The World Bank, University of Cambridge and UK tech companies partner with DFID to help improve education technology in developing countries.
Link: Press release: UK aid funds world’s biggest educational technology research project
Source: Gov Press Releases
Dame Amelia Fawcett DBE CVO has been appointed as Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew.
Link: Press release: New Chair appointed to the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew Board
Source: Gov Press Releases
The CMA has provisionally found that 4 pharmaceutical companies broke competition law in relation to the supply of an anti-depressant drug.
Link: Press release: Suppliers of antidepressants accused of illegal anti-competitive conduct
Source: Gov Press Releases
Ms Judith Gough CMG has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Sweden in succession to Mr David Cairns.
Link: Press release: Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Sweden – August 2019
Source: Gov Press Releases
Government housing accelerator Homes England has today published its latest annual housing statistics, which show a significant increase in the number of affordable homes being built in England.
Link: Press release: New housing statistics show increase in affordable homes
Source: Gov Press Releases
An innovative company looking to make satellite communications more accessible and affordable is set to create over 100 high-tech jobs in London and Oxfordshire.
Link: Press release: Israeli space tech firm hiSky expands to the UK
Source: Gov Press Releases
Tough new powers for competition watchdog to fine businesses directly who have broken consumer law.
Link: Press release: New powers to fine firms that exploit consumer loyalty
Source: Gov Press Releases
New report supports Ministry of Justice’s emphasis on community alternatives and use of technology to boost rehabilitation of female offenders.
Link: Press release: Review finds family ties ‘utterly indispensable’ to rehabilitation of female offenders
Source: Gov Press Releases
Second wave of FE providers announced to teach T Levels from 2021 – bringing the total to over 100.
Link: Press release: Education Secretary confirms T Level roll-out from September 2020
Source: Gov Press Releases
Prime Minister Theresa May and Chancellor Philip Hammond met Chinese Vice Premier Hu in Downing Street.
Link: Press release: PM and Chancellor meeting with Chinese Vice Premier Hu: 17 June 2019
Source: Gov Press Releases
