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Judicial blockers to building to be removed Govt announces plans to work with the judiciary to cut the amount of time it takes for a judicial review to move through the court system for nationally critical infrastructure projects by around half a year https://t.co/WernWjcXz3
gov.uk
New roads, reservoirs, airports, and railways held up by lengthy legal challenges will be completed more quickly under new proposals announced by the Chancellor today (15 October), fast-tracking...
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AI tool helping to save taxpayers' money Govtâs AI tool Consult is helping to speed up analysis of responses to govt-commissioned review of the water sector. Consult was able to sort over 50,000 responses into key themes in around 2 hrs&cost around ÂŁ240 https://t.co/Ynh8UP1H70
gov.uk
The governmentâs AI tool Consult analysed 50,000+ responses to the Independent Water Commission review in 2 hours, matching human accuracy and potentially saving 75,000 days of manual work each year.
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Mental health support and peer support networks to get people back into work as local areas get ÂŁ80 million funding boost https://t.co/MnF9aKcbZY
gov.uk
Across the country, thousands more people will be helped back towards employment through support ranging from peer-to-peer support groups to mental health support thanks to an ÂŁ80 million funding...
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Government plans to tackle racism in NHS The prime minister has ordered an urgent review of antisemitism and all forms of racism in the NHS, as part of wider efforts to tackle discrimination in the health service. https://t.co/CseG97j2GA
gov.uk
The government takes urgent action to tackle antisemitism and other forms of racism in the NHS.
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SNP will create network of walk-in GP services, says Swinney
bbc.co.uk
The announcement came during the first minister's keynote speech at the SNP conference in Aberdeen.
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NHS waiting list rises for third month in row
bbc.co.uk
Numbers waiting for treatment hit 7.41 million in England at the end of August.
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Culture Sec announces new UK Town of Culture competition which will see multiple towns vying for title. Winning town will deliver cultural programme to help boost pride in place by shining a spotlight on multiple towns&enabling to tell their unique story https://t.co/rq3gHoqjHx
gov.uk
The contributions of towns across the UK to our national life will be celebrated through a new competition, the Culture Secretary has announced today.
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Thanks to up to ÂŁ75 million in funding from Great British Energy, around 50 more schools and over 70 further NHS sites will save money on their energy bills. Expanded scheme is worth cÂŁ255M supporting around 250 schools, 270 NHS sites & 15 military sites https://t.co/fOrSdODlcu
gov.uk
Great British Energy to roll out solar on military land, schools and hospitals, and more protections for clean energy workers.
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Every GP practice must now offer online booking
bbc.co.uk
Move comes despite opposition from union, with ministers saying NHS needs to embrace digital tech.
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UK graduates and healthcare workers worst hit as jobs market âcoolsâ
theguardian.com
Recruitment report identifies sharp rise in vacancies for warehouse staff and cleaners but large fall in graduate opportunities
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A new âonline hospitalâ will deliver millions of appointments and help slash waiting lists, Sir Keir Starmer will announce The scheme will begin operating in 2027 & deliver up to 8.5 million extra NHS appointments in its first three years, Labour claimed. https://t.co/VlaMyOmz90
bbc.co.uk
Patients will get the option of digital support when GPs refer them but only for certain conditions.
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Former Lib Dem leader Sir Menzies Campbell dies aged 84
bbc.co.uk
Campbell led the Liberal Democrats from 2006 to 2007 and was the MP for North East Fife at Westminster for 28 years.
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What are digital ID cards, how will they work and will they be mandatory?
bbc.co.uk
The IDs will not have to be carried day-to-day, but they will be compulsory for anyone wanting to work.
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New digital ID will be mandatory to work in the UK
bbc.co.uk
PM says the scheme will make it harder to work illegally but opposition parties argue it won't stop small boat crossings.
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Personal safety concerns influencing travel choices Residents across the North of England are altering how, when and if they use public transport because of personal safety concerns, according to a new report by Transport for the North (TfN). https://t.co/3TXCdtBGIW
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ÂŁ25m to expand government Youth Hub programme The Governmentâs Youth Hub programme â which is hosted by sports clubs and other community venues, will almost double in number thanks to ÂŁ25 million new investment. https://t.co/77E0NcxxC6
gov.uk
Thousands more young people are to receive life-changing support into work or training â with football clubs across the country signing up to help the Government in their mission to ensure every...
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Planning Inspectorate has reported it will introduce a pre-examination checklist for local plans from 6 Oct Checklist designed to ensure plans ready for examination, resulting in a more efficient process for both local planning authorities & Inspectorate https://t.co/2aM2UScAy0
gov.uk
Planning Inspectorate introduces checklist to streamline local plan examinations
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves has pledged that âno region will be locked out of investmentâ as she spoke about the governmentâs first-ever Regional Investment Summit, aimed at driving economic growth and job creation across every part of the UK. https://t.co/5LC6caFX1Z
gov.uk
Rachel Reeves has fired the starting gun on the governmentâs landmark Regional Investment Summit, pledging that âno region will be locked out of investmentâ.
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Ministers could give mayors control of schools and hospitals in devolution shake-up Exclusive: Labour Together report, endorsed by Steve Reed, says devolving power can improve services while saving money https://t.co/gNk91M7Ked
theguardian.com
Exclusive: Steve Reed, backed by Labour Together, wants to devolve control over more local services
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Phillipson suggests two-child benefit cap could be lifted
bbc.co.uk
The education secretary and Labour deputy leader hopeful signals that the policy could be scrapped.
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