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29 March 2023

UN adopts UK co-sponsored resolution on climate change: UK at the UN
seen at 20:43, 29 March in News and communications (Our copy).
UN adopts UK co-sponsored resolution on climate change: UK at the UN
UK calls on all parties to end the conflict and the human suffering in DRC: UK Statement at the Security Council
seen at 18:48, 29 March in News and communications (Our copy).
UK calls on all parties to end the conflict and the human suffering in DRC: UK Statement at the Security Council
Chief Executive’s message to stakeholders - Precision breeding and importance of consumer information
seen at 18:38, 29 March in Food Standards Agency (Our copy).

Cymraeg

Defra’s Precision Breeding Bill received Royal Assent last week, meaning it has formally become an Act of Parliament. This creates the powers for a new regulatory framework...

UK Export Finance: gender pay gap report 2021 to 2022
seen at 18:30, 29 March in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
UK Export Finance: gender pay gap report 2021 to 2022
Newly accredited archive services announced
seen at 17:30, 29 March in News Archives - The National Archives (Our copy).

Following a recent Archive Service Accreditation Panel the following archive services have been awarded accreditation for the second time:

Archives+ Archives and Special Collections, Bangor University British...
New settlement route for Hong Kong veterans
seen at 17:29, 29 March in News and communications (Our copy).
New settlement route for Hong Kong veterans
ESFA Update: 29 March 2023
seen at 17:27, 29 March in News and communications (Our copy).
ESFA Update: 29 March 2023
New bill to modernise Business Rates system
seen at 17:26, 29 March in News and communications (Our copy).
New bill to modernise Business Rates system
Asylum seekers to be accommodated on surplus military sites
seen at 17:25, 29 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Asylum seekers to be accommodated on surplus military sites
Myanmar: FCDO statement on the dissolution of political parties
seen at 17:23, 29 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Myanmar: FCDO statement on the dissolution of political parties
Minister for Defence People and Veterans meets veterans taking part in archaeological dig on Salisbury Plain Training Area
seen at 17:20, 29 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Minister for Defence People and Veterans meets veterans taking part in archaeological dig on Salisbury Plain Training Area
Tech Nation enters talks with Founders Forum 
seen at 17:20, 29 March in Tech Nation (Our copy).

In January, Tech Nation announced it would cease operations in its current form,  following the award of its core government grant funding to Barclays Bank, ending a decade of work as the UK’s growth platform...

The best early stage tech startups from across the UK revealed in Tech Nation’s final Rising Stars competition
seen at 17:20, 29 March in Tech Nation (Our copy).
This year’s Rising Stars 5.0 winners are Purrmetrix, digiLab, VidiVet, Trumpet, Augnet, Stratigens, BioLedger, IncluTech, OneShot AI and JUST: Access...
Speech: King’s Counsel appointments ceremony: Lord Chancellor speech
seen at 17:16, 29 March in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Speech: King’s Counsel appointments ceremony: Lord Chancellor speech
Mrs Justice McGowan and Lady Justice Carr discuss the Rule of Law 
seen at 17:13, 29 March in Courts and Tribunals Judiciary (Our copy).

The rule of law is a concept fundamental to our daily lives, but many people have little idea of what it means in practice.  

Over 1,000 people have signed up to our Massive Open Online Course...

Circuit Judge – Death in Service: Stephen Thomas
seen at 17:11, 29 March in Courts and Tribunals Judiciary (Our copy).

The Lord Chief Justice, The Right Honourable The Lord Burnett of Maldon, and the Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable Dominic Raab MP, were saddened to learn of the death of His Honour Judge Stephen Thomas ...

A day in my life during Ramadhan
seen at 17:05, 29 March in Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Our copy).

It is the month of Ramadhan (also spelled Ramadan or Ramazan) and millions of Muslims worldwide are observing this holy month with fasting, community reflection and prayer.

I'm Moosa Desai, lead HTQ implementation...

How to support others during Ramadan
seen at 17:02, 29 March in Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Our copy).

It is the month of Ramadan (also spelled Ramadhan or Ramazan) and millions of Muslims worldwide are observing this holy month with fasting, community reflection and prayer.

IfATE colleagues Musaddika Ahmedabadi...

Creating a smooth transition from education into the world of work
seen at 16:52, 29 March in Children’s social care (Our copy).

Pictured left to right: Fay Stooley and Kate James

Kate James is an Employment Support Officer for Kent Supported Employment. Here she discusses her role as a job coach to help young people with Special...

