More life-saving antidotes to be provided to professionals, carers, family members and friends to help save victims of opioid overdoses. And for those who have already saved lives elsewhere: Civilian Gallantry List recipients named

Expansion of life-saving opioid overdose treatment New 10-year plan to expand and improve the drug and alcohol workforce published More professionals such as nurses, paramedics, police officers and probation workers will be able to supply a life-saving opioid overdose antidote without a prescription to save the lives of the most vulnerable, the government has announced. …

New laws will allow councils to take control of empty shops… UK tell China’s ambassador “the issuing of bounties is not acceptable”… Satellite instruments to monitor climate…

New powers for communities to regenerate high streets and fill empty shops will be in force by the summer, the government has announced today. High Street Rental Auctions, a new local authority power to combat high street vacancy, will allow local leaders who know their area best to take control of empty properties blighting their …

Three charged with offences under the National Security Act… Pharmacies changes planned… Government-funded childcare for nine-months-olds…

Three people have been charged with offences under the National Security Act as part of an investigation led by officers from the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command with support from colleagues in Counter Terrorism Policing in the North East and South East. From the Met: The three men have each been charged with assisting a foreign intelligence …

New plan to help people stay in work… ‘Simpler’ bin collections… Euro 2024 – Travel advice for football fans…

New £64 million plan to help people stay in work ‘WorkWell’ pilots to provide tailored support for people in their local area so people can stay and progress in work. A new work and health support service will be rolled out across 15 areas of England as part of the Government’s plan to help people …

UK impose new sanctions on extremist groups and individuals perpetrating settler violence against Palestinian communities in the West Bank… New HIV-preventative injections authorised… Your space junk questions answered?…

UK sanctions extremist groups and individuals for settler violence in the West Bank The UK have imposed new sanctions on extremist groups and individuals for inciting and perpetrating settler violence in the West Bank. From HM Government: further sanctions package targets those inciting and perpetrating settler violence against Palestinian communities in the West Bank. new …

New laws to protect consumers from cyber criminals come into force today… Firms asked to update their modern slavery statements…

New laws to protect consumers from cyber criminals come into force in the UK Regulations enforcing consumer protections against hacking and cyber-attacks take effect from today, mandating that internet-connected smart devices meet minimum-security standards by law. Manufacturers of products such as phones, TVs and smart doorbells are now required to implement minimum security standards against …

Stalking victims urged to report offences swiftly… New guidance on tips paid to staff… extra protections for victims’ counselling notes during criminal investigations… and more

The following are thumbnail (or larger) details of various Government communiques / press releases which you may / may not have read about.  Not all involve politicians. But not all the headings on them say what the item is REALLY about so, in a few cases, NFCP have put an alternative headline (or alternative opening …

Stronger protections for stalking and harassment victims… UK-wide ban on wet wipes containing plastic to become law…

Stronger protections for stalking and harassment victims The government have announced measures making it easier for police to apply for stalking protection orders, meaning more victims will be protected earlier. It will be easier for police to protect victims and apply for a stalking protection order at the earliest opportunity under new plans announced today …

Government energy costs down by more than £163 million… New changes on planning rules…

Sharp reduction in government’s energy consumption and emissions saves millions for public estate The latest figures released today in the government’s annual State of the Estate report, highlight the significant progress being made to make the public estate more sustainable and efficient. More than £163 million in savings was secured last year due to reduced …

MPs to vote on ‘landmark’ bill today bill aimed at creating smokefree generation – with ban on disposal vapes coming next year (on environmental grounds)

The following are thumbnail (or larger) details of various Government communiques / press releases which you may / may not have read about.  Not all involve politicians. But not all the headings on them say what the item is REALLY about so, in a few cases, NFCP have put an alternative headline (or alternative opening …