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  • MIL-OSI: DDB Miner Announces Revolutionary Cloud Mining Platform, Offering Dogecoin (DOGE) Enthusiasts Up to $15,000 Daily

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    BIRMINGHAM, United Kingdom, Jan. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — DDB Miner, a leading innovator in cloud mining technology, is revolutionizing the cryptocurrency mining industry by offering Dogecoin (DOGE) enthusiasts a seamless and highly profitable way to generate passive income from home. With cutting-edge mining infrastructure powered entirely by renewable energy, DDB Miner provides an accessible and sustainable cloud mining solution.

    Empowering Users Through Cloud Mining

    Cryptocurrency mining, a fundamental process in blockchain networks, traditionally requires expensive hardware and extensive technical knowledge. DDB Miner eliminates these barriers with a user-friendly cloud mining platform that allows individuals to participate in mining without the need for costly equipment or maintenance. By leveraging advanced remote mining farms, users can efficiently mine DOGE and other popular cryptocurrencies with ease.

    About DDB Miner

    As a pioneer in the cloud mining sector, DDB Miner operates over 180 mining farms globally, housing more than 100,000 state-of-the-art mining machines. With a commitment to security, transparency, and sustainability, DDB Miner has attracted over 9 million users worldwide, solidifying its reputation as a trusted leader in the industry.

    Key Benefits of DDB Miner’s Cloud Mining Services:

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    Media Contact:

    Katerina Audrey
    DDB Miner Media Relations
    Email: info@ddbminer.com
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    Disclaimer: This press release is provided by “DDB Miner”. The statements, views, and opinions expressed in this content are solely those of the sponsor and do not necessarily reflect the views of this media platform. We do not endorse, verify, or guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information presented. This content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial, investment, or trading advice. Investing in cloud mining and related opportunities involves significant risks, including the potential loss of capital. Readers are strongly encouraged to conduct their own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions. Do your own research before doing any investments.

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    The MIL Network –

  • MIL-OSI Africa: Secretary-General’s remarks to the Ambassadorial-Level meeting of the Peacebuilding Commission [as delivered]

    Source: United Nations – English

    t is a pleasure to be here with you today.

    I wish to start by congratulating the Member States that have recently been elected to the Peacebuilding Commission.

    I also congratulate Brazil for leading the PBC during its 18th session and welcome Germany’s candidacy for the chair of the 19th session.

    Excellencies,

    Our world is in trouble. 

    We see spreading conflicts and widening geopolitical divisions.

    We face a deepening climate crisis and widening inequalities.

    We are confronting the proliferation of weapons and the spread of disinformation.

    All of this and more makes the work of the Peacebuilding Commission more critical than ever.

    I want to salute the Commission for its vital advisory role to the Security Council, including in the context of UN mission transitions.

    I also recognize your important convening role within the UN and beyond – engaging civil society, the private sector, international and regional organizations, and financial institutions.

    Now we have the chance to consolidate and expand that work. 

    The Pact for the Future charts a course to reforming international cooperation – including by prioritizing prevention, mediation and peacebuilding.

    It seeks to break siloes by advancing coordination with regional organizations, developing innovative approaches and fostering the full participation of women, youth and marginalized groups in peace processes.

    And, fundamentally, the Pact calls for strengthening the Peacebuilding Commission.
    This year’s Review of the Peacebuilding Architecture offers an opportunity to further advance these efforts and strengthen the role of the PBC – namely its relationship with the Security Council.

    My recent report on Peacebuilding and Sustaining Peace lays out concrete suggestions around inflection points where the Commission can help catalyze national efforts.

    This includes working to fully empower the Commission to mobilize political and financial support for nationally-owned peacebuilding and prevention strategies.

    As the review unfolds, I encourage the Commission to draw on its rich experience to guide deliberations at the General Assembly and Security Council – with actionable recommendations towards strengthening the peacebuilding architecture and transforming people’s lives.

    Excellencies,

    This brings me to a vital issue: financing.

    The General Assembly’s approval of assessed contributions to the Peacebuilding Fund marks an important step.

    But it is still a far cry from the “quantum leap” of $500 million per year that is needed.

    As many Member States have highlighted, voluntary contributions remain paramount – and I encourage countries to provide additional support to the Fund.

    Given the urgent and expanding needs for peacebuilding support, I trust that the Review of the Peacebuilding Architecture will further examine how to ensure the predictability, adequacy and sustainability of the Fund – including by exploring innovative financing mechanisms, public-private partnerships and blended funding models.

    Excellencies,

    We must never waver in our commitment to pursue, achieve and sustain peace.

    The Peacebuilding architecture – consisting of the Peacebuilding Commission, the Peacebuilding Support Office and the Peacebuilding Fund – working together with UN Country Teams, are essential tools to help translate aspirations into reality.

    I look forward to continuing to work with you all to strengthen our peacebuilding architecture and help build a world of peace and prosperity for all largely thanks to your precious intervention.

    Thank you very much. 

    MIL OSI Africa –

  • MIL-OSI: Landsbankinn hf.: 2024 financial results of Landsbankinn

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    • Landsbankinn’s profit in 2024 was ISK 37.5 billion after taxes, as compared with ISK 33.2 billion the previous year.
    • Return on equity (ROE) in 2024 was 12.1%, compared with 11.6% in 2023.
    • Profit in the fourth quarter of 2024 was ISK 10.6 billion and return on equity 13.3%.
    • The Board of Directors intends to propose that the Annual General Meeting approve a dividend payment in the amount of nearly ISK 19 billion for the year 2024, corresponding to around 50% of the year’s profit.
    • Total taxes paid by the Bank, both income tax and a special tax on financial undertakings, amounted to ISK 17.2 billion.
    • Operating expenses increase in line with price levels yet the Bank’s cost-income ratio has never been lower, or 32.4%.
    • Lending grew by ISK 177 billion during the year, or 10.8%. Customer deposits increased by ISK 180 billion, or 17,2%, at the same time.
    • Increased activity and new services contributed to growing commission income, with net fee and commission income increasing by 2.3%. 
    • Net interest margin as a ratio of average asset position was 2.7% in 2024 compared to 3.0% for 2023. The net interest margin of domestic households was 2.1%.
    • Use of Landsbankinn’s app continued to grow and surveys show that users are very satisfied with it. Customers who invest their under Smart Savings in the app grew by 39% in 2024, meaning that around 59,000 customers now gain the best interest terms offered on a non-indexed account.
    • Net credit impairment of financial assets was negative by ISK 2.8 billion, with ISK 2.7 billion thereof attributable to natural disaster on the Reykjanes peninsula.
    • The capital ratio at year end was 24.3%. The Financial Supervisory Authority (FSA) of the Central Bank of Iceland sets Landsbankinn’s total capital requirement at 20.4%.
    • Today, the Bank publishes detailed sustainability information, including calculation of the carbon footprint of its credit portfolio, which has decreased by 20% from the reference year, 2019.
    • In 2024, 57.7% of the Bank’s new funding was green and a total of 61.3% of non-domestic funding is green.
    • In September, the FSA published the results of its assessment, finding that Landsbankinn is eligible to control a qualifying holding in TM tryggingar hf. (TM). The conclusion of the Icelandic Competition Authority in the same case is pending.
    • The Pillar III risk report for 2024 is published alongside the annual financial statements.
    • Landsbankinn’s Annual & Sustainability Report will be published 13 February 2025.

       
    Lilja Björk Einarsdóttir, CEO of Landsbankinn:  

    “Landsbankinn achieved all of its main objectives in 2024, whether related to customer service, financial performance or operations. Profit amounted to ISK 10.6 billion in the fourth quarter and ISK 37.5 billion for the full year. Annualised return on equity was 12.1%. The fourth quarter was one of the strongest in the Bank’s history.

    The Bank’s strong performance is built on solid foundations. Over the past ten years, the Bank’s total assets have grown by ISK 1,083 billion and equity by ISK 74 billion, alongside total dividend payments to shareholders amounting to ISK 192 billion. Operating expenses have remained stable, the number of full-time positions has decreased in tandem with technological advancements and the ratio of operating expenses to average total assets – a common measure of bank efficiency – has never been lower. As a result, the Bank’s competitiveness and strength have increased, enabling it to better support value creation and investments. The net interest margin has declined between periods, and the Bank is positioned to offer more favourable terms while still maintaining acceptable profitability.

    The Bank’s strong financial position benefits society by increasing lending capacity. Total loan growth for the year amounted to ISK 177 billion, with around 60% of this increase from corporate lending. Landsbankinn remains the largest lender to the construction industry and has maintained a strong position in lending to fisheries, despite intense competition from foreign financial institutions, which can offer better terms due to greater economies of scale and lower taxes. Our focus on improving services for small and medium-sized enterprises has yielded strong results and we see many opportunities in this market. Demand for the Bank’s mortgage loans exceeded expectations, clearly indicating that borrowers are seeking competitive terms, fast service, and high-quality customer support. When the fixed interest rate period ended for customers who had fixed rates when they were at their lowest, we personally called each one to offer advice and go over the available options.

    The increase in lending is backed by strong financing, not least growing customer deposits, which increased by ISK 180 billion over the year. Competitive rates and first-rate digital services have played a key role in this development. Throughout the year, the number of customers using the Bank’s Smart Savings in the app grew by 39%, allowing them to benefit from the best available rates on unrestricted accounts. Currently, around 59,000 individuals use this simple and favourable savings solution. Funding on both international and domestic capital markets was also successful. A noteworthy milestone was the issuance of senior non-preferred bonds, the first-ever issuance of its kind by an Icelandic bank. The success of bond issuances confirms the Bank’s strong financial position, which was also reflected in an upgrade in its credit rating. We believe that all conditions are in place for further improvements in the credit rating over the coming 1-2 years.

    The Bank’s net interest margin declined during the year, reflecting the lower interest rate environment and there was a slight decrease in net interest income. Fee and commission income grew, particularly due to strong performance in acquiring services, where the Bank has firmly established its position. In 2024, 757 new businesses joined our acquiring services, including several of the country’s largest retail companies. The payment acquiring service has expanded the Bank’s service offering, boosted customer satisfaction, and created new growth opportunities in the corporate market: Nearly 40% of businesses that joined the service had no prior banking relationship with us.

    Similarly, the Bank’s acquisition of TM presents significant growth opportunities, both on the corporate and retail side. We believe that the integration of banking and insurance services will be beneficial for customers, cost-efficient and full of potential, as evidenced by the success of similar models across Europe. At the same time, the acquisition will diversify revenue streams and support long-term profitability. The Bank’s strategic focus in recent years, providing outstanding service across Iceland both on-site and through leading digital solutions, including a top-tier app, creates exciting opportunities for both the Bank and TM.

    One of the most significant events on the Icelandic market last year was JBT’s acquisition of Marel. Landsbankinn has long held an indirect ownership stake in Marel through Eyrir Invest, dating back to Eyrir’s refinancing in 2009. The value of this stake in Eyrir has fluctuated significantly over the years, at times impacting the Bank’s financial results considerably. Overall, the Bank’s involvement with Marel and Eyrir has been successful.

    The vast majority of our customers use Landsbankinn’s app for their banking needs. The app is intuitive, offering unique features not available elsewhere and user satisfaction surveys indicate high approval. We are committed to continuous improvement, having released 33 app updates last year. Alongside our focus on development of the app and other digital innovation, we remain dedicated to the human element in customer service. We operate 35 branches and outlets across Iceland and this year we placed even greater emphasis on enabling employees all over the country to work on tasks that are not limited to geographic location. The results have been undeniably positive, reflected in shorter processing and wait times, as well as higher employee satisfaction, with staff appreciating the diverse and challenging work opportunities. Landsbankinn is a trusted bank for a successful future and its performance in recent years proves that with a dedicated and ambitious team, anything is possible.”

