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Ministers and civil servants have this week launched a new programme for government reform, which they say will help the UK ‘build back better’ in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Specialist independent school Riverside Education has recently acquired a small farm where its students can participate in purpose-built Work-Based Learning Programmes [WBLP].

The NHS has confirmed that its collection of GP Data for Future Planning and Research will be deferred from July 2021 to September 1.

Global next-generation IT consulting and services company, JK Tech, has entered a new partnership with QAD Inc, a leading provider of innovative manufacturing and supply chain solutions in the cloud.

Power generation industry publication the Combined Cycle Journal has published the agenda of a historic virtual conference orchestrated by ETD Consulting in October 2020, which drew attendees from 22 different countries.

The Leith Group’s Paul Kallee-Grover has been recognised in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours List as a reward for his work in strengthening the northwest’s trade links with China.

In April this year, the government announced that the number of specialist advisers dedicated to helping disabled jobseekers to secure and stay in work was to be increased, with a further 315 Disability Employment Advisors [DEAs] starting work at UK jobcentres from May 2021.

PayByPhone UK, one of the fastest growing mobile payment companies, has announced that it has renewed its longstanding partnership with Lambeth Council in London.

North of England Care System Support [NECS] has been named a finalist in three categories at the 2021 MCA Awards.

Smart home installation specialists Aonyx are celebrating the completion of another high-profile project, this time coming at The Dumont apartments on Albert Embankment, set by the River Thames within the city of London.

Dr Paul Bate will commence duties as the new UK Space Agency CEO in September, after his appointment was approved by Minister for Science, Research and Innovation, Amanda Solloway.

The coronavirus pandemic has brought a raft of challenges to many sectors of British industry, and one that has been left to contend with a significant level of disruption is education.

Derby-based education and training provider Engineered Learning has entered a new partnership with Derby County Football Club's Community Trust, to provide the Trust’s traineeship learners with work experience opportunities.

Paul Givan, the MLA for Lagan Valley, will take over as Northern Ireland’s new first minister on Monday, June 14, as part of a reshuffle within the Legislative Assembly.