A new report from Public Health England shows that preventable illness is one of many factors behind slowdown in raising life expectancy.
Link: Press release: Preventable illness is factor in slower life expectancy increases
Source: Gov Press Releases
A new dual carriageway in Lancashire is a step closer after the Planning Inspectorate agrees to examine plans.
Link: Press release: Milestone for A585 bypass plan
Source: Gov Press Releases
Wage growth has outstripped inflation for the ninth month in a row and the UK employment level is at an all-time high.
Link: Press release: Employment Minister welcomes new UK employment record
Source: Gov Press Releases
Boss of Bolton-based company that supplied construction workers has been disqualified for seven years for failing to declare all the company’s tax liabilities.
Link: Press release: Construction resourcing boss banned for failing to pay correct taxes
Source: Gov Press Releases
To coincide with relaunch, we’re publishing the 2018 social mobility barometer. It shows a deep divide between rich and poor and pessismism amongst the young.
Link: Press release: SMC relaunch with 12 new commissioners and bigger research budget
Source: Gov Press Releases
Developers of small-scale solar, wind, hydro and geothermal projects will be supported to harness each country’s natural resources.
Link: Press release: £100 million for renewable energy projects in Africa to provide electricity to 2.4 million people a year
Source: Gov Press Releases
UK Export Finance (UKEF) and VAMED Engineering have signed an agreement to grow VAMED’s UK export supply chain and UK operations.
Link: Press release: UKEF and VAMED agree framework to boost UK healthcare exports
Source: Gov Press Releases
Rear Admiral Tim Lowe CBE, the current UK National Hydrographer and Deputy Chief Executive, is appointed as Acting Chief Executive & Accounting Officer.
Link: Press release: UK Hydrographic Office appoints Rear Admiral Tim Lowe CBE as Acting Chief Executive
Source: Gov Press Releases
Disabled people will be able to work with a dedicated key worker to get and stay in employment, the new Work and Pensions Secretary Amber Rudd has announced today.
Link: Press release: £40 million personalised support package for long-term unemployed disabled people launched
Source: Gov Press Releases
New statistics released last week reveal that British businesses are benefiting from the increased ability to trade freely with Canada.
Link: Press release: UK trade with Canada up 14% since new free trade agreement introduced
Source: Gov Press Releases
