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Government hints at strong uptake for flagship neighbourhood scheme
The government's flagship neighbourhood NHS programme has attracted a significant number of applications from areas that could be the first to trial large-scale alternatives to the GP contract, GPonline understands. by Kimberley Hackett

Government Reaffirms Commitment to Easing Living Burden on Civil Servants
Addis Ababa, August 18, 2025 (POA) - The Ministry of Finance has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to easing the financial burden on civil servants. As part of ongoing public service and administration reforms, the Ethiopian Civil Service...

Government of Ontario continues SDF Training Stream investments with more than $5 million for the Northumberland and Peterborough areas
Aug. 18, 2025, Port Hope, Ont. — The government of Ontario is investing more than $5 million through the Skills Development Fund (SDF) Training Stream to help almost 3,000 youth, jobseekers and apprentices across the Northumberland and...

Government Launches National Deepwater Exploration Mission to Tap Seabed Oil Reserves
The government announced a national deepwater exploration mission to discover oil and gas reserves beneath the seabed. The initiative aims to increase domestic production and cut India’s multi-billion-dollar import bill. India currently imports up...

Government Contractor CEO Accused of Embezzling $2.4M for Gambling and Hunting
James Vincent Campbell, the chief executive officer of government contractor Axim Fringe Solutions Group, has been accused of embezzling millions of dollars. According to the US Department of Justice, Campbell is believed to have used the money on...

Government House hosts Falklands Day community reception
His Excellency had the pleasure of hosting a reception this week, as Government House opened its doors to the public in celebration of Falklands Day. The 14th August marks the first sighting of the Islands by John Davis in 1592.

Government to Permit Private Firms in Uranium Mining and Imports to Boost Nuclear Expansion
India is preparing to allow private firms to mine, import, and process uranium, ending decades of state monopoly in the nuclear sector. The move is part of a larger plan to attract billions of dollars in investment and expand nuclear power...

Government Considers Easing FDI Rules and Boosting Tax Incentives for Startups
· Commerce Ministry plans 100-day reform agenda to ease FDI rules and boost startup incentives. · Proposals include relaxed environmental norms, e-commerce export promotion, and streamlined certification processes. · FDI grew 13% to $50 billion in...
Government of Canada improves access to health services for Francophone minority communities in Ontario
The following projects aim to improve access to health services in French for official language minority communities (OLMCs) across Ontario. August, 2025 The following projects aim to improve access to health services in French for official...
Government survey shows dip in unemployment rate
Representative image | Photo Credit: The Hindu The Periodic Labour Force Survey for July, released here on Monday (August 18, 2025) by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, and prepared by the Labour Bureau, found that the...
Politics Reuters Zelenskiy says he's open to election in Ukraine, if safe
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday he was open to holding an election in safe circumstances if the war with Russia comes to an end. During a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office,...

Government events this week in Athens Metro: Aug. 17-23
Mayor Doug Haynie, City Of Arcade | City Of Arcade Mayor Doug Haynie, City Of Arcade | City Of Arcade The following events are scheduled to take place in Athens Metro this week. Monday, Aug. 18 Jackson County Board of Commissioners Meeting Jackson...

Government events this week in Suffolk County: Aug. 17-23
The following events are scheduled to take place in Suffolk County this week. Monday, Aug. 18 Planning Board Meeting Babylon Town Planning Board 7 pm Tuesday, Aug. 19 BOE Policy Committee Mtg Port Jefferson Union Free School District Board...

Government events this week in City of San Diego: Aug. 17-23
Mayor Todd Gloria, Mayor of City of San Diego | Mayor Todd Gloria Facebook Mayor Todd Gloria, Mayor of City of San Diego | Mayor Todd Gloria Facebook The following events are scheduled to take place in City of San Diego this week. Monday, Aug. 18...

Government events this week in City of Phoenix: Aug. 17-23
Valerie Beckett, Assistant County Manager, Maricopa County Self-Insured Risk Trust Fund Board of Trustees | X Valerie Beckett, Assistant County Manager, Maricopa County Self-Insured Risk Trust Fund Board of Trustees | X The following events are...

Government events this week in Kern County: Aug. 17-23
The following events are scheduled to take place in Kern County this week. Monday, Aug. 18 Delano City Council Meeting City of Delano 5:30 pm Tehachapi City Council Meeting (3rd) Tehachapi City 6 pm Tuesday, Aug. 19 Shafter City Council Meeting...

Government event this week in West Central Georgia: Aug. 17-23
Skip Henderson, Mayor of Columbus City | City of Columbus website Skip Henderson, Mayor of Columbus City | City of Columbus website The following event is scheduled to take place in West Central Georgia this week. Monday, Aug. 18 City of Columbus...

Government events this week in Waukesha County: Aug. 17-23
The following events are scheduled to take place in Waukesha County this week. Monday, Aug. 18 City of Waukesha Redevelopment Authority Meeting City of Waukesha 6 pm Tuesday, Aug. 19 City of Waukesha Board of Building Appeals Meeting City of...

Government event this week in Kendall County: Aug. 17-23
Jackie Kowalski, Village President | WSPYnews.com. Jackie Kowalski, Village President | WSPYnews.com. The following event is scheduled to take place in Kendall County this week. Monday, Aug. 18 Village of Millbrook Building and Zoning Committee...

Government event this week in Collin County: Aug. 17-23