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fromIT Pro
6 hours ago
UK news

The UK government is teaming up with Google Cloud to kill public sector legacy tech

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6 hours ago
UK news

The UK government is teaming up with Google Cloud to kill public sector legacy tech

fromwww.theguardian.com
6 hours ago

Prax Lindsey oil refinery owners urged to do decent thing' for workers

The junior energy minister Michael Shanks wrote to Prax Group owners urging them to support workers financially amid concerns of finding a buyer for the struggling refinery.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
23 hours ago

There's nowhere for them to hide any more': Zelda Perkins on Harvey Weinstein and NDAs

Zelda Perkins agreed to a non-disclosure agreement at 24, which haunted her for decades due to its suffocating power over her ability to speak out.
Social justice
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Britain preparing for blackouts on the scale of power cuts seen in Spain and Portugal

The Iberian blackouts show how everybody across society can contribute to protecting a nation against disruptive events, according to the government's resilience plan.
EU data protection
#economic-growth
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

What happens inside the government's crisis room

The main, windowless room is behind a white metal door a good few inches thick, symbolizing the gravity of decisions taken.
UK politics
#job-creation
#russia
#emergency-alerts
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Mobile phone emergency alert system to be tested in early September

The emergency alert system will be tested at around 3pm on September 7, in its second ever nationwide drill. The first time the system was tested was in April 2023.
UK news
#reproductive-rights
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
2 days ago

UK Heritage Department feared 'mass restitutions' when Stone of Scone was returned to Scotland

A newly released UK government file reveals a serious disagreement between the heritage department and the prime minister over the return of the 13th-century Stone of Scone to Scotland in 1996.
UK news
#fiscal-policy
#self-build
fromHomebuilding
1 week ago
Renovation

What is the Government's New Housing Bank? How funds might be available for your housing project

fromHomebuilding
1 week ago
Renovation

What is the Government's New Housing Bank? How funds might be available for your housing project

fromBusiness Matters
4 days ago

'Invest in Women' fund criticised for slow rollout as MPs call for bolder action

The Invest in Women Taskforce has raised over £250 million, but the fund will not begin investing until the end of 2025, a year after fundraising was announced.
Women
#compensation
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Man denies trying to incite armed pandemic uprising

Paul Martin, 60, allegedly attempted to incite an armed uprising against the UK government during the Covid-19 pandemic, amassing an arsenal of weapons including crossbows, knives, and a stun gun.
UK politics
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
5 days ago

The government has created the perfect storm as nearly 1 million small businesses face closure - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The first change of UK government in 14 years has led to significant financial pressure on 5.5 million small businesses, heavily impacting employment and turnover.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Critics of UK role in Gaza war consider setting up independent tribunal

Critics of the UK's role in the Gaza war are considering setting up an independent tribunal if Labour blocks an official inquiry backed by Jeremy Corbyn.
UK politics
#investment
#palestine-action
#human-rights
#labour-party
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

Industry chiefs sound alarm over 'horrific' packaging tax threatening UK businesses

Senior figures from various UK industries warn that the government's new packaging tax will be detrimental, with increased costs potentially passed onto consumers or leading to business relocation.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Gov.uk smartphone app to launch with limited functionality

The gov.uk app, aimed at simplifying citizen interactions, will have limited functionality at launch, directing users to existing government pages instead of directly facilitating services.
Mobile UX
#protest-rights
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

PM 'agrees' welfare changes deal with Labour rebels

The government is expected to announce a deal shortly with Labour rebels on its planned benefits changes, indicating significant political pressures and concessions.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Ministers refuse to name companies that lobbied them over foreign ownership of UK newspapers

The government's recent adjustment to foreign ownership laws for British newspapers, allowing 15% foreign ownership, reflects ongoing tensions around media influence and transparency.
UK news
#nhs
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Foreign Office faces inquiry over Harry Dunn case

Mr Dunn's mother Charlotte Charles stated, 'We hope this inquiry will be a genuine, independent search for truth, not just for our sake, but to ensure that no other family ever has to endure what we did.'
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Scientists criticise cut in UK funding for global vaccination group

Many thousands of children who could have lived will instead die; it’s hugely disappointing to see the UK government backsliding rather than driving progress on global poverty.
UK news
#palestine
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