    Landsbankinn’s financial calendar  

    • Annual General Meeting 19 March 2025  
    • Q1 2025 results 30 April 2025  
    • Q2 2025 results 17 July 2025  
    • Q3 2025 results 23 October 2025  
    • Annual results 2025 29 January 2026 

     

    For further information contact:

    Public Relations, pr@landsbankinn.is

    Investor Relations, ir@landsbankinn.is

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  • MIL-OSI: Cegedim’s revenue grew 6.3% in 2024

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

         

    PRESS RELEASE

    Quarterly financial information as of December 31, 2024
    IFRS – Regulated information – Not audited

    Cegedim’s revenue grew 6.3% in 2024

    • Full year revenue rose 4.7% like for like to €654.5 million
    • Fourth quarter revenue grew 5.9% like for like to €178.7 million
    • All operating divisions contributed to growth in the fourth quarter

    Boulogne-Billancourt, France, January 30, 2025, after the market close

    Revenue

      Fourth quarter Change Q4 2024 / 2023
    in millions of euros 2024 2023

    reclassified(1)

    		 Reclassification(1) 2023

    Reported

    		 Reported

    vs. reclassified(1)

    		 Like for like(2)(3)

    vs. reclassified(1)
    Software & Services 80.1 75.7 (8.7) 84.4 +5.8% +2.8%
    Flow 27.0 24.2 (0.6) 24.8 +12.0% +11.7%
    Data & Marketing 38.4 35.8 0.0 35.8 +7.1% +7.1%
    BPO 21.2 19.6 0.0 19.6 +7.8% +7.8%
    Cloud & Support 12.0 11.3 +9.3 2.0 +6.2% +6.2%
    Cegedim 178.7 166.6 0.0 166.6 +7.2% +5.9%
      Full year Change FY 2024 / 2023
    in millions of euros 2024 2023

    reclassified(1)

    		 Reclassification(1) 2023

    Reported

    		 Reported

    vs. reclassified(1)

    		 Like for like(2)(4)

    vs. reclassified(1)
    Software & Services 307.8 302.3 (24.3) 326.6 +1.8% (1.2)%
    Flow 100.3 93.4 (2.5) 95.9 +7.3% +7.2%
    Data & Marketing 125.9 114.9 0.0 114.9 +9.6% +9.6%
    BPO 82.7 71.5 0.0 71.5 +15.8% +15.8%
    Cloud & Support 37.8 33.9 +26.8 7.1 +11.3% +11.3%
    Cegedim 654.5 616.0 0.0 616.0 +6.3% +4.7%

    Cegedim’s consolidated fourth quarter 2024 revenues rose to €178.7 million, up 7.2% as reported and 5.9% like for like(2) compared with the same period in 2023. All operating divisions contributed to like for like growth in the fourth quarter.

    Over the full year, revenues rose 6.3% as reported and 4.7% like for like compared with 2023. Marketing, health insurance, HR, and cloud businesses delivered the most solid growth over the full year. As expected, the Software & Services division felt the impact of comparisons with Ségur public health investment spending in 2023 and a slowdown in international sales because the Group decided to refocus its UK doctor software activities on Scotland, and then later decided to voluntarily place that business under administration.

    Analysis of business trends by division 

    • Software & Services
    Software & Services Fourth quarter Change Q4 2024 / 2023 Full year Change FY 2024 / 2023
    in millions of euros 2024 2023

    Reclassified(3)

    		 Reported

    vs. reclassified(1)

    		 Like for like(2)

    vs. reclassified(1)

    		 2024 2023

    reclassified(1)

    		 Reported

    vs. reclassified(1)

    		 Like for like(2)

    vs. reclassified(1)
    Cegedim Santé 21.3 18.1 +17.2% +1.8% 80.2 76.5 +4.8% (7.1)%
    Insurance, HR, Pharmacies, and other services 47.2 44.9 +5.1% +5.1% 176.7 173.3 +2.0% +1.9%
    International businesses 11.6 12.7 (8.2)% (3.5)% 50.9 52.5 (3.0)% (3.0)%
    Software & Services 80.1 75.7 +5.8% +2.8% 307.8 302.3 +1.8% (1.2)%

    Revenues at Cegedim Santé grew 17.2% as reported in the fourth quarter and 1.8% like for like. Reported growth over the full year came to 4.8%, but like-for-like revenues fell 7.1% due to the absence of Ségur public health investments, which generated revenue of €4.7 million in 2023. Reported growth includes Visiodent from March 1, 2024. The new subsidiary has already started marketing Group products like the Maiia appointment scheduling app and the Claude Bernard database to its clients, but those sales are not reflected in like-for-like growth.

    Others French subsidiaries saw reported revenue growth of 5.1% in the fourth quarter and 2% over the full year (1.9% LFL; Phealing acquired in Q4 2023). Over both the fourth quarter and the full year, the division was propelled by growth at the insurance businesses, thanks to robust project-based sales, and by HR, which is still getting a boost from its client diversification strategy. On the other hand, sales to pharmacies were down substantially—as they were at some of the competitors. This was partly because equipment sales slowed after many pharmacies updated their equipment in 2023. In addition, the pharmacy software business took in more than €2 million in Ségur public health investment revenues in 2023, creating a tough comparison.

    Internationally, revenues from software sales to UK doctors declined, as expected, following the Group’s decision early in the year to refocus the activity on Scotland. Unfortunately, the market proved too sluggish for this plan to succeed. On December 10, the Group decided to deconsolidate this subsidiary after announcing it would be voluntarily placed under administration. That move aggravated the drop in reported revenues in the fourth quarter, which came to 8.2%.

    Flow Fourth quarter Change Q4 2024 / 2023 Full year Change FY 2024 / 2023
    in millions of euros 2024 2023

    reclassified(1)

    		 Reported

    vs. reclassified(1)

    		 Like for like(2)

    vs. reclassified(1)

    		 2024 2023

    reclassified(1)

    		 Reported

    vs. reclassified(1)

    		 Like for like(2)

    vs. reclassified(1)
    e-business 15.0 14.0 +7.1% +6.7% 58.5 55.4 +5.6% +5.3%
    Third-party payer 12.0 10.2 +18.7% +18.7% 41.8 38.0 +9.9% +9.9%
    Flow 27.0 24.2 +12.0% +11.7% 100.3 93.4 +7.3% +7.2%

    Fourth-quarter growth in e-business, e-invoicing, and digitized data exchanges was 7.1%. The boost came from a rebound in Invoicing & Purchasing in France and a continued surge at the Healthcare Flow segment, which started early in the year, owing to dynamic new offerings for hospitals that are designed to make their drug purchasing secure. Growth over the full year was a solid 5.6%.

    The digital data flow business dealing with reimbursement of healthcare payments in France (Third-party payer) experienced 18.7% growth in Q4. It was boosted by strong growth in demand for its fraud and long-term illness detection offerings. Over the full year, this trend more than offset the transfer of revenue attributable to the Allianz contract—now attributed to the BPO business—and allowed the unit to post growth of 9.9%.

    • Data & Marketing
    Data & Marketing Fourth quarter Change Q4 2024 / 2023 Full year Change FY 2024 / 2023
    in millions of euros 2024 2023

    reclassified(1)

    		 Reported

    vs. reclassified(1)

    		 Like for like(2)

    vs. reclassified(1)

    		 2024 2023

    reclassified(1)

    		 Reported

    vs. reclassified(1)

    		 Like for like(2)

    vs. reclassified(1)
    Data 22.4 21.0 +6.3% +6.3% 65.5 64.5 +1.6% +1.6%
    Marketing 16.0 14.8 +8.2% +8.2% 60.4 50.4 +19.9% +19.9%
    Data & Marketing 38.4 35.8 +7.1% +7.1% 125.9 114.9 +9.6% +9.6%

    Data businesses posted 6.3% yoy growth in the fourth quarter, cementing an improvement over the second half, particularly in France. Thanks to its strong presence on the ground and its agility in adapting to customer demands, the Data business has been able to post positive growth of 1.6% in 2024, following a remarkable year in 2023.

    The Marketing segment had a solid fourth quarter, up 8.2%, and a record year, with growth of 19.9%. The performance showed the soundness of its phygital media strategy for pharmacies and was bolstered by special ad campaigns during the Olympics.

    BPO Fourth quarter Change Q4 2024 / 2023 Full year Change FY 2024 / 2023
                    in millions of euros 2024 2023

    Reclassified(4)

    		 Reported

    vs. reclassified(1)

    		 Like for like(2)

    vs. reclassified(1)

    		 2024 2023

    reclassified(1)

    		 Reported

    vs. reclassified(1)

    		 Like for like(2)

    vs. reclassified
    Insurance BPO 15.4 14.0 +9.9% +9.9% 60.0 49.9 +20.2% +20.2%
    Business Services BPO 5.8 5.6 +2.8% +2.8% 22.7 21.6 +5.5% +5.5%
    BPO 21.2 19.6 +7.8% +7.8% 82.7 71.5 +15.8% +15.8%

    The Insurance BPO business grew by 9.9% over the fourth quarter, chiefly owing to its overflow business, which has been flourishing since the start of the year. Growth over the full year amounted to 20.2%, partly thanks to a favorable comparison stemming from the April 1, 2023, launch of the Allianz contract.

    Business Services BPO (HR and digitalization) reported growth of 2.8% in the fourth quarter and 5.5% over the full year on the back of a popular compliance offering and new clients.

    • Cloud & Support
    Cloud & Support Fourth quarter Change Q4 2024 / 2023 Full year Change FY 2024 / 2023
    in millions of euros 2024 2023

    reclassified(1)

    		 Reported

    vs. reclassified(1)

    		 Like for like(2)

    vs. reclassified(1)

    		 2024 2023

    reclassified(1)

    		 Reported

    vs. reclassified(1)

    		 Like for like(2)

    vs. reclassified(1)
    Cloud & Support 12.0 11.3 +6.2% +6.2% 37.8 33.9 +11.3% +11.3%

    The Cloud & Support division’s trajectory continued over the fourth quarter, with growth of 6.2% bringing FY growth to 11.3%. The progress reflects our expanded range of sovereign cloud-backed products and services, which earned the ANSSI security visa for SecNumCloud certification.

    Highlights

    Apart from the items cited below, to the best of the company’s knowledge, there were no events or changes during Q4 2024 that would materially alter the Group’s financial situation.

    On December 10, 2024, Cegedim announced that it had voluntarily placed its UK subsidiary—INPS, which sells software for doctors—under administration.

    Significant transactions and events post December 31, 2024
    To the best of the company’s knowledge, there were no post-closing events or changes after December 31, 2024, that would materially alter the Group’s financial situation.

    Outlook

    Like-for-like revenue growth(1) in 2024 was just below the bottom of the announced 5% to 8% range compared with 2023. Had the Group not refocused INPS on Scotland and then closed it later in the year, it would have met the 5% target. This performance is unlikely to jeopardize the outlook for recurring operating income, which is expected to continue improving.
    That said, the deconsolidation of INPS is likely to result in significant non-cash adjustments.
    These statements are not forecasts and are based on financial information that has not yet been audited.

    —————

    WEBCAST ON JANUARY 30, 2025 AT 6:15 PM (PARIS TIME)
    The webcast is available at: www.cegedim.fr/webcast
    The FY 2024 revenue presentation is available at:
    https://www.cegedim.fr/documentation/Pages/presentation.aspx

    Financial calendar:

    2025 March 27 after the close

    March 28 at 10:00 am

    April 24 after the close

    June 13 at 9:30

    July 24 after the close

    September 25 after the close

    September 26 at 10:00 am

    October 23 after the close

    		 2024 results

    SFAF meeting

    Q1 2025 revenues

    Shareholders’ general meeting

    H1 2025 revenues

    H1 2025 results

    SFAF meeting

    Q3 2025 revenues

    Financial calendar: https://www.cegedim.fr/finance/agenda/Pages/default.aspx

    Disclaimer
    This press release is available in French and in English. In the event of any difference between the two versions, the original French version takes precedence. It was sent to Cegedim’s authorized distributor on January 30, 2025, no earlier than 5:45 pm Paris time.
    The figures cited in this press release include guidance on Cegedim’s future financial performance targets. This forward-looking information is based on the opinions and assumptions of the Group’s senior management at the time this press release is issued and naturally entails risks and uncertainty. For more information on the risks facing Cegedim, please refer to Chapter 7, “Risk management”, section 7.2, “Risk factors and insurance”, and Chapter 3, “Overview of the financial year”, section 3.6, “Outlook”, of the 2023 Universal Registration Document filled with the AMF on April 3, 2024, under number D.24-0233.

