LONDON, July 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology Peter Kyle and Secretary of State forEnergySecurity and Net Zero Ed Miliband led the second meeting of theAIEnergyCouncilin London this week (Monday 30June). Joined by regulators and representatives of theenergyand tech sectors, the latest round of talks centred on theenergydemands which will be needed to power the UK's compute ambitions, and the futureene...
LONDON, July 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Trade and investment deals agreed during the visit will contribute over £1bn to the UK economy and create UK jobs in engineering, defence industries, technical and advisory services, and financial services * The UK and Kenya will also increase collaboration to tackle organised crime, human trafficking and illicit finance throughthe UK-Kenya Security Compact * The UK and Kenya will commit to a new Strategic ...
LONDON, July 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Pioneering innovation enabled the team to cut 356 electrical cables inside the tunnels between the turbine hall and reactor building of the redundant nuclear power station over two weekends - reducing work time by 91%. This was achieved by disconnecting the site's entire power supply to remove the risk of cutting through a live cable and the need to trace each cable to its source. Wider safety measures avoided wo...
LONDON, July 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Independent Public Advocate, established by the Victims and Prisoners Act 2024, will be a new statutory office with a permanent Standing Advocate to support victims of major incidents. The Standing Advocate will ensure victims of major incidents understand their rights and can access vital emotional and practical support from the outset. The IPA can also advise the government on the type of review that should...
LONDON, July 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Cindy Butts named as Government's preferred candidate for Independent Public Advocate * Role will ensure victims of major incidents better supported and heard * Delivering justice for victims vital to Government's Plan for Change Ms Butts has a comprehensive track record of supporting victims and working with vulnerable people - specialising in putting their needs first. Having dedicated her career to public s...
LONDON, July 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: National security will be bolstered as the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme launches today, one of the foundations of the government's Plan for Change. This landmark measure introduces an unprecedented enhanced tier, protecting our economy and society from covert activities by Iran and Russia. It also introduces a new layer of accountability around political influencing activity shedding light on attempts by...
LONDON, July 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: With the support of Word 4 Weapons and FazAmnesty, young people will be able to anonymously hand in any weapons to surrender bins or a purpose-built and fully secure van, across London, Greater Manchester and West Midlands - the 3 highest areas for knife crime in England. Part of the government's most ambitious surrender scheme yet and Plan for Change, the 37 new amnesty bins and the locations of the mobile surre...
LONDON, July 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Statement from the interim Biometrics Commissioner, Francesca Whitelaw KC: I am delighted to have been appointed the interim Biometrics Commissioner, while the government progressesthe appointment of a permanent Commissioner. My focus will be to consider police applications to retain, exceptionally,DNA and fingerprints under s63G of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act, and under National Security Determinations...
LONDON, July 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The role of the Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner has been vacant since August 2024. The government is actively recruiting the next permanent Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner, through open competition. While this campaign is ongoing, the minister has decided to appoint Francesca as the interim Biometrics Commissioner. Francesca has been appointed in accordance with the Governance Code...
LONDON, July 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * with the 2025 UEFA Women's Euro football tournament kicking off tomorrow, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is working closely with the Football Associations of England and Wales to provide information and advice to travelling fans * ahead of Women's Summer of Sport, the UK government continues to drive progress in women's sport to improve access and boost the nation's economy With thousan...