Boost for broadband and 5G coverage revolution rollout as government explores plan to open £160 million satellites fund
British innovators working to revolutionise 5G and broadband coverage for every corner of the UK could be in line to secure up to £160 million from a scheme to deliver the next generation...
Tuesday, 1 August 2023 10:47
Government announces extension of CE mark recognition for businesses
The Department for Business and Trade has today announced an indefinite extension to the use of CE marking for UK businesses...
Tuesday, 1 August 2023 09:44
Updated: BRC-NIELSENIQ SHOP PRICE INDEX – July 2023 - Discounts rain in July
Annual Shop Price inflation decelerated to 7.6% in July, down from 8.4% in June. This is below the 3-month average rate of 8.4%. Shop price inflation is at its lowest level this year...
Tuesday, 1 August 2023 00:01
Tax cut for 38,000 British pubs
Over 38,000 UK pubs and bars have seen a tax cut on the pints they pull from today (1 August 2023) as the government’s historic alcohol duty changes take effect...
Tuesday, 1 August 2023 00:01
Scottish Government: Two months to go before short-term lets licensing deadline
Owners of short-term let properties are being urged to apply for a licence under Scotland’s short-term licensing scheme before the 1 October 2023 deadline...
Tuesday, 1 August 2023 00:01
Response to Children’s Commissioner findings – Eating disorder waits a real worry
In response to analysis by the Children’s Commissioner for England about an increase in eating disorders among young people...
Tuesday, 1 August 2023 00:01
‘Working together to save lives’ - Welsh Government teams up with police ahead of 20mph roll out
The Welsh Government has teamed up with police forces to help educate motorists ahead of the 20mph default speed limit rollout in September...
Tuesday, 1 August 2023 00:01
Thousands of criminals escape or are mistakenly released from jail as criminal justice system in tatters under the Tories
More than 2,000 dangerous prisoners – including violent thugs, rapists and robbers - have escaped, absconded, or been released in error over the last decade under the Tories, leaving the public at risk...
Monday, 31 July 2023 22:30
Stakeholder reactions to energy security announcement
Downing Street has published stakeholder reactions to the energy security announcement made this morning.
Monday, 31 July 2023 19:07
School leaders vote to accept 6.5% pay deal, even as mandate for strike action is secured
Today (Mon 31st July), school leaders’ union NAHT announces that its members – school leaders in the majority of schools in England – have voted to accept the government’s offer of a 6.5% pay increase for teachers and leaders...
Monday, 31 July 2023 16:50