LONDON, July 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Autonomous vessels and alternative fuels are among the key maritime topics being discussed by ship owners, operators and regulators at this year's UK Flag Forum. Hosted by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency at London's Queen Elizabeth II Centre today (8 July), the event brings key figures from across the global shipping industry together to discuss the UK flag and strengthen its position as a world-leading flag s...
LONDON, July 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Chris Boardman In 1992, Chris Boardman won Britain's first Olympic cycling gold medal in 73 years. He went on to claim several world titles and wore the leader's jersey in the Tour de France on three occasions before retiring in 2000. After his sporting career, Chris played a pivotal role in transforming British Cycling into a global powerhouse and founded Boardman Bikes. The eponymous brand quickly became Brita...
LONDON, July 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Non-disclosure agreements used by employers to silence employees subjected to harassment and abuse to be banned. * Move to protect workers and stop victims from suffering in silence tabled as an amendment to landmark Employment Rights Bill. * Welcomed by campaigners, this change is part of wider measures included in the Bill to back workers as part of the government's Plan for Change. Employees who are subject ...
LONDON, July 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * UKAEA to fund UK-based post-doctoral Fellows in fusion research * First collaboration established with Singapore's Nanyang Technological University * Partnership marks a major step forward in advancing global collaboration in fusion research and talent development The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has launched the International Fellowships Scheme, an initiative to help expand the global talent ...
LONDON, July 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The training will spotlight the crucial role journalists play in encouraging climate action. Journalists can spotlight climate change solutions, encourage climate action, and can help their readers and viewers to understand how climate change affects them. Deputy Director of Communications and Public Diplomacy, Sneha Lala, said: The cost of inaction on climate change in Pakistan is $1.2 trillion by 2050. Within ...
LONDON, July 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Recommendations unveiled today by the Defence and Economic Growth Taskforce will build upon 14,000 extra jobs supported by government investment in the defence sector * Comes as Defence Tech company Helsing announces the UK's first Resilience Factory in Plymouth as it accelerates £350m UK investment in Artificial Intelligence * Taskforce report puts forward "Team UK" government and business collabor...
LONDON, July 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Lord Chancellor has approved the appointment, for 3 years from 1 July 2025, of Josephine Maguire as Chair of the Judicial Pension Board. Josephine Maguire is a Trustee of the DH&S Retirement and Death Benefits Plan and the Price Waterhouse Coopers (PwC) Pension Fund. Previously, she was a Pensions Assurance director with PwC and an Executive Director of the Pensions Research Accountants Group. In January, sh...
LONDON, July 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Foreign Secretary announces new funding to make it easier for countries to access UK private sector climate finance and disaster risk insurance, driving UK green growth. * Support comes as senior Cabinet ministers meet City of London leaders to discuss UK financial sector's role in boosting sustainable finance for emerging markets and developing economies. * David Lammy to set out the economic opportunit...
LONDON, July 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The conference will bring together the 14 large retailers, suppliers and industry experts to reflect on changes to the groceries sector, ongoing challenges, support available for suppliers and future priorities. There will also be a session from YouGov taking a closer look at the GCA's 2025 annual survey results. The conference is free to attend, and participants can join online or in person. How to register In...
LONDON, July 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New reforms to the dental contract will prioritise those with urgent and complex needs, with new measures for those with extreme tooth decay and gum disease * Cements manifesto commitment to deliver 700,000 additional urgent dental appointments every year, and pledge to ramp up preventative care for children's dental health * Newly qualified dentists to work in the NHS for a minimum period, intended to b...