LONDON, Sept. 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * new landmark research reveals the most effective measures to prevent railway suicide tragedies * coincides with World Suicide Prevention Day, as Samaritans calls on the public to take action if they think someone might be suicidal * government requires all publicly owned train operators to provide regular suicide prevention training Passengers and rail staff are at the heart of new government-funded research ...
LONDON, Sept. 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The UK will manufacture and jointly develop cutting-edge military equipment with Ukrainian industry through a groundbreaking new technology sharing agreement which will support British jobs and strengthen both UK and Ukrainian national security. The first joint project, to be announced at the DSEI trade show in London tomorrow (Thursday), is an advanced new air defence interceptor drone, named Project OCTOPUS, ...
LONDON, Sept. 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: We have a vacancy for an Innovation Facilitator. Job Title Innovation Facilitator Grade G7 Salary & Pension £62,000 per annum with Pension Scheme Annual Leave entitlement Commencing at 25 days Role The role will support delivery of the VMD Science Strategy and help ensure that our scientists have the knowledge and skills to deal with current and future challenges and innovations. It will facilita...
LONDON, Sept. 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A consultation into the Environment Agency's 'minded to' decision to grant an environmental permit variation to Rathlin Energy (UK) Limited has been extended following feedback. The consultation opened on Tuesday 29 July and was originally planned to close on Tuesday 9 September 2025. In response to representations from residents, the consultation period has now been extended for almost four weeks and will now...
LONDON, Sept. 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * UK government introduces legislation to help protect two-thirds of the world's ocean. * Aspart of the Plan for Change, this bill will help support foodsecurity in the UK by safeguarding a key source of the world's food and oxygen. * This bill builds on the commitment to join global partners supporting this treaty. The UK government today (10 September) will introduce a landmark bill to protect two-thi...
LONDON, Sept. 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Ministers will call on lenders to make first-time buyers their top priority as the government accelerates mortgage reforms and builds 1.5 million new homes * Roundtable follows the biggest regulatory overhaul to supercharge home ownership by letting lenders offer more mortgages at over 4.5 times buyers' income The new Economic Secretary and Housing Minister will host major high street banks tomorrow (10 Septe...
LONDON, Sept. 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Environment Agency launches consultation period on draft decision * R & P Clean Power Limited applying to run energy from waste facility * Consultation to run from 10 September to 8 October 2025 R & P Clean Power Limited applied for an environmental permit to operate an Energy Recovery Facility incinerating non-hazardous waste facility at Swadlincote Energy Recovery Centre, Keith Wilshee Way, Swadlincote, DE1...
LONDON, Sept. 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * The UK and Brazil have launched a partnership to tackle the environmental impact of fertilisers and boost the resilience of our food production. * Priority areas for the partnership will look at protecting biodiversity and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, as well as developing more resilient supply chains. * Historic meeting was chaired by UK Special Representative for Nature, Ruth Davis, alongside the Brazi...
LONDON, Sept. 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The training is aimed at Ministry of Public Health and Social Assistance (MSPAS) personnel. This initiative supports inclusive healthcare by training over 80 professionals from hospitals and health centres in Quetzaltenango and Totonicapan. Held at Pensión Bonifaz, the launch highlights the UK's commitment to equity and human rights. The course, running from September to December 2025, is delivered by the ...
LONDON, Sept. 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister spoke to the leaders of Ukraine, Poland and Italy, as well as the NATO Secretary General this afternoon. The Prime Minister began by condemning the outrageous violation of Poland's airspace. This highlighted Russia's increased recklessness in recent weeks, including their attacks on the Cabinet of Ministers building, British Council and EU Delegation buildings in Kyiv, he added. Russia's ong...