    About Cegedim:
    Founded in 1969, Cegedim is an innovative technology and services group in the field of digital data flow management for healthcare ecosystems and B2B, and a business software publisher for healthcare and insurance professionals. Cegedim employs nearly
    6,700 people in more than 10 countries and generated revenue of over €654 million in 2024.
    Cegedim SA is listed in Paris (EURONEXT: CGM).
    To learn more please visit: www.cegedim.fr
    And follow Cegedim on X: @CegedimGroup, LinkedIn, and Facebook.

    Aude Balleydier
    Cegedim
    Media Relations
    and Communications Manager

    Tel.: +33 (0)1 49 09 68 81
    aude.balleydier@cegedim.fr

    		 Damien Buffet
    Cegedim
    Head of Financial
    Communication

    Tel.: +33 (0)7 64 63 55 73
    damien.buffet@cegedim.com

    		 Céline Pardo
    Becoming RP Agency
    Media Relations Consultant

    Tel.:        +33 (0)6 52 08 13 66
    cegedim@becoming-group.com

    		  

    ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

    (1) At constant scope and exchange rates.

    Annexes

    Breakdown of revenue by quarter and division

    in millions of euros   Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Total
    Software & Services   74.3 77.8 75.6 80.1 307.8
    Flow   25.4 24.2 23.7 27.0 100.3
    Data & Marketing   27.0 32.3 28.2 38.4 125.9
    BPO   20.2 19.7 21.6 21.2 82.7
    Cloud & Support   9.0 9.1 7.7 12.0 37.8
    Group revenue   155.9 163.1 156.8 178.7 654.5
    in millions of euros   Q1
    reclassified    		 Q2
    reclassified    		 Q3
    reclassified    		 Q4
    reclassified    		 Total
    reclassified
    Software & Services   74.4 76.2 76.0 75.7 302.3
    Flow   24.0 22.8 22.4 24.2 93.4
    Data & Marketing   24.6 30.3 24.1 35.8 114.9
    BPO   14.4 18.4 19.0 19.6 71.5
    Cloud & Support   8.4 7.4 6.8 11.3 33.9
    Group revenue   145.9 155.1 148.3 166.6 616.0

    Revenue breakdown by geographic zone, currency, and division at December 31, 2024

    as a % of consolidated revenues   Geographic zone   Currency
      France EMEA
    ex. France    		 Americas   Euro GBP Other
    Software & Services   83.5% 16.4% 0.1%   86.9% 11.4% 1.7%
    Flow   92.1% 7.9% 0.0%   94.6% 5.4% 0.0%
    Data & Marketing   97.9% 2.1% 0.0%   98.1% 0.0% 1.9%
    BPO   100.0% 0.0% 0.0%   100.0% 0.0% 0.0%
    Cloud & Support   99.9% 0.1% 0.0%   100.0% 0.0% 0.0%
    Cegedim Health Data UK   90.6% 9.3% 0.1%   92.2% 6.6% 1.2%

    (1)   As of January 1, 2024, our Cegedim Outsourcing and Audiprint subsidiaries—which were previously housed in the Software & Services division—as well as BSV—formerly of the Flow division—have been moved to the Cloud & Support division in order to capitalize on operating synergies between cloud activities and IT solutions integration.
    (2)   At constant scope and exchange rates.
    (3)   The positive currency impact of 0.2% was mainly due to the pound sterling. The positive scope effect of 1.1% was attributable to the first-time consolidation in Cegedim’s accounts of Visiodent starting March 1, 2024.
    (4)   The positive currency impact of 0.2% was mainly due to the pound sterling. The positive scope effect of 1.4% was attributable to the first-time consolidation in Cegedim’s accounts of Visiodent starting March 1, 2024.

    (1)   3To take advantage of synergies, Cegedim Outsourcing, Audiprint, and BSV have been reassigned to the Cloud & Support division.
    (2)   At constant scope and exchange rates.

    (1)   4To take advantage of synergies, Cegedim Outsourcing, Audiprint, and BSV have been reassigned to the Cloud & Support division.
    (2)   At constant scope and exchange rates.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Gov. Kemp Unveils Plan to Tackle Tort Reform and Stabilize Insurance Costs for Hardworking Georgians

    Source: US State of Georgia

    ATLANTA – Today Governor Brian P. Kemp, joined by Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones, Speaker Jon Burns, Commissioner John King and leaders from industries across Georgia, unveiled his tort reform package that levels the playing field in our courtrooms, bans hostile foreign powers from taking advantage of consumers and legal proceedings, aims to stabilize insurance costs for businesses and consumers, increases transparency and fairness, and ensures Georgia continues to be the best place to live, work, and raise a family.

    “As I said in my State of the State address earlier this month, our legal environment is draining family bank accounts and hurting job creators of all sizes in nearly every industry in our state,” said Governor Brian Kemp. “After months of listening to our citizens, businesses, and stakeholders across the spectrum, it is clear the status quo is unacceptable, unsustainable, and jeopardizes our state’s prosperity in the years to come. This tort reform package protects the rights of all Georgians to have access to our civil justice system, and ensures that those who have been wronged receive justice and are made whole. I look forward to working with our partners in the General Assembly to pass this comprehensive and commonsense package, and achieve meaningful progress on this important issue during this legislative session.”

    “My position on this important issue has always been the same,” said Lt. Governor Burt Jones. “If we want to continue to be the No. 1 state in which to do business, we must foster a business-friendly climate. We have to work together to ensure that we put families and consumers first by tackling the hidden costs we all pay thanks to Georgia’s current tort laws. I look forward to working with those in the General Assembly to move these bills through the legislative process.”

    “For a long time now, I’ve said that Georgia’s legal climate amounts to a hidden tax on families and small businesses, driving up costs and threatening our long-term future,” said Commissioner John King. “That’s the message we’ve heard across the entire state, too. The plan Governor Kemp is rolling out today will tackle a failed status quo, level the playing field in our courtrooms, and help ensure Georgia’s long-term prosperity and security. I’m all-in to help him get it across the finish line.”

    “For an unprecedented eleven consecutive years, Georgia has been named the Number One Place to do Business,” said Speaker of the House Jon Burns. “Because of Governor Kemp’s leadership and efforts to maintain that designation, we have heard from countless businesses of every size across the state about the issues they are facing—and the consensus is clear. Our current legal environment is in need of common-sense reform. The House is looking forward to working alongside Governor Kemp and stakeholders throughout Georgia to balance the scales of justice in our courtrooms and return stability to our insurance markets—all while respecting the rights of our citizens with legitimate claims to be made whole.”

    These much-needed reforms strike the right balance by protecting every Georgian’s constitutional right to civil justice while also bringing Georgia more in line with the legal environments of our neighboring states that we compete with for jobs and investment. 

    Below are the specific policy areas addressed by the legislation:

    • Reevaluates the Standard for Negligent Security Liability (“Premises Liability”): Ensures businesses should only be liable for what they directly control. If signed into law, the legislation would hold property owners liable for failures to keep their property safe for their customers and the public, but protect establishments for simply opening their doors and employing hardworking Georgians in communities and neighborhoods that need them.
    • Truthful Calculation of Medical Damages in Personal Injury Cases  (“Phantom Damages”): Requires the plaintiff to only seek damages in the amount actually paid (or will be paid in the future) for a medical bill, rather than the inflated amount that is currently introduced in evidence – ensuring Georgians who are successful in their litigation are made whole, and have their costs covered, while protecting consumers from inflated costs being passed on to them. 
    • Eliminates the Ability to Arbitrarily Anchor Pain and Suffering Damages to a Jury (“Anchoring”): Prohibits the use of anchoring tactics by attorneys in closing arguments so the jury can use their own discretion—rather than artificial benchmarks like the cost of fighter jets, or the number of miles a truck drove, or the salary of a professional athlete—all of which are real examples from cases. 
      • This bill does NOT place ANY limit on the jury’s discretion. In fact, the Governor’s legislation protects the jury’s decision making from irrelevant and improper arguments from counsel – empowering the jury to decide an award amount on their own.
    • Bifurcated Trials: Permits a party in a case to move for bifurcation of the trial, so that liability must be established before the jury hears evidence detailing the extent of the plaintiff’s damages. This clarifies important procedure in the courtroom and gives both sides of a case the same opportunity to have their arguments heard.
    • Allow a Jury to Know Whether the Plaintiff Wore Their Seatbelt (“Admissible Seatbelt Evidence”): Remove the current exclusion from the evidence code that prevents the defendant from showing evidence the plaintiff was not wearing his or her seatbelt in an auto accident. Allowing admission of seatbelt evidence at trial may be used by the defense to mitigate damages, particularly where the plaintiff’s failure to use this essential safety feature results in significantly worse injuries for the plaintiff.  
    • Eliminate Double Recovery of Attorney’s Fees: Closes an important loophole that allowed plaintiff’s counsel to recover their fees twice for the same lawsuit. Courts will remain able to award attorney fees—but only once.
    • Eliminate Plaintiff Dismissal During Trial: Amends the timeline for voluntary dismissals – putting an end to the practice of plaintiffs dismissing a case and refilling in or “cherry pick” a more favorable jurisdiction to them after the defense has already racked up the cost of preparing and beginning the trial.
    • Motion to Dismiss Timing Changes: Changes the civil practice act to allow a defendant to file a motion to dismiss in lieu of an answer – cutting down unnecessary discovery expenses while a motion to dismiss is pending.
    • Reforming and Bringing Transparency to Third Party Litigation Funding: 
      • First, the legislation bans hostile foreign adversaries from using our litigation climate to undermine our vital security and economic interests – protecting Georgia businesses and consumers from foreign actors who may fund litigation to obtain trade secrets or advance their own political interests against the interests of the citizens of this state.
      • Second, the legislation protects consumers from predatory lenders that want to take advantage of litigants in vulnerable situations by prohibiting litigation funders from having any input into the litigation strategy or from taking the plaintiff’s whole recovery and making sure plaintiffs are aware of their rights.
      • Third, increases transparency for all parties—the courts, opposing litigants, and the plaintiffs themselves.

    Above all, Governor Kemp’s tort reform package puts families and consumers first by tackling the hidden costs we all pay thanks to Georgia’s current tort laws. 

    You can watch the Governor unveiling this plan here.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Cornyn-Supported Laken Riley Act Signed into Law

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Texas John Cornyn
    WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after President Trump signed the Laken Riley Act, which requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to arrest and detain migrants who commit theft-related crimes, including offenses resulting in bodily injury or death, until they are removed from the U.S. to ensure they cannot commit further crimes, into law. The legislation included an amendment from Sen. Cornyn, who attended the signing ceremony at the White House, to require U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain illegal immigrants who assault a member of law enforcement.
    “Laken Riley’s death will not be forgotten, and I’m grateful President Trump signed this historic bill into law to honor her legacy and prioritize making our nation safe again,” said Sen. Cornyn. “With the inclusion of my amendment to require detaining illegal migrants who assault law enforcement officers, this law will protect our men and women in uniform and help restore the safety and security of all Texans and communities across the country.”
    Background:
    On February 22, 2024, 22-year-old Laken Riley was killed in broad daylight while jogging on campus at the University of Georgia. Venezuelan national and Tren de Aragua gang member, Jose Antonio Ibarra, who was released into the interior by the Biden administration after he illegally entered the country, was found guilty of ten criminal charges, including felony murder, in November 2024.
    Last year, Sen. Cornyn wrote a letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas demanding DHS explain why Ibarra was granted parole into the U.S.
    In addition to requiring ICE to arrest and detain migrants who enter the country illegally and commit theft, burglary, larceny, or shoplifting offenses, assault of law enforcement officer, or crimes resulting in death or bodily injury, the Laken Riley Act will ensure states can bring civil actions against federal agencies who violate the law or refuse to enforce immigration law.

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: EU invests €1.2 billion in cross-border energy infrastructure

    Source: European Union 2

    To help achieve the EU’s goals of integrating energy markets and decarbonising the energy system, the EU is allocating more than €1 billion in grants to 41 cross-border energy infrastructure projects. The projects will help develop hydrogen and offshore electricity grids in the EU.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Environmental Improvement Plan rapid review

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Statement of key findings from the Environmental Improvement Plan rapid review launched on 30 July 2024.

