LONDON, Sept. 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: In an era where the first blows of conflict are often struck in cyberspace, the Ministry of Defence has today reshaped the Cyber & Specialist Operations Command (CSOC), following the announcement on 31 July, to help keep the United Kingdom secure at home and strong abroad. Building on the foundations of Strategic Command, CSOC unites Defence's cyber and specialist capabilities under a single command, ensuring th...
LONDON, Sept. 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The government has delivered its pledge to fund childcare for 30 hours a week - saving parents £7,500 a year, per child, and putting more money in their pockets. Take-up is expected to be over and above initial projections, with over half a million kids on track to be more school ready by age 5 as we give every child the best start in life. This also delivers a boost to economic growth as exclusive new gov...
LONDON, Sept. 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Businesses will benefit from a new corporate criminal offence of 'failure to prevent fraud', designed to drive an anti-fraud culture and improve business confidence. Introduced as part of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCT) 2023, the offence, which comes into effect today (Monday 1 September), will hold large organisations to account if they profit from fraud. It forms part of wider measures...
LONDON, Sept. 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * new location-based digital ticketing trial starts on East Midlands Railway between Leicester, Derby and Nottingham * passengers taking part will pay the best fare for their journey by checking in and out on an app tracking their travel * the government is delivering on its promise to make ticketing simpler and more flexible for passengers Passengers across the East Midlands can now benefit from simpler and mor...
LONDON, Aug. 31 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Major partnership with Norway set to secure 2,000 jobs in Scotland until the late 2030s with a further 2,000 roles sustained across the wider UK supply chain. * Deal will see a combined fleet of 13 Anti-Submarine Warfare frigates - eight British and at least five Norwegian - operate jointly in Northern Europe, significantly strengthening NATO's northern flank Billions of pounds will be pumped into the Sco...
LONDON, Aug. 31 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * UK announces new life-saving support for pregnant women and new mothers, and menstrual hygiene kits for thousands of women and girls * Foreign Secretary calls for a full resumption of aid into Gaza, as women and girls risk pregnancy complications and disease * It comes amid 'catastrophic' humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with 'women and girls bearing the brunt of the suffering' Against a backdrop of an appalling h...
LONDON, Aug. 31 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Major export deal sustains 4,000 UK jobs including more than 2,000 in Scotland. * £10 billion boost to UK economy is expected to support more than 400 British companies, delivering on the Government's Plan for Change. * Norway's biggest ever defence procurement deal will see a combined fleet of 13 Anti-Submarine Warfare frigates - eight British and at least five Norwegian - operate jointly in North...
LONDON, Aug. 31 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Hundreds of thousands of children will benefit from improved attendance, calmer classrooms and government support as the Education Secretary tells parents to join a united effort to get children at their desks and ready to learn. Bridget Phillipson is starting the new school year by calling time on bad behaviour as shocking new data shows seven out of every 30 classroom minutes are lost to kids kicking off. The...