MPs question Fujitsu's continued role in UK public sector

Despite its previous pledge to halt bidding for UK public contracts due to the Horizon scandal, Fujitsu has successfully secured a new contract, raising questions.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Minister to meet food delivery firms over reports of illegal workers

The government will meet food delivery companies next week following reports that some asylum seekers are working illegally as couriers within hours of their arrival in the UK.
UK news
#steel-industry
#politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Headteachers in England threaten to quit as Ofsted inspectors over proposed overhaul

Headteachers are considering withdrawing as Ofsted inspectors unless the government revises proposed changes to school grading, stating this highlights their strong opposition.
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

Farmers seek judicial review over inheritance tax clampdown

The legal claim, served on Tuesday to Chancellor Rachel Reeves and HMRC, calls for a judicial review of the government's decision to cap long-standing tax reliefs for farmland and family businesses without a full public consultation.
UK politics
#cybersecurity
fromIT Pro
2 weeks ago
Information security

'A huge national security risk': Thousands of government laptops, tablets, and phones are missing and nowhere to be found

fromIT Pro
2 weeks ago
Information security

'A huge national security risk': Thousands of government laptops, tablets, and phones are missing and nowhere to be found

fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

International law 'at heart' of Starmer's foreign policy, says Hermer

"Goes absolutely to the heart of Sir Keir Starmer's government and its approach to foreign policy, the attorney general has told the BBC."
UK politics
#economic-policy
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

UK government unveils 275m investment in training and apprenticeships in England

The skills funding aims to end overreliance on foreign labour and ensure domestic talent for critical industries, countering national decline narratives.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

UK ministers to restart approval process for two North Sea oilfields

This consultation is not about decisions on specific projects but it's about how and if we as an industry can continue to produce oil and gas in the UK.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Millions more on benefits to get 150 off energy bills

The significant expansion of the Warm Home Discount will benefit 2.7 million more households across Britain, effectively providing much-needed energy bill support this winter.
UK politics
#hs2
#israel
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Britons in Israel told to notify Foreign Office to receive instructions on how to leave

David Lammy emphasized to MPs that the Foreign Office is urging all British nationals in Israel to register, ensuring the government can provide vital evacuation information.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Grooming gangs scandal: What is the new inquiry going to do after the Casey report?

At its heart, she identifies a deep rooted failure to treat children as children, a continued failure to protect children and teenage girls from rape, from exploitation and serious violence.
UK politics
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Britain's MI6 spy agency names first female chief

Blaise Metreweli, the first-ever female MI6 chief, will succeed Richard Moore, marking a historic milestone in the agency’s 116-year history as she embodies a new era of leadership.
UK news
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 weeks ago

The UK will pay with 'the blood of our citizens' if the government doesn't 'wake up' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

"The consequences of this are incalculably grave. If the Prime Minister believed what he told us about the threats we face, then the Government must alter its plans."
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Workers in UK need to embrace AI or risk being left behind, minister says

Embrace AI training to avoid being left behind in the evolving job market, as warned by UK technology secretary Peter Kyle.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Minister to soften disability benefits shake-up

Kendall believes protecting the most vulnerable is essential, stating: "When we set out our reforms we promised to protect those most in need, particularly those who can never work."
UK politics
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

UK fusion reactor dream gets another 2.5 billion from gov't

UK government invests £2.5 billion in fusion energy project despite minimal progress reported.
Investment in STEP project indicates strong government support for fusion energy development.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Demob-happy IFS director tears into Rachel Reeves's spending review

Paul Johnson's final IFS press conference reveals his candid criticism of government's spending plans, indicating potential tax rises and unrealistic financial projections.
UK politics
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Data bill opposed by Sir Elton John and Dua Lipa finally passes

A contentious UK bill on data usage passed without amendments protecting artists' copyrights against AI exploitation.
fromTheartnewspaper
3 weeks ago

UK department of culture faces cuts following government spending review

The DCMS faces funding cuts despite an increase in resource spending over the next few years.
UK politics
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 weeks ago

MPs to investigate potential for government digital identity scheme | Computer Weekly

The UK Parliament is investigating the risks and opportunities of digital identity schemes amid calls for a national ID system.
UK politics
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