Tag #Uk Government

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UK Government's Inaction on Gender Identity Guidance Creates Healthcare Challenges

The UK government's lack of clear guidance on sex and gender identity, despite recommendations from the LGBT Foundation's 2021 report, negatively impacts healthcare data collection and the experience of gender diverse individuals.

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Gender Equality
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Royal Family Offers to Aid UK's COVID-19 PPE Procurement

During the UK's initial COVID-19 lockdown in spring 2020, the Duchess of York and the Dubai royal family offered to help the government secure personal protective equipment (PPE) through contacts in China, prompting questions about the handling of such high-profile offers within the procurement proc...

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Good Health and Well-being
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Apple Challenges UK Government's Demand for Encrypted User Data

Apple is appealing a UK government order to access encrypted data from its Advanced Data Protection service after a closed-door hearing; the government insists it only seeks data related to serious crimes like terrorism and child sexual abuse.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Apple, UK Government Clash Over Encrypted Data in Closed-Door Court Hearing

The UK government issued Apple a Technical Capability Notice (TCN) demanding access to user data; Apple appealed, leading to a closed-door High Court hearing; MPs demand public access to the proceedings.

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bbc.com
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Apple Appeals UK Government Demand for Encrypted Data Access

Apple is appealing a UK government order to access its customers' highly encrypted data at a secret High Court hearing on Friday; the government says it needs access for national security, while Apple says creating a "backdoor" would weaken security for all users.

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theguardian.com
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Government Considered Buying Dyson Ventilators for Marketing Purposes

A UK government minister suggested purchasing ventilators from Sir James Dyson to help his international marketing, despite clinical concerns and the ventilators not being ultimately bought, raising questions about political influence in pandemic procurement.

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£950m UK Rapid Charger Fund Faces Redirection

The UK government is considering redirecting a £950m fund for motorway electric vehicle rapid chargers, announced in March 2020 and never used, due to competition concerns and market shifts, with decisions pending on alternative uses for the money.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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UK Government Considers Changes to Disability Benefit PIP Amidst Rising Welfare Costs

The UK government is considering changes to the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) disability benefit, potentially impacting over 3.6 million recipients in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, to control rising welfare costs projected to reach £100 billion by 2029, with concerns raised about the i...

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Reduced Inequality
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Apple Sues UK Government Over Encrypted Data Access

Apple is taking legal action against the UK government after it demanded access to customer data protected by Apple's Advanced Data Protection (ADP) program, prompting calls for a public High Court hearing due Friday.

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Apple Appeals UK Government Demand for Encrypted User Data

Apple is appealing a UK government order demanding access to its users' encrypted data in a secret high court hearing on March 14th, raising concerns about privacy versus national security.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Frozen Chelsea Funds Delay Ukraine Aid

£2.5 billion from the sale of Chelsea Football Club, intended for Ukraine war relief, remains frozen due to a disagreement between the UK government and Roman Abramovich's representatives over the funds' geographical allocation, causing delays in humanitarian aid.

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No Poverty
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£130m boost for Northern Ireland public service reform

A £130 million funding package for Northern Ireland's public service reform includes £61 million for primary health care's multidisciplinary teams, expanding access to specialists for about 670,000 more people; other allocations target special educational needs (£27.5m), the justice system (£23m), a...

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