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European Commission policy priorities

This overview by Open Access Government examines the priorities of three departments within the European Commission. It covers topics such as tech sovereignty, security and democracy, social rights and skills, quality jobs and preparedness, as well as the cohesion and reforms portfolios.

Autumn Statement: Hammond looks to close productivity gap

Focusing on closing the UK’s productivity gap, Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond today delivered his first – and last – Autumn Statement The focus...

Car park makes way to 12 new affordable homes

A new £1.5m housing development has been built on the site of a former carpark, providing 12 new affordable homes for Wrexham residents

Greater Birmingham launches plan to boost economy and create jobs

A refreshed strategy to create 250,000 jobs by 2030 and boost the local economy has been launched this week in Greater Birmingham Greater Birmingham launched...

Local authorities target debtors’ homes to recover unpaid council tax

Local authorities are increasingly having to target debtors’ homes as a way of recovering unpaid council tax, according to accountancy firm Moore Stephens Accountancy firm...

May pledges £2bn research and development investment

In her first speech to the CBI, Prime Minister Theresa May this morning pledged £2 billion for research and development investment to put the...

Governments not ready for artificial intelligence, say tech investors

A poll of global technology investors carried out at Web Summit yesterday suggests governments are not ready for artificial intelligence and its effect on...

Reaction to Donald Trump election win at Web Summit

Donald Trump has won the US presidential race, provoking anger and indignation in speakers from the tech community at Web Summit 2016 The reactions of...

Open cities are the future, says Lisbon mayor at Web Summit

Inclusive, open cities and societies will be key as we tackle climate change and embrace technological progress, says Lisbon mayor at Web Summit Open cities...

New lower benefits cap takes effect across UK

A new, lower benefits cap - a limit on the income working age households can receive in certain benefits - comes into force today...

High Court rules government cannot leave EU without vote

The High Court has ruled that the government cannot begin the formal process to leave the EU without first consulting Parliament Prime Minister Theresa May...

London councils ask for help to care for refugee children

Eight London councils have written to Home Secretary Amber Rudd to ask for additional support for unaccompanied refugee children arriving from France Refugee children need...

Promoting cohesion in Bratislava

Pavol Frešo, President of the Bratislava Self-Governing Region outlines to AG, why events such as the COR Summit back in July are so important...

County council votes against Lincolnshire devolution

Members of Lincolnshire County Council have voted against devolution in the region, putting the deal at risk of delay or cancellation Devolution in Lincolnshire could...

Britain expects to be part of EU decision-making until Brexit

The Prime Minister has said she expects the UK will be part of any decisions made relating to the EU until Brexit occurs The Brexit...

Nicola Sturgeon confirms new Scottish independence bill has been published

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed a new draft independence bill will be published this week setting out the rules for a second referendum… A...

A new comprehensive approach to humanitarian aid

M F Warrender at AG, highlights the work of the European Commission, in particular EU Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management, Christos Stylianides,...

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