Calling all apprentices, employers, and individuals who champion apprenticeships – as the National Apprenticeship Awards 2020 are now open for entries.
Link: National Apprenticeship Awards 2020 open for entries
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Next steps outlined for UK’s use of digital identity
Digital Identity Strategy Board develops new principles to boost secure use of digital identity
Link: Next steps outlined for UK’s use of digital identity
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War on plastic waste stepped up with extension of plastic bag charge
The single-use carrier bag charge will be extended to all retailers and increased to 10p from April 2021 to further protect our oceans from plastic waste.
Link: War on plastic waste stepped up with extension of plastic bag charge
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New measures to support development of safe COVID-19 vaccines for UK
A raft of measures to allow the safe future mass rollout of a COVID-19 vaccine have been outlined by the government.
Link: New measures to support development of safe COVID-19 vaccines for UK
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NHS Test and Trace successfully reaches almost 300,000 people
The latest weekly statistics show that the service has consistently reached the vast majority of those testing positive and their contacts in 3 months of operation.
Link: NHS Test and Trace successfully reaches almost 300,000 people
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Liz Truss brings key industries closer to trade negotiations
International Trade Secretary Liz Truss has launched 11 new trade advisory groups (TAGs) as part of a major new business engagement drive
Link: Liz Truss brings key industries closer to trade negotiations
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Update on face coverings in schools
The Department for Education is updating its advice on face coverings in schools.
Link: Update on face coverings in schools
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World-leading new law to protect rainforests and clean up supply chains
Legislation would make it illegal for larger businesses to use products unless they comply with local laws to protect natural areas.
Link: World-leading new law to protect rainforests and clean up supply chains
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UK Government supports the income of over 510,000 people across Wales
Latest figures show an increase in the number of people in Wales benefitting from UK Government support schemes at the end of July
Link: UK Government supports the income of over 510,000 people across Wales
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Innovate UK launches four-year design strategy
The UK’s innovation agency, Innovate UK, today publishes a strategy that seeks to encourage and support excellent design in innovation.
Link: Innovate UK launches four-year design strategy
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