Harriet Belderbos

1 week ago | openaccessgovernment.org | Harriet Belderbos

The European Commission has published a new evaluation of the Car Labelling Directive (Directive 1999/94/EC), revealing that while the policy has helped consumers make more informed vehicle choices, there is room for improvement to help meet the EU's climate and digital goals Since its introduction, the Car Labelling Directive has played a crucial role in guiding consumers towards vehicles that are more fuel-efficient and emit lower levels of CO2.

2 weeks ago | openaccessgovernment.org | Harriet Belderbos

Mark Gannon, Director of Client Solution at Netcall, discusses the UK Government's creation of unitary authorities as part of the abolition of the two-tier local government structures in England and the role of technology in this significant reorganisationThe UK's Government is highly centralised, with much power and authority, primarily through funding and decision-making mechanisms, residing in central government rather than local government.

1 month ago | openaccessgovernment.org | Harriet Belderbos

NHS England has introduced a Cyber Security Charter, hopefully improving the digital safety and resilience of the health service's supply chain In an open letter addressed to current, prospective, and aspiring suppliers, the health body highlighted the growing threat posed by increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks, particularly ransomware, and called for joint action across the sector.

1 month ago | openaccessgovernment.org | Harriet Belderbos

The UK and the European Union have agreed on a major new trade and cooperation deal, marking a significant shift in the post-Brexit relationship and paving the way for closer economic and security tiesSky News reported that the agreement, which comes after months of negotiations, is described as a "reset" of UK-EU relations and opens the door to renewed collaboration in trade, defence, energy, and more.

1 month ago | openaccessgovernment.org | Harriet Belderbos

The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) and Poland's Ministry of Economic Development and Technology have announced a new initiative to boost innovation across the European Union Through a Memorandum of Understanding, the two institutions will launch the EIT Regional Innovation Booster (EIT RIB) pilot phase in Poland in 2025.