Magnox Integrated Waste Strategy
seen at 16:46, 29 March in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Magnox Integrated Waste Strategy
Victims and Prisoners Bill
seen at 16:30, 29 March in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Victims and Prisoners Bill
Have your say on Lyme Bay sole management
seen at 15:00, 29 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Have your say on Lyme Bay sole management
Müller charity payment for ammonia discharge to the River Tern
seen at 14:57, 29 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Müller charity payment for ammonia discharge to the River Tern
Astounding levels of incompetence in the Russian military leadership have eroded Russia’s military reputation: UK statement to the OSCE
seen at 14:55, 29 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Astounding levels of incompetence in the Russian military leadership have eroded Russia’s military reputation: UK statement to the OSCE
Education Secretary addresses BETT 2023
seen at 14:53, 29 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Education Secretary addresses BETT 2023
News story: Sellafield clean-up team dives into history
seen at 14:50, 29 March in Nuclear Decommissioning Authority - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
News story: Sellafield clean-up team dives into history
What we’re working on: using advisories correctly and connected cameras in garages
seen at 14:43, 29 March in Matters of Testing (Our copy).

 

It’s been a while since we gave you a roundup of what’s happening with the MOT world and what we’ve been working. Over the next few months, I’d like to start sharing more regular updates...

Teacher strikes latest: Everything you need to know about the teacher pay offer
seen at 14:34, 29 March in The Education Hub (Our copy).

Teachers in England have been offered a pay rise after the Government set out an offer on pay, conditions and workload to the education unions.

The offer follows more than a week of intensive talks...

VAT: relief for energy-saving materials to Northern Ireland
seen at 14:30, 29 March in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
VAT: relief for energy-saving materials to Northern Ireland
Sovereign Grant Act 2011: report of the Royal Trustees on the Sovereign Grant for 2023-24
seen at 14:30, 29 March in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Sovereign Grant Act 2011: report of the Royal Trustees on the Sovereign Grant for 2023-24
Lord Mayor's Innovation and Technology Dinner
seen at 12:27, 29 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Lord Mayor's Innovation and Technology Dinner
First Annual Congress of FAO Reference Centres for Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
seen at 12:26, 29 March in News and communications (Our copy).
First Annual Congress of FAO Reference Centres for Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
DCMS Secretary of State letter to Ofcom on the renewal of the Channel 3 and Channel 5 Licences
seen at 12:23, 29 March in News and communications (Our copy).
DCMS Secretary of State letter to Ofcom on the renewal of the Channel 3 and Channel 5 Licences
A pro-innovation approach to regulating Artificial Intelligence: Secretary of State letter to the Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum
seen at 12:20, 29 March in News and communications (Our copy).
A pro-innovation approach to regulating Artificial Intelligence: Secretary of State letter to the Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum
UK and Sweden strengthen defence relationship as ministers sign agreement on self-propelled guns
seen at 12:20, 29 March in News and communications (Our copy).
UK and Sweden strengthen defence relationship as ministers sign agreement on self-propelled guns
Join statement on the situation of Ukrainian mayors
seen at 12:17, 29 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Join statement on the situation of Ukrainian mayors
Scottish Secretary responds to latest GDP figures for January 2023
seen at 12:15, 29 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Scottish Secretary responds to latest GDP figures for January 2023
New Entrant Support Scheme: an update on our pilots
seen at 12:04, 29 March in Farming (Our copy).

Helen Dale, The Good Life Meat Company.

We want to support new entrants to develop successful land-based businesses in England.

We're exploring how best to do this through 5 pilots and we're now...

Draft Media Bill
seen at 11:47, 29 March in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Draft Media Bill
AI regulation: a pro-innovation approach
seen at 11:32, 29 March in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
AI regulation: a pro-innovation approach
AI regulation: a pro-innovation approach – policy proposals
seen at 11:30, 29 March in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
AI regulation: a pro-innovation approach – policy proposals
Building a shared understanding of emerging technologies
seen at 10:44, 29 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Building a shared understanding of emerging technologies
OLC publishes 2023/24 Business Plan, Budget and interim Strategy
seen at 10:36, 29 March in Legal Ombudsman (Our copy).
OLC publishes 2023/24 Business Plan, Budget and interim Strategy
Environmental permitting: standard rules consultation 26
seen at 10:30, 29 March in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Environmental permitting: standard rules consultation 26
Schools Capital Update (Baroness Barran)
seen at 10:10, 29 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today, I am announcing capital funding to support the creation of new school places and improve the condition of the school estate. This investment will support the Government’s priority to ensure that ...

