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Ivory trade ban set for the UK
The UK government is set to impose an ivory trade ban at all levels in order to reduce demand, protecting African elephants
An ivory trade ban has been attempted before, but it would have excluded the sale and procurement of certain antiques.
The new ban introduced by environment secretary Michael Gove will...
Dstl launches £50 million space programme marking the launch of Sputnik
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has launched a 5-year space programme and is partnering with UK companies
Public inquiry needed into debt crisis, insist senior MPs
Senior MPs have urged the government to open up a public inquiry into the £200 billion worth of debt burdening households across the country
Two Labour parliamentary committee chairs have urged the government to open a public inquiry into the levels of debt burdening people in the UK, examining the...
NHS staff unions call for pay rise of 3.9% to match inflation
Unions representing NHS staff have written to the government demanding a 3.9% pay rise after figures show wages have fallen compared with inflation
After the government announced that the pay cap on public sector workers was to be lifted NHS staff have written to the Chancellor asking for a raise to...
New UK data protection act to provide exemptions for certain bodies
A new UK data protection act could provide exemptions for journalists, financial firms, and doping investigation bodies to 'protect freedom of the press'
How HSCN can improve the NHS digital strategy
Michael Bowyer of Innopsis highlights the need for improved connectivity to boost the government's NHS digital strategy and improve integration
New winter emergency care funding for hospitals in England
The government has announced extra funding to help a number of hospitals in England with emergency care over the winter months
Ministers seek ambitious British science funding deal post-Brexit
UK ministers are aiming to negotiate an ambitious deal which will afford British science funding programmes special status after Brexit
Northern Ireland could receive ‘special status’ after Brexit
The EU has said that a 'standalone' deal may have to be negotiated for Northern Ireland to allow a 'frictionless' border crossing to the Republic of Ireland
The border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland (ROI) has been a contentious issue throughout Brexit negotiations, the third round of...
UK companies to be required by law to release pay ratios
Under a new law, UK companies will be required to release pay ratio difference between CEOs and the average employee in a bid to increase transparency
Encouraging the digital workforce of the future
Holly Ellis from the Government Digital Service outlines how they are helping young people develop the key skills needed for a future digital workforce
Government promises ‘innovative’ approach to customs after Brexit
The UK is proposing an alternative ‘untested’ approach to trade customs which would mean no extra checks at UK/EU borders
The challenge of maintaining cyber security
After a number of high profile breaches cyber security has become a key focus for the public sector, says Meg Hillier MP, Chair, Public Accounts Committee
Government set to extend UK data protection law
New data protection guidelines being set out by the government will allow British citizens to delete personal data.
Gove pledges to deliver a “green Brexit”
The Environment Secretary has given his first keynote speech where he has expressed his commitment to delivering a "green Brexit"
In a speech at the WWF earlier today, Michael Gove outlined plans for a "green Brexit", which are all part of a “renewed strategy on waste and resources that look...
Devolution has seen mixed and inconclusive results
Local economies have seen a mixed outcome following the devolution of powers to English regions
Conservatives and DUP finally agree a deal
Following the snap General Election two weeks ago, the Prime Minister has revealed a deal has been struck between the Conservatives and DUP
How can your organisation meet the transformation agenda?
Sungard Availability Services provides technical know-how and support to meet the transformation agenda and help organisations achieve their cloud ambitions
Government digitalisation: how to make it a vibrant reality
David Downing of SAS UK and Ireland looks at whether the government’s digitalisation strategy could go further to become more responsive and agile
Labour manifesto pledges £48.6bn funding for services
Some £48.6bn worth of pledges have been put forward as part of the Labour manifesto and will fund a range of services