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10 Free Purchase Order Templates in Excel, Word, & ClickUp

A well-structured purchase order template improves procurement efficiency and helps prevent errors.

Omnea raises $25M to tackle the painfully annoying procurement market | TechCrunch

Omnea's platform streamlines procurement processes for businesses, addressing inefficiencies that frustrate teams during IT supply requests.

10 Free Purchase Order Templates in Excel, Word, & ClickUp

A well-structured purchase order template improves procurement efficiency and helps prevent errors.

Omnea raises $25M to tackle the painfully annoying procurement market | TechCrunch

Omnea's platform streamlines procurement processes for businesses, addressing inefficiencies that frustrate teams during IT supply requests.
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from ClickUp
3 weeks ago
Business intelligence

Top 10 Procurement Analytics Software for Smarter Sourcing

Procurement analytics software is crucial for overcoming supply chain challenges and making data-driven decisions.

How To Build a Robust Material Sourcing Network (2024) - Shopify

Material sourcing is crucial for maintaining product quality and business profitability.

10 Best Procurement Management Software & Tools in 2024

Procurement management software simplifies and automates procurement processes, enhancing efficiency and decision-making.

Top 10 Procurement Analytics Software for Smarter Sourcing

Procurement analytics software is crucial for overcoming supply chain challenges and making data-driven decisions.

How To Build a Robust Material Sourcing Network (2024) - Shopify

Material sourcing is crucial for maintaining product quality and business profitability.

10 Best Procurement Management Software & Tools in 2024

Procurement management software simplifies and automates procurement processes, enhancing efficiency and decision-making.
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Post Office seeks Horizon support, as it hunts replacement

UK Post Office is seeking to invest £100 million to update the controversial Horizon system and improve technology reliability.
Conversations with suppliers aim to enhance data center operations and network services for Horizon, amidst ongoing scrutiny over past wrongful convictions.
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Local councils need 'better support' to buy AI responsibly | Computer Weekly

Local authorities need clearer guidance for the responsible procurement of AI systems in the public interest.

Nine months late, NHS tech deal gets an extra 1B

NHS increases tech deal budget to £2.5 billion after supplier engagement.
from ComputerWeekly.com
9 months ago

The challenges of open source in government | Computer Weekly

Public sector bodies need a more open and collaborative approach to procuring software for policymaking.
Technological sovereignty is necessary for public sector governance to shape the function of public software.
from Independent
1 year ago

More than one app poses risk to cybersecurity, says minister

A Minister of State at the Department of Communications has said there is "more than one risky app out there" but said Government advice for official mobile phones does not name specific companies.hinese-owned TikTok has come under fire in the US, Europe and Asia, where a growing number of governments have banned the app from devices used for official business over worries it poses risks to cybersecurity and data privacy or could be used to push pro-Beijing narratives and misinformation.

Local councils need 'better support' to buy AI responsibly | Computer Weekly

Local authorities need clearer guidance for the responsible procurement of AI systems in the public interest.

Nine months late, NHS tech deal gets an extra 1B

NHS increases tech deal budget to £2.5 billion after supplier engagement.

The challenges of open source in government | Computer Weekly

Public sector bodies need a more open and collaborative approach to procuring software for policymaking.
Technological sovereignty is necessary for public sector governance to shape the function of public software.

More than one app poses risk to cybersecurity, says minister

A Minister of State at the Department of Communications has said there is "more than one risky app out there" but said Government advice for official mobile phones does not name specific companies.hinese-owned TikTok has come under fire in the US, Europe and Asia, where a growing number of governments have banned the app from devices used for official business over worries it poses risks to cybersecurity and data privacy or could be used to push pro-Beijing narratives and misinformation.
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1 month ago
Startup companies

Permanent wants to permanently change where commercial buyers get their food

Permanent addresses the disconnect between food suppliers and buyers using technology to promote regenerative farming and streamline procurement.

Atkins appointed as delivery partner for The Line in Neom

UK architecture and engineering studio Atkins is the latest studio to have been officially announced as working on The Line megacity in Saudi Arabia.Atkins, which is part of conglomerate SNC-Lavalin, was officially announced as a delivery partner for The Line after signing a five-year contract."Intent is to radically transform the way major infrastructure projects are delivered"The architecture and engineering studio will provide project and construction management consultancy services that include the design, procurement and commissioning of the project.

