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UK regions given extra £20m science and tech cash boost as new investment kicks off landmark growth summit – uk.gov

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UK regions given extra £20m science and tech cash boost as new investment kicks off landmark growth summit – uk.gov

Greater Manchester, West Midlands and Glasgow City Region backed to the tune of £50m each to support local innovation priorities from life-saving medicines to clean fuels that can cut bills Further life sciences investment in state-of-the-art West Midlands facilities to create jobs and boost Britain’s health resilience, with valuable medicines made on home shores Comes … Read more

Government takes action to protect bees from pesticides

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Government takes action to protect bees from pesticides

New guidance to protect our vital pollinators from harmful pesticides The government delivers on commitment to review rules on emergency use of pesticides This comes ahead of the launch of  the new Environmental Improvement Plan, which will set out further detail of the government’s ambition to restore our natural environment, including protecting pollinators The government has … Read more

£6 million repaid to workers as Government cracks down on employers underpaying their staff – uk.gov

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£6 million repaid to workers as Government cracks down on employers underpaying their staff – uk.gov

Nearly 500 employers fined over £10 million for failing to pay the National Minimum Wage. £6 million put back into the pockets of working people as Government delivers the biggest overhaul of workers’ rights in a generation, as part of its Plan for Change. Enforcement of workers’ rights is set to be beefed up through … Read more

Water saving plans to reduce bills and unblock new homes

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Water saving plans to reduce bills and unblock new homes

Simple water-saving measures could save families in new homes over £100 a year on bills, while supporting a wave of new housing across Britain – delivering on the Plan for Change. The government’s new efficiency rules will tackle water shortage bottlenecks and unblock stalled developments in areas of water scarcity helping to deliver the pledge … Read more

The new Innovative Licensing and Access Pathway welcomes first investigational products – uk.gov

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The new Innovative Licensing and Access Pathway welcomes first investigational products – uk.gov

Three potential therapies – including one that could be a lifeline for babies born with a fatal metabolic disorder and another for boys with the muscle-wasting condition Duchenne muscular dystrophy – have become the first to enter a new UK scheme designed to help promising new medicines reach NHS patients faster. The candidates are recipients … Read more

Public urged to get flood ready as Environment Agency launches Flood Action Week – uk.gov

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Public urged to get flood ready as Environment Agency launches Flood Action Week – uk.gov

Millions across the country are being urged to get flood ready – such as by signing up for flood warnings or preparing a flood plan – today (Monday 13 October) by the Environment Agency to mark the start of Flood Action Week. After several named storms last winter and Storm Amy earlier this month, communities are warned not to … Read more

New Commissioner to champion tenant farmers across England  

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New Commissioner to champion tenant farmers across England  

Independent tenant farming champion appointed to promote stronger relationships in the sector. Tenant farmers manage over a third of England’s farmland and are essential for food production and environmental recovery. Building a fairer and more profitable sector as the government delivers on the Plan for Change. Tenant farmers across England will now benefit from the … Read more

Household Cavalry horse Quaker retires after global spotlight  – uk.gov

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Household Cavalry horse Quaker retires after global spotlight  – uk.gov

Military working horse Quaker begins his retirement at The Horse Trust sanctuary in Buckinghamshire today, marking a new chapter after dramatic footage of him bolting injured through London’s streets captured global attention.   The 15-year-old horse was one of five from the Life Guard’s Squadron that were startled by construction work during routine exercise in April … Read more

Foreign Secretary to put boosting security and tackling illegal migration at the heart of foreign policy during meeting of European partners – uk.gov

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Foreign Secretary to put boosting security and tackling illegal migration at the heart of foreign policy during meeting of European partners – uk.gov

The Foreign Secretary will host European partners today (9 October) to focus on preserving security and stability in the Western Balkans, boosting growth and trade, and increasing cooperation in the fight against organised immigration crime.   Yvette Cooper will host the Western Balkans Summit Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Hillsborough Castle to discuss how the UK can … Read more