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30 November 2022

Major broadband rollout for Cumbria begins as part of £100 million plan to connect thousands of rural premises
seen at 22:42, 30 November in News and communications (Our copy).
Major broadband rollout for Cumbria begins as part of £100 million plan to connect thousands of rural premises
Broadband beamed from space to isolated areas under plans to boost countryside internet connections
seen at 22:42, 30 November in News and communications (Our copy).
Broadband beamed from space to isolated areas under plans to boost countryside internet connections
Six-week postnatal check for new mums – Q&A
seen at 21:41, 30 November in Healthwatch - Your spotlight on health and social care services (Our copy).
Six-week postnatal check for new mums – Q&A Advice and Information Flora.Deshmukh Thu, 11/10/2022 - 09:58 What is the six-week postnatal check for new mothers and why...
NHS nurses' strike - our response
seen at 21:41, 30 November in Healthwatch - Your spotlight on health and social care services (Our copy).
NHS nurses' strike - our response Response Anna.Galandzij Fri, 11/25/2022 - 09:47 Members of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) will take industrial action on 15 and...
Winners unveiled for the 2022 National Apprenticeship Awards 
seen at 20:42, 30 November in News and communications (Our copy).
Winners unveiled for the 2022 National Apprenticeship Awards 
Circular letter regarding revisions to Approved Document B
seen at 18:47, 30 November in News and communications (Our copy).
Circular letter regarding revisions to Approved Document B
UK government diplomats celebrating 150th anniversary of Scotland v England football fixture across the world
seen at 18:47, 30 November in News and communications (Our copy).
UK government diplomats celebrating 150th anniversary of Scotland v England football fixture across the world
Statement on the UK-U.S. SME Dialogues – Edinburgh (29-30 November 2022)
seen at 18:46, 30 November in News and communications (Our copy).
Statement on the UK-U.S. SME Dialogues – Edinburgh (29-30 November 2022)
Prime Minister hosts festive street market to showcase British Businesses
seen at 18:46, 30 November in News and communications (Our copy).
Prime Minister hosts festive street market to showcase British Businesses
Welsh Leeks protection in the media
seen at 18:41, 30 November in Defra in the media (Our copy).

 

On Tuesday 29th November, Defra announced that Welsh Leeks will be protected under the UK GI (Geographical Indication) scheme which protects the name, authenticity and characteristics of...

Military training at Penhale Training Area helps restore vital sand dune habitats
seen at 18:38, 30 November in Inside DIO (Our copy).

Military personnel use the digger to move soil at Penhale [MOD Crown Copyright 2022]

I’m a Reservist with the British Army’s 232 Port Squadron, 165 Port and Maritime Regiment Royal Logistic Corps (RLC), ...

When it comes to trade, who decides what’s fair?
seen at 18:30, 30 November in Trade Remedies Authority (Our copy).

As a public body committed to defending the UK from unfair international trade practices, we tackle the question of what counts as fair daily. Let’s examine some of the complexity by looking at a recent...