Permanent wants to permanently change where commercial buyers get their food

Permanent addresses the disconnect between food suppliers and buyers using technology to promote regenerative farming and streamline procurement.

Atkins appointed as delivery partner for The Line in Neom

UK architecture and engineering studio Atkins is the latest studio to have been officially announced as working on The Line megacity in Saudi Arabia.Atkins, which is part of conglomerate SNC-Lavalin, was officially announced as a delivery partner for The Line after signing a five-year contract."Intent is to radically transform the way major infrastructure projects are delivered"The architecture and engineering studio will provide project and construction management consultancy services that include the design, procurement and commissioning of the project.
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#transparency

Comptroller Unveils Report to Combat Corruption in NYC Procurement

New York City's procurement report aims to prevent corruption through improved oversight, transparency, and accountability in government contracts.

Ukraine's Zelenskyy renews war on corruption amid scandals

President promises changes to government after reports of corruption at defence and infrastructure ministries.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he will make changes to the government and security services as part of a renewed crackdown on corruption, nearly a year since Russia invaded the country.
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1 year ago

Neri&Hu inserts shed into old lane house for Blue Bottle Coffee

Chinese studio Neri&Hu has inserted a stainless-steel shed into a Shanghainese lane house for Blue Bottle Coffee's latest cafe in Shanghai, which opened to the public last week.Located in Zhangyuan in one of the area's 140-year-old traditional Shikumen mansions, Neri&Hu's design for the coffee shop aims to evoke "an intimate and nostalgic experience and bring back the memories of 'home'."
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1 year ago

Lady Mone is accused and still the Tories won't come clean about PPE. What are they hiding? | Angela Rayner

The new Guardian revelations about Michelle Mone  claims that she and her children secretly received 29m originating from the profits of a PPE business that was awarded large government contracts after she recommended it to ministers  go way beyond startling headlines.They also clearly highlight the conflicts of interest and failures of due diligence that lay behind the waste of billions of pounds of taxpayers' money, and a Tory VIP lane that was declared illegal by the high court earlier this year.

Comptroller Unveils Report to Combat Corruption in NYC Procurement

New York City's procurement report aims to prevent corruption through improved oversight, transparency, and accountability in government contracts.

Ukraine's Zelenskyy renews war on corruption amid scandals

President promises changes to government after reports of corruption at defence and infrastructure ministries.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he will make changes to the government and security services as part of a renewed crackdown on corruption, nearly a year since Russia invaded the country.

Neri&Hu inserts shed into old lane house for Blue Bottle Coffee

Chinese studio Neri&Hu has inserted a stainless-steel shed into a Shanghainese lane house for Blue Bottle Coffee's latest cafe in Shanghai, which opened to the public last week.Located in Zhangyuan in one of the area's 140-year-old traditional Shikumen mansions, Neri&Hu's design for the coffee shop aims to evoke "an intimate and nostalgic experience and bring back the memories of 'home'."

Lady Mone is accused and still the Tories won't come clean about PPE. What are they hiding? | Angela Rayner

The new Guardian revelations about Michelle Mone  claims that she and her children secretly received 29m originating from the profits of a PPE business that was awarded large government contracts after she recommended it to ministers  go way beyond startling headlines.They also clearly highlight the conflicts of interest and failures of due diligence that lay behind the waste of billions of pounds of taxpayers' money, and a Tory VIP lane that was declared illegal by the high court earlier this year.
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University Hospital Limerick's use of over 20m to reduce waiting lists criticised in audit report

Lack of competitive procurement processes in hospitals led to significant breaches of rules regarding €20.3m in contracts.
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2 months ago
Startup companies

Trestle Raises $2.3M to Tackle The Construction Industry's Biggest Challenge

Trestle streamlines construction projects by ensuring transparency and accountability through AI-powered vendor management, ultimately enhancing efficiency and mitigating risks.

Scottish shipyards need greater clarity' over future military orders, say MPs

Scottish shipyards need greater clarity from the UK Government over where contracts for new naval vessels will be placed in the coming decades, MPs have said.Members of the Scottish Affairs Committee made the plea as they challenged ministers to set out why a recent 1.6 billion contract for the construction of three naval support ships had gone to an international consortium which will see some of the building work take place in Spain.

