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Teachers begin industrial action across schools and colleges in England

The NASUWT is instructing members to take part in a programme of action short of strike action following ballots for industrial action last term...

Monday, 18 September 2023 10:14

Open Communications: a Smart Data scheme for the UK telecoms market

We're seeking views on the potential introduction of a Smart Data scheme - 'Open Communications' - into the UK telecoms market...

Monday, 18 September 2023 09:08

SMMT: Consumer support key to faster and fairer EV transition as market enters new phase

UK automotive leaders today celebrate the battery electric car market’s emergence from the ‘early adopter’ phase and discuss the measures needed to shift the technology to mass market following a 21-fold growth in EV uptake since 2018...

Monday, 18 September 2023 09:06

UK sets out “AI for Development” vision at UN General Assembly

Foreign Secretary to outline vision at UNGA for using Artificial Intelligence to speed up development in the world’s poorest nations...

Monday, 18 September 2023 09:03

Hole-y Moly! Summer washout sees August pothole incidents at their highest for five years – AA Pothole Index

Potholes in rural areas and along holiday roads continued to take their toll on cars in August...

Monday, 18 September 2023 00:01

Supporting unpaid carers: New Scottish benefit to be piloted in three areas

Carer Support Payment will open for applications in pilot areas from November 2023, subject to parliamentary approval of regulations setting out rules and eligibility...

Monday, 18 September 2023 00:01

Welsh Government: Persistent pain no match for Paralympic dressage horse rider

A Paralympic dressage horse rider, who has overcome persistent pain to fulfil her dreams, has praised the launch of revised guidance by the Welsh Government to improve outcomes and experiences for people suffering from chronic pain...

Monday, 18 September 2023 00:01

New task force to tackle teacher workload

Work is underway to support teachers and leaders to tackle unnecessary workload, as the Government establishes a new taskforce of unions, teachers, and sector leaders...

Monday, 18 September 2023 00:01

Impact of strikes is growing, with no end in sight, says NHS Providers

Ahead of strike action by consultants and junior doctors this week, including one day of co-ordinated strike action (Wednesday 20 September) by both sets of doctors for the first time ever...

Sunday, 17 September 2023 15:10

New counter fraud authority saves taxpayers £311 million in its first year, beating target by more than £100 million

The Public Sector Fraud Authority saved taxpayers £311 million in its first year of operation, according to figures revealed by Baroness Neville-Rolfe, Minister for the Cabinet Office...

Sunday, 17 September 2023 15:05