Government response to Regulatory Horizons Council report on the regulation of Artificial Intelligence as a Medical Device
seen at 16:45, 30 November in News and communications (Our copy).
Government response to Regulatory Horizons Council report on the regulation of Artificial Intelligence as a Medical Device
Remit letter to the Police Remuneration Review Body: 2023 to 2024
seen at 16:44, 30 November in News and communications (Our copy).
Remit letter to the Police Remuneration Review Body: 2023 to 2024
ESFA Update: 30 November 2022
seen at 16:44, 30 November in News and communications (Our copy).
ESFA Update: 30 November 2022
Circular letter regarding revisions to Approved Document B
seen at 16:44, 30 November in News and communications (Our copy).
Circular letter regarding revisions to Approved Document B
In this economic crisis, we will do what we can to assist philanthropy
seen at 16:44, 30 November in News and communications (Our copy).
In this economic crisis, we will do what we can to assist philanthropy
24 ways to waste not this Christmas
seen at 16:44, 30 November in News and communications (Our copy).
24 ways to waste not this Christmas
Preventing the proliferation of chemical, biological, and nuclear weapons
seen at 16:43, 30 November in News and communications (Our copy).
Preventing the proliferation of chemical, biological, and nuclear weapons
Second major investment boosts fees for legal aid lawyers
seen at 16:41, 30 November in Ministry of Justice - Activity on GOV.UK (Our copy).
Second major investment boosts fees for legal aid lawyers
New RAF Lossiemouth fire station completed
seen at 14:51, 30 November in News and communications (Our copy).
New RAF Lossiemouth fire station completed
Military training exercise helps sand dune habitat restoration and boosts biodiversity in Cornwall
seen at 14:51, 30 November in News and communications (Our copy).
Military training exercise helps sand dune habitat restoration and boosts biodiversity in Cornwall
Celebrating our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion at Companies House
seen at 14:51, 30 November in News and communications (Our copy).
Celebrating our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion at Companies House
Defence accelerates digital skills development with Amazon
seen at 14:50, 30 November in News and communications (Our copy).
Defence accelerates digital skills development with Amazon
Government response to the Regulatory Horizons Council report on the regulation of Neurotechnology
seen at 14:50, 30 November in News and communications (Our copy).
Government response to the Regulatory Horizons Council report on the regulation of Neurotechnology
Media Advisory Notice - Wayne Couzens
seen at 14:49, 30 November in News and communications (Our copy).
Media Advisory Notice - Wayne Couzens
Government response to Regulatory Horizons Council report on the regulation of Artificial Intelligence as a Medical Device
seen at 14:49, 30 November in News and communications (Our copy).
Government response to Regulatory Horizons Council report on the regulation of Artificial Intelligence as a Medical Device
Devon and Cornwall beaches break records for high water quality standards  
seen at 14:49, 30 November in News and communications (Our copy).
Devon and Cornwall beaches break records for high water quality standards  
Super-complaint on the police response to stalking
seen at 14:49, 30 November in News and communications (Our copy).
Super-complaint on the police response to stalking
New Chief Executive appointed to The Planning Inspectorate
seen at 14:48, 30 November in News and communications (Our copy).
New Chief Executive appointed to The Planning Inspectorate
Vacancy in the Application Management Team
seen at 14:48, 30 November in News and communications (Our copy).
Vacancy in the Application Management Team
Environment Agency informs abstractors on licence changes
seen at 14:48, 30 November in News and communications (Our copy).
Environment Agency informs abstractors on licence changes
Recruitment for Pharmacovigilance Assessor
seen at 14:48, 30 November in News and communications (Our copy).
Recruitment for Pharmacovigilance Assessor
Increased prison sentence for man convicted of rape and controlling or coercive behaviour
seen at 14:47, 30 November in News and communications (Our copy).
Increased prison sentence for man convicted of rape and controlling or coercive behaviour
Remit letter to the Police Remuneration Review Body: 2023 to 2024
seen at 14:47, 30 November in News and communications (Our copy).
Remit letter to the Police Remuneration Review Body: 2023 to 2024
Regulatory Horizons Council (RHC) publishes independent recommendations on the future regulation of neurotechnology and AI as a medical device
seen at 14:47, 30 November in News and communications (Our copy).
Regulatory Horizons Council (RHC) publishes independent recommendations on the future regulation of neurotechnology and AI as a medical device
UK sanctions Russian officials behind conscription, mobilisation and criminal mercenaries
seen at 14:46, 30 November in News and communications (Our copy).
UK sanctions Russian officials behind conscription, mobilisation and criminal mercenaries
Ukrainian families join Downing Street Christmas switch-on
seen at 14:46, 30 November in News and communications (Our copy).
Ukrainian families join Downing Street Christmas switch-on
Recruitment of a Senior Scientific Officer in the Residues Team
seen at 14:46, 30 November in News and communications (Our copy).
Recruitment of a Senior Scientific Officer in the Residues Team
Scottish Secretary responds to Scotland's GDP for third quarter of 2022
seen at 14:45, 30 November in News and communications (Our copy).
Scottish Secretary responds to Scotland's GDP for third quarter of 2022
Water crowfoot, or how we learned to love Ranunculus
seen at 14:42, 30 November in Creating a better place (Our copy).

Ranunculus sounds like a spell from the wizard world of Harry Potter. However, it is a lovely aquatic plant you would see in the UK’s chalk streams. The presence of Ranunculus is usually a benefit, rarely...

NHS nurses industrial action - media fact sheet
seen at 14:41, 30 November in Department of Health and Social Care Media Centre (Our copy).

*Updated 25 November 2022*

The Royal College of Nursing has announced the first dates for strike action.

This fact sheet sets out the Department of Health and Social Care’s position on industrial...

NHS industrial action - media fact sheet
seen at 14:41, 30 November in Department of Health and Social Care Media Centre (Our copy).

This fact sheet sets out the Department of Health and Social Care’s position on industrial action by NHS staff on Agenda for Change contracts, such as nurses, midwives, ambulance workers, porters and cleaners...

Research proposes a new design and evaluation framework for the Judicial Diversity Forum’s diversity and inclusion initiatives
seen at 14:35, 30 November in The Legal Services Board (Our copy).

New research by the Bridge Group explored Judicial Diversity Forum (JDF) officials’ views and experiences of the outcomes and impact of their diversity and inclusion initiatives. The research analysed the aims...

How we are improving support for children with SEND
seen at 14:31, 30 November in The Education Hub (Our copy).

We want all children and young people to have the same opportunity to meet their potential – including children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

That’s why...

88% of schools now rated good or outstanding – and how we’re making sure Ofsted ratings are up to date
seen at 14:30, 30 November in The Education Hub (Our copy).

New data shows that 88% of schools are now rated good or outstanding, up from 68% in 2010.

Ofsted ratings are an important factor in helping parents understand the standards of schools in their...