Metrolinx doing 'late-stage' work on Eglinton Crosstown LRT but offers no new opening date | CBC News

Metrolinx is doing "late-stage" work at Eglinton Crosstown LRT stations and stops, but it has no new date for the opening of the new line, the provincial transit agency reported on Thursday.At a board of directors meeting, Metrolinx CEO Phil Verster said the agency is working closely with Crosslinx Transit Solutions, the consortium building the $5.8 billion Eglinton Crosstown project, to ensure testing, commissioning and documentation is completed.

Trestle Raises $2.3M to Tackle The Construction Industry's Biggest Challenge

Trestle streamlines construction projects by ensuring transparency and accountability through AI-powered vendor management, ultimately enhancing efficiency and mitigating risks.

Scottish shipyards need greater clarity' over future military orders, say MPs

Scottish shipyards need greater clarity from the UK Government over where contracts for new naval vessels will be placed in the coming decades, MPs have said.Members of the Scottish Affairs Committee made the plea as they challenged ministers to set out why a recent 1.6 billion contract for the construction of three naval support ships had gone to an international consortium which will see some of the building work take place in Spain.

Metrolinx doing 'late-stage' work on Eglinton Crosstown LRT but offers no new opening date | CBC News

Metrolinx is doing "late-stage" work at Eglinton Crosstown LRT stations and stops, but it has no new date for the opening of the new line, the provincial transit agency reported on Thursday.At a board of directors meeting, Metrolinx CEO Phil Verster said the agency is working closely with Crosslinx Transit Solutions, the consortium building the $5.8 billion Eglinton Crosstown project, to ensure testing, commissioning and documentation is completed.
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NetSuite Introduces SuiteProcurement to Help Customers Reduce the Cost of Doing Business

NetSuite's SuiteProcurement simplifies indirect procurement for businesses, enhancing productivity and spending control.
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How to grow your business potential while shrinking your procurement expenditure

Effective procurement is crucial for all businesses to succeed, with rising costs challenging budgets. Companies leveraging AI in procurement can mitigate supplier cost increases and enhance supply chain management.

Logistics Report: Financial Toll Taking Shape; Lengthy Investigation; China Trade Uncorked

U.S. revised Q4 economic growth to 3.4%
Cost reduction top priority over supply chain continuity for procurement

How to grow your business potential while shrinking your procurement expenditure

Effective procurement is crucial for all businesses to succeed, with rising costs challenging budgets. Companies leveraging AI in procurement can mitigate supplier cost increases and enhance supply chain management.

Logistics Report: Financial Toll Taking Shape; Lengthy Investigation; China Trade Uncorked

U.S. revised Q4 economic growth to 3.4%
Cost reduction top priority over supply chain continuity for procurement
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The skills every business needs to make digital procurement work

Organizations are increasing focus on modernizing procurement systems to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.

Retired NYPD sergeant's firm tapped for contract to supply feminine hygiene products to jails

A small company led by a retired NYPD sergeant, TOTM! Time of the Month!, secured a contract worth up to $1 million to supply women's hygiene products to city jails.

Brief Considerations on Design Topics: 19. Procuring Tools

Proper procurement of Design tools involves understanding existing tools, collaborating with design professionals, and organizing structured brainstorming sessions.
#customer-experience

Improving government capacity is key for AI deployment, experts tell Congress

Governments need to invest in AI capabilities to harness its potential in offering services and assisting employees.
The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee is prioritizing federal procurement and AI, recognizing its impact on the economy and potential for AI regulation.

Reactive approach to cyber procurement risks damaging businesses | Computer Weekly

Too many organisations are taking a reactive approach to procuring cyber security services and solutions, reaching for the phone only after a problem has arisen, and thus hindering the ability of security pros to demonstrate value and properly align with business outcomes, according to a study published today by WithSecure.

Improving government capacity is key for AI deployment, experts tell Congress

Governments need to invest in AI capabilities to harness its potential in offering services and assisting employees.
The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee is prioritizing federal procurement and AI, recognizing its impact on the economy and potential for AI regulation.

Reactive approach to cyber procurement risks damaging businesses | Computer Weekly

Too many organisations are taking a reactive approach to procuring cyber security services and solutions, reaching for the phone only after a problem has arisen, and thus hindering the ability of security pros to demonstrate value and properly align with business outcomes, according to a study published today by WithSecure.
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What #OpenAI's latest batch of #chips

says about the future of #AI

https://t.co/dO3NSAAwVW #fintech #ArtificialIntelligence #BigData #MachineLearning #GenerativeAI @mbcheng15 @qz

What OpenAI's latest batch of chips says about the future of AI

OpenAI has received a coveted order of H100 chips and expects to secure more in the future.
The demand for Nvidia's H100 chips is high due to their ability to power generative AI models.
The procurement of more chips suggests that more sophisticated AI models will be available soon.

