Find out more about the 160th birthday of Big Ben’s great clock and the ongoing conservation works to the Elizabeth Tower
Link: Big Ben’s Great Clock celebrates its 160th Birthday
Source: Parliamentary News
Press release: 160 more industry professionals to be recruited as FE teachers
Outcomes of the second round of the £5 million Taking Teaching Further programme announced
Link: Press release: 160 more industry professionals to be recruited as FE teachers
Source: Gov Press Releases
Press release: PHE calls on all NHS Trusts to ban smoking on hospital grounds
Survey finds that more than two-thirds of NHS acute Trusts in England now prohibit smoking on site as part of their journey to becoming smokefree.
Link: Press release: PHE calls on all NHS Trusts to ban smoking on hospital grounds
Source: Gov Press Releases
How will the Augar Review impact science research funding in universities?
Lords Science and Technology Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 4 June at 10.25am
Link: How will the Augar Review impact science research funding in universities?
Source: Parliamentary News
Committee look at impact of spending cuts in local government finance inquiry
Committee continues its inquiry into local government finance on Tuesday 4 June.
Link: Committee look at impact of spending cuts in local government finance inquiry
Source: Parliamentary News
Press release: Waste companies fined for sub-contracting to fly-tippers
Two Essex waste companies receive fines and charges of over £45,000 after sub-contracting waste removal.
Link: Press release: Waste companies fined for sub-contracting to fly-tippers
Source: Environment Agency
Press release: Vaccine for older adults gives significant protection against flu
Flu vaccine effectiveness data shows newly available adjuvanted influenza vaccine provided about 60% effectiveness for those aged 65 years and over.
Link: Press release: Vaccine for older adults gives significant protection against flu
Source: Gov Press Releases
Press release: UK and Canada joint statement on Hong Kong
The UK and Canada have issued a joint statement about concerns for their citizens in light of proposed changes to extradition laws in Hong Kong.
Link: Press release: UK and Canada joint statement on Hong Kong
Source: Gov Press Releases
Press release: Prime Minister appoints new Grenfell Tower Inquiry panel members
Prime Minister Theresa May appoints two new panel members for Phase 2 of the Grenfell Tower public Inquiry.
Link: Press release: Prime Minister appoints new Grenfell Tower Inquiry panel members
Source: Gov Press Releases
Press release: UK wine exports pouring into overseas markets
English wine exports could reach £350 million by 2040, and the Department for International Trade is helping UK wine producers enter key international markets.
Link: Press release: UK wine exports pouring into overseas markets
Source: Gov Press Releases