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Kenya to benefit form life-saving nuclear medicine and radiotherapy initiative
Kenya is one of seven African countries scheduled to profit from the International Atomic Energy Agency’s initiative to provide life-saving nuclear medicine and radiation to
Government interim response to the Law Commission’s review, ‘Modernising Communications Offences’
This letter outlines the government’s interim response to the Law Commission’s report, ‘Modernising Communications Offences’. Science News
TRA initiates review to adjust steel tariff rate quotas
The Trade Remedies Authority has initiated a Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) review into quotas on some categories of steel products which are imported into the
Update on recruitment of FCA Chair and interim arrangements
The recruitment campaign to appoint the next Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Chair has been launched by HM Treasury today, replacing Charles Randell who is stepping
Government launches landmark reviews to tackle health disparities
Government announces leads for two separate independent reviews to tackle health disparities Professor Dame Margaret Whitehead to lead review into ethnic inequalities for medical devices
Self-isolation for those with COVID-19 can end after 5 full days following 2 negative LFD tests
People self-isolating with COVID-19 will have the option to reduce their isolation period after 5 full days if they test negative on both day 5
Challenging your Council Tax band
At this time of year we receive a high volume of Council Tax queries. Around 70,000 customers are expected to contact us over the coming
PM call with Chancellor Scholz: 4 February 2022
The Prime Minister spoke to German Chancellor Olaf Scholz this afternoon about the situation in Ukraine. He updated Chancellor Scholz on his discussions with President
GAD input on pensions forecasts
The Government Actuary’s Department (GAD) has produced forecasts of the amount of pension which will be paid out from public service pension schemes in each
Update on Greater Manchester Clean Air Zone
The Government has today (Friday 4 February) granted permission to Greater Manchester Authorities to delay the implementation of their Clean Air Zone. Decisions around the
Health and Social Care Secretary Savid Javid World Cancer Day speech
Every second counts. Do you know that every 90 seconds, someone in the UK is diagnosed with cancer. In the time that it will take
Belize: call for projects on diverse themes for 2022/2023
emocracy, human rights, building inclusivity and the rights of women and girls climate and biodiversity, sustainable development COVID-19 response and recovery, mental health and global
HMRC late payment interest rates to be revised after Bank of England increases base rate
The Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee voted on 2 February 2022 to increase the Bank of England base rate to 0.50% from 0.25%. HMRC interest
Biometrics and Forensics Ethics Group appoints new members
The Biometrics and Forensics Ethics Group is pleased to announce the recruitment of two new members. The new members come from diverse backgrounds, with expertise