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    This statement from Defra’s Secretary of State, Steve Reed, provides an update on the rapid review of the Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP) launched on 30 July 2024. It sets out key strategic findings from the rapid review and plans for revising the EIP.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Scheme to improve Verulamium Park lakes and adjoining meadow is approved

    Source: St Albans City and District

    Publication date:

    A major scheme to make lasting improvements to Verulamium Park’s artificial lakes and an adjoining meadow has been approved.

    The project will provide new wetlands, nature walks and plant beds where native species can thrive.

    Among the aims are enhancing the water quality of the lakes, improving biodiversity and making the area more attractive to visitors.

    One feature will be the dredging of the heavily silted lakes with silt recycled to provide highly fertile planting areas around the edges.

    Councillors on the Public Realm Committee of St Albans City and District Council, which owns the park, approved the scheme at its meeting on Tuesday 28 January.

    The project will likely cost a seven-figure sum with the Council previously having set aside a £2.2 million budget for the work.

    Councillor Helen Campbell, the Committee’s Chair, said afterwards:

    This is a landmark moment for the Council and everyone who loves our flagship Verulamium Park.

    I am thrilled that we have at last agreed a sound and exciting plan for an area of the park that is in need of improvement.

    The next stage will be commissioning detailed designs and putting the work out to tender to see if it is indeed affordable.

    This has been a complex and challenging task, not least because of the financial constraints upon our budget, but with this plan in place I know our residents will be delighted to hear that we are making substantial progress.

    The Council had been looking at various options for improving the area around the lakes and Bell Meadow which is beside the park’s St Michael’s Street entrance.

    Bell Meadow is a flood plain and the ground is often under water or waterlogged. It   is currently closed for safety reasons as parts of the footpath were persistently flooded and slippery underfoot.

    The lakes were built more than 80 years ago to a design that would not be allowed today.

    One possible option, supported by the Environment Agency, was to return the Ver to its natural path as it flows through Bell Meadow.

    A working group, set up to look at options, has ruled this out as it would cost between £4m to £6m, well beyond the available budget.

    The group’s preferred option, accepted by the Committee at its meeting, is to retain the river in its current channel, but create a wetland in the meadow along with a permanent, raised footpath.

    Both artificial lakes will be narrowed by planting beds created around the perimeter, using extracted silt. Nature walks will wind through these areas.

    Cllr Campbell added:

    I know our residents are keen to see this area of the park improved, but I would warn this is a long-term project and it will be a few years before it is completed.

    The goal is to transform this area of much-loved Verulamium Park and create new wetlands, footpaths, wildlife habitats and nature walks. It won’t solve the flooding as the area is a floodplain, and with climate change we are getting more and more deluges of rain.

    This means we have had to adapt our project to these conditions in order to make improvements that are sustainable.

    We have now agreed on an imaginative and realistic option and can move forward, finalise detailed plans, gain the necessary permissions and put the work out to tender to see if it is within our budget.

    The Council has been working with partner organisations, including the Environment Agency, on a project to ‘Revitalise the River Ver’ as it flows through central St Albans.

    Work will start shortly on restoring the Ver, a rare chalk stream, to its more natural state in a stretch from Ye Olde Fighting Cocks pub to the Cottonmill allotments.

    Cllr Campbell added:

    The Environment Agency, which has a responsibility for rivers, will continue to support our work on Bell Meadow and the lakes. This will be our project, though, rather than a joint one as the river will be largely unaffected.

    Photo: Verulamium Park.

    Media contact:  John McJannet, Principal Communications Officer: 01727- 819533; john.mcjannet@stalbans.gov.uk.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Rouge Bouillon closure update30 January 2025 ​Rouge Bouillon continues to remain closed between Clarendon Road and Palmyra Road as investigations continue into the stability of an adjacent building wall, affected by a burst water main. The Government… Read more

    Source: Channel Islands – Jersey

    30 January 2025

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    Rouge Bouillon continues to remain closed between Clarendon Road and Palmyra Road as investigations continue into the stability of an adjacent building wall, affected by a burst water main. 

    The Government of Jersey is monitoring and facilitating ongoing meetings held with all relevant stakeholders to ensure public safety. These include Highways, Network Management, Drainage, Building Control, Jersey Water, CYPES and other key parties, alongside property owners impacted by the issue.

    Statement from Constable Simon Crowcroft of St Helier:
    “I fully understand the frustration and inconvenience that the ongoing closure of Rouge Bouillon is causing for residents, businesses, and commuters. 

    “This is a highly complex situation involving multiple parties, and ensuring the safety of everyone remains our priority. 

    “We appreciate the patience and cooperation of the public as investigations and repair work continue. We hope to provide a firm timetable for the necessary works and the reopening of the road next week.

    “The Minister for Infrastructure and I wish to see the Ring Road re-opened as soon as possible. 

    “In the meantime, I urge Islanders to continue using alternative routes where possible, and I thank everyone for their understanding during this challenging period.”

    Current Status with investigatory and repair work: 

    • private parties (residents and private owners) responsible for the affected buildings are undertaking detailed investigations and repair work, which are expected to take some time
    • the situation is highly complex with several adjacent walls & buildings that are unsafe and severely cracked 
    • multiple parties are involved, including Infrastructure and Environment (I&E), Jersey Water, structural engineers, building surveyors, loss adjustors, and insurance companies. 

    Alternative routes and safety assurance 

    We have considered other options to manage the traffic around the closure however, the decision to retain the current traffic arrangement is based on the following factors: 

    • reversing Clarendon Road poses additional safety risks for residents and pedestrians
    • allowing right-turn access onto Clarendon Road from Val Plaisant could cause severe traffic congestion, particularly near the Gyratory
    • •reversing Midvale Road, while potentially useful, would necessitate signal junction changes, creating confusion, complications, and further safety concerns. 

    We advise the traveling public to continue to avoid the area and use alternative routes to access town where possible. 

    Public impact 

    We understand that the closure has significant impacts on daily travel and local businesses. The road will only reopen once the buildings are stabilised and all risks of structural collapse have been mitigated. 

    Next steps 

    A further update on the situation will be provided in seven days.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: York Learning rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted

    Source: City of York

    York Learning – City of York Council’s Adult Learning provider – has been rated ‘good’ in a recent inspection by Ofsted.

    York Learning offers courses and programmes to help residents of all ages learn, explore and achieve and can play a key role in helping people to get into work or expanding their skills while in work.

    The inspection, which was carried out in December, rated each of the nine categories assessed as ‘good’, including adult learning programmes, education programmes for young people and provision for learners with high needs.

    The inspection report recognised how highly learners and apprentices valued the learning experience and support they received from course tutors, enabling them to grown in confidence.

    It also highlighted how tutors appreciate the barriers that many learners and apprentices face in their lives and are proactive in providing support while promoting high expectations.

    The inspectors referenced the clear purpose that York Learning’s leaders’ and managers’ have for the courses they offer, providing sessions to improve the lives of residents in York, which are aligned with the council’s wider strategic plan and skills’ needs in the region.

    Inspectors also recognised the rigorous oversight that leaders and managers have of the quality of teaching and assessment, including that of subcontractors.

    The assessment noted that most learners and apprentices achieve their qualifications on the vast majority of courses, with many processing to the next level of study, further education or employment.

    Inspectors did find that learners on a few courses did not achieve, including learners with high needs on functional skills English and maths courses. An action plan has been put in place to provide support to the subcontractor running this course.

    It also found that where some learners on English and mathematics courses face significant barriers to learning – such as mental health and well-being issues – leaders and managers have introduced extensive mental health support for these learners, which is having a positive impact.

    Cllr Pete Kilbane, Deputy Leader and Executive Member for Economy and Culture, with responsibility for skills, said:

    “This is great news and I’m delighted that the inspectors have recognised the enthusiasm, dedication and expertise that our tutors and wider York Learning team bring to adult learners across the city each and every day.

    “Providing high quality opportunities for all our residents to learn and grow, whatever their age or situation, is a key commitment in our Council Plan. I’m pleased that York Learning is continuing to help us deliver on that pledge and I urge residents to take full advantage of the opportunities available.”

    For more information visit the York Learning websiteor call 01904 554277.

    View a full copy of the Ofsted report.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Innovative new Police Hub brings officers closer to Woodford

    Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

    A landmark agreement between the Met and a local authority will help bring frontline officers back into communities.

    The opening of a police hub in Woodford provides Safer Neighbourhood officers with a dedicated base to enhance our response to issues such as anti-social behaviour, theft and vandalism.

    It was made possible after Redbridge Council agreed to provide the co-location space to the Met and pay for the fit out of the hub, which means that officers can be stationed within walking distance of their wards.

    Previously, following streamlining of the Met’s estate, officers policing that community were based around 20 minutes’ drive away.

    The partnership between the Met and Redbridge Council demonstrates how agencies can work together to improve community safety.

    It was formally opened by Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley and council leader Kam Rai on Thursday, 30 January, and will house up to 20 officers covering six wards.

    It’s an important step towards the Met’s mission of delivering our strongest ever neighbourhood policing, which has already seen an additional 500 officers dedicated to working in communities across London ranging from Superintendents to PCSOs.

    Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley said: “We are totally committed to making neighbourhood policing stronger than ever before so we can focus on tackling the crimes that matter most to Londoners.

    “Having officers closer to the communities they serve is key to our success and the partnership with Redbridge Council ensures we can deliver this at a time when our budgets are being stretched.

    “We have put an additional 500 officers into neighbourhood policing and our targeted approach has achieved a significant crime reduction in some areas. We want to go further and are already talking to local authorities to find solutions and ensure we can continue to deliver a great police service for London.”

    The Leader of Redbridge Council, Cllr Kam Rai, said: “The new hub in Woodford is a prime example of how London boroughs can proactively play a vital role in bringing policing back into the communities they serve.

    “This first of its kind, the hub will prove pivotal in helping to prevent antisocial behaviour and improve police response times across the west of Redbridge. This strategic location will significantly reduce the current travel time from Ilford, giving officers more time for local patrols and tackling issues.

    “While we have a police station in Ilford and a base in Barkingside, the new hub means more officers will now be closer to the communities they look after.

    “It was a pleasure welcoming Sir Mark Rowley to Redbridge, and we look forward to our continued close partnership with the Met Police to make our borough a safer place for local people.”

    The Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime, Kaya Comer-Schwartz, said: “Keeping communities safe is our top priority and I welcome this new policing hub in Woodford which will help build closer relationships between officers and the communities they serve and boost the local response to issues such as anti-social behaviour, theft and vandalism.

    “The Mayor and I are determined to do everything we can to support the Commissioner to deliver a new Met for London where local neighbourhood policing is prioritised and communities are put first. We have backed this up with record funding from City Hall for the Met Police, as we work together to build a safer London for all.”

    The opening comes after the Met was moved out of special measures because of the progress made in fixing the foundations of the organisation. Part of this progress is based on the work to deliver better neighbourhood policing across London.

    Our new neighbourhood policing model has been bolstered by an additional 500 staff ranging from superintendent to PCSOs, working closer than ever with communities to understand their concerns.

    Across Redbridge there has been an almost 13 per cent reduction in the number of offences in the previous 12 months, including fewer reports of violence, drug offences and violence against women and girls.

    Recent local operations have seen:

    • 65 bags of cannabis, six bags of cannabis resin and nine wraps of white powder, along with approximately £2,000, seized when a car was stopped in Goodmayes Lane.
    • A man, later found to be wanted for three other burglaries, pursued and arrested after officers noticed an alarm at a commercial premises near Ilford station.
    • Officers on routine patrols around Churchfields recover two machetes and a hunting knife from a building known to be used as a squat.
    • Four arrests as part of an operation focused on offenders targeting victims making ATM withdrawals in Ilford town centre.
    • Three machetes, a firearm, white powder and brown substance found in a property in Mayfield Ward as part of an intelligence-led operation. A man ran from the property, was located by a dog unit and arrested.
    • Three vulnerable women rescued from a brothel by neighbourhood officers in Ilford.
    • Two robbery suspects arrested by officers in the Orchard Estate after they stole a victim’s coat and recorded the attack on a phone.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: IAEA Sees Operational Safety Commitment at Novovoronezh Nuclear Power Plant in Russia

    Source: International Atomic Energy Agency – IAEA

    An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of experts said that the operator of the Novovoronezh Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) in the Russian Federation has shown a commitment to enhancing operational safety.

