Remote working at height, moving special nuclear materials, and inspecting packages are three challenges that Sellafield Ltd is looking to robots to help with.
Link: Calling all robots – Sellafield challenges launched
Source: Gov Press Releases
Minister says government must rediscover its ‘revolutionary spirit’ and up the pace on digital transformation
Minister for the Cabinet Office, Oliver Dowden outlined his ambition for the digital transformation of government.
Link: Minister says government must rediscover its ‘revolutionary spirit’ and up the pace on digital transformation
Source: Gov Press Releases
‘No deal’ EU exit advice: further ports will be designated for movement of protected animals and plants
Government issues updated advice on moving internationally protected animals and plants, including types of fish, birds and rosewood, in the event of a ‘no deal’ EU exit.
Link: ‘No deal’ EU exit advice: further ports will be designated for movement of protected animals and plants
Source: Gov Press Releases
Accountability for Awarding
Ofqual has confirmed how awarding organisations will be expected to scrutinise assessment judgements of training providers.
Link: Accountability for Awarding
Source: Gov Press Releases
Coalition Autonomous Systems – the future of military logistics
Could autonomous vehicles save the lives of forces personnel? This was just one of the questions being answered during a joint experiment recently between the UK and US Armed Forces.
Link: Coalition Autonomous Systems – the future of military logistics
Source: Gov Press Releases
Minister’s speech at Sprint 19 Conference
Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office The Rt Hon Oliver Dowden CBE MP delivered a speech at Sprint 2019.
Link: Minister’s speech at Sprint 19 Conference
Source: Gov Press Releases
Abergelli Power Project granted development consent
The application for the Abergelli Power Project in Wales has been given development consent by the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.
Link: Abergelli Power Project granted development consent
Source: Gov Press Releases
Updated guidance on the movement of equines in a no deal scenario
Updated guidance has been issued on the movement of horses and other equines.
Link: Updated guidance on the movement of equines in a no deal scenario
Source: Gov Press Releases
Irish and British Finance ministers meet for third time
Minister Paschal Donohoe welcomes Chancellor Sajid Javid on first official visit to Dublin
Link: Irish and British Finance ministers meet for third time
Source: Gov Press Releases
Environment Secretary tours iconic Scottish industries
The Environment Secretary has this week met members of the Scottish fishing, farming and food and drink industries.
Link: Environment Secretary tours iconic Scottish industries
Source: Gov Press Releases