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New parents urged to claim Child Benefit for their baby now
33+ min ago (666+ words) Parents urged to claim Child Benefit for their new baby to avoid missing out One in three new parents are missing out on Child Benefit payments in their baby's first year, new figures reveal. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is…...
Youth Justice overhaul to keep streets safer
1+ hour, 1+ min ago (525+ words) Children and young people will get earlier support to steer them away from crime under a major overhaul of the youth justice system unveiled by the Government today (Monday 18 May). Published by the Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy, a new…...
Professor Joann Rhodes: The Rules Need to Bend " Why Flexible Policies and Real Partnership are the Keys to unlocking Life Sciences Potential
53+ min ago (536+ words) Innovation doesn't wait for the rules to catch up. The question is whether we can build a system agile and flexible enough to keep pace. Innovation in life sciences is moving quickly, and regulation must keep pace. As technologies evolve…...
Seven-year ban for cleaning director who used Atherton scheme and transferred almost "200, 000 to new company
1+ hour, 53+ min ago (598+ words) He accessed the company's account when he was no longer director A cleaning boss has been banned as a company director after transferring almost "200, 000 out of his insolvent business into his new company. Leicestershire-based Philip Walker was the director of…...
Have your say on proposed change to permit at Hinkley Point C
1+ hour, 45+ min ago (327+ words) The new combustion permit regulates the diesel backup generators, and improves the site's resilience in the case of a power cut. Environment Agency inspection team on site at Hinkley Point C The Environment Agency has'today'launched a four-week consultation on a…...
VMD launches new online contact form today
2+ hour, 20+ min ago (386+ words) The form will become the main route for contacting the VMD. The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has today launched a new online contact form on GOV. UK, which will become the primary route for you to contact the organisation. This new approach…...
HMS Tamar returns to Honiara, marks deeper UK-Solomon Islands engagement
4+ hour, 20+ min ago (317+ words) The Royal Navy's Offshore Patrol Vessel HMS Tamar, among its most advanced ships, is making a return visit to Solomon Islands today after its first visit in 2023. The Royal Navy Offshore Patrol Vessel HMS Tamar berthing at Noro on her…...
New reforms to stop waste criminals from exploiting loopholes
11+ hour, 19+ min ago (429+ words) Stricter background checks to be introduced for waste carriers For those mishandling'waste, they will now face up'to five years in prison. The move to permitting will also give the Environment Agency stronger powers to revoke permits and issue enforcement notices....
UK deploys new low-cost anti-drone system in the Middle East
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (504+ words) British citizens and regional partners will be better protected against drone attacks as the Royal Air Force deploys a new low-cost anti-drone weapon on operations in the Middle East. Rapid procurement and testing work by the Ministry of Defence and…...
First Olympics in the North of England in government's sights alongside stadium regeneration push
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (567+ words) Initial strategic assessment commissioned into potential bid for Olympic and Paralympic Games in the North of England in the 2040s The government has commissioned its expert arm's-length body UK Sport to carry out an initial strategic assessment examining whether the UK…...