    Requested by the Government of the Russian Federation, the Operational Safety Review Team (OSART) mission ran from 13 to 30 January. The Team reviewed operational safety in Units 4 and 6 of the Novovoronezh NPP. An OSART mission was previously completed for Unit 5 in 2015.

    OSART missions independently assess safety performance against the IAEA’s safety standards. The aim is to advance operational safety by proposing recommendations and, where appropriate, suggestions for improvement.

    The Novovoronezh NPP is located in the Voronezh region, about 600 kilometres south of Moscow. The plant is owned by State Atomic Energy Corporation Rosatom (ROSATOM) and operated by Novovoronezh NPP, a subsidiary of the Rosenergoatom Joint Stock Company. The plant consists of seven units. Units 1, 2 and 3 are permanently shutdown and under decommissioning. Units 4, 5, 6 and 7 are operating. All units are pressurized water reactors (VVERs); Units 4 and 5 are VVER-V179 (417 MWe) and VVER-187 (1000 MWe), respectively. Units 6 and 7 are both VVER-392M (1180 MWe). Russia has 36 nuclear power reactors in operation, providing almost 20 per cent of the country’s total electricity production.

    The team reviewed operating practices in Units 4 and 6 in the areas of leadership and management for safety, training and qualification, operations, maintenance, technical support, radiation protection, chemistry and accident management. The team was composed of seven experts from Belarus, Brazil, China, the Islamic Republic of Iran and South Africa, as well as four IAEA staff members and an observer from Russia.

    To make its assessment, the team reviewed documents from the Novovoronezh plant on its main technical features, staff organization and responsibilities, and its operational programmes, procedures and performance prior to the mission. During the mission, the team observed the plant in operation, examined indicators of its performance and held in-depth discussions with plant personnel.

    The OSART team observed that the staff at the plant are knowledgeable and professional and are committed to improving the operational safety and reliability of the plant.

    The team identified one good practice to be shared with the nuclear industry globally:

    • The main control room operators at Novovoronezh NPP have access to an electronic display for real-time indication of hydrogen ignition risk inside the containment building in the case of a severe accident.

    The mission also provided some suggestions to further improve safety, including that the plant should consider enhancing:

    • The consistent use of tools to minimize human error.
    • The quality of maintenance activities.
    • The arrangements for the monitoring and reporting of equipment condition and material deficiencies to ensure that any degradation is identified and reported.

    “We are grateful to the international experts of the IAEA for conducting a comprehensive inspection at two power units of the Novovoronezh NPP – Unit 4 and Unit 6. This is a reputable team with over 282-years combined operational experience in the nuclear power industry. According to the mission results, the plant received suggestions to enhance further the operational safety performance of Units 4 and 6,” said Vladimir Povarov, Director of Novovoronezh NPP. “The mission confirmed that there was good alignment between the plant practices and the requirements in the IAEA standards.”

    “Three of the four Novovoronezh NPP power units in operation have already successfully undertaken an IAEA international peer review. And we plan for power Unit 7 to be subjected to this procedure in the future,” Povarov added.

    The team provided a draft report of the mission to the plant management. They will have the opportunity to make factual comments on the draft. These comments will be reviewed by the IAEA, and the final report will be submitted to the Government within three months.

    Background

    General information about OSART missions can be found on the IAEA website. An OSART mission is designed as a review of programmes and activities essential to operational safety. It is not a regulatory inspection, nor is it a design review or a substitute for an exhaustive assessment of the plant’s overall safety status.

    Follow-up missions are standard components of the OSART programme and are typically conducted within two years of the initial mission.

    The IAEA Safety Standards provide a robust framework of fundamental principles, requirements and guidance to ensure safety. They reflect an international consensus and serve as a global reference for protecting people and the environment from the harmful effects of ionizing radiation.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Sen. Islam Parkes Elected Chair of Gwinnett County Delegation

    Source: US State of Georgia

    ATLANTA (January 30, 2025) — Sen. Nabilah Islam Parkes (D–Duluth) was elected Chair of  Georgia Senate’s Gwinnett County Delegation this week. Senators representing Gwinnett County include: Sen. Tonya Anderson (D–Lithonia), Sen. Bill Cowsert (R–Athens), Sen. Clint Dixon (R–Gwinnett), Sen. Sally Harrell (D–Atlanta), Sen. Nabilah Islam Parkes (D–Duluth), Sen. Nikki Merritt (D–Grayson), Sen. Sheikh Rahman (D–Lawrenceville) and Sen. Shawn Still (R–Norcross). 

    “Serving as chair of the Senate’s Gwinnett County delegation is a profound honor. Gwinnett County is the fifth most diverse county in the United States and one of the largest in Georgia—a distinction my fellow senators and I fully recognize. Regardless of party affiliation, every member of this delegation remains committed to working collaboratively to serve the entirety of Gwinnett County, not just our constituencies,” said Sen. Islam Parkes. “As a Senator, championing Gwinnett’s diversity and representing residents of all backgrounds has always been my top priority.”

    The Gwinnett County Senate Delegation is the second-largest bipartisan county delegation in the Senate. These delegates collaborate to develop and sponsor legislation that serves the best interests of Gwinnett County, the second-most populated county in Georgia.

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    Sen. Nabilah Islam Parkes represents the 7th Senate District including a portion of Gwinnett County. She may be reached at (404) 463-5263 or by email at nabilah.islam@senate.ga.gov.

    For all media inquiries, please reach out to SenatePressInquiries@senate.ga.gov.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Solensia 7 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Cats

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    VMD response to concerns raised following media reports of serious adverse events in cats administered Solensia.

    The VMD is aware of media reports and concerns, including those raised on social media, following cases of serious adverse events in cats administered Solensia 7 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Cats.

    Solensia 7 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Cats is an authorised injectable veterinary medicinal product containing the active substance frunevetmab. It is indicated for the alleviation of pain associated with osteoarthritis in cats.

    The VMD assesses the safety, quality and efficacy of veterinary medicines before and after authorisation to ensure that the benefit-risk balance remains positive.  The VMD’s Pharmacovigilance team monitors all reports of suspected adverse events (both adverse reactions and lack of efficacy reports) from authorised veterinary medicinal products that are submitted to the VMD from veterinary professionals and from animal owners.

    The Veterinary Medicines Regulations also requires Marketing Authorisation Holders (MAHs) to monitor and report on the benefit-risk of their veterinary medicines on a continuous basis, including reporting adverse events within 30 days of awareness. All reports received by the VMD are evaluated and where appropriate, actions based on available data may be taken – for example adding additional warnings on the packaging or changing the way a product is used.

    We would like to reassure veterinary professionals and cat owners that we are constantly reviewing adverse event report data to ensure that the overall benefits of each UK licensed veterinary medicine product, when used in accordance with its labelling, outweighs the risks posed by their potential adverse events.

    As with any veterinary medicinal product marketed in the UK, Solensia has been subject to continuous monitoring since it was first authorised in February 2021.

    No medicine is 100% risk free. The VMD does not publish specific adverse event data, however information on adverse events that have been known to occur following administration of a particular product are summarised in sections 3.6/4.6 of the Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC).

    About the SPC

    The SPC is a document describing the properties and the officially approved conditions of use of a medicine. The SPC and associated product information are updated as new information is available, and the latest version of an SPC can be found on our publicly available Product Information Database. 

    Product information also physically  accompanies every authorised veterinary medicinal product when marketed and it is important for veterinary professionals to ensure that this information is reviewed prior to administering the product.  A rolling 6-month list of Summary of Product Characteristic (SPC) changes for veterinary medicines can be found on the Connect monthly medicines update page Vet practice & supply.

    The SPC and associated product information for Solensia, including a list of Post Authorisation Assessments that have occurred since the products were first authorised, can be found on this database.

    Following monitoring of pharmacovigilance data, the latest update to the adverse event section of the product information resulted in the addition of the adverse event anaphylaxis; (Solensia 7 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Cats – SPC change – GOV.UK).

    The following adverse events were already listed in the product information: alopecia, dermatitis, pruritus, injection site reaction (e.g. pain and alopecia) and skin disorders (e.g. skin scab, skin sore).

    Reporting incidence rate

    Based on Periodic Safety Update Report data that has been received for Solensia since authorisation, the incidence of adverse events in animals was 0.0025.[i]

    This means that according to the data the VMD has received, fewer than 3 animals have experienced a suspected adverse event for every 1000 doses of Solensia sold.

    This includes reports where more than one product was used, reports when the product was used off-label, that is using a medicine in a way that is not specified on the product’s label, or reports where, on further evaluation, there were other reasons for the adverse reaction occurring. We will continue to review data as it is received, and further data-led actions will be taken if appropriate.

    Jurisdictions

    There may be differences in the data that appears on product information in different jurisdictions. Each jurisdiction follows specific legislation and guidelines which regulate the safety information to be included on the veterinary medicine label and information leaflet during the authorisation process and the procedures to change this label as necessary, once the medicine is placed on the market and following analysis of post-marketing pharmacovigilance data.

    The current Veterinary Medicines Regulations can be found here: The Veterinary Medicines Regulation 2013 (legislation.gov.uk). The GB legislation is similar to that of comparative European countries.  

    How to report

    The reporting of adverse events is critical to increasing the volume of data available for ongoing monitoring in order to protect animal health, public health and the environment, and we strongly encourage reporting of adverse events by both veterinary professionals and animal owners.

    To report an adverse event, we would advise veterinary professionals to contact the Marketing Authorisation Holder/MAH (pharmaceutical company) for the product and animal owners to contact their veterinary practice and/or the MAH for the product.

    A MAH’s contact details can be found:

    • within the product information that comes with a medicine
    • by searching for the product on the Product information Database
    • on the MAH’s website

    Further information

    Important information for veterinary surgeons (PDF, 105 KB, 2 pages)

    The VMD does not give individual clinical advice, for advice on individual cases we would advise veterinary professionals to contact the MAH.

    The VMD cannot help with complaints or concerns regarding the conduct of veterinary surgeons, including the way an animal has been treated using veterinary medicines. These concerns should be addressed to the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS).

    Pharmacovigilance updates are published on gov.uk at  Urgent safety updates for veterinary-medicines; this also includes any updates involving non-veterinary medicines used in animals.

    To receive these pharmacovigilance updates via email, please click on the ‘Get emails about this page’ button. In addition, changes to authorisations most relevant to vets are published monthly in the Vet Record (the official journal of the British Veterinary Association).

    [i] Incidence of adverse events is rounded to 4 decimal places and is calculated by dividing the number of doses of a product sold during the period by the number of animals experiencing a suspected adverse event.

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    Published 30 January 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Security: New Germany — Lunenburg County District RCMP requesting public assistance with break and enter investigations

    Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

    Lunenburg County District RCMP is seeking the public’s assistance in relation to a series of break and enters that have recently occurred in New Germany and Barss Corner.

    On January 27, at approximately 2:48 a.m., Lunenburg County District RCMP was called to a gas station in Barss Corner where at least one person tried to enter the business, triggering the business’s alarm. No items were taken but the building was damaged during the break and enter.

    Later that morning, Lunenburg County District RCMP responded to a workshop in Barss Corner where at least one person had gained access to the shop overnight and taken approximately $8,000 of tools.

    On January 29, Lunenburg County District RCMP members were called to a business in New Germany where at least one person had entered the business overnight and took approximately $4,000 of equipment.

    There is no suspect description available at this time. Lunenburg County District RCMP, with assistance of RCMP Forensic Identification Services, is investigating and asking the public to be vigilant and to report any suspicious activity in the area.

    Anyone with information is asked to contact the Lunenburg County District RCMP at 902-527-5555. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips app.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Met police drive down violent crime in Merton in response to community concerns

    Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

    Local neighbourhood and specialist officers in Merton have led a series of intelligence-led warrants with more than £850,000 worth of suspected criminal property being taken off the streets of London this week alone.

    Officers visited 39 properties and made 32 arrests targeting the most prolific and dangerous offenders. Class A and Class B drugs with an estimated street value of £200,000 were seized, along with 14 offensive weapons, a firearm, and other high value items including cash.

    The operation, known as ‘Hessian’, has involved more than 600 officers since April 2024. It comes as part of the Met’s focus on community policing and tackling crime that matters most to residents who had raised concerns about serious violence in their area.

