CMA PUBLISHES NEW MONITORING UPDATE ON ROAD FUEL MARKET

LONDON, June 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * No evidence that retailers altered their pricing strategies to take advantage of the crisis * Lackof effective competition remains a concern, and CMA will examine whether improved supply conditions are reflected in lower retail prices over the coming weeks * Savings of up to £9 per tank possible if drivers shop around - the more motorists make use of Fuel Finder-backed services, the better it works The Com...


REGIONAL LEADERS TO GET MORE POWER OVER INNOVATION FUNDING TO DRIVE LOCAL JOBS AND GROWTH

LONDON, June 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Mayorsin England to be givenmorepowerto fuel innovation and boost jobs in their region through Local Innovation Partnerships Fund * The Fund helps local leaders target R&D investments to support opportunities for growth and support innovations which improve people's lives, from new medical technology to cleaner energy * This comes alongside the announcement today of two projects in Liverpool set to receive &#163...


20,000 FEWER A&E VISITS A YEAR THANKS TO SINGLE PATIENT RECORD

LONDON, June 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Single patient record will mean people don't have to repeat their medical history to different NHS staff unnecessarily * NHS Modernisation Bill will introduce reforms to support patients and ease burden on hospitals * Expected tosave NHS more than £20million a year by reducing medication errors, adverse drug reactions and duplicate prescribing Up to 20,000 fewer patients will haveto go to A&E and 6,000 few...


NEW SUPPORT HUB LAUNCHES FOR VICTIMS AND SURVIVORS OF TERRORISM

LONDON, June 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Victims and survivors of terrorism will receive around the clock support to help them navigate recovery through a dedicated Support Hub, which opens on 1 June. The hub will provide specialist, trauma-informed support for anyone affected by a terrorist incident, ensuring victims can access the help they need at any stage of their recovery. Security Minister, Dan Jarvis, said: For too long, victims and survivors ...