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Long term funding key to new further education plans, says SMC

Thursday, 21 January 2021 - 15:03 Social Mobility Commission News Story

The government's new Skills for Jobs White Paper is welcome - but long-term funding is vital to ensure its success, says the Social Mobility Commission....

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Companies House Direct and WebCHeck services to close later in 2021

Thursday, 21 January 2021 - 14:54 Companies House News Story

These services were due to close by February 2021, but a decision has been made to defer this closure to ensure a smooth transition for our customers....

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Government publishes response to decriminalising TV licence evasion

Thursday, 21 January 2021 - 14:42 Closed organisation: Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Press Release

Today the government has published its response to the public consultation on decriminalising TV licence evasion....

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New research will demonstrate benefit of culture and heritage to society

Thursday, 21 January 2021 - 14:03 Closed organisation: Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Press Release

An ambitious new programme of research to improve decision making by valuing the benefits of our culture and heritage capital to society, announced today....

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Two new UK Government Covid testing sites open in Fife

The UK Government has opened new walk-through coronavirus testing centres in Glenrothes and Dunfermline ...

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Reporting COVID 19 incidents to court and tribunal staff and professional court users

Thursday, 21 January 2021 - 12:32 HM Courts & Tribunals Service News Story

HMCTS processes for dealing with coronavirus cases which impact our courts and tribunals, including how information about incidents can be shared with staff, judiciary and professional court users. ...

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Over three quarters of secondary schools order free period products

Thursday, 21 January 2021 - 12:10 Department for Education News Story

The Government is encouraging all schools and colleges to access free period products, following the extension of the existing scheme....

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37th Universal Periodic Review: UK statement on Nepal

Thursday, 21 January 2021 - 12:04 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Speech

The UK delivers statement on Nepal at the 37th Session of Universal Periodic Review (UPR), sharing recommendations to improve their human rights record....

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KTN and UK Space Agency launch UK Space Sector Landscape Map

Thursday, 21 January 2021 - 11:57 UK Space Agency News Story

The new interactive tool is set to become a main point of reference for the UK space sector, mapping the capabilities of over 900 organisations in the industry...

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People urged to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme

Thursday, 21 January 2021 - 11:34 UK Visas and Immigration News Story

Deadline to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme 30 June 2021....

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New OSCE Secretary General, H.E. Ms. Helga Schmid: UK statement

Thursday, 21 January 2021 - 11:26 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Speech

Delivered by Ambassador Neil Bush at the OSCE Permanent Council, 21 January 2021. ...

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NHS Test and Trace meets new year surge in demand with faster turnaround times

Thursday, 21 January 2021 - 11:15 Department of Health and Social Care Press Release

85% of in-person test results were returned the next day after the test was taken, compared with 63% the week before....

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£102 million investment in detect and destroy system for British Army

Thursday, 21 January 2021 - 10:56 Ministry of Defence Press Release

The British Army has invested £102-million in a high-end surveillance system which allows frontline soldiers to detect and engage enemy targets in seconds. ...

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Helen Stephenson CBE speech at the ICAEW Charity Conference 2021

Thursday, 21 January 2021 - 10:55 The Charity Commission Speech

The Charity Commission's chief executive, Helen Stephenson, delivered the keynote address at the 2021 ICAEW Charity Conference, 21 January 2021. ...

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Deputy Cabinet Secretary to stand down

Thursday, 21 January 2021 - 10:34 Cabinet Office Press Release

The Deputy Cabinet Secretary, Helen MacNamara, has today announced that she will be standing down from her role in the Civil Service...

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AAIB Report: Pitts S 2A Pitts Special, fatal accident

Thursday, 21 January 2021 - 10:08 Air Accidents Investigation Branch News Story

During an aerobatics training flight, the aircraft a Pitts S-2A Pitts Special (G-ODDS) struck the ground whilst in a spin. The aircraft was destroyed and both pilots were fatally injured, 24 August 20...

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Appointment of Church Commissioner: 21 January 2021

Thursday, 21 January 2021 - 10:00 Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street Press Release

The Queen has approved that Mr Nigel Timmins be appointed a Church Commissioner, in succession to Lord Best, for three years effective from 3 April 2021. ...

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£3.1 million for support to those representing themselves in court

Thursday, 21 January 2021 - 09:59 Ministry of Justice News Story

Funding from a new grant has now been fully awarded to 11 different projects supporting vulnerable people across England and Wales, the Ministry of Justice has announced....

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COP26 calls for groups to bring climate summit to life

Thursday, 21 January 2021 - 09:44 Cabinet Office Press Release

Applications have opened today to help shape the COP26 venue in Glasgow ahead of the crucial climate change talks later this year....

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