97% of English bathing waters meet required water quality standards
seen at 11:42, 30 November in News and communications (Our copy).
97% of English bathing waters meet required water quality standards
Cyber laws updated to boost UK’s resilience against online attacks
seen at 11:42, 30 November in News and communications (Our copy).
Cyber laws updated to boost UK’s resilience against online attacks
COP27, climate tech & adaptation: are we on track?
seen at 11:42, 30 November in Tech Nation (Our copy).

The 27th Conference of the Parties on climate change opened in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, on 6 November 2022, bringing countries together to monitor progress on their climate goals. COPs are controversial, and some...

CMA investigates online selling practices based on ‘urgency’ claims
seen at 10:44, 30 November in News and communications (Our copy).
CMA investigates online selling practices based on ‘urgency’ claims
Urgent Safety Alert issued for baby self-feeding pillows
seen at 10:43, 30 November in News and communications (Our copy).
Urgent Safety Alert issued for baby self-feeding pillows
HM Land Registry marks the first major milestone in fulfilling automation ambitions
seen at 10:43, 30 November in News and communications (Our copy).
HM Land Registry marks the first major milestone in fulfilling automation ambitions
Forestry Commission Chair calls for change in approach to tree planting as last year’s winter storm damage revealed
seen at 10:43, 30 November in News and communications (Our copy).
Forestry Commission Chair calls for change in approach to tree planting as last year’s winter storm damage revealed
How RPA ensures land data is kept up to date
seen at 10:36, 30 November in Rural payments (Our copy).

To ensure the land data that Rural Payments Agency (RPA) holds is as up to date as possible, RPA systematically reviews and updates data held on the Rural Land Register each year. Accurate land means ...

Changes to the COVID-19 dashboard and COVID-19 vaccination surveillance report
seen at 10:30, 30 November in UK Health Security Agency (Our copy).

The COVID-19 pandemic led to enormous public interest in statistics, with sudden and urgent need to track the virus almost in real time. Whilst this was a big challenge for our statisticians, it led to...

Online Safety Bill - Update (Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay)
seen at 09:51, 30 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am repeating the following Written Ministerial Statement made today in the other place by my Right Honourable Friend, the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, Michelle Donelan MP:

Energy Update (Grant Shapps, Member, Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Bill Committee)
seen at 09:51, 30 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

It will not be news to the Hon. Members that in the past year, Putin’s barbaric invasion of Ukraine has sent energy prices soaring.

Without this Government’s support, it would have sent...

November 2022 update on progress in delivering the recommendations in Sir David Calvert-Smith’s Independent Review into the Serious Fraud Office’s handling of the Unaoil Case (Victoria Prentis)
seen at 09:51, 30 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Following the Court of Appeal’s judgment in the Unaoil case (R. v Akle & Anor) in December 2021, the then Attorney General, the Rt Hon Suella Braverman KC MP, commissioned Sir David Calvert-Smith to...

Further Education Update (Robert Halfon)
seen at 09:50, 30 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today the Office for National Statistics (ONS) published their decision to reclassify the further education sector and their subsidiaries as part of the central government sector.

The ONS is an ...

Defence Equipment Plan (Ben Wallace)
seen at 09:50, 30 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

I am pleased to place in the Library of the House a copy of the 2022 Defence Equipment Plan report, which details the Department’s spending plans in equipment procurement and support projects over a period...

Announcement of additional £20m funding for woodlands and timber industry (Therese Coffey)
seen at 09:49, 30 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Today we announced £20 million of funding to improve tree planting stocks, woodland resilience, domestic timber production and to accelerate tree planting across England.

£10 million has...

Online Safety Bill - Update (Michelle Donelan)
seen at 09:49, 30 November in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Online Safety Bill is a vital, world-leading piece of legislation, designed to ensure that tech companies take more responsibility for the safety of their users, particularly children. It is also vital that...

Innovative new projects join Climate Finance Accelerator South Africa
seen at 09:44, 30 November in News and communications (Our copy).
Innovative new projects join Climate Finance Accelerator South Africa
Innovative regulators given £12 million to accelerate introduction of delivery drones and personalised medicines
seen at 09:44, 30 November in News and communications (Our copy).
Innovative regulators given £12 million to accelerate introduction of delivery drones and personalised medicines
Matlock flood defence work to reach halfway milestone at Christmas
seen at 09:43, 30 November in News and communications (Our copy).
Matlock flood defence work to reach halfway milestone at Christmas
Water company fines to be channelled into environmental improvements
seen at 09:43, 30 November in News and communications (Our copy).
Water company fines to be channelled into environmental improvements
Leaseholders in medium-rise buildings helped with cladding fixes
seen at 09:43, 30 November in News and communications (Our copy).
Leaseholders in medium-rise buildings helped with cladding fixes
Concern over low rate of 2 to 3 year olds getting the flu vaccine
seen at 09:42, 30 November in News and communications (Our copy).
Concern over low rate of 2 to 3 year olds getting the flu vaccine
UK and Ukraine agree ground-breaking digital trade deal
seen at 02:42, 30 November in News and communications (Our copy).
UK and Ukraine agree ground-breaking digital trade deal