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News 08 February 2016


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Presentations from the Inter Subject Comparability conference

PowerPoint presentations from speakers at the inter-subject comparability conference.

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Two new Trustees for the Imperial War Museum

The Prime Minister has appointed Tim Marlow, and the Culture Secretary has appointed Paul Potts CBE, each for the four years commencing 1 March 2016.

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Restricting the use of police cells for those experiencing a mental health crisis

Banning the use of police cells as a place of safety for under 18s and ensuring they are only used for adults in exceptional circumstances

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Crime news: avoiding rejects under AGFS

Advice on reducing the number of rejects for claims under the Advocates’ Graduated Fee Scheme (AGFS).

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MMO hosts UK EMFF launch event attended by Marine and Fisheries Minister

On 8 February 2016 the MMO held the UK launch event for the €243 million European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) in Poole.

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Foreign Secretary’s Lunar New Year message

The Foreign Secretary, Philip Hammond, wishes a happy Lunar New Year to those celebrating around the world.

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Review of information technology in NHS

Review will look at ways to improve NHS IT, including electronic health records, to achieve a paper free health and care system by 2020.

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HS2 information event 8 March 2016: Ickenham

We would like to invite you to an event about HS2.

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Minister thanks York’s community organisations for help during floods

Rob Wilson visited York to meet and thank volunteers and charities who are helping to rebuild the community after the Christmas floods.

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One week to go to enter Brathay Apprentice Challenge 2016

The deadline to enter the Brathay Apprentice Challenge is approaching with team nominations closing at midnight Monday 15 February.

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PM calls for rethink of treatment of pregnant women in prison

Treatment of pregnant women and female prisoners with babies to be reformed including tagging, problem-solving courts and alternative resettlement units.

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Employment File Picture

Universal Credit reaches 20 more jobcentres this week

Universal Credit is now available in 623 jobcentres, helping over a quarter of a million people to find work faster and earn more.

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