    As a result, Merton has recorded the largest fall in robbery offences (33 per cent) across the Met. Firearm offences are also down by 33 per cent, violent crime resulting in injury has decreased by 24 per cent and knife crime is down 14 per cent.

    In total across the operation, officers have now:

    • Carried out 71 warrants
    • Arrested 72 people
    • Seized 14 firearms with associated ammunition and 62 bladed and offensive weapons
    • Collected more than £620,000 worth of Class A and B drugs
    • Removed £1.4million in cash and other valuable items suspected to be the proceeds of crime
    • Upped patrols in the hotspot areas and been conducting weapons sweeps.

    Inspector Kevin Chambers, from the Met’s Merton Safer Neighbourhood Team, said:  

    “We remain focused on tackling the crimes that cause misery to communities and our targeted approach is working to reduce violence and organised crime in Merton and across London.

    “The Met has worked hard in South West London over the last 12 months to remove drugs, weapons and firearms from our streets, and relentlessly target criminal gangs to reduce offending and improve neighbourhoods.

    “The relationship with the people we serve is at the heart of everything we do and our ongoing commitment to prioritise community crime fighting is one of the key improvements that resulted in the Met recently being moved out of special measures.”

    Councillor Edith Macauley MBE, the London Borough of Merton’s Cabinet Member for Enforcement and Community Safety, said:

    “Operation Hessian, which was carried out by the police in response to concerns from residents, sends a clear message to criminal gangs that we won’t tolerate crime, drugs or violence in our community.

    “We’re determined to make sure Merton remains one of London’s safest boroughs and are joining forces with multiple partners, including the police, to act together to address residents’ fears about crime.”

    Last week (23 January), the Met moved out of special measures after making major improvements in many areas of service to London. This was a result of collective effort to change the Met and ensure it can deliver on its promise to Londoners – More Trust, Less Crime, High Standards.

    Over the last two-and-a-half years Met officers and staff have worked tirelessly to address more than 100 recommendations, several causes for concern and improve our service to London in areas far beyond those highlighted by HMICFRS.

    They have done so in the face of significant budget challenges, the sustained demand of public order and protest in London, increased scrutiny and accountability, all while continuing to do their day jobs keeping Londoner’s safe.

    To report a crime in your area ring 101 or visit the Met’s website. Always ring 999 in an emergency.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Two jailed for murder of Sarah Mayhew in Croydon

    Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

    A man and a woman have been jailed for murder after detectives pieced together a wealth of evidence to prove they murdered Sarah Mayhew, then dismembered her and dumped her body over several trips, in plain sight of the public.

    Steve Samson, 45 (10.05.79) of Burnell Road, Sutton, and Gemma Watts, 49 (22.07.75) of Holmbury Grove, Croydon, were sentenced to life imprisonment at the Old Bailey on Thursday, 30 January for the murder of Sarah Mayhew.

    Samson will serve a whole life order and Watts will serve a minimum of 30 years’ imprisonment.

    The pair were also sentenced to five years each for perverting the course of public justice, to run concurrently.

    At an earlier hearing they both pleaded guilty to murder and preventing a lawful burial.

    Detective Chief Inspector Martin Thorpe, from the Specialist Crime Command, who led the investigation, said: “I would like to send my deepest condolences to Sarah’s family and friends. A loss is always hard, but to hear about the way Sarah spent her last moments must be heart-breaking. I commend their bravery and strength throughout this investigation; we will continue to support them should they need us.

    “Secondly, I would like to commend my colleagues from across the Met. The dedication shown to this investigation, which has been complex and challenging, has been extraordinary, they worked around the clock to pull together the evidence needed to bring this case to court.

    “The investigation included viewing hundreds of hours of CCTV, extensive forensic examinations within the defendants’ houses, the searching of fields and rivers, witness accounts, and reviewing the defendants’ phones. These revealed messages detailing what the defendants planned to do to Sarah, with texts and voice notes recorded by the defendants themselves, also revealing their intention to carry out violent attacks on others.

    “Sarah was a young woman who had the rest of her life ahead of her, before it was selfishly taken by Samson and Watts for their own sadistic motive.

    “Their sick and twisted desires were heard in court by her family. They listened to traumatising evidence which revealed that the two enjoyed the pain and torment that they put Sarah through. No sentence can ever bring Sarah back or compensate for her loss, we ask for you to please respect their privacy during this tough time.”

    An investigation was launched following a call to police shortly after 09:00hrs on 2 April 2024, to reports of human remains found in Rowdown Fields in Croydon.

    A forensic examination revealed the remains to be of Sarah Mayhew, 38, who was living in Croydon at the time of her death.

    Shortly after the first discovery, remains were also found in Mitcham in May 2024. A further examination revealed that the remains also belonged to Sarah.

    The investigation revealed messages on Samson’s phone which showed a conversation that suggested the pair wanted to murder Sarah. The conversation revealed that Samson was going to invite Sarah over to his house to which Watts replied “only if it’s a deal she ain’t leaving in one piece” to which Samson added “okay”.

    Following on from the discussion further messages were sent that indicated a sexual and sadistic motivation.

    Sarah was last seen on CCTV entering a property in Sutton on 8 March 2024 accompanied by Samson and his dog. It is believed that Sarah was murdered on this day.

    Messages were found from the same date sent by Samson who was trying to justify what they had done. The message to Watts said “we’re not evil, we’re not evil”.

    Two days later, Samson was captured on CCTV in a retail shop purchasing a hacksaw, blades and a bucket.

    The pair then began their attempt to clean-up the crime scene and conceal their involvement in the murder. Watts was seen on CCTV in a retail shop buying multiple cleaning products such as bleach and scourers, a receipt was later recovered for these following a search of her property.

    Further intelligence found that as well as the cleaning products, a silver incinerator bin was purchased to burn Sarah’s personal belongings, which were never recovered.

    Officers discovered that Samson and Watts travelled to and from Rowdown Fields using public transport on 11 March 2024 while carrying oversized shopping bags, which they appeared to have struggled to carry.

    In April, parts of Sarah’s body were found in the same location.

    It was also found that the pair travelled to the River Wandle with a suitcase. CCTV showed them returning from their journey with no suitcase.

    Sarah’s torso was then found in May in the same location.

    Following the discovery of Sarah’s remains in April, Samson was arrested at his home address on 6 April 2024 and Watts was arrested later on the same day.

    A search of Samson’s house found traces of blood in the same black bucket he had earlier purchased.

    A forensic detection dog also indicated areas of interest, one being the bottom of a wall in Samson’s bedroom – testing revealed extensive amounts of blood.

    They were charged on 9 April 2024 and convicted as above.

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: EU next generation defence technologies get €1 billion in funding

    Source: European Union 2

    More than €1 billion has been allocated by the European Defence Fund for the development of critical defence technologies and capabilities. Around €100 million each is set aside for critical fields such as ground combat, space, air and naval combat, energy resilience and environmental transition.

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Thousands of fake medicines seized by EU-supported criminal investigation

    Source: European Union 2

    Europol investigated some 52 organised crime groups as part of a global effort to crack down on the trafficking of fake medicines and illicit doping substances. More than €11 million’s worth of fake medicines were taken off the markets, as a result of the investigation.

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: From mine awareness to radio communication: OSCE and the Austrian Armed Forces International Centre mark 10 years of collaboration

    Source: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe – OSCE

    Headline: From mine awareness to radio communication: OSCE and the Austrian Armed Forces International Centre mark 10 years of collaboration

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Jail terms for men who ran Kent waste warehouse

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Rubbish later caught fire, disrupting town – Lancashire and Devon men guilty of waste crime

    Fire-ravaged unit at Westwood Business Park in Margate

    Routine complaints about flies in a seaside town unearthed a vast cavern of illegally-stored waste.

    No wonder the flies, as well as rats, were interested. David Weeks and Lee Brookes had built up a massive stockpile of rubbish, neatly packaged in black plastic.

    The Environment Agency prosecuted the pair, resulting in suspended prison sentences totalling 20 months between them for filling a Margate warehouse with the waste.

    It was spring 2017. As the weather warmed up, frustrated residents rang the local council to report swarms of flies close to an anonymous building.

    Officials at Thanet District Council contacted the Environment Agency, which began an investigation. It discovered the illegal storage of thousands of bales of household and construction waste inside the building, unit P, on the Westwood Business Park.

    Baled waste stored inside unit P before the fire.

    A director of Devon-based DW Land Ltd, Weeks signed a one-year lease with the building’s owners at the start of 2017.

    Lorry after lorry dumped waste

    But no sooner was the ink dry on the lease that lorry after lorry began arriving in Margate from across the home counties – a procession of 220 vehicles over three months, offloading 6,000 blocks of waste and placed in the building.

    Totnes businessman Weeks employed Brookes’ firm, OMC Outdoor Maintenance Company, of Whitworth, in Lancashire, to secure and manage unit P. Weeks told the Environment Agency he was the agent for two companies wanting the site for an energy-from-waste plant. 

    Judge Simon Taylor KC heard the waste had left legal sites in Hampshire and Hertfordshire, bound for the Kent coast, to be stored inside the building, but outside the law. Neither Brookes nor Weeks obtained an environmental permit for the storage of waste.

    Risk became reality when building went up in flames

    Matt Higginson, environment manager for the Environment Agency in Kent, said:

    Weeks and Brookes profited financially from payments made to the sites where the waste originated and from its storage in Kent.

    Not getting an environmental permit for the building, avoiding the cost and requirements of getting one, Weeks and Brookes gave themselves an unfair advantage over legitimate waste operators

    A permit for the site would have required a plan to manage the risk of fire. Risk became reality when the building went up in flames. The disruption for local people went on for almost a month.

    This case proves you must use firms authorised to take away your waste. Check the register of waste carriers’ licences on gov.uk.

    Throughout 2017 and 2018, Weeks and Brookes gave the Environment Agency several excuses as to why they couldn’t clear the waste from the building. 

    On 18 September that year, the building caught fire. Kent Fire and Rescue Service fought the blaze for 25 days. At its peak, rubbish burst out of the packaging. Although no cause for the fire has ever been found, roads and businesses had to close, and the disruption led to operations cancelled at the local hospital.

    View of fire-ravaged unit P at Westwood Business Park in Margate.

    It was only a year later, towards the end of 2019, and almost three years after the first delivery of rubbish, what waste survived the fire was finally removed by the battered building’s new owner.

    Weeks and Brookes gave scant assistance to the Environment Agency’s investigation. Even after the fire, the pair kept a very low profile.

    David Weeks, 55, of School Hill, Totnes, Devon, was sentenced to 16 months in prison, suspended for two years. He also to pay £5,000 in costs, and a victim surcharge of £140.

    Judge Taylor also gave Weeks 150 hours unpaid work and 20 hours of rehabilitation activity aimed at preventing him from reoffending. He’ll have to wear an electronic tag to monitor his daytime movements for the next two months. 

    Lee Brookes, of Tonacliffe Way, Whitworth, Lancashire, received a sentence of four months in prison, suspended for a year. He was also given 80 hours of unpaid work and the same 20 hours of rehabilitation programme. The court also ordered the 49-year-old to pay costs of £1,000 and a £115 victim surcharge.   

    At the hearing on 21 January, the court was told Weeks was fined almost £10,000 seven years ago for his part in the management of a site in Plymouth where 13,000 tonnes of wood was stored illegally.   

    The two men pleaded guilty at an earlier hearing to knowing their respective companies, DW Land and OMC Maintenance, ran the waste operation in Margate without an environmental permit between 13 January 2017 and 22 August 2019, against regulation 12 (1)(a) of the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016. 

    DW Land Ltd, of Paignton Road, Stoke Gabriel, Totnes, Devon, and OMC Outdoor Maintenance Company Ltd, also of Tonacliffe Way, Whitworth, Lancashire, are no longer trading.

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  • MIL-OSI Global: Rachel Reeves’ route to economic growth is a slow one – and there are no guarantees voters will be patient enough

    Source: The Conversation – UK – By Steve Schifferes, Honorary Research Fellow, City Political Economy Research Centre, City St George’s, University of London

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    After six months of talking down the economy and warning of tough times ahead, the UK chancellor Rachel Reeves has changed her tune. She is now much more optimistic about Britain’s economic prospects and has announced a raft of measures including major pension reforms designed to unlock cash to boost growth and productivity.

