LONDON, Jan. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The British High Commission in Yaounde has unveiled scholars under the pioneering Congo Rainforest Alliance for Forest Training for Sustainable Development (CRAFT) programme,a major milestone in advancing world‑class, locally led scientific research across the Congo Basin. UK support for a new generation of Central African researchersrepresentsa decisive step toward building locally anchored, globally comp...
LONDON, Jan. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Government announces new three-year Neighbourhood Early Diagnosis Fund as part of £200 million investment in local cancer care * Health services will work with their local communities to address gap in screening uptake and reduce screening inequalities in deprived areas * Focusing on what matters most to patients, announcement is part of the National Cancer Plan, which will make England a world-leader in c...
LONDON, Jan. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has today published annual coverage data for the HPV vaccination programme for the 2024/25 school year. Uptake has remained relatively stable since the previous report, with around 1 in 4 still leaving school without protection against HPV - missing out on vital protection against cervical cancer for young women and several other HPV-related cancers for both sexes. The lates...
LONDON, Jan. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Immigration Advice Authority (IAA) has published its first Annual Report , marking a significant milestone as the organisation enters a new chapter under fresh leadership. The report for 2024/25 highlights key achievements and outlines the financial performance during its first year following the organisation's rebrand. This year marked a transformative period for the IAA. Staff across the organisation prepa...
LONDON, Jan. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: As the 80th anniversary of the Polish Resettlement Act 1947 approaches, Ilford Park Polish Home- managed by the Ministry of Defence(MOD)-stands as a living testament to Britain's enduring commitment to those who fought alongsideBritish Forcesin the Second World War. After the war ended, most Polish troops who had served under British command could not return home. Political changes meant many faced persecution o...
LONDON, Jan. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister has secured a significant win for Scotland's iconic whisky industry, with China agreeing to cut tariffs on Scotch whisky from 10 per cent to 5 per cent. The deal, signed during the Prime Minister's visit to Beijing, will be worth £250 million to the UK economy over the next 5 years. China is currently Scotch whisky's 10th largest market by value, and this tariff reduction will help Scotti...
LONDON, Jan. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Government action finally puts jails on a sustainable footing, projections show * Jailswouldhave fully run out of space by Juneif Government had not actedto keep public safe. * Prison crisiswill beended throughsentencing reforms andlargestprisonexpansion since Victorian era. * Annual capacity statementpublishedto increase transparency,part of Plan for Change. Published today(29 January), new projections showth...
LONDON, Jan. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The government has now completed its thorough consideration and reflection on the report 'Review of the Seasonal Worker visa' and would like to thank the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) for the work undertaken to produce the report. The MAC's recommendations were structured around 5 broad themes: provide certainty around the future of the scheme, allow for a more flexible visa, fairer work and pay for workers...
LONDON, Jan. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Today, Michael Thomson, former Chief Executive Officer of collapsed investment firm London Capital & Finance Plc (LCF) and his wife, Debbie Thomson, admitted to several breaches of a restraint order. The pair have been held in contempt of court following a Serious Fraud Office (SFO) application. Michael and Debbie Thomson are subject to restraint proceedings imposed as part of the SFO's ongoing investigation int...
LONDON, Jan. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Flagship New Homes Accelerator expands to smaller sites after cutting through delays for over 125,000 homes * Seven new sites taken on across East Midlands,South Eastand East of England includingOxCamareas- plus a new London-focused service to get the capital building * Part of government drive to build 1.5 million homes and boost economic growth across the country Over 125,000 new homes will be built faster t...