What OpenAI's latest batch of chips says about the future of AI

OpenAI has received a coveted order of H100 chips and expects to secure more in the future.
The demand for Nvidia's H100 chips is high due to their ability to power generative AI models.
The procurement of more chips suggests that more sophisticated AI models will be available soon.

Ulez row: Sadiq Khan accused of installing cameras by stealth' in Tory boroughs fighting expansion

S adiq Khan has been accused of installing Ulez cameras and road signs by stealth in four Tory boroughs opposed to the expansion of the cleaner air zone.Residents in Bexley, Bromley, Harrow and Hillingdon have reported Ulez signs and numberplate-reading cameras popping up overnight without warning, according to a statement from the councils on Thursday.
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Cars could cross temporary bridge at Hammersmith within 18 months

C ars and buses could be allowed back across Hammersmith Bridge in 18 months' time, the Standard can reveal.Planning permission is being sought for a double-decker temporary truss to be placed at the historic site, so vehicles and pedestrians can cross the Thames while parts of the 135-year-old bridge are moved off site for refurbishment and restoration.

Island communities aggrieved' that ferries remain undelivered Forbes

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Island communities feel aggrieved at the failure to deliver ferries which were promised years ago, Kate Forbes has said.The SNP leadership contender, who is the MSP for Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch, said the situation around the long-delayed Ferguson Marine ferries is completely unacceptable.

Rishi Sunak pledges extra 5bn for defence

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Rishi Sunak has revealed an extra 5bn will be added to Britain's military budget over the next year two years, as the government sets out the latest defence and foreign policy review.

Ukraine war over' unless EU boosts military support, says top diplomat

The war with Ukraine will be over unless the EU finds a way in weeks to speed up the provision of ammunition to Ukraine, Josep Borrell, the EU foreign affairs chief, warned on the final day of the Munich security conference.He said a special meeting of EU defence ministers slated for 8-9 March will provide a chance for countries to offer ammunition from their existing stocks, adding it is taking up to 10 months for European armies to order and receive a single bullet.

Government has wasted 26.8 billion under Sunak's watch, says Labour

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Rishi Sunak oversaw wasteful government spending and departmental losses that cost the taxpayer up to 26.8 billion, Labour has said.The Opposition party compiled a dossier of the extensive waste under Mr Sunak during his time as Chancellor and as Chief Secretary to the Treasury in 2021-22 and 2019-20.

From Ford Fry to Pop-Ups to Golden Corral, Readers Share Their Grant Park Gateway Restaurant Suggestions

The results of our Grant Park Gateway survey are in, and readers have a lot of thoughts on the restaurants that should open there.City of Atlanta is finally moving forward with plans to fill the vacant Grant Park Gateway building on Boulevard with a restaurant.The city is seeking proposals through mid-March to place a restaurant in the space by the end of 2023, more than two years after construction on the building was completed.

Cars could cross temporary bridge at Hammersmith within 18 months

C ars and buses could be allowed back across Hammersmith Bridge in 18 months' time, the Standard can reveal.Planning permission is being sought for a double-decker temporary truss to be placed at the historic site, so vehicles and pedestrians can cross the Thames while parts of the 135-year-old bridge are moved off site for refurbishment and restoration.

Island communities aggrieved' that ferries remain undelivered Forbes

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Island communities feel aggrieved at the failure to deliver ferries which were promised years ago, Kate Forbes has said.The SNP leadership contender, who is the MSP for Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch, said the situation around the long-delayed Ferguson Marine ferries is completely unacceptable.

Rishi Sunak pledges extra 5bn for defence

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Rishi Sunak has revealed an extra 5bn will be added to Britain's military budget over the next year two years, as the government sets out the latest defence and foreign policy review.

Ukraine war over' unless EU boosts military support, says top diplomat

The war with Ukraine will be over unless the EU finds a way in weeks to speed up the provision of ammunition to Ukraine, Josep Borrell, the EU foreign affairs chief, warned on the final day of the Munich security conference.He said a special meeting of EU defence ministers slated for 8-9 March will provide a chance for countries to offer ammunition from their existing stocks, adding it is taking up to 10 months for European armies to order and receive a single bullet.

