News Avian Influenza Confirmed in Poultry in England Date: 6 November 2023 Source: GOV UK Summary: The UK government has confirmed the first case of avian influenza (bird flu) in poultry in England this autumn. The case was detected in a flock of broiler chickens in Cambridgeshire. Background: Avian influenza is a highly contagious viral disease … Read more
CMA Publishes Interim Report on Proposed Merger between Corporate Travel Management Companies Date: 2024-11-06 The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) in the United Kingdom has published an interim report on the proposed merger between two major corporate travel management companies, CWT and BCD Group. The merger was announced in December 2023 and would create one … Read more
New Ministerial Code to Set Out Standards in Public Life and Restore Transparency Published by GOV.UK on 2024-11-06 14:15 Introduction The Prime Minister has announced that a new Ministerial Code will be introduced to set out the standards of behavior expected of government ministers. The code will be designed to restore transparency and accountability in … Read more
Business roundtable statement on plastic pollution treaty On 2024-11-06 14:29, GOV UK released a new article titled “Plastic pollution treaty: business roundtable statement”. The statement says that businesses are committed to working with governments and other stakeholders to develop and implement a strong and effective treaty to address the problem of plastic pollution. This includes … Read more
GOV UK Publishes Ministerial Statement on Climate Investment November 6, 2024 The Minister for Development, [Minister’s Name], has issued a statement outlining the government’s plans for increased investment in climate mitigation and adaptation measures. The statement highlights the growing urgency of addressing climate change, emphasizing the need for a concerted global effort to reduce greenhouse … Read more
Hemp Licence Burdens to Be Cut Back to Help Grow UK Economy The UK government has announced plans to cut back on the burdensome regulations surrounding hemp cultivation in order to stimulate economic growth. Hemp is a versatile plant with a wide range of industrial and medicinal applications. It can be used to produce textiles, … Read more
Russia Turns to North Korea for Military Aid: UK Statement to OSCE Date: 2024-11-06 16:11 Source: GOV UK Summary: The United Kingdom has raised concerns over Russia’s growing reliance on North Korean military capabilities. In a statement to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), the UK highlighted evidence indicating that Russia is … Read more
Latest update on cases of Clade Ib mpox As of 6 November 2024, there have been 103 confirmed cases of Clade Ib mpox in the UK. The majority of cases (92%) are in men who have sex with men (MSM), and the median age of cases is 35 years. The majority of cases (80%) have … Read more
Chief Executive marks Trustees’ Week with keynote speech 6 November 2024 Chief Executive Nikki Da Costa used her keynote speech at a Trustees’ Week event today (6 November) to highlight the vital role of trustees in delivering brilliant care for patients, families and communities. Trustees’ Week is an annual event that celebrates the work of … Read more
Charity Trustees Highly Recommend Their Role to Others, New Research Shows According to new research released by the Charity Commission for England and Wales, charity trustees highly recommend their role to others. The survey, which was conducted among 1,000 charity trustees, found that 93% would recommend being a trustee to others, with 87% saying they … Read more