Adam Smith Inst - Privatize space to boost discovery and alleviate poverty
International treaty outlawing property rights in space is unfit for modern world
Updated: Tue Feb 15 2022
Dstl briefcase bomb donated to Royal Logistic Corps Museum
The dummy device, constructed by 2 Dstl apprentices, will support educational outreach activity at the recently-opened museum at Worthy Down near Winchester.
Updated: Tue Feb 15 2022
New White Paper: Government proposals for health and care integration
Last week the Government published a new white paper, Joining up care for people, places and populations', originally announced July 2021 alongside the Health and Care Bill. Alongside the People at the Heart of Care White Paper, these three pieces of legislation have together outlined considerable changes to the structure and approach of the country's health and social care system.
Updated: Tue Feb 15 2022
UK organisations encouraged to bolster cyber security in response to current situation in and around Ukraine
NCSC issues guidance on the steps organisations need to take to bolster the UK's resilience against the heightened risk of malicious cyber incidents in and around Ukraine.
Updated: Tue Feb 15 2022
UK Quantum Strategy Call for Evidence
To inform the development of the Quantum Strategy, UK Government are seeking views from the quantum community.
Updated: Tue Feb 15 2022
Unilateral recognition of Europes CE Mark would benefit British businesses and consumers - IEA report finds
Avoiding unnecessary regulatory divergence could save consumers money.
Updated: Tue Feb 15 2022
Work Foundation - ONS data shows millions of workers are facing real terms pay cuts
Ben Harrison, Director of the Work Foundation, responded to the Labour market overview February 2022 released by the Office for National Statistics
Updated: Tue Feb 15 2022
Work Foundation research looking to hear disabled workers experiences of hybrid working
The Work Foundation and Dr Paula Holland, from Lancaster University Faculty of Health and Medicine, are conducting a study with City Bridge Trust to explore the experiences of pandemic remote and hybrid working from the perspective of disabled workers, focussing on:
Updated: Tue Feb 15 2022
5G and fixed infrastructure gets a boost: DCIA winners
Eight winning projects will receive a share from the 4 million Digital Connectivity Infrastructure Accelerator (DCIA) to explore how digital software can help simplify local authority processes when telecoms operators request access to publicly-owned buildings and curbside infrastructure.
Updated: Mon Feb 14 2022
IEA - Energy expert responds to frustrating fracking and welcome smart meter news
Andy Mayer, Energy Analyst at free market think tank the Institute of Economic Affairs, commented on Cuadrilla's decision to permanently abandon fracking sites
Updated: Mon Feb 14 2022
IPPR - Scotland fuel scheme is tax break for almost 1 in 3 of highest earners while not going far enough for low income famil
New analysis reveals Scotland fuel scheme is tax break for almost 1 in 3 of highest earners while not going far enough for low income families
Updated: Mon Feb 14 2022
National Data Strategy Forum Workplan 2022 Update
Report of the discussion and insights from the National Data Strategy Forum Workplan 2022 Update webinar on Tuesday 8 February 2022.
Updated: Mon Feb 14 2022
Do you want to be a tech apprentice? We're hiring
Are you looking for a role fit for our digitally connected world? Want to make a different in people's lives and support the safety and security of the country? Our apprenticeships are now open.
Updated: Fri Feb 11 2022
Home Office backs Digital ID for Right to Work, Rent DBS Checks from April 2022
2022 has got off to a great start for everyone involved in Digital ID in the UK.
Updated: Fri Feb 11 2022
Joint advisory highlights increased globalised threat of ransomware
The NCSC and international partners observe an increase in sophisticated, high-impact ransomware incidents against critical infrastructure organisations.
Updated: Fri Feb 11 2022
New deal with Singapore to support investment and trade
Two research and innovation leaders in the UK and Singapore have joined forces in a deal to mutually support investment and trade between the two nations.
Updated: Fri Feb 11 2022
We're hiring a Director of Technology
We need a Director of Technology to be part of our team - a new Senior Civil Service role centred on technology, using it to deliver, operate and transform. Emma Stace explains what this entails, the types of skills needed and what's in it for applicants.
Updated: Fri Feb 11 2022
Dstl announces 2022 satellite launch
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) will launch its first satellites in 2022 in the next phase of growing the UK's space research capabilities.
Updated: Thu Feb 10 2022
How we put our users at the heart of our vision
At the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) one of our core roles is to award funding to organisations who do the detailed delivery work to achieve policy objectives. For example, the Towns fund delivers £3.6 billion to ...
Updated: Thu Feb 10 2022
IPPR - Revealed: 72 per cent fall in entry-level apprenticeship uptake since 2014
Government is urged to not leave youngest behind' this National Apprenticeships Week by boosting access to apprenticeships
Updated: Thu Feb 10 2022
Recently launched Starlink satellites hit by geomagnetic storm
On Friday 4 February 2022, a geomagnetic storm impacted recently launched Starlink satellites.
Updated: Thu Feb 10 2022
Remote Working and Opportunities: An Apprentices Journey
In November 2020, I joined the Ministry of Justice as a Level 4 Cyber Security Apprentice, and now over a year later, I am reaching the final stages of my apprenticeship. It's been a journey, I didn't have any formal ...
Updated: Thu Feb 10 2022
Space cluster to attract jobs and back mission to level up the UK
Space cluster for the north-west will bring multiple, sustained economic benefits to the region.
Updated: Thu Feb 10 2022
The Institute talks...about becoming a paramedic apprentice
You can subscribe to The Institute talks podcast on Amazon Music, Apple podcast, Spotify and all other major podcast platforms. You can read transcripts for this podcast episode on Podbean. In this episode of The Institute talks, we talk about the invaluable experience gained through ...
Updated: Thu Feb 10 2022
What could the future of the UKs mobile market look like?
The headline picked up in Ofcom's discussion documents on the future of mobile markets and spectrum was that the UK regulator seems open to the idea of idea of mobile operator mergers, as Ofcom it is now clarifying our position on mobile consolidation.
Updated: Thu Feb 10 2022