Government has wasted 26.8 billion under Sunak's watch, says Labour

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Rishi Sunak oversaw wasteful government spending and departmental losses that cost the taxpayer up to 26.8 billion, Labour has said.The Opposition party compiled a dossier of the extensive waste under Mr Sunak during his time as Chancellor and as Chief Secretary to the Treasury in 2021-22 and 2019-20.

From Ford Fry to Pop-Ups to Golden Corral, Readers Share Their Grant Park Gateway Restaurant Suggestions

The results of our Grant Park Gateway survey are in, and readers have a lot of thoughts on the restaurants that should open there.City of Atlanta is finally moving forward with plans to fill the vacant Grant Park Gateway building on Boulevard with a restaurant.The city is seeking proposals through mid-March to place a restaurant in the space by the end of 2023, more than two years after construction on the building was completed.
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#people

Will AI Actually Mean We'll Be Able to Work Less? | The Walrus

A s artificial intelligence captures the public imagination, while also exhibiting missteps and failures, enthusiasts continue to tout future productivity gains as justification for a lenient approach to its governance.For example, venture fund ARK Invest predicts that "during the next eight years AI software could boost the productivity of the average knowledge worker by nearly 140%, adding approximately $50,000 in value per worker, or $56 trillion globally."

Yes, Pfizer and Moderna are increasing the cost of their COVID vaccines

Vaccines Verify The price could exceed $100 per dose for the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines in 2023, but the shots will likely remain free for people with health insurance.Author: Megan Loe, Kelly Jones Published: 4:21 PM CST February 9, 2023 Updated: 4:21 PM CST February 9, 2023 The COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer or Moderna has been free to Americans since the vaccines were first made available.

Disaster response charity enlisted to aid drivers stuck in UK queues for Channel

The government has signed a 200,000-a-year contract with a disaster response charity established by the former head of Britain's armed forces to help drivers stuck in lorry queues in Kent.The Department for Transport has enlisted RE:ACT, which uses military veterans to distribute humanitarian aid in war zones and following natural disasters, amid concerns over driver welfare.

London firefighters to be issued body-worn cameras following damning review

F irefighters in London will be the first in the country to be issued with body-worn cameras following a damning report which found institutional racism and misogyny within the London Fire Brigade.The report by former prosecutor Nazir Afzal, which included anonymous testimony from more than 2,000 staff members at the brigade, found shocking evidence of racist, homophobic and misogynistic bullying which left a clear trail of psychological harm.

Brexiteer encourages Chancellor to lead debate on Brexit and no turning back'

A Tory Brexiteer and former minister sent a less-than-subtle message in the Commons to Jeremy Hunt against turning back on Brexit.It comes after the Chancellor was forced to deny he was the source of suggestions that the Government was considering pursuing a Swiss-style relationship with the EU.Peter Bone told the Commons during a session of House business questions that Mr Hunt should lead a debate called Brexit a roaring success, no turning back.

Will AI Actually Mean We'll Be Able to Work Less? | The Walrus

A s artificial intelligence captures the public imagination, while also exhibiting missteps and failures, enthusiasts continue to tout future productivity gains as justification for a lenient approach to its governance.For example, venture fund ARK Invest predicts that "during the next eight years AI software could boost the productivity of the average knowledge worker by nearly 140%, adding approximately $50,000 in value per worker, or $56 trillion globally."

Yes, Pfizer and Moderna are increasing the cost of their COVID vaccines

Vaccines Verify The price could exceed $100 per dose for the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines in 2023, but the shots will likely remain free for people with health insurance.Author: Megan Loe, Kelly Jones Published: 4:21 PM CST February 9, 2023 Updated: 4:21 PM CST February 9, 2023 The COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer or Moderna has been free to Americans since the vaccines were first made available.

Disaster response charity enlisted to aid drivers stuck in UK queues for Channel

The government has signed a 200,000-a-year contract with a disaster response charity established by the former head of Britain's armed forces to help drivers stuck in lorry queues in Kent.The Department for Transport has enlisted RE:ACT, which uses military veterans to distribute humanitarian aid in war zones and following natural disasters, amid concerns over driver welfare.

London firefighters to be issued body-worn cameras following damning review

F irefighters in London will be the first in the country to be issued with body-worn cameras following a damning report which found institutional racism and misogyny within the London Fire Brigade.The report by former prosecutor Nazir Afzal, which included anonymous testimony from more than 2,000 staff members at the brigade, found shocking evidence of racist, homophobic and misogynistic bullying which left a clear trail of psychological harm.

