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Editor’s choice of ICT items of note:

UK's schoolgirl cyber security champions joined by undeclared war star at prestigious awards night

International leaders to take centre stage at CYBERUK 2023 in Belfast

DLUHC releases report on the Cyber Assessment Framework for Local Government pilot

ICO shares resources to help designers embed data protection by default

John Edwards, Information Commissioner, delivers a keynote speech at IAPP Data Protection Intensive UK.

Smart Data: The UK’s new data sharing laws will spur innovation and improve consumer outcomes

Online fraud – how to protect yourself

Scale and impact of online fraud revealed
 

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Editor’s choice of Health, Social Care & Homelessness related items of note:

Norovirus cases up 50% as NHS pressure significant

Some hospitals see busiest Monday of the year so far for A&E attendance

Addressing vaccine hesitancy and misinformation protects public health

NHS’ top doctor warns emergency care will be prioritised during biggest strike disruption to date

Temporary border measures to enhance Covid surveillance from China removed

Homeless Link warns of “missed opportunity” in Spring Budget

Neurodiversity and Homelessness

Hundreds of thousands of women experiencing menopause symptoms to get cheaper HRT

Chronic increase of ‘hidden’ homelessness in the countryside fuelled by cost-of-living crisis, ground-breaking report shows

World-leading NHS virtual wards treat 100,000 patients in a year

NHS on-the-spot liver scans find one in 10 people have liver damage that could lead to deadly cancer

MHRA trialling pioneering stem cell robot that could transform the availability of life-saving cell therapies
 
Editor’s choice of Business / Commercial items of note:

New funding to support Wales’ business, economic and research links with EU regions

CBI - Businesses fear double blow as corporation tax rise kicks-in and Super-deduction ends

Time for water market to deliver for all business customers, warns CCW

Dorset charity awarded over £320,000 to help disabled entrepreneurs start their own businesses

Call for blogs | Digital Trade Campaign Week 2023 #techUKDigitalTrade

Grant funding awarded to help vulnerable people with legal issues

UK announces increased funding for China Capabilities Programme

Funding local climate action

Funding boost to open long COVID services up to people with long term conditions

Reading-based craft group for autistic adults receives £10,000 National Lottery funding

New funding to help keep leisure centres with pools afloat

Rape and sexual abuse centres in Essex receive over £1.2 million National Lottery Funding
 
Editor’s choice of Policy & General items of note:

IEA - Corporation Tax hike not the path to a competitive and compassionate Britain, says former SDP Leader

Government and Bank of England facilitate sale of Silicon Valley Bank UK

Building new links with the Arctic

Green freeports tax relief

Championing gender equality on Red Nose Day

Opportunity for international collaboration on information advantage

Government reaffirms support for the ban on hunting trophies

Spring Budget 2023 – GAD’s analysis

ICO reaches agreement with Easylife Ltd

2023 contract profit rate

New data shows benefits of driving at 20mph as Wales prepares to lower default speed limit

Support for equalities and human rights groups

Ombudsman tells Suffolk County Council to improve support for children who can’t go to school
 
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Selling property at auction
Auctions can provide a quick sale for property that might struggle to sell through conventional methods, but how do they work and what do you need to know? Kirsty Burnham, head of property at Movewise, explains.


“I recognise that energy efficiency is important, but the process comes at an expense”: Nigel’s retrofit experience
Nigel has been a landlord for 4 years and is based in Ashford, Kent. Becoming a landlord and investing in property wasn’t initially part of the script. But when he was made redundant from a previous job, he decided to buy a flat as an investment.


NRLA supply and demand campaign secures widespread media coverage
The NRLA's supply and demand campaign received a significant boost this week, after research findings promoted by our Communications Team secured wide-ranging national and trade press coverage.


Call of the month - new fire safety rules
This week we were able to help a member with a query relating to the latest fire safety regulations.


Landlord raises money for hospital ward that saved his life
On #RandomActsofKindnessDay, we share the story of landlord Matt Hinks. A random act of kindness from a doctor at his local hospital inspired him to raise thousands of pounds for the unit that ultimately saved his life. First published in NRLA magazine, Property.