Headteachers call for scrapping of GCSE resit policy
Responding to this morning's exam results for GCSEs and vocational technical qualifications (VTQs) in England, Paul Whiteman, general secretary at school leaders’ union NAHT, said...
Thursday, 22 August 2024 10:53
NHS England statement on Alzheimer’s treatment lecanemab
In response to the MHRA and NICE decisions on lecanemab, Professor Sir Stephen Powis, NHS National Medical Director, said...
Thursday, 22 August 2024 10:49
Consultation outcome - Standard adult ready-to-drink oral nutritional supplements: ACBS policy
The consultation proposed a change to adult oral nutritional supplement volume size, and most people agreed it would improve prescribing and reduce errors...
Thursday, 22 August 2024 09:59
£2.5 million for satellite data pilots to benefit citizens and businesses
Ten projects have been awarded £2.5 million as part of the UK Space Agency’s Unlocking Space for Business programme...
Thursday, 22 August 2024 09:57
Deal could result in higher costs for ventilation systems, CMA provisionally finds
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has been carrying out an in-depth Phase 2 inquiry into Lindab International AB’s (Lindab) purchase of HAS-Vent Holdings Limited...
Thursday, 22 August 2024 08:20
New government adviser to maximise benefits of AUKUS partnership
Sir Stephen Lovegrove has been appointed as the Government’s AUKUS Adviser, to help the UK maximise the benefits of AUKUS and unlock further opportunities within the historic partnership...
Thursday, 22 August 2024 08:16
Distillers toast £25m Brazilian boost for Scotch Whisky
Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds has today visited Glengoyne Distillery in Scotland to celebrate Brazil’s decision to grant special protected status to Scotch Whisky...
Wednesday, 21 August 2024 18:17
DBS launches Supporting Safer Sports campaign
The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) has launched its Supporting Safer Sports campaign, to help sporting organisations make safer recruitment decisions by providing...
Wednesday, 21 August 2024 16:06
Ambitious proposals to reset rail and urban transport launched
Urban Transport Group has today announced the publication of the “Rail and Urban Transport Review” by Industry heavyweight Juergen Maier CBE...
Wednesday, 21 August 2024 15:20
Consultation outcome - Future ownership of Elexon: licence and code changes
The implementation of Elexon’s new ownership structure will involve modifying electricity supply and generation licences to enable the Secretary of State and the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority to direct parties to hold a share in Elexon...
Wednesday, 21 August 2024 14:28