers, employers, and apprentices.

Over the coming weeks I will be sharing a series of guest blogs asking contributors what it would take for England to be the best place to be a child in 2025. Today’s guest blog comes from Jamie Masraff, Chief Executive, OnSide.

The Cabinet Office is running two webinars for suppliers and other external organisations to support readiness for the Procurement Act 2023, which is set to go live on 24 February 2025.

Following the announcement of the Defence Industry Strategy review, techUK invites members to share views for techUK submission.

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper yesterday gave an oral statement about the government's commitment to tackle child sexual abuse and grooming gangs.

Find answers to questions about space debris, the risk to satellites in orbit, and how space sustainability can help, as well as the UK Space Agency's work to address these issues.

Four final members of an organised crime group that peddled drugs and firearms across the north of England have been jailed following a long-running National Crime Agency (NCA) investigation.

A man who was a minor when convicted of multiple offences has had his convictions referred to the Crown Court by the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC), after evidence suggested he was a victim of human trafficking. 

An international engineering firm is the first company to sign a lease at Rhyd y Blew, the Welsh Government’s ‘Grade A’ industrial site in Blaenau Gwent, Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning, Rebecca Evans, has announced.

Minister Hardy and Philip Duffy discussed the response to flooding in the East Midlands, Lincolnshire and across the country.