Analysis aims to help agency's understanding of the key threats and guide approach to tackling them. Companies House has today published its first ever strategic intelligence assessment as the agency steps up its work to help tackle economic crime.
MORE Scottish government delays on sectoral bargaining for tens of thousands of social care workers "stinks of kicking the can down the road," unions warned yesterday. Despite the policy having been adopted by the Scottish government as part of the Fair Work in Social Care initiative with unions, five years on it stands undelivered.
The Data (Use and Access) Bill will unlock the power of data to drive efficiencies in our public services. This will relieve health and police front-line workers from bureaucracy so they can focus on treating sick people or spend more time on our streets fighting crime.
Estates of people who died as a result of the Infected Blood Scandal can now apply to receive an interim payment of £100,000, in advance of a comprehensive compensation scheme. The estates of people who died as a result of the Infected Blood Scandal can now apply to receive an interim payment of £100,000 from today.
A new safety campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of buying faulty and unsafe e-bikes, e-scooters and components such as batteries has been launched. New campaign urges public to buy safe e-bikes and e-scooters and avoid rogue online sellers.
The Data (Use and Access) Bill will bring an estimated £10 billion boost to the UK economy across 10 years. The innovative use of the new Smart Data powers and the National Underground Asset Register will drive economic growth across the UK by improving the way consumers, businesses and asset owners can safely share data to help workers, and the public make more informed decisions.
To make sure people know which digital identity providers are secure and trustworthy, digital identities can become certified against robust government rules on privacy, security and inclusion. This is set to be backed by new laws introduced on 23rd October 2024 in the Data (Use and Access) Bill.
New Bill to unlock the secure and effective use of data for the public interest has been introduced into Parliament. New government Bill will unlock the power of data to grow the economy and improve people's lives.
Scientists from the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) are at the forefront of designing and developing Defence's next generation satellite constellation - a system that will bring giant leaps in operational advantage to the armed forces. We have developed new collaborative ways of working with both Space Command and Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S).
With a degree in electrical and electronic engineering and a keen interest in the nuclear sector, Anouschka knew Sellafield would be the best place for her to begin her career in the industry. That career has already seen her relocate from Sheffield to Cumbria and scooping the title of Sellafield Ltd Graduate of the Year.
The UK and Welsh Governments have introduced major legislation with new powers to bring criminal charges against water executives and a ban on bonuses. An Independent Commission into the water sector and its regulation will be launched by the government on Wednesday 23 October 2024), in what is expected to form the largest review of the industry since privatisation.
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (October 22nd) sold 13 Prime Cattle. Prime Bullocks (4) averaged 273.4p per kg and sold to 314.0p per kg and £1,875.00 gross.
A landmark defence agreement will be signed by Defence Secretary John Healey MP and German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius in London today in a major moment for NATO, and European security and prosperity. It is the first-of-its-kind agreement between the UK and Germany on defence.
The foundation of a successful learning and development strategy is understanding the current level of knowledge and competencies within your organisation. Conducting a skills audit will allow you to map out where your employees are now, where they need to be and how your organisation can help bridge that gap.
Central government spending is already £11.5 billion above the OBR's March forecast, six months into the fiscal year, highlighting the scale of the public finances challenge facing the Chancellor ahead of her first Budget next week, the Resolution Foundation said on Tuesday 22 October 2024. The vast majority (£9.7 billion) of central government overspending in the current financial year comes from spending on good and services, typical higher pay and running costs.
Mr Speaker, I have just returned from three days of intense defence diplomacy. First, at the NATO Defence Ministers meeting in Brussels where we welcomed President Zelenskyy and then, at the G7 Defence Ministers meeting in Naples where we had important updates from the battlefield, agreed this is a critical point in the conflict and stressed the need to step up and speed up support for Ukraine.
Practical advice for people professionals on dealing with short-term sickness absence. The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development has updated it guidance for employers.
A satellite developed by the UK business Horizon Technologies is on schedule for launch in mid-2025. A satellite developed by the UK business Horizon Technologies has successfully completed its Critical Design Review (CDR), and is on schedule for launch in mid-2025, the UK Space Agency announced today.
Following the successful initial roll out of PDNS for Schools last year, all schools in the UK can now benefit from the enhanced cyber resilience service. Schools are being encouraged to sign up for a free cyber defence service from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) - a part of GCHQ - which helps block online threats such as malware, ransomware and phishing attacks.
Dr Richard Horne, CEO NCSC calls for greater global resilience against online security threats at Singapore International Cyber Week. The UK's cyber security chief is urging allies and partners to join forces and close the widening gap between escalating cyber threats and our collective ability to defend against them.