David Willetts announces review of the Design Council
David Willetts, Minister of State for Universities and Science, today announced a review of the Design Council.
The Minister and the Design Council Chair, Lord Bichard have invited Martin Temple, Chairman of the 600 group, to lead the review. It will con
Action to cut Whitehall waste and protect schools spending
Action to cut Whitehall waste and protect schools spending
New Advertising Codes launched
The Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) and the Broadcast Committee of Advertising Practice (BCAP) today launch new UK Advertising Codes, following a comprehensive review and a full public consultation.
Flood and Water Management Bill gains Royal Assent
Flood and Water Management Bill gains Royal Assent Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (National)
The Flood and Water Management Bill gained Royal Assent yesterday.
Low carbon rewards launched to save money for homes and businesses
Employment rates for graduates continue to be higher than for those with lower qualifications
Higher Education Minister David Lammy commenting on the Association of Graduate Recruiters, graduate recruitment survey said;
"Employment rates for graduates continue to be higher than for those with lower qualifications. This research shows that th
Cash rewards for low carbon electricity and heating
Feed-in tariff for small scale low carbon electricity finalised for 1 April introduction
Parliament passes new economic recovery powers for councils and RDAs
Councils will have new powers to engineer economic recovery locally, following the Royal Assent of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Bill.
New nuclear power could supply every home in the UK
A third potential new nuclear operator entered the UK market today, taking total proposals for new nuclear power stations up to 16 gigawatts of electricity.
Record number of tax refund scam emails reported to HM Reveue & Customs
A record 83,000 scam emails offering fake tax refunds were reported to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) in September. The online attacks, known as 'phishing', have continued this month, with an unprecedented 10,000 reports of the fraud made to HMRC on one
Global warming set to continue - New Study
a new study by scientists reported in a supplement of the August issue of the Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society.
'Most Innovative Transport Project' Award
The Highways Agency's Active Traffic Management (ATM) initiative, which has improved safety and journey times on the M42 around Birmingham, has won the "Most Innovative Transport Project" title at the National Transport Awards, having been highl
A global carbon trading network will be vital to preventing dangerous climate change - a new report
A global carbon trading network will be vital to preventing dangerous climate change, a new report commissioned by the Prime Minister Gordon Brown concluded today.
COI launches new print framework review
The Central Office of Information (COI) is reviewing its framework (roster) of printers.
The current Printing Services Framework, worth approximately £12 million per annum, was established in 2001. This will be replaced by three new frameworks.
New Innovators Council Announced
Byrne fast-tracks frontline ideas for reform of public services
NHS staff receive £1.5 million to help innovation in community services
 
OVER £220 MILLION ALSO ANNOUNCED THIS WEEK TO BOOST NHS INNOVATION
Directgov launches 'moneyspeak' - Government's official website launches new web tool -
In the wake of the Chancellor's Budget, Directgov has launched Moneyspeak, a new, free simple tool which can be shared via social networking sites such as Facebook and MySpace.
Government is backing renewable energy
In a speech to the Renewable Energy Association in London , Mike O'Brien said:
New Flood Barrier on TV
Last week, 175 metres of the Fluvial Innovations FLOODSTOP barrier was rapidly deployed guarding against a predicted 6.8m spring tide at Sandwich Quay in Kent.
Real help for businesses on offer
Businesses are being urged to take advantage of a range of business support packages on offer to help them through the economic downturn as part of a public information campaign being launched today.
Date for next emissions trading system auction announced
The UK Government intends to hold its second auction in Phase II of the European Union's Emissions Trading System on 24th March 2009.
Government calls for clearer food labelling
Environment Secretary Hilary Benn today called on supermarkets and food companies to give shoppers clearer information on where their food comes from.
Pacific Continues to Influence Global Climate
2009 is expected to be one of the top-five warmest years on record, despite continued cooling of huge areas of the tropical Pacific Ocean, a phenomenon known as La Nina.
Government to help Hull and Leeds tackle flooding
£100,000 is being provided to Hull City Council and Leeds City Council to help them identify areas that are most at risk of surface water flooding in the event of extreme rainfall.
Committee on Climate Change Report Issued Today
CCC recommends a minimum 34% cut in greenhouse gas emissions by 2020, with a 42% cut if a global deal is achieved
Colleges and training providers to help firms innovate and boost business
Pilots announced in further initiative to support business in tougher times
9 out of 10 British consumers shop online each month
A new study from price comparison site Shopzilla.co.uk has found that over 11m British consumers buy products online at least twice each week, writes Brand Republic. The study further found that 9 out of 10 consumers shop online at least once each month.
Top Companies Environmental Survey and new Life Cycle Assessement on Products
No 'green sheen' on the blue chip: FTSE 250 take environmental responsibilities seriously
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The British Invention and Technology Show
15th to the 18th October Alexandra Palace
Queen's Awards Innovation
A senior official from the Queen's Awards Office is making a special visit to an outstanding Malvern firm on Wednesday, 24 September to find out more about the story behind its success, and see what messages its experience may hold for other would-be winn
Eat less meat to fight climate change: UN expert
AFP, 7 September 2008 - People should cut their consumption of meat to help combat climate change, a top United Nations expert told a British Sunday newspaper.
Renewable Fuels Agency UK biofuels data
The Renewable Fuels Agency (RFA) today (07/08/2008) publishes its first monthly report on the supply of biofuels under the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO), covering the period 15 April - 14 May* 2008.
Generating ideas using Jenni becomes a habit
Generating ideas using Jenni becomes a habit
after a while – new ideas become a way of life.
Jenni ‘gets’ you because it’s fun, says Peter Eales
A Glass Ceiling for Women? And What About Disabled People?
Claire Young, hired by Karren Brady of Birmingham City Football Club, is determined to show there is a place for women in the Boardroom.  But she and Karren are aware the statistics and evidence show it’s still a man’s world.
New protection for consumers
After 20 years of campaigning by the National Consumer Council (NCC), and other consumer bodies, new rules that require all businesses to treat customers fairly will finally come into force on Monday (26 May).
Google, Microsoft and Yahoo - Google considers
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Employer Training Spend Hits Record High At £38bn
Workforce spends 218 million days training
Extra 77,000 businesses commit to training
Train to Gain service helping businesses see the benefits of training
Advertising Complaints and Misleading Environmental Messages
LONDON - A record 14,080 commercials were complained about last year, up 9.6% on 2006, as concerns grow about the number of internet ads attracting complaints, according to the Advertising Standards Authority's annual report.
Data Protection Data Controllers Perceptions Survey
Perceptions about the current data protection legislation from new European Survey
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World Bank Alert on Food Cost
The rapid rise in food prices could push 100 million people in poor countries deeper into poverty, World Bank head, Robert Zoellick, has said.
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Prolonged Financial Market Freeze And Rising Inflation Make For 'Bumpier Ride' Next 2 Years - CBI
The CBI has downgraded its 2008 outlook for UK growth, and it forecasts even slower growth in 2009 due to continued troubles in the credit markets, rising commodity prices and weak domestic and global demand.
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