LONDON, Feb. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Animals in Science Committee (ASC) has today unveiled their new Ways of Working and Working Protocol, set to supersede its existing Code of Practice and Working Protocol. This follows the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology's (DSIT) publication of Replacing animals in science: a strategy to support the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods, which made the commitment to "Form...
LONDON, Feb. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: NHS nurses are set to receive acareerboost, as the government and the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) have agreed a major package to properly recognise the vital work they do. Nursingand nurses are essentialto leading and delivering the government's 10 Year Health Plan for England, are critical for patient safety,experienceand outcomes, but the professionhas been undervalued in the NHS for fartoo long. Too many n...
LONDON, Feb. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Richard Morsley Richard Morsley is Chief Executive of the Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust, a preservation and learning charity responsible for The Historic Dockyard Chatham, the most complete dockyard of the age of sail. Richard is a senior leader with more than fifteen years' experience across the heritage, cultural, education and local government sectors, recognised for his strategic, commercial, and place-bas...
LONDON, Feb. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Hundreds of thousands more children and young people across the country will belearning inbrilliant classrooms that are fit for the future, as the government launches a decade of national renewalfor schools and collegesthroughitsnew Education Estates Strategy. For too long, millions have been poured into sticking-plaster repairsto deteriorating classrooms thatfail tomeet the needs of pupils learning inside them....
LONDON, Feb. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: We have a vacancy for two Higher Scientific Officers in the Supply Team. Job Title Higher Scientific Officer in the Supply Team Grade HSO Salary & Pension £ 38,795 per annum with Pension Scheme Annual Leave entitlement Commencing at 25 days Role This exciting and interesting job puts you at the heart of the VMD's work in facilitating the availability of medicines to veterinary surgeons and in part ...
LONDON, Feb. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Environment Agency has assembled its largest ever team of investigators, enforcement officers and lawyers tackling water pollution, significantly strengthening its enforcement capability as part of a drive to build a tougher regulatory culture. The regulator has increased its water enforcement workforce almost fivefold - from 41 roles in 2023 to 195 by March 2026, with a further increase planned later in 202...
LONDON, Feb. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Boost for UK digital trade sector as global tech firm LogChain chooses Merseyside as head office * Move follows a string of digital‑trade wins, including pilots with Germany and France, pushing the UK to the front of global innovation * UK exporters could see lower costs and accelerated global growth with innovative digital shipping technology Global tech firm LogChain is swapping Singapore for L...
LONDON, Feb. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * major broadband and mobile providers pledge to stop unexpected bill increases under new Telecoms Consumer Charter, following intervention by the Chancellor and Technology Secretary * customers to benefit from clearer pricing when signing up to deals and making it easier for vulnerable consumers to access social tariffs, which could save them up to £220 per year * comes as government launches review into th...
LONDON, Feb. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert Balls as Chief Inspector of Air Accidents following a fair and open competition. Rob takes up his role with immediate effect and replaces Crispin Orr who stepped down after nine years as Chief Inspector. Rob joined the AAIB in 2020 as an Inspector of Air Accidents (Engineering), rising to become a Principal Inspector i...
LONDON, Feb. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) hastoday, 11 February2026,announcedchanges tothe use ofthe Chikungunya vaccine, IXCHIQ, following recommendationsbythe Commission on Human Medicines (CHM),the government'sindependent expert advisory committee. The vaccine should now only be used in adultsaged18 to 59years.Itshould not be used inpeople aged 60 or over,andinindividuals of any age who h...