Aviation minister meets future talent at training academy in Norwich
Aviation Minster, Liz Sugg visited the International Aviation Academy to meet the students who will shape the UK's aviation future
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UK councils back government plans to put a cap on care
England’s largest councils have backed government plans to introduce a cap on care – but warn that it must be fully-funded to avoid the collapse of services and care providers.
County Councils Network accepts measures to make grant funding fairer
The County Councils Network (CCN) has welcomed measures in the local government finance settlement that could make grant funding for councils fairer.
New voluntary guide to help farmers reduce ammonia emissions
A new guide has been released which sets out simple steps farmers, advisors and contractors can take to reduce ammonia emissions to help improve air quality.
Government announce new UK council to improve online safety
Expanding the scope of the UK Council for Child Internet Safety (UKCCIS), and guided by the government’s Internet Safety Strategy, the UK Council for Internet Safety (UKCIS) will work to improve the online safety of everyone in the UK.
Medicinal cannabis-based products to be made available on prescription
Home secretary, Sajid Javid has announced that medicinal products that derive from cannabis will be made available on prescription by Autumn.
Government consider new measures to prevent the misuse of drones
The government is yet to consult on new measures to prevent the misuse of drones, including on-the-spot fines and the ability to seize the offending drones.
New curriculum fund vows to reduce lesson planning time for teachers
Schools minister Nick Gibb has launched a £7.7 million fund to provide teachers with high-quality lesson plans and resources in a bid to cut unnecessary workloads.
Blockchain technology to save supply chains around the world
Blockchain technology is being looked at in terms of solving fragmented supply chain management and logistics around the world.
Environment Agency’s Yellow Fish campaign reminds the public not to pollute
The Environment Agency is using imagery of yellow fish to alert people on the Kent coast to what happens when they pour fat, oils or other waste down their yard drains or road gullies.
New Maltese blockchain law turns country into vibrant hub
Maltese authorities have revamped three amendments into law to create a legal framework to use Blockchain for business.
European Blockchain spending to rocket to $3.5 billion by 2022, data shows
Data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) suggests that Europe will become the second largest investor in blockchain technologies, with blockchain spending expected to soar to $3.5 billion.
Home Office toolkit supports EU settlement scheme
Employers, industry groups and community groups in the UK will be able to give EU citizens practical advice on how to apply for settled status with the help of a new Home Office toolkit.
Government release updated National Planning Policy Framework
The revised National Planning Policy Framework sets out the government’s planning policies for England and how these are expected to be applied.
Previse announces G-Cloud 10 listing
Previse, the global instant supplier payments decisions company, has today announced it has been accepted onto the UK Government’s G-Cloud 10 framework
Water company fined for unpermitted pollution
Northumbrian Water Ltd has been fined for unpermitted discharges of untreated sewage following an investigation by the Environment Agency.
Government plan for children’s mental health should ensure eating disorders are treated fast
The Government has today published plans to extend mental health provision in English schools and colleges, following a public consultation last year
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New government strategy to improve all travel for people with disabilities
The Department for Transport has set out its Inclusive Transport Strategy, which will improve accessibility across all types of travel for those with both visible and less visible disabilities.
Global Disability Summit submits ambitious commitments to tackle discrimination
The UK's first ever Global Disability has yielded ambitious commitments from a host of governments and other organisations to tackle discrimination and stigma against people with disabilities
New health secretary pledges £475 million digitisation fund in first speech
Matt Hancock, the new health secretary, has unveiled a £475 million digitisation fund to help the NHS invest in technology