Brexiteer encourages Chancellor to lead debate on Brexit and no turning back'

A Tory Brexiteer and former minister sent a less-than-subtle message in the Commons to Jeremy Hunt against turning back on Brexit.It comes after the Chancellor was forced to deny he was the source of suggestions that the Government was considering pursuing a Swiss-style relationship with the EU.Peter Bone told the Commons during a session of House business questions that Mr Hunt should lead a debate called Brexit a roaring success, no turning back.
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Sunak hails UK's global alliances ahead of Aukus submarine announcements

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Rishi Sunak has hailed the UK's global alliances as its greatest source of strength and security as he prepared to meet US President Joe Biden to flesh out a major defence deal.

Sunak to meet Biden in US amid announcement over integrated review of defence

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Rishi Sunak will meet President Joe Biden in the US on Monday as ministers unveil the new integrated review of defence and foreign policy.The Prime Minister's Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese will join the pair in San Diego for talks over the procurement of nuclear-powered submarines under the Aukus pact between the three nations.

Sunak hails UK's global alliances ahead of Aukus submarine announcements

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Rishi Sunak has hailed the UK's global alliances as its greatest source of strength and security as he prepared to meet US President Joe Biden to flesh out a major defence deal.

Sunak to meet Biden in US amid announcement over integrated review of defence

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Rishi Sunak will meet President Joe Biden in the US on Monday as ministers unveil the new integrated review of defence and foreign policy.The Prime Minister's Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese will join the pair in San Diego for talks over the procurement of nuclear-powered submarines under the Aukus pact between the three nations.
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Could this project finally offer a solution for monitor waste?

(Image credit: MMD / PREVENT Waste Alliance)
Monitors are a problem.We need them for our daily work, and here at Creative Bloq we often review the latest screens designed for creatives.But historically they've been one of the worst offenders when it comes to unsustainable e-waste.Progress is being made to recycle more components from computers and peripherals, but the small circuit boards in LCD monitors usually contain burnt-in chemicals, including lead and mercury.
#investigation

2 men charged with fraud after probe into $300M St. Michael's Hospital redevelopment | CBC News

Two Toronto men are facing multiple charges after Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say they carried out a "lengthy" investigation into a $300 million renovation project at a downtown Toronto hospital.The men, aged 50 and 58, have been charged with fraud over $5,000 and offering or receiving secret commissions.

Ministers warned not to delay release of papers in PPE Medpro row

Ministers have been warned not to delay the release of papers relating to a row over deals for coronavirus personal protective equipment (PPE).The Government has promised to release documents on the contracts awarded to PPE Medpro, a firm referred to minsters by Tory peer Baroness Mone.But health minister Will Quince told the Commons Public Accounts Committee that the disclosure may have to wait until a National Crime Agency (NCA) investigation has concluded.

2 men charged with fraud after probe into $300M St. Michael's Hospital redevelopment | CBC News

Two Toronto men are facing multiple charges after Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say they carried out a "lengthy" investigation into a $300 million renovation project at a downtown Toronto hospital.The men, aged 50 and 58, have been charged with fraud over $5,000 and offering or receiving secret commissions.

Ministers warned not to delay release of papers in PPE Medpro row

Ministers have been warned not to delay the release of papers relating to a row over deals for coronavirus personal protective equipment (PPE).The Government has promised to release documents on the contracts awarded to PPE Medpro, a firm referred to minsters by Tory peer Baroness Mone.But health minister Will Quince told the Commons Public Accounts Committee that the disclosure may have to wait until a National Crime Agency (NCA) investigation has concluded.
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High court judge deeply frustrated' by NHS delays in suicidal girl's care

A high court judge has expressed her deep frustration at NHS delays and bureaucracy that mean a suicidal 12-year-old girl has been held on her own, in a locked, windowless room with no access to the outdoors for three weeks.In a hearing on Thursday, Mrs Justice Lieven told North Staffordshire combined healthcare NHS trust you are testing my patience, after she heard that a proposal to move Becky (not her real name), could not progress until a planning meeting that would not be held until next week, and that a move was not anticipated until 2 March.
#consistently

'Extremely concerned:' Mass. inspector general urges BPS to get school buses running on time

Schools Boston school leaders may soon sign a new contract with a bus vendor that has struggled to get students to class by the first bell.The Massachusetts inspector general's office expressed serious concerns over the Boston Public School's bus vendor's ability to deliver students to class on time as the district is anticipated to re-sign the company despite longstanding issues with on-time arrivals.

