LONDON, Oct. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Advice helps people feel better prepared for events such as severe weather, which can occasionally affect services like power, water, and the internet. * Campaign bolsters UK's preparedness for emergencies, in line with European peers including France, Ireland and The Netherlands. * Simple steps include actions that are completely free, like signing up to the Priority Services Register, a service helping utilit...
LONDON, Oct. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued text of the following speech: Thank you, Mr Chair. The United Kingdom condemns Russia's latest mass strikes against Ukraine. Since the US President called for a ceasefire on attacks against energy infrastructure, Russia has repeatedly attacked Ukraine's energy system. As of yesterday, Russia had carried out 86 such attacks, including a major assault that struck ten energy facilities and left more than 550,000 people without power....
LONDON, Oct. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued text of the following speech: Thank you, Chair. The United Kingdom warmly welcomes the Special Representative, Kari Johnstone, back to the Permanent Council and thanks her for this comprehensive report. Trafficking in human beings is a direct security concern. It sustains organised crime, generates illicit profits and exploits vulnerability. Its convergence with cybercrime, financial crime and drug trafficking makes effective cros...
LONDON, Oct. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued text of the following speech: Ladies and gentlemen, our dear friend, the German ambassador, Shaun Davies, the local member of Parliament, who is Telford's greatest champion on the national and international stage, it really is a huge privilege to be with you all to open the new UK Gun Hall today. Special thanks are due to Armin, to Rebecca, to everyone from Rheinmetall, not just for laying on this great event, but also for your long...
LONDON, Oct. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued text of the following speech: Secretary of State, ladies and gentlemen, it is an absolute privilege to be here at Telford today. This marks the return of large-calibre gun barrel manufacturing to the United Kingdom. This is a capability that sadly has been absent from these shores for decades. I say sadly because Great Britain has a proud history of producing its own artillery. For centuries the Royal Arsenal at Woolwich was synony...
LONDON, Oct. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Applicants can now share their basic DBS check result directly with an employer or other third party, helping to make recruitment checks quicker and easier. Quicker, simpler sharing The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) has introduced a new way for applicants to share their online basic DBS check result. Previously, applicants had to forward emails and instructions themselves to anyone they wanted to view t...
LONDON, Oct. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Deadlines set for closure of remaining redress schemesfor postmasters, providing certainty while ensuring eligible individuals still have time to submit new claims * New independent routes for reviewing and appealing claims to strengthen fairness * Independent investigation announced into pre-Horizon software systems * Over £1.7 billion compensation paid out to over 14,000 postmasters through Horizonredres...
LONDON, Oct. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has introduced new features to the VMDS, providing a clearer route for company responses and greater visibility of application progress. A single route for company responses A new Company Response route in VMDS gives applicants a single, consistent way to respond to validation questions, Lists of Questions (LOQs) and UK Public Assessment Report (UKPAR) comments. Appli...
LONDON, Oct. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister spoke to the President of Finland, Alexander Stubb, last night. President Stubb began by reflecting on the events in Oslo over the past 48 hours, and the leaders discussed the strong international support for Ukraine to secure a just and lasting peace. Both underlined how it was crucial to maintain the momentum on Ukraine to end Russia's unjustified attacks. Any peace had to include security...
LONDON, Oct. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Attorney General and Treasury Solicitor have published a Diversity and Inclusion Statement for the Bar, setting out how the Government Legal Department (GLD) will work with chambers and counsel to support diversity, equitable access to work, and career progression across the Attorney General's Civil and EU Panel of Counsel. The panels bring together specialist barristers who advise and represent government o...