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The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has publicly addressed two private hospitals (including a letter to the Ulster Independent Clinic and a letter to the Fortius Clinic) due to their failure to submit essential performance and patient outcome data for public viewing. Such data is crucial for prospective patients to effectively compare different healthcare providers …

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The government has announced an expansion of the scheme, meaning more households using heating oil, LPG, biomass, and other alternative fuels will receive £200 in energy bill support. To provide assistance to those in need across the UK, Energy Security Secretary Grant Shapps has extended the timeframe for applicants to submit proof of alternative fuel …

Enhanced options for alternative fuel payments to assist more households with their energy expenses. Read More »

new UK actions target individuals assisting oligarchs in evading sanctions Demetris Ioannides and Christodoulos Vassiliades, financial facilitators for Putin’s allies Abramovich and Usmanov, are sanctioned Usmanov’s financial network, including USM, Curzon Square, and Hanley Limited, has been sanctioned family members of oligarchs using proxies to conceal wealth are also sanctioned Today, Foreign Secretary James Cleverly …

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Approximately five million Cold Weather Payments, totaling £130 million, have been distributed to households to assist with energy bills this winter. 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government”> This was published under the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government More than five million £25 Cold Weather Payments have been issued to households in England and Wales. …

More than £130 million distributed for winter energy bill assistance this season. Read More »

The Charity Commission has released the findings from its second statutory inquiry into Newham Community Leisure Trust, identifying “serious misconduct and/or mismanagement in the administration of the charity over an extended period.” One trustee has faced a 12-year disqualification from acting as a trustee due to significant responsibility for the charity’s inadequate governance and management. …

Inquiry reveals poor management of London community leisure charity. Read More »

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak welcomed US President Joe Biden to the UK for a meeting in Belfast today. This was published under the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government The Prime Minister greeted US President Biden upon his arrival in Belfast today. The two leaders reflected on the significance of the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement, …

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The £256 million contract awarded to Mitie Defence Limited encompasses maintenance work, repairs, servicing, and comprehensive facilities management for the MOD’s extensive estate in Cyprus. This contract includes all MOD locations in Cyprus, such as RAF Akrotiri, Episkopi, Dhekelia, Ayios Nikolias, Troodos, Bloodhound Camp, and Radio Sonde. It is set to commence in the autumn …

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The Chancellor of the Exchequer has named Dax Harkins as the new Chief Executive of National Savings and Investments (NS&I). Dax has served as the Acting Chief Executive since March 2023 and has now been appointed to the role permanently following an open recruitment process that adheres to the Civil Service Commission’s recruitment guidelines. With …

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I’d like to start by recognizing the traditional custodians of the land where we gather today, the Ngunnawal people. I extend my respects to their elders, past, present, and future. I also acknowledge all of Australia’s First Nations and their significant role in Australia’s history, as well as their standing in global history as the …

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The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has grounds to suspect anti-competitive behavior involving suppliers of fragrances and fragrance ingredients used in consumer products like household and personal care items. The companies currently under investigation by the CMA include: Firmenich International SA, Givaudan SA, International Flavours & Fragrances Inc, and Symrise AG. The CMA has been …

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