Chancellor delivers plan for stability, growth and public services

Thursday, 17 November 2022 HM Treasury

The Chancellor has today (Thursday 17th November) announced his Autumn Statement, aiming to restore stability to the economy, protect high-quality public services and build long-term prosperity for the United Kingdom....

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Large minimum wage increases help protect low paid workers’ living standards

Thursday, 17 November 2022 - 12:25 Low Pay Commission Press Release

Minimum wage rates from April 2023 have now been announced....

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Details of £500 million discharge fund

Thursday, 17 November 2022 - 11:01 Department of Health and Social Care Press Release

Details have been published of how the £500 million discharge fund will be given to help free up hospital pressures and reduce strain on NHS....

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Russia continues to commit atrocities in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 17 November 2022 - 10:18 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Speech

Ambassador Bush says that a clear pattern has emerged of repeated, systematic and brutal actions of Russia's military and government against Ukrainian civilians....

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In pursuit of balance: unlocking the power of data whilst preserving public trust

Thursday, 17 November 2022 - 10:05 National Data Guardian News Story

This blog from the National Data Guardian, Dr Nicola Byrne, discusses the planned NHS federated data platform, and how getting the public's support for big data projects such as this is vital to their...

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AAIB Report: Piper PA 28R 200 2 (G EGVA), Disappeared from radar over the English Channel

Thursday, 17 November 2022 - 10:03 Air Accidents Investigation Branch News Story

Disappearance of a Piper PA-28R-200-2 (G-EGVA) approximately 20 nm west of Le Touquet in France on 2 April 2022....

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Consultation on allowing schools early exit from software contracts

Thursday, 17 November 2022 - 10:01 Competition and Markets Authority News Story

The CMA is consulting on proposals from ESS to allow certain schools to exit longer-term software contracts where the CMA has concerns that the lack of notice given to them limited their choice and co...

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Report 14/2022: Fatal collision between a tram and a pedestrian at Cleveleys

Thursday, 17 November 2022 - 10:00 Rail Accident Investigation Branch Press Release

RAIB has today released its report on a fatal collision between a tram and a pedestrian at Cleveleys, Lancashire, 24 November 2021....

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UK scientists support British Army in US experiment in California

Thursday, 17 November 2022 - 09:38 Defence Science and Technology Laboratory Press Release

More than 25 scientists and engineers from Dstl worked with UK allies testing a range of advanced innovative systems as part of Project Convergence 2022....

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English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) qualifications

Thursday, 17 November 2022 - 09:30 Ofqual News Story

Understanding ESOL Skills for Life (SfL) qualifications: assessment properties, comparability, core curriculum and CEFR alignment. ...

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Changes to Centrally Authorised Procedure Parallel Assessment

Thursday, 17 November 2022 - 09:29 Veterinary Medicines Directorate News Story

Centrally Authorised Procedures (CAP/EUCE) will no longer run in parallel with GB National applications....

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Russia is knowingly trying to gain military advantage by creating desperation: UK statement at the Security Council

Thursday, 17 November 2022 - 00:31 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Speech

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the Security Council briefing on Ukraine....

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UKEF upgrades support for SMEs to boost global exporting ambitions

Thursday, 17 November 2022 - 00:15 UK Export Finance Press Release

New Bills and Notes Guarantee product offers SMEs a simpler process to access export finance...

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UK and partners launch new measures at COP27 Solutions Day to drive progress on transition to Zero Emission Vehicles

Wednesday, 16 November 2022 - 22:00 Cabinet Office Press Release

Today at COP27 on Solutions Day, the UK COP26 Presidency will convene Ministers and senior representatives to accelerate the transition to Zero Emission Vehicles...

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Urging the Syrian regime to improve its appalling human rights record: UK statement at UN

Wednesday, 16 November 2022 - 21:38 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Speech

Statement delivered at the UN Third Committee adoption of a resolution on human rights in Syria...

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The Iranian people have suffered enough: UK statement at UN

Wednesday, 16 November 2022 - 21:34 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Speech

Statement delivered at the UN Third Committee adoption of a resolution on human rights in Iran...

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For people in Crimea, the story of untold suffering began eight years ago: UK statement at UN

Wednesday, 16 November 2022 - 21:31 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Speech

Statement delivered at the UN Third Committee adoption of a resolution on human rights in Crimea...

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The continued deterioration of human rights in Myanmar: UK Statement at UN

Wednesday, 16 November 2022 - 21:23 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Speech

Statement delivered at the UN Third Committee adoption of a resolution on human rights in Myanmar...

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Attorney General sworn in

Wednesday, 16 November 2022 - 18:32 Attorney General's Office News Story

The Rt Hon Victoria Prentis MP has been sworn in as Attorney General following her appointment last month...

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Iran's nuclear commitments under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action: E3 statement, November 2022

Wednesday, 16 November 2022 - 17:57 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Press Release

France, Germany and the UK (E3) gave a joint statement to the IAEA Board of Governors on Iran’s implementation of its nuclear commitments under the JCPoA....

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