UK Government

£21 million investment backs new technology to block cyber attacks at the hardware level

The UK government has announced a significant £21 million investment to accelerate the development of new cyber-secure hardware capable of stopping up to 70% of common cyber attacks before they take effect.

NHS England sets Medium Term Planning Framework to drive digital transformation

NHS England has released its new Medium Term Planning Framework, calling on providers to prioritise digital transformation, including full adoption of the NHS App and the Federated Data Platform, to modernise infrastructure and improve patient access.

Rising costs put SEND home to school transport under pressure, warns NAO

The NAO warns that home to school transport for children with special educational needs and disabilities has become one of the fastest-growing cost pressures for councils in England.

UK Government reveals its carbon budget and growth delivery plan to power growth and cut bills

The UK government has announced its new climate and energy strategy that promises to boost investment, create hundreds of thousands of jobs, and deliver cleaner air and lower energy bills for households.

One in four district nurses quit NHS threatening shift to community care

A new report by the Nuffield Trust finds that one in four district nurses left the NHS in the past year, putting plans to shift more care into the community at serious risk.

MHRA to fast-track rare disease treatments in major reform

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has published a new framework signalling a significant overhaul of how rare disease treatments are tested, approved, and delivered in the UK.

UK announces £55 billion to be spent on science and technology breakthroughs

The UK government has announced a £55 billion funding boost for science and technology research, marking the largest-ever investment in research and development (R&D) by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT).

Major NHS merger announced: NHS Providers and NHS Confederation unite

A new single NHS membership body will form as NHS Providers and the NHS Confederation confirm their merger.

GP practices in Scotland secures £531m boost over three years

GP practices across Scotland will receive more than £531 million in funding over three years to boost staffing, capacity, and patient access, marking the largest investment in primary care the country has ever seen.

Education Secretary sets timeline to remove RAAC from all schools

The UK government commits to removing hazardous RAAC from every school and college in England, with timelines, funding, and rebuild plans announced to ensure safer classrooms.

New era of better buses: Landmark bus bill becomes law

The Bus Services Act becomes law, empowering local authorities to protect routes, expand services, and give passengers more control over bus networks across England.

The Renters’ Rights Act becomes Law: Securing a fairer future for 11 million renters

The landmark legislation known as the Renters’ Rights Act, abolishing 'no-fault' evictions along with a number of other new protections for private renters, aims to rebalance the relationship between landlords and tenants in England.

Pay for redundancies or risk waiting times rising, NHS leaders warn

NHS Confederation and NHS Providers demand £3 bn in extra funding ahead of the Budget, warning that failure to cover redundancy costs could force service cuts and worsen waiting times.

The Energy Ombudsman: Greater protection for families and businesses in the energy market

Families and small businesses will benefit from new protections in the energy market, as the government introduces stronger consumer rights and tighter regulation of energy brokers.

Resident doctors announce five-day strike as government talks collapse

Resident doctors across England will stage a five-day strike from 14 to 18 November after pay talks with the Government broke down.

Tackling youth vaping: Current regulations fall short and new tech offers effective solutions

Britain is facing persistently high youth vaping rates, which have doubled since 2021. This worrying trend has evolved faster than our current policies and prevention strategies can keep pace with. What is the next step for tackling youth vaping?

UK Government launches G-Cloud 15 framework

The UK’s Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has announced the launch of G-Cloud 15 (GC15), the next iteration of the government’s flagship cloud-services framework.

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