Cheating in exams with high-tech smart devices poses growing threat, warns Ofqual chief in new podcast
Cheating in exams using latest high-tech smart devices poses a growing threat that must be tackled quickly and not underestimated, Ofqual’s chief has warned in a new podcast. Chief Regulator Sir Ian Bauckham CBE’s comments come amid concerns about latest gadgets including invisible earpieces and smart glasses being advertised on social media, as more than […]
CMA secures fairer deal for publishers and improves Google search services in UK
New conduct requirement imposed under the digital markets competition regime In a world first, publishers will be able to opt out of their content being used to power AI features in Google search CMA monitoring AI developments in Google search and may take further action if needed The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has today […]
Astronaut with physical disability could be first to enter orbit after ground-breaking agreement
Former Paralympian John McFall could become first person with a physical disability to live in orbit through UK government partnership with US space company Vast Agreement enables Vast, supported by the UK Space Agency to explore sponsorship opportunities for John’s mission to Vast’s Haven-1 – scheduled to be the world’s first commercial space station – […]
New Support Hub launches for victims and survivors of terrorism
Victims and survivors of terrorism will receive around the clock support to help them navigate recovery through a dedicated Support Hub, which opens on 1 June. The hub will provide specialist, trauma-informed support for anyone affected by a terrorist incident, ensuring victims can access the help they need at any stage of their recovery. Security […]
GTR services transferred to public ownership
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G7 nations agree first-ever joint approach to protecting children online and drive safe AI growth that delivers for all
Strongest-ever G7 collective commitments see partner nations commit to a shared approach to protecting children online Collaborative approach to promoting children’s online safety complements UK ambition to be the safest place in the world to be online Tool created to support small businesses in G7 to adopt AI at pace Following talks at the G7 […]
£340m pharmacy boost brings faster care to your high street
Patients will see quicker access to treatments at their local pharmacy, avoiding GP referrals under new agreement Government to roll out NHS-funded Independent Prescribing, bringing more care closer to home, as part of £340 million deal Qualified pharmacists will deliver more NHS care on the high street, expanding successful Pharmacy Patients across England will benefit from more services, treatments and better access […]
Foreign Secretary launches new International Coalition to End Violence against Women and Girls
mirroring the UK Government mission to halve VAWG in a decade, the Coalition announced at the Global Partnerships Conference will see countries across the globe share expertise and scale up prevention work eight countries have signed up to this new Coalition, driven by the Foreign Secretary Women and girls across the globe will be better protected […]
Ancient Cornish moors gain National Nature Reserve status
The Mid Cornwall Moors is today (Wednesday 27 May) declared the 14th site in the King’s Series of National Nature Reserves (NNRs), bringing together over 1,100 hectares of moorland, more than doubling the area of land managed for nature in this historic landscape. Forming a patchwork of semi-natural habitats, including heath, moorland, mire, and woodland, the Mid Cornwall Moors, creates a network […]
Tobacco and Vapes Bill becomes law
Government creates the UK’s first smoke-free generation Lifesaving legislation the most significant public health reform in generations New law will protect children from smoking and vaping – alongside record funding to help support millions of adults to quit Future generations will now be saved from the harms of smoking as the Tobacco and Vapes Bill becomes […]