LONDON, Nov. 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Mr David Concar has been appointed His Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Chile in succession to Mrs Louise de Sousa, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Concar will take up his appointment during March 2026. Curriculum vitae Full name: David William Concar Year Role 2025 FCDO, pre-posting training and language training 2024 to 2025 FCDO, temporary duty, Overseas Terri...
LONDON, Nov. 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Apprentice officers from Initial Foundation Programme (IFP) 99 took part in Exercise Synergy, a mock training event aimed at bringing classroom learning into a real-world environment. Run by our Professional Development Unit (PDU) and held across several days at Sellafield and Culham, the exercise prepares the officers for their upcoming Non-Home Office Police Officer Apprenticeship (NHOPOA) end point assessment...
LONDON, Nov. 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: We helped the UK Space Agency (UKSA) with its understanding of financial risk - helping protect public funds while enabling the UK's space ambitions. The Government Actuary's Department (GAD) undertook an analysis to help the UKSA understand the impact of currency values on payments it has to make in euros. This analysis was used to inform UKSA's exposure to risk of currency fluctuations, and how it can manage t...
LONDON, Nov. 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Charles Willard, 41, of Priors Lease Lane, Hambrook and Callan Wood, 35, of Town Cross Avenue, Bognor Regis received suspended sentences for their roles in an illegal waste transfer station at a site in Chichester. Willard operated a waste transfer station without environmental permits, while Wood allowed the site to operate within Appledram Business Park, which is owned by the company he managed. Anyone wishin...
LONDON, Nov. 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Army personnel in Edinburgh are set to benefit from improved living, working and training facilities, following the announcement of a new contract that will deliver infrastructure investment at three locations on the Defence estate in Scotland. The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has contracted GRAHAM Building to deliver a £142.1 million programme of investment at Dreghorn Barracks, Glencorse Barr...
LONDON, Nov. 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Dr Heather Reid Heather Reid has a background in meteorology, climate, natural heritage and science engagement. Her early career was spent as a weather forecaster with the UK Met Office and BBC Scotland. During this time she became Chair of the Institute of Physics in Scotland, a Trustee at Glasgow Science Centre and a leading contributor within Scotland's education sector on the science and the impacts of clima...
LONDON, Nov. 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Business Secretary sets out vision for optimism and economic growth at keynote speech to CBI's annual conference. * Government powers ahead with slashing electricity costs for over 7,000 British businesses by up to 25%. * British Business Bank to improve access to finance and increase its pace of investment with focus on Industrial Strategy sectors. Over 7,000 British businesses will see their electricity bill...
LONDON, Nov. 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The nation will come together to honour and remember victims and survivors of terrorism as part of a new national day, with planning underway for an inaugural event on 21 August 2026. This follows campaigning from victims and survivors for better recognition and to raise awareness of the impacts of terrorism. The national day will take place on 21 August and will be held at a different location each year in rec...
LONDON, Nov. 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Government launches free 5-minute health quiz that reveals personalised steps to boost your mood and energy * Research shows how 19 million people could boost their mood by making lifestyle changes, all while helpingshift the NHS from treating sickness to preventing it * Radio and TV presenters Melvin Odoom and Rickie Haywood-Williams share how taking the easy quiz gave them tips and advice to improve their hea...
LONDON, Nov. 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * The UK's public research funding body will deploy a significant portion of £38.6 billion in taxpayer backing to support government priorities,investing billions in UK expertise and innovation for growth and national renewal, Science and Technology Secretary Liz Kendall says * UKRI to invest £8 billion for specific government priorities and £7 billion for innovative company growth, to build and k...