    But Labour’s political problem is that none of her plans will have an immediate impact on the UK’s anaemic growth rate – the economy has virtually flatlined for the last six months. From day one Reeves has put growth at the centre of her plans, and a lack of it will mean tough choices in the spring, when she must spell out government spending plans for the next three years.

    The government is focusing on a wide range of “supply side” reforms, including unleashing pension funds to invest in Britain, as well as relaxing the planning system and building infrastructure – many of which have an uncanny resemblance to measures once proposed by former prime minister Liz Truss.

    At the heart of these plans is a big increase in investment in infrastructure to boost productivity – things like roads, public transport and technology – where Britain lags behind its major rivals.

    But there’s a big catch. The independent spending watchdog, the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR), estimates that it will take years – or even decades – for infrastructure projects to transform the British economy, with only a 0.1% boost in growth in the near term for every additional 1% on public investment.

    Without other measures that have a more immediate impact, the political risk to Labour is that its pledge to make everyone better off may feel hollow to voters.

    The challenges are particularly acute for big transport projects, as the debacle of HS2 illustrates. Even with changes to the planning system, work on expanding Heathrow airport is unlikely to start before 2030. And major projects like the Lower Thames crossing between Kent and Essex and the Sizewell C nuclear reactor in Suffolk have been in the planning stage for nearly 20 years.

    Electricity supply is another crucial area, with the need for more renewable energy and an expansion of the grid. This will now need to be financed largely by private capital as the government has scaled back its “green new deal”.

    So how exactly will all these big plans be financed? The government is hoping to unleash additional investment from the UK pension fund industry, by changing the rules to allow defined benefit (sometimes called final salary) schemes with surpluses to invest more widely.

    Although there is currently £160 billion available in these schemes, this could change if interest rates fall. It is also not clear how attractive such UK infrastructure investment would even be. Many projects, such as in privatised industries like water and electricity, will at least partly be funded by increased charges to consumers.

    The government’s own spending plans to increase public investment are relatively modest. These plans bring government capital spending (which allows for borrowing under the fiscal rules) just slightly above the historic average.

    Planning reform could also prove problematic. Although the government is changing some of the rules, especially in relation to housebuilding, planning decisions will be still made by local authorities. In many cases these will face strong local opposition, potentially delaying decisions.

    This points to the larger political problem for the government. The changes will not eliminate the tension between the government’s growth and environmental objectives, with the latter potentially a crucial issue in many of the marginal seats won by Labour in the last election.

    Heathrow expansion will put the government’s climate targets in serious jeopardy.
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    Prime Minister Keir Starmer has described the need to pull out the “weeds” of regulation as vital to growth plans. He has already sacked the head of the key regulatory agency, the Competition and Markets Authority. But allowing more consolidation of British industry could create monopolies, which tend to raise prices, increase profits and neglect investment.

    There are even greater concerns over possible deregulation of the financial sector, which could abolish many of the safeguards established after the global financial crisis in 2008.

    What’s missing?

    The government is much less clear on what it is going to do about the supply of skilled labour than the availability of capital. Shortages of skilled workers could limit progress on these big infrastructure projects if workers are also needed to build housing.

    Government plans for boosting skills training, and the funding for further and higher education, are still works in progress. Meanwhile, limits on immigration will reduce the number of skilled construction workers. And the details of the government’s plan to boost the labour force by getting more people on disability benefit back to work have yet to be spelled out.

    As Labour sets out its long-term growth plan, dark clouds are looming. In particular, in global terms the British economy is one of the most dependent on international trade and investment. But most of its trade is with its two largest trading partners – the EU and the USA.

    Growing protectionism in the US, coupled with a lack of access to EU markets caused by Brexit, could have a significant effect on Britain’s growth. The UK economy is projected by the IMF to grow by just 1.6% this year, which is still weak by historic standards.

    It may be of little consolation to the public if this is higher than in France and Germany. Reeves may well find that’s simply not enough to satisfy the expectations of voters.

    Steve Schifferes does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

    – ref. Rachel Reeves’ route to economic growth is a slow one – and there are no guarantees voters will be patient enough – https://theconversation.com/rachel-reeves-route-to-economic-growth-is-a-slow-one-and-there-are-no-guarantees-voters-will-be-patient-enough-248690

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Fraudulent attack on the State University of Management: do not disclose your password for “Gosuslugi”!

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    Source: State University of Management – Official website of the State –

    In recent days, information attacks by fraudsters have resumed, with their victims most often being students from Russian universities.

    Students of the State University of Management are receiving calls allegedly from the GUU Testing Center demanding that they provide a password for the “Gosuslugi” portal. In fact, the Testing Center does nothing of the sort now. Be careful! These are scammers! Do not give your password to anyone under any circumstances!

    Recently, the following blackmail scheme has also been used: on behalf of university employees or security officials, information is anonymously conveyed to a potential victim that money for the Ukrainian Armed Forces was transferred from his card (or corresponding notes were made in his personal file). In order to supposedly “rehabilitate” himself, cybercriminals offer to complete tasks for the “curator”. Do not do anything under any circumstances!

    Fraudsters may have a set of personal data. By substituting numbers and forging voices, they gain the victim’s trust and put pressure on them on behalf of the rector, a representative of the FSB or the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Be extremely vigilant!

    What to do if you receive a call or message that you are not sure is authentic or that scares you, makes you wary, or calls for immediate action in your own interests: – end the conversation immediately, do not correspond with unfamiliar users; – inform your immediate supervisor or teacher about what happened; – check the identity of the contact – if the caller or writer from an unknown number introduces himself as someone you know, contact him at the current number.

    Remember that scammers are in no hurry and can “accompany” you for a long time, contacting from different numbers on behalf of different people. Do not take any urgent actions, take a break to understand the situation and not become a victim. For example, briefly describe the situation in a search engine and add the word “scammers”. Most likely, a similar scheme will already be described on the Internet, and you will see that they are trying to deceive you.

    Vigilance, caution, calmness and critical thinking will help you in any difficult situation, do not give in to panic and fear!

    Subscribe to the TG channel “Our GUU” Date of publication: 01/30/2025

    Please note: This information is raw content directly from the source of the information. It is exactly what the source states and does not reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

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  • MIL-OSI United Nations: Deforestation-free trade dialogue | UNECE

    Source: United Nations Economic Commission for Europe

     

     

     

     

    On 13 November 2024, UNECE organized the Deforestation-free trade dialogue. We invited everyone from the wood, cattle, cocoa, coffee, palm oil, rubber and soy sectors as well as those involved in the leather, chocolate, tires and pulp and paper trade and industry to this discussion.

    The special focus of this dialogue was the European Union’s Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 on deforestation-free products (EUDR) and its implications.

    The event was part of the 82nd session of the UNECE Committee on Forests and the Forest Industry and was held in Geneva, Switzerland with simultaneous interpretation in English, Russian and French.

     

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  • MIL-OSI United Nations: Integrated Forest Fire Management and Remote Sensing Survey Workshop for the Caucasus and Central Asian Countries and Türkiye

    Source: United Nations Economic Commission for Europe

    Photo credit: @FAO/Nezih Tavlas

    Integrated Forest Fire Management and Remote Sensing Survey Workshop for the Caucasus and Central Asian Countries and Türkiye, was held at the Turkish International Forestry Training Centre in Antalya, Türkiye, on 8-12 July 26, 2024. The workshop was co-organized by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), the Food Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the General Directorate of Forestry of Türkiye (OGM).

    Through interactive sessions, participants from national forest related ministries and agencies of Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Türkiye and Uzbekistan gained knowledge on practical methods to assess forests and their management in their countries and to improve their protection against forest fires:

    • The component on Forest Data Collection and Interpretation was conducted using a learning-by-doing approach to data collection. National participants were trained in visual image interpretation of samples within their country and region of expertise. Data collection was carried out using the Collect Earth Online platform, developed in collaboration with NASA and Google and tailored for the purposes of the FRA 2025 Remote Sensing Survey.
    • The component on Integrated Forest Fire Management Training was delivered by the Turkish experts using the already available training modules (Computer Based Training Module and Field Applications, and Forest Fire Fighting Training Simulator) in the training center. The training focused on the 3 basic strategies of forest fire management: Prevention – Fighting – Rehabilitation.
    • A field trip was organized to the Antalya region, to discuss in the field the spectral characteristics of different land cover classes to facilitate image interpretation as well as to demonstrate the best practices in forest fire control and post-fire management and on post-fire rehabilitation of burned forest areas.

    The event was organized with the support of the FAO Türkiye Forestry Partnership Programme project: ‘’Enhancing the Capacity of the Turkish International Forestry Training Centre”.

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  • MIL-OSI United Nations: Expert Meeting on Human Resources Management and Training

    Source: United Nations Economic Commission for Europe

    Information Notice 1 (concept note)  PDF
    Information Notice 2 (logistical information) UPDATED PDF
    Timetable PDF

    Session 1: Training, learning and development
    Leveraging learning and development to achieve organisational preparedness for mega trends such as AI – Zhasmin Kuneva and Herdis Pala Palsdottir (EFTA) Presentation
    The experience of the Statistics Agency under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan in the in the training and management of HR, training and improvement of Agency’s staff potential – Zulkhumor Talipova (Uzbekistan) Presentation
    Data science academy – Internal capacity development program – Dominika Rogalińska and Anna Borowska (Statistics Poland) Presentation
    Training as a social experience: the laboratories at the Italian national institute of statistics – Tiziana Carrino (Istat, Italy) Presentation
    The Role of HR in the Professional Development of Trainings – Vjollca Lasku (Instat, Albania) Presentation
    Training and development of personnel potential of BNS – Gulmira Bexautova (Bureau of National Statistics of the Republic of Kazakhstan) Presentation

    Session 2: Integration, inclusion and ethics
    Reference Book on Ethics – progress report – Fabrizio Rotundi (Istat, Italy) Presentation
    Common framework for dealing with ethical dilemmas: some prompts to start – Angela Leonetti (Istat, Italy) Presentation
    The risk of corruption at Statistics Poland –   Ewa Adach-Stankiewicz and Anna Borowska (Statistics Poland) Presentation
    Communicate Ethically about NSO Ethics – Bukhari Fauzul Rahman, Maulana Faris and Ilmiawan Awalin (Statistics Indonesia, Airlangga University, Monash University)

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    Due Diligence: An essential components of effective anticorruption strategies – Katia Ambrosino (Istat, Italy) Presentation

    Session 3: ‘Employer of Choice’ brand development
    Presentation of employment branding survey results – Renata Nowicka and Anna Borowska (Statistics Poland) Presentation
    The important key to communication in building employer branding – Akhmad Nizar, Albert Purba, Tinon Padmi, Ilmiawan Awalin and Maulana Faris (Statistics Indonesia, Airlangga University)

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    Building an employer branding in a regional office – good practices of the Statistical Office in Kraków – Agnieszka Szlubowska (Statistics Poland)

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    External employer branding through internal events – Wendy Schelfaut (Statistics Belgium)

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    The importance of counseling centres for the mental health of statistical employees – Eni Lestariningsih, Yulias Untari, Rany Komala Dewi, Siti Fani Daulay, Aliya Tusya’ni and Maulana Faris (Statistics Indonesia and Airlangga University, Surabaya)

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    The onboarding process to promote a people-based organizational culture – Pietro Scalisi (Istat, Italy) Presentation
    Building the capabilities framework for managers in Statistics Poland – good practices – Renata Nowicka and Anna Borowska (Statistics Poland) Presentation

    Session 4: Evaluation of blended/hybrid working and data analytics
    Presentation of the results from the UNECE survey on blended/hybrid working in NSOs – Deirdre Harte (CSO, Ireland) Presentation
    Remote work: an organizational and reconciliation tool – Chiara Limiti (Istat, Italy)

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    Evaluation of hybrid working in BPS – Hanung Pramusito and Maulana Faris (Statistics Indonesia)

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    HR Data Analytics – Statistics Canada’s journey – Sarah Johnston-Way (Statistics Canada) Presentation
    Enhancing National Statistical Offices through HR analytics – Sarah Johnston-Way (Statistics Canada)

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    Interactive session: Ethical Exploration: The Journey of People Data in an Inclusive Analytics World – Gemma Kelly (ONS, UK) Presentation

    Session 5: Future work
    Future of NSOs – InKyung Choi (UNECE) Presentation
    Generic Growth Model – Jeremy Visschers (Statistics Netherlands) Presentation

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  • MIL-OSI United Nations: UNECE Expert Meeting on Statistical Data Editing 2024

    Source: United Nations Economic Commission for Europe

    The focus of the meeting will be on cutting edge ideas, approaches, and tools in the area of statistical data editing. In addition to the traditional presentations, the agenda of the meeting anticipates interactive discussions related to particular topics within this field.