Correction to HLWS648 (Baroness Neville-Rolfe)
seen at 10:09, 29 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

In order to take account of the Easter recess and the bank holiday for the celebration of the Coronation, the period of the consultation on the effectiveness of the Digital Economy Act 2017 Debt and Fraud Powers...

Northern Ireland: Security Update (Chris Heaton-Harris)
seen at 10:09, 29 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The threat level to Northern Ireland from Northern Ireland Related Terrorism is constantly monitored and is subject to a regular formal review. This is a systematic, comprehensive and rigorous process, based ...

Consultation on changes to Codes of Practice issued under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 and the Anti-Terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001 (Thomas Tugendhat, Member, Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill Committee)
seen at 10:08, 29 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) contains a comprehensive package of measures designed to make the recovery of unlawfully held assets more effective. The operation of certain powers within POCA are subject to...

Correction to HLWS648 (Alex Burghart, Member, Procurement Bill [HL] Committee)
seen at 10:07, 29 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Minister of State, Baroness Neville-Rolfe DBE CMG, has today made the following statement:

In order to take account of the Easter recess and the bank holiday for the celebration of the Coronation, the...

FE Colleges Capital Update (Robert Halfon, Member, Lifelong Learning (Higher Education Fee Limits) Bill Committee)
seen at 10:05, 29 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am today announcing a further investment of £286 million of capital funding in condition improvement of the FE College estate. An allocation of £286 million will be provided in financial years 2023...

Move to Universal Credit Update (Guy Opperman)
seen at 10:02, 29 March in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Since its introduction in 2013, Universal Credit has protected the most vulnerable in society, supported households through periods of financial uncertainty, helped people progress in work and move into better...

Shoppers urged to call out online rip-offs as CMA unveils ‘red lines’
seen at 09:56, 29 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Shoppers urged to call out online rip-offs as CMA unveils ‘red lines’
The wide-ranging security impacts of challenges in cyberspace: UK statement to the OSCE
seen at 09:55, 29 March in News and communications (Our copy).
The wide-ranging security impacts of challenges in cyberspace: UK statement to the OSCE
Upgraded DASA proposal submission service reopens
seen at 09:54, 29 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Upgraded DASA proposal submission service reopens
Education Secretary establishes Government’s forward thinking AI approach
seen at 09:53, 29 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Education Secretary establishes Government’s forward thinking AI approach
New Prisons and Probation Ombudsman appointed
seen at 09:51, 29 March in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
New Prisons and Probation Ombudsman appointed
Permitting a new nuclear power station - Sizewell C
seen at 09:48, 29 March in Creating a better place (Our copy).

Graphic showing Sizewell C alongside Sizewell B and A from the air (Copyright EDF – Sizewell C)

Simon Barlow is the Environment Agency’s project manager for Sizewell C. Here he talks about the challenges...

Correspondence about the first aid courses accepted by the SIA
seen at 09:36, 29 March in Transparency and freedom of information releases (Our copy).
Correspondence about the first aid courses accepted by the SIA
Generative artificial intelligence in education
seen at 09:34, 29 March in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Generative artificial intelligence in education
Draft regulations: VAT provisions for drink deposit return schemes
seen at 09:30, 29 March in Policy papers and consultations (Our copy).
Draft regulations: VAT provisions for drink deposit return schemes
Using urgency and price reduction claims online
seen at 02:44, 29 March in News and communications (Our copy).
Using urgency and price reduction claims online
UK unveils world leading approach to innovation in first artificial intelligence white paper to turbocharge growth
seen at 02:44, 29 March in News and communications (Our copy).
UK unveils world leading approach to innovation in first artificial intelligence white paper to turbocharge growth
Climate change has arrived, yet the country is still strikingly unprepared
seen at 02:42, 29 March in Climate Change Committee (Our copy).

The UK’s first 40OC day, in summer 2022, was the clearest indication that climate change has arrived in this country. Last year’s record breaking temperatures brought unprecedented heat-related deaths, wildfire...

ICAI rapid review finds poor value for money in UK aid to refugees in the UK
seen at 02:42, 29 March in ICAI (Our copy).

ICAI rapid review examines UK aid spent on refugees and asylum-seekers in the UK, which it estimates to be around £3.5 billion in 2022, approximately one third of the UK’s total aid spend that year.

British Social Attitudes Survey results are in – our response
seen at 02:42, 29 March in Healthwatch - Your spotlight on health and social care services (Our copy).
British Social Attitudes Survey results are in – our response Response Anna.Galandzij Tue, 03/28/2023 - 16:18 Public satisfaction with the NHS has slumped to its lowest ...