£880k available for proposals to help reduce cyber risk across defence
The Defence and Security Accelerator is pleased to launch a new Themed Competition Reducing Cyber Risk Across Defence. Cyber attacks are becoming more sophisticated, with potentially more impact on military operations. This Themed Competition seeks proposals that will help to quantify and reduce the cyber risk across Defence, enhance digital resilience and enable Defence to […]
Government announces new welfare reforms to help thousands into work
A consultation, launched on Tuesday 5 September, will consider changes to the Work Capability Assessment, with proposals to ensure it is delivering the right outcomes for supporting those most in need. The consultation will look at updating the Work Capability Assessment’s categories so they better reflect the modern world of work and the opportunities more […]
Households to be protected from ‘excessive’ electricity bill profits
Households and businesses are to receive extra protection from artificially inflated electricity bills in a crackdown on generators attempting to make excessive profits. Ofgem has announced new rules to take effect this winter to prevent generators from manipulating supply and demand on Britain’s electricity transmission network. Read the full story
Passengers to benefit from easier and cheaper travel with new app guidance
Commuters will soon benefit from smarter travel apps that offer cheaper, safer and more accessible journeys, following new government guidance launched on 30 August 2023 to ensure travel and navigation apps benefit all users. The government’s new Mobility as a Service code of practice for app developers and companies aims to ensure they offer more streamlined journeys […]
Ultra Low Emission Zone expands London-wide in a landmark moment for the capital
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has with effect from 29 August 2023, expanded the Ultra Low Emission Zone London-wide in a landmark moment that will help to make London a greener, healthier city. The new zone now covers every London borough and will bring cleaner air to five million more people and is also […]
HMRC webinar – salaried hours work and the National Minimum Wage
HMRC’s National Minimum Wage team is offering live webinars about salaried hours work and the National Minimum Wage. Their constant review of questions received during their programme of live webinars gave them real insight into what customers wanted to learn. This webinar will cover the key points around salaried hours work, the changes that were […]
Consultation kicks off work on new trade marks and designs services
In July, the government concluded its first transformation consultation. The new consultation focuses on specific trade marks and designs issues, but also includes some proposals on patents and tribunals. The new consultation includes proposals to change or abolish series marks. Series marks allow customers to apply for up to six similar trade marks at a reduced […]
Water pollution, carbon emissions and biodiversity threats set to be tackled by satellite data services
Ten new projects will use Earth observation tools, satellite tracking and data on population demographics, supported by Artificial Intelligence (AI), to produce forecasts and models that can be used by sectors ranging from agriculture and energy, to finance and insurance. Funded by the UK Space Agency, these applications will not only allow businesses, governments and […]
Bank of England lifts interest rates to 5.25%
The Bank of England has lifted interest rates to another 15-year high as policymakers continue to face down the cost of living crisis. The Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) today lifted the base rate by 0.25 percentage points to 5.25%. Read the full story
The UK’s largest-ever scrappage scheme now open to all Londoners with a non-compliant car
As part of the Mayor’s ambitious plans to clean up London’s air, the expanded Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) will cover all London boroughs from 29 August and from 21 August all Londoners can apply for grants to scrap their older, polluting car or motorcycle. The Mayor has always said that expanding the ULEZ was […]
