Government

Intelligent document processing: Transforming public sector efficiency

Given the challenges public sector organisations face with excessive paperwork, Intelligent Document Processing (IDP) offers a solution to enhance efficiency by automating document capture, extraction, classification, and decision-making.

PIMFA comments on Brexit Transition Deal

Following the announcement that negotiators have reached an initial deal on the Brexit transition period within the framework of the Draft Withdrawal Agreement published on 19th March 2018, John Barrass, EU Expert and Deputy CEO at PIMFA, said:

Is the UK Industrial Strategy fit for the future?

Lawrence Conway, Institute of Economic Development (IED) board member and Chief Executive of South Lakeland District Council, shares his views on the UK Industrial Strategy and asks if it is fit for the future

Extremism Commissioner confirms plans for 2018

Lead Commissioner for Countering Extremism, Sara Khan, has set out her plans to engage and consult, produce a comprehensive study and make recommendations to government

Government commits to further support for neighbourhood planning

Housing Minister Dominic Rabb has announced that more communities across England will be able to get free access to expert advice and guidance to help make their neighbourhood vision a reality 

Less than half of Scottish government representatives believe the region will achieve its digital vision

A recent report from Civica reveals what must be done for Scotland to achieve its digital vision of becoming a digital nation by 2020

Space Industry Act to unlock billions for the UK economy

Government plans to add billions of pounds to the UK economy and create hundreds of high-skilled jobs by unlocking opportunities in the new space age

Will Brexit affect the future of personal injury claims?

Many lawyers across the UK are concerned with the impact Brexit will have on future personal injury claims. Law firm, Tilly Bailey and Irvine ­– experts in medical negligence cases – has looked into how UK lawyers, clients and practices will adapt to a post-Brexit climate.

European Economic and Social Committee (EESC)

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the driving force of the European economy and have huge potential to contribute to its development.

New government action to create stronger, more integrated Britain

Communities Secretary Sajid Javid today (14 March) set out an ambitious long-term plan of action create a stronger, more integrated Britain

How to build a successful customer self-service strategy

John McMahon, Product Director at IEG4, provides recommendations on how to build a successful customer self-service strategy 

International trade changes needed to tackle agricultural challenges

A conference organised by the European Committee of the Regions (CoR) in Brussels, Belgium, on 8 March has discussed the current international agricultural trade rules and how to establish fairer international trade

Pharma industry responds to the Prime Minister’s latest Brexit speech

The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) – representing global pharmaceutical businesses in the UK including GSK, AstraZeneca, Pfizer and Roche – has responded to Brexit speech by Prime Minister Theresa May

Number of children in workless households down over half a million

Number of workless households falls by 881,000 since 2010 and 53,000 on the year

New measures to boost cyber security in millions of internet-connected devices

Manufacturers of ‘smart’ devices will be expected to build-in tough new security measures that last the lifetime of the product

PIMFA comments on the UK’s future economic partnership with the European Union

PIMFA – the UK’s leading trade association for the personal investment management and financial advice sector - welcomes the Prime Minister’s clarification in her Mansion House speech on 2 March of key aspects of the Government’s aspirations for the post-Brexit UK/EU relationship

Global Shortage of hepatitis B vaccine caused by manufacturing process

Health professionals have warned that problems in the manufacturing process has caused a global shortage of the hepatitis B vaccine. Ordering restrictions will remain in place in order to prioritise vaccinations for those who need it most.

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