    The target audience of the expert meeting includes senior and middle-level methodologists, statisticians and researchers, working on editing and imputation of statistical data derived from surveys, censuses, administrative and external sources.

    Document Title Documents Presentations
    Information Notice 1  PDF  
    Information Notice 2 (logistical information) PDF  
    Preliminary timetable  PDF  

    Session 1: E&I quality

    		      
    Keynote Presentation: Current work on automatic multisource editing at Statistics Netherlands. Sander Scholtus (Statistics Netherlands) Abstract   Paper Presentation
    Leveraging AI for statistical editing: the case of the BIS AI Metadata Editor – Olivier Sirello (Bank for International Settlements) Abstract Paper Presentation
    Lightning Talk: Using hidden Markov and macro integration models for combining data from different sources – Sander Scholtus (Statistics Netherlands) Abstract – Presentation

    Session 2: E&I process

    		      
    National guidelines on data editing; the foundation for building a solution for the future – Aslaug Hurlen Foss (Statistics Norway) Abstract Paper Presentation
    Moving towards the standardized process of automatic statistical data editing using machine learning techniques – Ieva Burakauskaitė (State Data Agency, Statistics Lithuania) Abstract Paper Presentation
    The editing and imputation process of the 2021 household and nuclei types reconstruction in Italy – Rosa Maria Lipsi (Istat, Italy) Abstract Paper Presentation
    Keynote Presentation: Building the new Banff: an open-source data editing system based on GSDEM concepts – Darren Gray (Statistics Canada) Abstract – Presentation

    Session 3: Imputation

    		      
    Full conditional distributions for handling restrictions in the context of automated statistical data editing – Christian Aßmann (Leibniz Institute for Educational Trajectories) Abstract Paper Presentation
    Application of the MissForest algorithm for imputing income variables in the Survey on Income and Living Conditions – Blandine Bianchi (Swiss Federal Statistical Office) Abstract Paper Presentation
    Assessment of Manual vs Automated Survey Editing and Imputation – Sean Rhodes (U.S. Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Service) Abstract Paper Presentation
    Enhancing Official Statistics through Artificial Intelligence: A Comparative Study of Imputation Techniques – Simona Cafieri (Istat, Italy) Abstract Paper Presentation
    Lightning Talk: Random forest imputation of nutritional information for statistics on food consumption in Norway – Magne Furuholmen Myhren (Statistics Norway) Abstract – Presentation

    Session 4: Selective editing and outlier detection

    		      
    Detecting Extreme Numerical Outliers in Trade Data: A Novel Method for Highly Asymmetric Distributions – Andrea Cerasa (European Commission, Joint Research Centre) Abstract Paper Presentation
    Selective editing for the production of new Services Producer Price Indices (SPPIs) from indirect data sources – Simona Rosati (Istat, Italy) Abstract Paper Presentation
    Outlier Identification and Adjustment for Time Series – Markus Fröhlich (Statistics Austria) Abstract Paper Presentation

    Session 5: International community building

    		      
    Organisational Aspects of Implementing ML Based Data Editing in Statistical Production – Steffen Moritz (Destatis) Abstract Paper Presentation
    Presentation on the various themes of AIML4OS: project overview – Alexander Kowarik (Statistics Austria) – – Presentation
    The European One-Stop-Shop for Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Official Statistics (AIML4OS): WP8 Use Case focused on data editing – Steffen Moritz (Destatis, Germany) Abstract Paper Presentation
    The European One-Stop-Shop for Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Official Statistics (AIML4OS): WP9 Use Case focused on imputation – David Salgado (Statistics Spain) Abstract Paper Presentation

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  • MIL-OSI United Nations: UNECE Expert Meeting on Statistical Data Collection and Sources 2024

    Source: United Nations Economic Commission for Europe

    Information Notice 1 PDF –
    Information Notice 2 (logistic information) PDF –
    Timetable PDF –
    Workshops and Small Group Discussions PDF  
    Report PDF  
    Session 1: Alternative Data Sources and Process Automation  
    Moderators: Paulo Saraiva (INE Portugal) and Rock Lemay (Statistics Canada)
    Tapping into web data for European statistics – challenges and experiences of the ESSnet Web Intelligence Network – Klaudia Peszat and Dominika Nowak (Statistics Poland) PDF   PDF
    Use of non-survey data in production of official statistics – Roger Jensen (Statistics Norway) PDF

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    System-to-System Data Collection in business surveys applied to an agricultural survey: small-scale pilot results – Ger Snijkers, Tim de Jong, Chris Lam and Cath van Meurs (Statistics Netherlands) PDF

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    Data donation of personal physical activity trackers – Maaike Kompier, Anne Elevelt, Annemieke Luiten, Joris Mulder, Barry Schouten and Vera Toepoel (Statistics Netherlands) PDF

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    Investigating paradata for one of the largest surveys in Sweden – Andreea Bolos, Viktor Dahl and Sofia Holsendahl (Statistics Sweden) PDF

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    Citizen-generated data and machine learning: an innovative method to study violence against women – Claudia Villante, Gianpiero Bianchi, Alessandra Capobianchi and Maria Giuseppina Muratore (ISTAT, Italy) PDF

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    SORS Case: Performance Indicators in Population and Agricultural Censuses – Marija Hinda and Nebojsa Tolic (Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia) PDF

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    Revision of the UN Handbooks on Household Surveys: seeking input from the ECE region – Haoyi Chen (Inter-Secretariat Working Group on Household Surveys)    PDF
    Use of A.I. to use Linkedin as a new source of data – Simona Cafieri, Gerardo Masiello, Emanuele Amoruso and Michele Iannone (ISTAT, Italy) PDF  
    Mobile Phone Data for Enhanced Tourism Statistics in Italy: Insights from Vodafone-Istat Project Foundation – Lorenzo Cavallo, Maria Teresa Santoro and Silvia Di Sante (ISTAT, Italy) PDF PDF
    Tourism Data: Integrated Information System (S2S), sharing data and Official Statistics – Rui Martins, Sofia Rodrigues, Maria Jordão and Carla Braga (INE Portugal) PDF PDF
    Reforming Travel & Tourism Statistics – Tracy Davies and Dean Fletcher (ONS, UK) PDF PDF
    Designing a multichannel assistance service integrated with AI solutions for respondents – Paola Bosso, Silvana Curatolo, Gabriella Fazzi and Paolo Francescangeli (ISTAT, Italy) PDF

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    Smart manufacturing and opportunities for Official statistics, a focus on SMEs – Pasquale Papa, Paola Bosso, Giovanni Gualberto Di Paolo and Diego Distefano (ISTAT, Italy) PDF

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    Session 2: Approach to Multi-Mode and Mixed Source Collection: Navigating Challenges and Leveraging Advantages 
    Moderators: Pasquale Papa (Istat, Italy), Ian O’Sullivan (ONS, UK), Önder Değirmenci (Turkstat, Türkiye)
    Polish experiences in statistical data collection including the use of mixed and multi-mode approaches – Janusz Dygaszewicz and Marcin Szymkowiak (Statistics Poland) PDF PDF
    Successes and challenges of moving from a paper, to an online, based data collection mode for business surveys – Kate Thorsteinsson (ONS, UK) PDF PDF
    Optimizing Collection Strategy- Labor Force Survey – Cindy Ubartas and Sylvie Cyr (Statistics Canada) PDF PDF
    Implementing an Adaptive Survey Design (ASD) for the Transformed Labour Force Survey (TLFS) – Michalina Siemiatkowska and Maria Tortoriello (ONS, UK) PDF PDF
    Conflation of Maps for the Integration of Geospatial Data and Enhancement of Building Registry Quality – Gianluigi Salvucci, Damiano Abbatini, Daniela Ichim, Juri Corradi and Stefania Lucchetti (ISTAT, Italy) PDF PDF
    Data collection of the environmental survey in cities: data validation – Domenico Adamo, Gianpiero Bianchi, Lucia Mongelli and Paolo Francescangeli (ISTAT, Italy) PDF PDF
    Quality of Survey and Administrative Data: Two New Applications of Representativity-Indicators – Nina Sommerland, Ella Williams Davies, Kim Warne and Chelsea-Rhianne McGuire  (ONS, UK) PDF PDF
    Working towards a business-centered vision on data collection – Anita Vaasen-Otten and Leanne Houben (Statistics Netherlands) PDF

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    ONS business-centred approach to research recruitment methods to understand business engagement needs – challenges and successes – Inara Dorsett and Kate Thorsteinsson (ONS, UK) PDF PDF
    Use and Role of Administrative Records/Data In The Modern Turkish Official Statistics Production Process – Önder Değirmenci and Hasan Ali Kozan (Turkstat, Türkiye) PDF PDF
    Redesigning the Dutch Holiday Survey into a smartphone friendly questionnaire – Rachel Vis-Visschers (Statistics Netherlands) PDF

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    Use the Blaise 5 system to implement multi-mode surveys – Gina Cheung (Statistics Netherlands) PDF PDF
    Mixing data collection modes to achieve response rates above 70% – Results of a mixed-mode experiment at the Hungarian Central Statistical Office – Mátyás Gerencsér, Mária Zanatyné Fodor, Linda Mohay, Ferenc Mújdricza and Rozália Kalácska (Statistics Hungary) PDF PDF
    Make it easy to refuse – Marie Fuglsang and Bo Bilde (Statistics Denmark) PDF PDF
    Three experimental insights for strengthening response rates – Viktor Dahl, Sofia Holsendahl and Andreea Bolos (Statistics Sweden) PDF

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    10 years of communication experiments at Statistics Netherlands – Jelmer de Groot (Statistics Netherlands) PDF PDF
    Session 3: Future of Interview Modes and Interviewers 
    Moderators: Susan Oudshoorn and Leonne Hollanders (Statistics Netherlands)
    Experience on Multimode Data Collection in the NSI Spain. Challenges and Opportunities – Francisco Hernández Jiménez (INE, Spain) PDF PDF
    INS Romania’s Experience with CAPI Data Collection for Household Statistical Surveys using Survey Solutions Platform – Ana-Maria Ciuhu and Silvia Pisică (INS, Romania) PDF

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    Developments in Interviewing at Statistics Netherlands: The Challenges for Personal Interviewing in a Targeted Approach – Jack Mommers and Jacky Deneer (Statistics Netherlands) PDF PDF
    Australia’s Data Collection Modernisation – Jodie Stevenson (Australian Bureau of Statistics) PDF PDF
    New Modes of Data Collection for Gaining Cooperation from Young People: The Case of the Survey «Children and Young People: Behavior, Attitudes, and Future Projects» – Samanta Pietropaoli, Federico De Cicco, Serena Liani, Fabio Massimo Rottino and Andrea Stanco (ISTAT, Italy) PDF

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    Developments to Automate and Streamline Data Collection and Support Customers’ Needs – Epp Karus (Statistics Estonia) PDF PDF
    Smart Surveys: How to Implement Smart Data Collection in Official Statistics? – Jelmer de Groot (Statistics Netherlands) PDF PDF
    A Fresh Start: Redesigning Our Field Operation – Including Roles, Contracts, and Casework Allocations – at the ONS – Dulcie Wyatt (ONS UK) PDF PDF
    Applying Workforce Management Principles to Personal Interview Modes – Jack Mommers and Martijn van de Riet (Statistics Netherlands) PDF  

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  • MIL-OSI United Nations: Seminar on measurement of wellbeing

    Source: United Nations Economic Commission for Europe

    08 – 09 July 2024

    Geneva Switzerland

    Agenda, logistics, and report

    62808 _ Report _ 392946 _ English _ 773 _ 417494 _ pdf

    Session 1: Conference of European Statisticians initiative on measuring wellbeing ‘here and now’

    Session 2: Country reports and case studies

    Session 3: Guidelines on measurement of wellbeing – presentation and discussion of draft chapters

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