FCA sets out steps to support home ownership
The FCA has set out steps it will take to improve access to mortgages. The FCA is reminding lenders of flexibility in its rules, which can help more people access a mortgage. This forms part of the work, announced in January in a letter to the Prime Minister,
Read More
‘Constructing Change’ on the Littleborough Flood Scheme
A new initiative in Littleborough is encouraging girls and women into the construction industry. HM GovernmentSource
Read More
Triple combination medicine deutivacaftor/tezacaftor/vanzacaftor approved for cystic fibrosis
As with all products, the MHRA will keep its safety under close review HM GovernmentSource
Read More
New Permanent Secretary to the Scottish Government appointed
Joe Griffin has been appointed as the new Permanent Secretary to the Scottish Government. HM GovernmentSource
Read More
Prison expanded to create UK’s largest jail and keep public safe
More dangerous criminals will be taken off the streets thanks to a 700-place expansion which will turn a Suffolk jail into the UK’s largest. HM GovernmentSource
Read More
TRA announces Interim CEO and confirms board leadership
Steve O’Donoghue has been appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Accounting Officer. HM GovernmentSource
Read More
Children embrace the future with humanoid school project
Using humanoids to inspire children to get involved in the science and technology of the future. HM GovernmentSource
Read More
New UK-made space system to help protect military satellites
Innovative UK-made tech will help the military monitor space following a new £65 million deal agreed today, in British Science Week. HM GovernmentSource
Read More
Electric boost: over 16,000 electric vehicle chargers on the way for the Midlands
New chargepoints will power growth, cut emissions and improve lives in the Midlands and beyond. HM GovernmentSource
Read More
Vulnerable customers encouraged to open up to firms to get the right support
Just 4 in 10 vulnerable customers say they have disclosed their needs to their financial services provider, new research commissioned by the FCA shows. However, those that do open up tend to have better experiences. Three quarters of vulnerable customers who told their firm about their circumstances (74%)
Read More