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UK Government allocates £302m to repair FE college buildings

FE college groups across England will receive a share of £302 million to fix, maintain and improve their buildings.

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

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.

Cloud computing in medical imaging: Not a matter of if, but when

Nadim Michel Daher, industry principal at Frost & Sullivan reveals his views on the vital role of Cloud computing in medical imaging.

Once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape future farming policy

Reducing direct payments could free up £150 million for the environment and other public goods

New funding will help speed up the delivery of new homes

Housing Minister has announced new funding to help speed up planning decisions and help deliver quality new homes

Transformational investment in off-road self-driving technology

Automotive Minister Richard Harrington announces Industrial Strategy funding for off-road self-driving vehicles which could revolutionise the mining and construction sectors

Armed forces to receive funding and new helpline for mental health services

Defence Secretary shows commitment to Armed Forces mental health with over £220-million funding and new helpline

Employment rate remains at near-record high

Figures show that employment rate remains at near-record high and that groups across society are accessing new job opportunities

South Gloucestershire and Civica Digital partner to drive digital agenda

New contract with Civica Digital will help boost customer satisfaction and future-proof the council

Electrical safety standards to be improved for private tenants

Recommended new safety measures to better protect private tenants have been published for consultation

Cryptocurrency trade body formed by UK companies

Seven crypto companies operating in the UK have announced the formation of an independent cryptocurrency trade body

£45 million funding boost to build thousands of new homes

UK projects will receive funding to support the construction of thousands of new homes on council-owned land

Government announce new measures to support the farming industry

A £10 million Collaboration Fund has been set up to help farmers and growers compete against bigger corporations in the food supply chain 

Government announces strong UK-China healthcare deals

Prime Minister Theresa May and Secretary of State Liam Fox have prompted many UK-China healthcare deals on their recent trip to China

Families to save thousands thanks to tax-free childcare

A new scheme announced today (14th February), opens tax-free childcare up to eligible working parents who have children under 12 years old Parents, including the...

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