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Information and Records Management Society Launches Bursary Scheme for IRMS Conference 2025

Promoting Diversity, Inclusion and Supporting the Generation of Industry Professionals

The Information and Records Management Society (IRMS) is offering bursary places for the IRMS Conference 2025, as part of its commitment to promoting diversity, inclusion, and helping young people get a head start in the industry. The fully funded places are available for the

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SMURFIT KAPPA AWARDED MAJOR CONTRACT FROM IRISH GOVERNMENT AGENCY

Following a competitive tender, the Office of the Revenue Commissioners, the Irish Government agency responsible for customs, excise, taxation and related matters, has awarded a contract to Smurfit Kappa Security Concepts (SKSC) for the supply of tobacco tax stamps.

Under the terms of the deal, SKSC will be responsible for the printing and supply

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Scopism Launches the Global SIAM Survey 2024 White Paper, Sponsored by Sofigate

Scopism, the global leader in service integration and management (SIAM) best practices, has released the Global SIAM Survey 2024 results in a new White Paper sponsored by Sofigate. This year marks the seventh edition of the annual survey, providing unparalleled insights into SIAM adoption, maturity, and emerging trends across 38 countries. As more Government’a

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Matrix Increases Scope on the G-Cloud 14 Framework

Workforce Management Solutions, Matrix is proud to announce increased scope on the G-Cloud 14 framework, further cementing their position as a leading provider of workforce solutions to the public sector. This milestone underscores Matrix’s dedication to delivering innovative, reliable and efficient services to meet the dynamic needs of public sector organisations.

Through the G-Cloud 14

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Dictate.IT launches AI-powered Clinical Assistant

New technology will transform doctor-patient consultations saving clinicians time and reducing the burden of administration

Dictate.IT, part of Clanwilliam, a global healthcare technology and services group, has added an AI-powered clinical assistant to its market leading clinical documentation software products.

The assistant listens to and transcribes the doctor-patient conversations in real-time, automatically creating consultation

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Health tech leaders set out their digital priorities for 2025

Leaders from across the health tech sector predict a year of accelerating digital transformation in the NHS; one that will increasingly be driven by AI. From the development of decision support and robotic surgery to a renewed focus on cybersecurity and data interoperability, Highland Marketing’s clients explore the trends that will shape the future

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Matrix Appoints Health and Social Care expert Leslie Weare as Business Director as part of the company’s expansion strategy

Matrix is pleased to announce the appointment of Leslie Weare as its new Business Director. This key appointment is part of Matrix’s ambitious expansion strategy as the company continues to build on its reputation as one of the UK’s leading workforce management solutions providers. Weare will report directly to Chief Strategic Officer Suzi Smith

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JOINT EXPEDITIONARY FORCE ACTIVATES ADVANCED UK-LED REACTION SYSTEM TO TRACK THREATS TO UNDERSEA INFRASTRUCTURE AND MONITOR RUSSIAN SHADOW FLEET

Joint Expeditionary Force activates UK-led Nordic Warden operation following reported damage to Estlink2 undersea cable in the Baltic System aids UK and JEF partners in maritime surveillance and detection of potential threats Joint Expeditionary Force partners and NATO will be alerted by the system of any ships deemed a risk to key areas of

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Innovative new signage helps reduce driver frustration and increase confidence through roadworks

Road users on the Strategic Road Network (SRN) can feel more confident when driving through roadworks, thanks to new innovative clear, reassuring, and informative signage.

An initiative by SRL Traffic Systems, in collaboration with National Highways and Kier, has introduced an innovative use of variable message signs (VMS) to enhance the road user experience

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GOVERNMENT BUYS BACK 36,347 MILITARY HOMES TO IMPROVE HOUSING FOR FORCES FAMILIES AND SAVE TAXPAYERS BILLIONS 

Landmark deal struck to bring military housing estate back into public hands Major deal unlocks new-build housing projects for military families plus essential refurbishments End to huge annual rental bill to save around £230 million per year

A major deal to bring the Armed Forces housing estate back into public ownership has been agreed

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Velorim sets ambition to double its recycling collection points by 2026

Velorim is calling on cycling community to nominate their local bike shop to join the scheme Ambition will see more than 1,000 places for people to recycle bicycle tyres and inner tubes across the UK

Velorim, the UK’s simple solution to recycling bicycle tyres and inner tubes, has announced its ambition to double collection

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Lymington-Based WAN Acceleration Firm Bridgeworks Lists As UN Supplier

Lymington-based British firm Bridgeworks, which is headquartered in the UK and which specialises in WAN Acceleration is now a listed supplier for the United Nations. The company, which has unique, fully patented technology, can thwart as well as obfuscate cyber-criminals.

Bridgeworks was also invited to join a 2-day UK Trade Mission to the UN

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SEND Tribunal statistics – legal comment

The Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal has published its latest statistics for the period from July to September 2024.

These relate to appeals that challenge local authority decisions about the level of support to be provided to children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) via an education, health and care plan (EHCP).

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Revolutionising shared micromobility through data-driven insight: DfT-funded Micromobility PlannerTM launches to shape smarter cities

Momentum Transport Consultancy and Spatial Design Hub have announced the launch of Micromobility PlannerTM – a cutting-edge geospatial analysis software tool and app designed to enable local authorities to optimise shared micromobility networks.

Developed for use by counties, local authorities and combined authorities, the subscription-based online tool is set to empower decision makers in

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The stock of housing for local authority & housing association

By Elli Kiely, Design & Innovation Director, HJK Construction

Open any newspaper in the UK, and it will mention the housing crisis in the UK. The actual extent of the crisis is hotly debated, but there is one thing everyone agrees on – there is undoubtedly a serious problem with the supply and demand

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Mail most influential marketing medium when it comes to winning votes in elections

New research challenges the idea that 2024 was the year of the ‘digital election’ – particularly for younger voters

New nationally representative research from Marketreach, the marketing authority on commercial mail, reveals that mail is more likely to have had an influence on voting intention than any other marketing channel across all ages. 27%

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Hard Labour 

The NHS emerged as an election issue during the campaign, which posed a challenge for Labour. The party knew it was going to inherit an economy with low levels of growth and high levels of debt. It also knew the NHS was struggling and ‘unprotected’ public services were facing cutbacks on an undeliverable scale.

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500 patient images per second shared through national portal as NHS tackles backlogs

A national image sharing platform, used by NHS organisations, patients and others to securely access diagnostic scans and tests, has seen record usage across the country.

The image exchange portal, widely known in the NHS as the IEP, is now being used to share as many as 500 images each second – includingx-rays, CT,

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Believ wins EV Scale Up of the Year at the EVIEs 

From left to right: EVIES Presenter, Cat Hancock (Believ’s Chief of Staff), Madeleine North (Assistant Planner at Believ), Murray Sirel (Believ’s Head of Product), Luke Templer (Interim Chief Finance Officer at Believ), James Bruce (Head of Bidding at Believ), EVIES presenter)

After a year that has seen Electric Vehicle (EV) Charge point operator (CPO)

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Kylie Wilson appointed as Public Sector Director

Strategic diversification plan sees the creation of a new position that will extend TTC’s offering to new markets

TTC Group, the learning and development and training experts, has appointed legislation, risk and compliance training professional, Kylie Wilson as Public Sector Director. Her role will focus on developing and managing Public Sector relationships with law

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