LONDON, Feb. 26 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Critical cyber weaknesses across the public sector will now be fixed 6 times faster than before. * Ministers are determined to go further - with first-ever dedicated governmentCyber Profession to give the state the skilled staff it needs to protect UK's key services from cyberthreats. * The number of serious unresolved cyber security weaknesses across government cut by three quarters as part of government-wide ...
LONDON, Feb. 26 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The campaign was launched at an event in Sonipat in the presence of Haryana Minister of State for Youth Empowerment and Entrepreneurship Gaurav Gautam and UK Home Office Acting Permanent Secretary Simon Ridley. It will focus on the districts of Ambala, Kaithal, Karnal, and Kurukshetra and in support and coordination with the state government. The campaign encourages prospective travellers to the UK to verify inf...
LONDON, Feb. 26 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: This year's Youth JusticeInsights Reporttells two stories. One is ofcontinuedprogresswith fewer first-time entrants, fewer children in custody and continued reductions in reoffending. The other isapersistent and significant challengewhere a child's;circumstancesand where they livecontinuestoshapethe support they receive and the outcomes they face.Theseinconsistencies,not overall performance,is now the system's ce...
LONDON, Feb. 26 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Have you worked with complex datasets? Are you an experienced team leader? Do you have knowledge of the maritime industry? If so, we would love to hear from you! Your responsibilities will include: * managing the provision of support to four teams of accident inspectors * maintainingand optimising the case management system database * ensuring data integrity, consistency and security * managing data ...
LONDON, Feb. 26 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Do you have strong organisational skills? Can you deliver at pace? Do you have excellent communication skills? If so, we would love to hear from you! Your responsibilities will include: * acting as the focal point for all freedom of information requests received into the branch * providing guidance on information management best practice * ensuring correct application of the information management polic...
LONDON, Feb. 26 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Fewer than half of adults are taking up their free shingles vaccine in the first year of being eligible, according to latest UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) data. Figures published today show that 42.1% of those turning age 66, who had been eligible since their 65th birthday, had received their first Shingrix dose by October 2025. Among those turning age 71 who have been eligible since turning 70, vaccine upta...
LONDON, Feb. 26 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Statement by foreign ministers of the Sudan Core Group at the Human Rights' Council: The Foreign Ministers of the Sudan Core Group at the Human Rights' Council - Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway, and the United Kingdom - express our collective outrage and profound sorrow at the findings of the Fact-Finding Mission's report on El Fasher. The report speaks of the heinous acts committed by the RSF during ...
LONDON, Feb. 26 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Regulator of Social Housing has published the results of its quarterly survey of private registered providers' financial health, covering the period from 1 October to 31 December 2025, today (Thursday 26 February 2026). Investment in the sector remains robust, with landlords able to access the funding needed to support investment in new and existing homes - over £4 billion worth of facilities were...
LONDON, Feb. 26 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Ukraine's largest drone manufacturers open new factory in Suffolk, creating up to 500 jobs and boosting economic growth. * Factory to produce cutting-edge drones, providing critical support in Ukraine's fight for freedom, four years on from Putin's illegal invasion. * The UK stands with Ukraine, with over £1 billion committed for the country's air defences since July 2024. Ukraine's Armed Forces will be a...
LONDON, Feb. 26 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Councils and organisations helping tackle homelessness and rough sleeping will receive £50 million worth of Government investment, targeting the people and places under the most pressure. The funding is split across two major programmes and will help deliver on the national target to halve long term rough sleeping by the end of this Parliament. Leading the way, a £37 million Ending Homelessness in Com...