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Strategic diversification plan sees the creation of a new position that will extend TTC’s offering to new markets
TTC Group, the learning and development and training experts, has appointed legislation, risk and compliance training professional, Kylie Wilson as Public Sector Director. Her role will focus on developing and managing Public Sector relationships with law
Continue reading Kylie Wilson appointed as Public Sector Director
Reporter: Stuart Littleford
The British Army demonstrated the Archer Mobile Howitzer – an artillery system with fully automated gun designed for rapid deployment. The first in the series of Exercise Dynamic Front 25 involved 5,000 soldiers, including 350 deployed by the British Army. This is the first time Finland has hosted a major international
Continue reading British Army completes first live firing of next-generation howitzer in Finland in one of the largest series of NATO artillery exercises ever conducted in Europe
The LGIU and CCLA Cllr awards are the only national awards to celebrate the vital work of councillors across the country.
Cllr Robinson was first elected to Liverpool City Council in 2008, representing the Kensington & Fairfield ward. He became Leader in May 2023, having previously held the position of Cabinet Member for Finance,
Continue reading Liverpool City Council Leader, Cllr Liam Robinson, has been named Leader of the Year at a national awards ceremony
Fusion21 has announced the renewal of its national Building Safety and Compliance Framework, worth up to £800 million over four years, and is now inviting bids from interested suppliers providing regional, or national coverage.
The procurement with purpose provider is seeking competent and specialist suppliers to help landlords manage and maintain safe buildings and
Continue reading Fusion21 invites bids for £800 million Building Safety and Compliance Framework
Scottish Public Finance Minister Ivan McKee has welcomed a report detailing spending by Scotland’s public bodies.
Commenting on the Public Bodies Data Report, Mr McKee said it will provide ‘crucial clarity’ and inform work to establish how frontline services can continue to be prioritised.
Mr McKee said: “The Scottish Government has made improving public
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Typhoons from RAF Lossiemouth monitored the Russian Bear-F aircraft flying over the North Sea Operation comes as Royal Navy shadowed Russian military vessels passing through the English Channel Second time in three months that the Royal Navy and RAF have detected Russian ships and aircraft within a week of each other
RAF fighter jets
Continue reading RAF jets track Russian military aircraft as Navy shadows warships in the Channel
By Steph Gemson, Founder of TaxGem
In a landmark policy shift, the UK government has announced the complete abolition of the non-dom tax regime, effective April 2025. The reform will replace the current non-domiciled status with a residence-based tax scheme, fundamentally altering the tax obligations for thousands of non-dom individuals residing in the UK.
Continue reading The Abolition of UK Non-Dom Regime: What It Means and How to Prepare
Clinisys WinPath go-lives at Northern Health and Social Care Trust and the cervical cytology screening service complete phase three of the CoreLIMS programme to transform pathology services across the country
The transformation of pathology services across Northern Ireland has achieved another milestone, with the completion of phase three of the CoreLIMS programme to deploy
Continue reading Northern Ireland’s laboratory services reach another IT milestone
UK remains steadfast in support for Falkland Islanders’ right of self-determination. Armed Forces Minister met service personnel, members of the Government of the Falkland Islands, and residents Visit to the South Atlantic islands is first by a Minister from the new Government, and the first of a Defence Minister since 2022
The UK has
Continue reading UK COMMITMENT TO FALKLAND ISLANDS AS STRONG AS EVER AS MINISTER TRAVELS TO PAY RESPECTS ON REMEMBERANCE DAY
SWARCO UK & Ireland, the UK’s leading intelligent traffic solution and technology business, has signed a significant long-term partnership agreement with Suffolk County Council to deliver, install and maintain Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) throughout the county over the next 10 years.
The new contract, which extends SWARCO’s working relationship with Suffolk County Council to
Continue reading SWARCO UK & Ireland awarded new long-term Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) agreement with Suffolk County Council
Fusion21 has recently announced the renewal of its national Workplace and Facilities Management Framework, worth up to £800 million over four years, and is now inviting bids from interested suppliers providing regional, or national coverage.
The procurement experts are looking for suppliers that can manage the operation of non-domestic buildings – from single sites
Continue reading Fusion21 invites bids for £800 million Workplace and Facilities Management Framework
Charge point operator (CPO) Believ has won a place on a framework agreement with the Church of England (CoE) and Church in Wales (CiW) Parish Buying Service to make its publicly accessible electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure solution available to the 18,000 properties under the Parish Buying Service’s jurisdiction.
The Framework is designed to
Continue reading Believ partners with the Church of England Parish Buying Service to help deliver EV infrastructure to local communities
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the bedrock of the UK economy, comprising 99.9% of all businesses and employing millions of people across the nation. With over 5.6 million SMEs, these companies are key drivers of innovation, job creation, and local economic growth.
However, many face challenges that threaten their survival in a competitive
Continue reading Empowering SMEs: How Local Authorities Can Foster Growth and Innovation
The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and the Royal Navy have concluded a contract-signing and groundbreaking ceremony for a major construction project at Royal Naval Air Station (RNAS) Culdrose in Cornwall.
A proposed impression of the new Engineering Training School at RNAS Culdrose
This marks the beginning of work on a £99.5m project to replace
Continue reading DIO and Royal Navy mark milestones in major project at Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose
UK specialist solutions provider TripleComm has added Darkscope’s cyber threat intelligence solutions to its long-standing roster of network-focused solutions. Darkscope’s portfolio adds specific cybersecurity capabilities to TripleComm’s services for the first time.
Chris Plastiras, director at TripleComm, commented: “We’re very selective about the solutions we choose for our clients, so it’s a measure of
Continue reading Specialist reseller TripleComm adds Darkscope’s cyber threat intelligence to its solutions roster
By Siobhan Goss, Head of Corporate Social Responsibility, Matrix Workforce Management Solutions
As the Head of Corporate Social Responsibility at Matrix, I’ve had the opportunity to witness the increasing importance of social value within the procurement process. Social value is no longer an optional consideration; it is now a significant factor in public sector
Continue reading Why Social Value Should Be an Important Part of the Public Sector Procurement Process
SHIMPAC® is excited to return to Highways UK in 2024, one of the leading events for the UK’s road and infrastructure sector.
Taking place at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham, the event will bring together industry leaders, decision-makers, and experts to explore the latest innovations shaping the future of UK highways –
Continue reading SHIMPAC® – Exhibiting at Highways UK 2024: Showcasing a Range of USP’s
Brightly will be exhibiting at the upcoming Highways UK event, 16-17 October 2024 on stand 201, where it will demonstrate its intelligent asset management solutions.
At the event, Brightly will show how through its smart asset management solutions, local authorities and their contractors can manage multiple assets; get insight from the data; plan more
Continue reading Brightly to showcase the benefits of uniting assets at Highways UK 2024
Nigel Wilcock
Sustainable economic growth is urgently required to help deliver the funding for government to meet its commitments for national renewal.
However, despite an explicit focus on resetting the relationship between central and local government (and the importance of strong local government), serious questions remain about current approaches to stimulating growth.
The challenges
Continue reading Delivering long-lasting change in our towns, cities and regions
The government has been urged to set out a clear vision for how it intends to build new roads, railways, prisons, schools and hospitals at a roundtable hosted by Browne Jacobson in partnership with the CBI.
Businesses from across a wide range of sectors discussed the various economic factors – including sustainable skills supply,
Continue reading Browne Jacobson and CBI roundtable explores how to finance public infrastructure post-PFI
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