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How will the UK real estate industry go 'digital' in 2023?
The UK government and the major real estate industry players have jointly launched a new group for the digital transformation of UK real estate.
Britain moves closer to a resilient social care workforce with £600 million funding
The government has announced £600 million in funding to build the social care workforce in the next two years and also prepare for the incoming winter.
UK government launches £40 Million 5G innovation fund
UK government allocates a £40 million fund to spark local digital revolutions, unlock 5G benefits and boost innovation across sectors nationwide.
UK households struggling with food access and prices may lead to soaring obesity rates
UK MPs' report reveals one out of five households struggle with food access, leading to obesity concerns. Calls for action on affordability and nutrition.
UK government showcases innovations in engineering biology to drive economic growth and sustainability
The UK government highlights the transformative power of engineering biology in medical therapies, recycling and sustainable food sources to drive economic growth and innovation.
Illegal Migration Bill set to become law after government survives final challenges from the House of Lords
The end of the stand-off between peers and MPs paves the way for the bill to receive royal assent, with the bill seeking to address one of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's five stated priorities.
Government offers pay rises to millions of UK public sector workers
The offer comes amidst a backdrop of widespread strikes across the public sector over the past few months, with the government suggesting pay rises of between six per cent and 6.5 per cent for 2023-24.
UK Government implements pay increases for public sector workers amid strikes
UK government offers pay raises to public sector workers amidst strikes. Junior doctors walk off the job for five days. Concerns were raised about NHS costs and patient care.
UK government commends organisations for supporting the Armed Forces community
Almost 200 organisations have been noticed for their support towards the Armed Forces community. These organisations also set out to employ former Armed Forces personnel.
Record number of people in the UK apply for Upskill in Cyber programme
The UK government-backed Upskill in Cyber programme receives a record number of applicants, offering free cybersecurity training to diverse candidates nationwide.
EHRC urges better AI regulations for safeguarding human rights and equality
The EHRC warns that current proposals to regulate AI in the UK fall short of adequately protecting human rights and equality.
UK saved 1,800 jobs in the steel industry with a £30mn emergency COVID loan
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Celsa secured a £30 million COVID emergency loan for their facility in Cardiff which saved 1500 pre-existing jobs directly and created 300 jobs indirectly.
UK businesses receive over £80 million in government funding to transition to cleaner energy sources
UK businesses, including Kellogg's and Annadale Distillery, receive over £80 million in government funding to transition from fossil fuels to cleaner alternatives, promoting decarbonisation and industry innovation.
UK announces £270 million lung cancer screening programme that can detect up to 9,000 cases
The UK announces a national targeted lung cancer screening programme to detect cancer earlier, save lives and promote smoking cessation.
UK partners with Africa and the Caribbean to combat the climate crisis
The UK is supporting Africa and the Caribbean through the climate crisis. Catastrophic climate events that occur in Africa and the Caribbean include droughts, hurricanes, floods, cyclones, landslides and earthquakes.
Government announces £21 million AI investment for NHS
£21 million will be invested in AI developments across the NHS, the Government announced today. The funding will allow NHS Trusts to accelerate the deployment of the most promising AI tools across hospitals.
More than a third of adults lack confidence in mental health hospitals amid scandals
New research shows that more than one in three adults have admitted to lacking confidence in a loved one being safe at a mental health hospital.
Only 30% of businesses have board members responsible for cybersecurity
UK government publishes cybersecurity breach survey highlighting declining cyber hygiene measures and the need for improved incident response and prioritisation of cybersecurity.
Security must take centre stage in AI development, urges head of UK's National Cyber Security Centre
The Head of the UK's National Cyber Security Centre emphasises the need to prioritise security in AI development, urging a "secure by design" approach to safeguard individuals, businesses and the economy.
UK government announces £50 billion funding to support the creative sector
The announcement lists financing plans like £5 million in funding for gaming studios through the UK gaming fund and £77 million for setting up advanced screens and performance technology research labs.
Caroline Croft appointed as Director General of the Government Legal Department
Caroline Croft, the new Director General of Employment with Economic Recovery and UK Governance, brings extensive experience as a government lawyer.
Sunak failing to deliver on priorities, say Britons in new poll
Almost 6 months since Rishi Sunak set out the five priorities his government would tackle, an Ipsos poll shows Britons believe he is failing.
NHS strikes to continue after workers reject the governments pay rise
After months of protests, an agreement has been made between the government and unions regarding the increase of NHS staff wages. Several NHS workers are rejecting the offer and will continue to strike until their demands are met.
UK government evaluates schemes to help families affected by alcohol misuse
A government programme for improving the quality of life for families affected by alcohol misuse has proved successful following an independent evaluation.
Universal Credit to boost childcare payments by 47% following government funding
In the largest expansion of childcare in the UK, maximum childcare payments from Universal Credit will rise by 47 per cent from June 28th.
Asylum decisions taken by the Home Office have fallen by 18% since December, new analysis shows
Asylum decisions have fallen by 18 per cent since December, according to an analysis conducted by the Home Office, revealing the backlog had risen to 172,758 at the end of March.
The UK will lead on limiting the dangers of artificial intelligence, says PM Rishi Sunak
The UK will lead on "guard rails" to limit the dangers of AI, says Rishi Sunak, signalling that the government may seek to adopt a more cautious approach to the development of AI.
Children in England are best readers in the Western world, new study suggests
According to a new study, children in England are better at reading than anywhere else in the Western world.
Just Stop Oil protest for the second time in 48 hours after UK Government's Public Order Act returns
Just Stop Oil marches continue in London after more than 20 protestors were arrested on Wednesday, to show their defiance against the new anti-protest legislation.
First-ever undercover footage in UK slaughterhouse shows stunned pigs before slaughter
The killing of pigs using the CO2 stunning method has increased to 88 per cent in 2023 as the first-ever undercover UK investigation inside a pig abattoir exposes the "utterly inhumane" suffering of pigs.