Gove under pressure to explain role in PPE deals for Mone-linked firm

Michael Gove is facing mounting pressure to fully explain his role in the government's award of large PPE contracts to a company that was first recommended to him by the Tory peer Michelle Mone.Asked in an interview on Thursday how he responded to Lady Mone's approach in May 2020, Gove said he referred all offers of PPE to the appropriate civil service channels.

'Extremely concerned:' Mass. inspector general urges BPS to get school buses running on time

Schools Boston school leaders may soon sign a new contract with a bus vendor that has struggled to get students to class by the first bell.The Massachusetts inspector general's office expressed serious concerns over the Boston Public School's bus vendor's ability to deliver students to class on time as the district is anticipated to re-sign the company despite longstanding issues with on-time arrivals.

Gove under pressure to explain role in PPE deals for Mone-linked firm

Michael Gove is facing mounting pressure to fully explain his role in the government's award of large PPE contracts to a company that was first recommended to him by the Tory peer Michelle Mone.Asked in an interview on Thursday how he responded to Lady Mone's approach in May 2020, Gove said he referred all offers of PPE to the appropriate civil service channels.
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Ransomware Operators Leak Data Allegedly Stolen From City of Oakland

Over the weekend, the cybercriminals behind the Play ransomware published data allegedly stolen from the City of Oakland last month.The cyberattack started on February 8 and was disclosed on February 10, when Oakland announced that it had taken systems offline to contain the incident, but that emergency services were not impacted.

NASA, DARPA team up to go nuclear, hope to put boots on Mars

US research agencies NASA and DARPA are teaming up to create a nuclear thermal rocket engine in hopes the tech will one day carry crewed missions to Mars.The Demonstration Rocket for Agile Cislunar Operations (DRACO) is expected to prove nuclear thermal propulsion by 2027.DARPA has been working on an experimental spacecraft design for the project since 2021.
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More than one million thefts left unsolved last year, says Labour

More than one million thefts went unsolved last year, Labour has said, as it branded the figures disgraceful.An analysis by Labour of crime statistics found that 1,145,254 cases of theft were dropped last year because the police failed to find a suspect.It said that on average a domestic burglary costs victims 1,400, with the party warning that families were losing millions due to unsolved crimes.

Labour criticises disgraceful' crime stats with 1m thefts unsolved last year

More than 1m thefts went unsolved last year, Labour has said, as it branded the figures disgraceful.The party's analysis of crime statistics found that 1,145,254 cases of theft were dropped last year because the police failed to find a suspect.It said that on average a domestic burglary costs victims 1,400, with Labour warning that families were losing millions due to unsolved crimes.

More than one million thefts left unsolved last year, says Labour

More than one million thefts went unsolved last year, Labour has said, as it branded the figures disgraceful.An analysis by Labour of crime statistics found that 1,145,254 cases of theft were dropped last year because the police failed to find a suspect.It said that on average a domestic burglary costs victims 1,400, with the party warning that families were losing millions due to unsolved crimes.

Labour criticises disgraceful' crime stats with 1m thefts unsolved last year

More than 1m thefts went unsolved last year, Labour has said, as it branded the figures disgraceful.The party's analysis of crime statistics found that 1,145,254 cases of theft were dropped last year because the police failed to find a suspect.It said that on average a domestic burglary costs victims 1,400, with Labour warning that families were losing millions due to unsolved crimes.
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The State Of Supply Chain Management

Cycles of growth and retraction are enterprise mainstays and are especially apparent today.Another tradition is the continued investment to improve the systems and data that drive profits in business and foster supply chain intelligence.As part of a challenging economic environment to close in 2022, U.S. companies, as well as ones globally, are facing rising inflation, higher costs of goods and services, and raw material shortages.

Ontario auditor general's annual report to explore COVID contracts, province's vaccination program | CBC News

Ontario's Auditor General Bonnie Lysyk, shown here speaking to reporters in December 2020, is set to release her annual report on Wednesday.(Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press) Ontario's auditor general is set to release her annual report Wednesday, including audits on COVID-19-related contracts and procurement, as well as the province's vaccination program.
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