Tag Archives: UK Gov

UK Gov: International campaign launched to clamp down on companies where the identity of the real owners is unknown

International campaign launched to clamp down on companies where the identity of the real owners is unknown, aiming to bring to a halt the getaway vehicles of the corrupt. £4.6 million of funding announced to support anti-corruption initiatives abroad, helping … Read the full press release

UK Gov: Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal marked the official opening of Nucleus

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal today unveiled a commemorative plaque marking the official opening of Nucleus (The Nuclear and Caithness Archives). LONDON, 21-Mar-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The Princess Royal toured the NDA’s £21 million facility in Wick accompanied by Chief … Read the full press release

UK Gov to improve corporate governance framework and ensure the highest standards of behaviour in those who lead and control companies in insolvency

Government plans to improve the UK’s corporate governance framework to ensure the UK remains one of the best places to start and grow a business. Directors selling companies recklessly to face tough new sanctions including fines and disqualification Creditors could have … Read the full press release

UK Gov: Proposed changes to Clause 11 of the EU Withdrawal Bill on discussion at Joint Ministerial Committee meeting in London

Proposed changes to Clause 11 of the EU Withdrawal Bill have been shared with devolved administrations ahead of a Joint Ministerial Committee meeting. LONDON, 22-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Proposed changes to Clause 11 of the EU Withdrawal Bill to ensure all devolved … Read the full press release

UK Gov: Chinese New Year reception at Downing Street to celebrate a ‘Golden Era’ for UK-China relations

Prime Minister Theresa May welcomed guests to Number 10 to celebrate the beginning of the Year of the Dog. LONDON, 22-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Theresa May has hosted a Chinese New Year reception at Downing Street to celebrate the enormous contribution of … Read the full press release

Capgemini to develop a Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Center of Excellence (CoE) for UK Gov

PARIS/LONDON, 30-Nov-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Capgemini has announced a two-year agreement with the UK Cabinet Office to develop a Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Center of Excellence (CoE). The CoE, which is now up and running, will help to accelerate the take-up of … Read the full press release

UK Gov: National Health Service (NHS) and Public Health England (PHE) announce new plan to save thousands of people from heart attacks and strokes

NHS and PHE launch new drive to save thousands of people from heart attacks and strokes. LONDON, 12-Sep-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The NHS and Public Health England (PHE) will today (Tuesday, 12 September 2017) announce a new drive to save thousands of … Read the full press release

UK Gov: Scotland’s deficit is more than three times higher than that of the UK

Figures published today show that Scotland’s deficit is more than three times higher than that of the UK as a whole LONDON, 23-Aug-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Reacting to the Scottish Government’s GERS figures, published today, Scottish Secretary David Mundell said: These figures from … Read the full press release

UK Digital Minister Hancock: UK Gov committed to updating and strengthening data protection laws through a new Data Protection Bill

https://youtu.be/AwHLG2chwwU People to have more control over their personal data and be better protected in the digital age under new measures announced by Digital Minister Matt Hancock. Public to have greater control over personal data – including right to be forgotten … Read the full press release

UK Gov: Scottish Government will have the ability to further scrutinise the communications regulator Ofcom

Scotland Act 2016 Ofcom provisions come into force. LONDON, 19-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The Scottish Government will have the ability to further scrutinise the communications regulator Ofcom from 18 August, as provisions in the Scotland Act 2016 come into force. The … Read the full press release

UK Gov: UK consumers will have a clearer set of rules when they buy digital content such as games or music from elsewhere in the EU

LONDON, 10-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — New European Commission proposals mean that UK consumers will be able to access digital subscriptions when travelling in other EU countries. For the first time, UK consumers will be able to access digital subscriptions such … Read the full press release