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Government brings exam records into 21st century

New digital exam results pilot launched to help schools and colleges to save up to £30m a year and cut back bureaucracy

MHRA approves teprotumumab as the first UK treatment for adults with moderate to severe Thyroid Eye Disease (TED)

As with all products, the MHRA will keep its safety under close review.

Applications open to bring 25 top tech minds into government, to accelerate AI-driven growth and modernise public sector

Applications are open for a new round of government fellowships aimed at bringing 25 leading technologists and scientists into public service.

Cyber sector is target for growth as Government supports businesses against serious organised cyber crime

The cyber sector will be a “prime target for economic growth” in the upcoming Industrial Strategy, as the government secures Britain’s future and delivers the Plan for Change.

Full steam ahead: young people take the drivers seat to improve train services and unlock jobs

Lowering the train driver age to 18 will help future-proof our railways, support young people in fulfilling careers and boost growth across the country.

A record 299,419 returns filed in the first week of the new tax year

Nearly 300,000 customers file their Self Assessment tax return for the 2024 to 2025 tax year at earliest opportunity.

UK strengthens security relationship with Europe ahead of UK-EU summit

Foreign Secretary heads to EU Foreign Ministers meeting to highlight the need for a new, ambitious security relationship.

'Seismic shift' to improve professional standards across HM Prison and Probation Service

Reports of bullying and harassment are “a wake-up call and an opportunity to change”, Lord Timpson said today (6 May), after a review recommended wholesale change to how HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) deals with complaints.

Government pledges greater growth for the coach sector ahead of National Coach Week

Local Transport Minister, Simon Lightwood, visits Star Coaches in Batley and celebrates a sector that provides 42,000 jobs in the UK.

PM call with Prime Minister Modi of India: 6 May 2025

The Prime Minister spoke to the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi today.

GP surgery refurbs to enable over 8 million more appointments

Patients to access over 8.3 million new appointments this year, helping deliver the government’s Plan for Change.

Boost for woodlands as research to tackle plant pests & diseases

Key research to combat ongoing pest and disease outbreaks and emerging threats to protect our trees

Justified Gatekeeping

One important role held by the Traffic Commissioners is that of gatekeepers to the industry. In a recent public inquiry heard by Traffic Commissioner for Wales, Victoria Davies, the importance of this can readily be seen.

Reforms to get Britain building will boost economy by billions

New analysis shows economy could be boosted by up to £7.5 billion over the next decade thanks to the pro-growth Planning and Infrastructure Bill