MoD: UK boosts Africa ties after ministerial visit – (techUK: Modernising Defence Programme – Headline Conclusions ~ MoD: Britain to take leading role in next-generation air power, as Defence Secretary launches Combat Air Strategy ~ Defence Minister announces new prosperity framework between UK and Lockheed Martin ~ MoD: Intelligence technology to keep Joint Force Command one step ahead of adversaries ~ MoD: Injured veterans & service personnel take part in excavation at Barrow Clump ~ MoD: Sky's the limit for defence personnel taking part in Edinburgh Tattoo ~ MoD contribution to international security highlighted in annual report ~ MoD: The Veterans Advisory & Pension Committee North East embark upon moves to counter identity theft ~ MoD: New medal unveiled to recognise the fight against Daesh ~ MoD: LOGNET 18-1: modernising defence logistics 7 to 8 June 2018 ~ MoD: Research partnership visits Development, Concepts & Doctrine Centre (DCDC) ~ MoD: Military personnel in Scotland protected from tax hikes ~ Defence Secretary and Australian Minister tour Scottish site building world-class warships as £1bn is pumped into supply chain ~ MoD: Tomorrow’s technology to protect the soldier of today ~ Defence Secretary meets civil society groups to discuss human rights in conflict-affected areas )
LGA: Double council tax on empty homes - councils urge Lords to back new powers ~ MHCLG: James Brokenshire provides stronger powers for councils to tackle empty homes ~ LGA responds to family childcare trust survey ~ LGA responds to HCLG Committee Report on building safety )
Cabinet Office: Government commits to new round of voter ID pilots at next local elections – (CO: Civilian Gallantry List: 2018 )
DfT: Tim Peake joins mission to inspire future engineers as The Holiday Makers challenge blasts off at Farnborough Airshow
Defra: Expansion of wildlife protection sites in Essex
Children’s Commissioner, Anne Longfield responds to the Government’s statement on fostering
ScotGov: Private Water Supplies
WAG: Brexit means it is time to come up with a new way of funding the nations of the UK – Mark Drakeford – (Minister sees how £300k WAG funding is helping Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru to protect Welsh Language ~ WAG: Food & Fun scheme offered to 2,500 pupils in most deprived parts of Wales )
PC&PE: Forces homes deal disastrous for taxpayers and worse could follow
techUK signs Armed Forces Covenant
EA: Operation CLAMPDOWN and licence blitz target illegal fishing – (EA warns of illegal waste being dumped empty commercial units ~ EA: Boaters’ views sought in consultation on proposed charges )
CCC welcomes publication of Government’s second National Adaptation Programme
STFC has published its Annual Report & Accounts 2017-18 – (STFC: Sunny outlook for UK science as new radar promises improved weather forecasting ~ STFC: UK delivers super-cool kit to USA for Next-Generation Dark Matter Experiment )
Ofcom: Broadcast TV viewing declines in Northern Ireland ~ Ofcom: Scotland leads the UK for time spent watching TV ~ Ofcom: Broadcast TV viewing declines in Wales ~ Ofcom: TV streaming services overtake pay TV for first time ~ Ofcom: Latest telecoms and pay-TV complaints revealed )
EHRC: Older people and employment: Women & Equalities Committee report
ESFA: Public still doubt scientific consensus on climate change – (ESFA: Support schools to maximise their resources & budgets ~ ESFA: Sound governance & internal control reflected in the Education and Skills Funding Agency’s (ESFA) first annual report )
CCW: Water Watchdog responds to United Utilities hosepipe ban
NCFE: Update from the Department for Education – (NCFE: In statistics, we trust – but should we? ~ NCFE: A register too far? ~ NCFE: The end is near )
TfL: Deal paves way for knowledge sharing between London and West Midlands – (TfL backs customer’s campaign to ask passengers to Look Up and offer their seat )
Arts Council England: Investing in creative talent – (ACE: Artists turn redundant Stoke-on-Trent pub into a vibrant community hub ~ ACE: East Wall performance celebrates London’s diverse stories )
NA: Research priorities at The National Archives
RoSPA: Keep kids safe on garden trampolines as they spring into the summer holidays
FDA: Withdraw civil service pay guidance or face legal action, FDA warns - (FDA: The House of Commons is once again letting down victims of harassment )
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