Seven new Social Mobility Commissioners appointed
- Minister for Women and Equalities, Liz Truss, appoints 7 new commissioners to Social Mobility Commission board
- The appointments will support Katharine Birbalsingh in her role as Chair of the SMC
- The new board members will advance the independent work of the...Read More »
New fellowship for civil servants launched
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MiSoC fellowship for civil servants brings together academics and policy-makers to help answer specific policy questions
The Open Innovation Team (OIT) is piloting a new fellowship...Read More »
Retailers disqualified after abusing covid loans
David Okot from Deptford, South-East London, received an 11-year disqualification, while Southsea’s Jason Meads has been banned for 10 years.
The retailers are now prevented from directly, or indirectly, becoming involved in the promotion, formation or management of a company, without the permission of the court.
David Ocaya Okot (40) was sole...Read More »
Defence Innovation Loans updates: join the upcoming webinar to see what we have in store
- On 13 December 2022, DASA and Innovate UK will host a webinar to share exciting changes for the future of Defence Innovation Loans
- Defence Innovations Loans are delivered via a unique partnership between DASA and Innovate UK
- Defence Innovation Loans is an alternative funding method to help Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs)...Read More »
Public urged to stay safe during busy seal pupping season
Thousands of grey seals descend on the beaches of Donna Nook and the nearby coastline during November and December to give birth. This spectacle attracts wildlife enthusiasts from across the UK who scramble across the dunes to witness this natural wonder.
However, areas of Donna Nook and land in close proximity...Read More »