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Extension to submission slots requirement to include specific MAs

In order for the VMD to prioritise its resources and expertise and provide you with a predictable authorisation process; we will be extending the requirement for submission slots...

Friday, 16 February 2024 12:10

20 Nightingale courtrooms remain open to boost capacity

These temporary courtrooms, across nine venues, will continue to be used by judges to hear cases ranging from shoplifting to family proceedings and small claims hearings...

Friday, 16 February 2024 11:33

Huge interest among young people in NHS careers, says new survey

A major new survey, published today, shows that ambitious plans to recruit thousands of extra healthcare professionals will likely only succeed if greater financial support is offered to students...

Friday, 16 February 2024 09:02

Sales uptick, but challenges remain for retailers

Responding to the latest ONS Retail Sales Index figures, which showed sales up 5.2% by value, and up 0.7% by volume, Kris Hamer, Director of Insight at the British Retail Consortium, said...

Friday, 16 February 2024 08:59

Despite myriad challenges, UNRWA continues lifesaving work in Gaza

Despite unprecedented challenges, the UN Relief Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) continues to provide lifesaving supplies and services to more than 1.5 million displaced people...

Friday, 16 February 2024 08:57

Next stop, Net Zero: Britain boasts Europe’s biggest new zero-emission bus market

Britain’s new bus, coach and minibus market is growing back after three challenging years, with 4,932 new units registered in 2023, according to the latest figures published today...

Friday, 16 February 2024 08:53

Demand for new trucks grows for second year running as more businesses go green, says SMMT

Demand for new heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) grew for the second year running with UK registrations up 13.5% in 2023, according to the latest figures published today...

Friday, 16 February 2024 08:51

Tax credits recipients will receive Cost of Living Payment from today

Around 700,000 families who receive tax credits and no other qualifying benefits will receive their £299 Cost of Living Payment from today, 16 February 2024, to help with everyday costs...

Friday, 16 February 2024 08:47

Back to work boost as quarter of a million workplace training places delivered

The latest figures show that in the last financial year, 81,190 places were delivered – smashing the 80,000 target two months ahead of schedule....

Friday, 16 February 2024 08:45

Devon National Nature Reserve extension to boost nature recovery

Natural England and landowners Clinton Devon Estates today announce the extension to a National Nature Reserve neighbouring Budleigh Salterton, making the Otter Estuary Nature Reserve...

Friday, 16 February 2024 08:42