LONDON, June 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: We were pleased to support Whitehaven Town Council in hosting the 5th Annual Whitehaven Science Fair, working in partnership with Nuclear Waste Services to plan and deliver a two-day programme focused on innovation, scientific curiosity and community engagement. The first day welcomed primary school pupils to experience an engaging theatre-style science demonstration, followed by interactive exhibits located in ...
LONDON, June 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The UK's first of a kind Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production (STEP) fusion energy team wowed the crowds at the Lincolnshire Show last week with a pair of robo-dogs. The STEP Programme is located at West Burton, a previous coal-fired power station with plans to build a fusion energy power plant at the site which uses robotics to help movement inside the plant. The dog duo proved a hit at the Showground and gen...
LONDON, June 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * UK steel producers to benefit from stronger trade safeguards that better protect against surges in cheap imports.  * These changes will adjust how much steel countries around the world can send to the UK, protecting British jobs while making sure the UK still has a reliable supply.   * Reinforces the Government's commitment as part of the Plan for Change to rebuild Britain's industrial...
LONDON, June 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Homeowners could save around £500 from the government's rooftop revolution * rooftop solar could help bring bills down for British families through the Plan for Change * government launches 'roadmap' to maximise the potential of solar on warehouses, homes and car parks Families and businesses could benefit from cheaper bills and greater energy security through plans to drastically increase the deployment ...
LONDON, June 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Farmers are to receive more advice and support to help them meet high environmental standards with Environment Agency (EA) farm inspections increasing by around 50%. The boost in funding will help the EA offer more guidance to farmers, strengthen links with supply chains and farm networks, make better use of technology like remote sensing, and take stronger action against serious or ongoing pollution. It will s...
LONDON, June 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Thank you Mr President. Austria, Canada, Colombia, Cyprus, Finland, France, Germany, the Marshall Islands, the Netherlands, Panama, and the United Kingdom thank the Special Rapporteur for her report. Climate change and environmental degradation pose a risk to the lives and wellbeing of individuals and communities across the world, especially the most marginalised. This is compounded by the impacts of the fossil...
LONDON, June 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The King has been pleased to appoint Mr John Jeffrey JP, DL as His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant for Roxburgh, Ettrick and Lauderdale, to succeed Richard Scott, The Duke of Buccleuch and Queensberry KT, KBE, CVO, DL, FSA, FRSE following his retirement on 4th July 2025. Background Mr Jeffrey was educated at Merchiston Castle School in Edinburgh and then at Newcastle University where he graduated with a BSc (Hons) in...
LONDON, June 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Mrs Smita Rossetti has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Commonwealth of The Bahamas in succession to Mr Tom Hartley, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mrs Rossetti will take up her appointment during August 2025. Curriculum vitae Full name: Smita Rossetti Year Role 2023 to 2025 Language training, Arabic 2021 to 2023 Cabinet Office, Head of Conflict, Stability...
LONDON, June 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: For more information about the role and how to apply, visit civilservicejobs or search 'civilservicejobs' and 'Derby' Please be aware the deadline for applications is 11:55pm, Wednesday 9 July 2025. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
LONDON, June 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Wales' first commercial mine water heat scheme, in Ammanford, has been officially opened today by Welsh Government Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Evans. The pioneering project was developed by the Mining Remediation Authority, at its existing Lindsay mine water treatment scheme, in partnership with local renewable energy company Thermal Earth Ltd and Innovate UK. Low-carbon heating and hot water is now being deliver...