New North Sea board launched to drive a fair and prosperous transition
New board of experts to drive forward the government’s North Sea Future Plan for a prosperous and sustainable future. The North Sea Future Board tasked with helping to boost investment, unblock barriers, and support the highly-skilled oil and gas workforce, as it holds inaugural meeting in Aberdeen. Comes as historic clean energy security pact agreed between UK and EU this week, to secure 100 GW of joint offshore wind projects in the North Sea. The North […]
Get that electric feeling: new campaign launched to show savings and benefits of going electric
new campaign launched today shows now is the time to go electric and save up to £1,400 a year and access the UK’s growing 87,000-strong charging network latest move from the government to back industry and boost EV demand, sending a clear signal that there has never been a better time to switch launch follows over 50,000 drivers already making the move thanks to the Electric Car […]
Review launched into mental health, autism and ADHD services
Review will build clinical evidence base on mental health, autism and ADHD services It will examine what is driving rising demand for services including inequalities in accessing support Next step in government’s 10 Year Health Plan commitment to transforming mental health care An independent review launching on Thursday will examine how the health system currently delivers mental […]
Veterans support centres to be rolled out across the country as transformational strategy launched
£27m in government funding goes live for local bids, turbocharging network of recognised VALOUR centres. First Veterans Strategy in seven years will transform government support for our heroes and recognise their invaluable contribution across the country. Developed alongside the Strategic Defence Review and the Armed Forces Covenant, the strategy commits new £12m fund for veteran housing. Over 1.8 million veterans across the UK will benefit from a new network […]
Tech challenge launched to counter drone threats in prisons
A new innovation challenge aimed at combatting the growing threat of drones to prisons has been launched by the Ministry of Justice through His Majesty's Government Communications Centre Co-Creation. Source link
Digital version of Veteran Card launched
Veterans can now apply for and download a secure digital version of the HM Armed Forces Veteran Card via the GOV.UK One Login app. Source link
Digital version of Veteran Card launched for quicker and easier access to support
Veterans can now apply for and download a digital version of the Veteran Card on their smartphone. From registering with GPs to housing support and discounted entry to museums, the card will ensure veterans can access services quickly and easily online. Part of the blueprint for modern digital government, as government makes public services simpler […]
Principles for navigating the social aspects of grid transformation launched
A new set of 8 principles have been launched by the Government Office for Science to consider the social dimensions of grid transformation for policymaking. Source link