LONDON, Nov. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Acting under an invitation from the National Electoral Council (CNE), the British Embassy in Guatemala-also accredited to Honduras-will join the international observer mission. Our role will encompass monitoring key stages of the electoral process, including preparations, voting, counting, and the announcement of results, as well as assessing the overall electoral environment. Observers will evaluate whether the...
LONDON, Nov. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Launched on28November aboard a SpaceX rocket,HydroGNSSis theveryfirst mission under the European Space Agency's (ESA) Scout programmeand isled by the UK. Designed and built by Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) in Guildford,HydroGNSSis backed by £26 million in funding from the UK Space Agency. The mission highlightsthe UK'sindustrial and scientific excellence in satellite innovation and climate monitori...
LONDON, Nov. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: British Ambassador to Lebanon Hamish Cowell, and Minister of Environment Tamara El Zein, inaugurated the "King Charles III Cedar Trail", a new reforestation and eco-tourism initiative in the Shouf Biosphere Reserve. The event was attended by Mrs. Noura Jumblatt, the mayors of Ain Zahalta, Bmahray and Mukhtara, the head of the reserve committee Faisal Abu Ezzeddine, and the reserve's staff. The trail, named to ma...
LONDON, Nov. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: This e-seminar will introduce the viewer to the topic of qPCR assay optimisation and provides best practice guidance on how to undertake the process. Assay parameters that routinely require optimisation include: primer annealing temperature; primer and probe concentration, and magnesium concentration of the PCR reaction buffer. Characterisation of assay performance is described, and examples of critical performan...
LONDON, Nov. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Louisa Harris Louisa is a sustainability and brand strategist dedicated to finding creative and innovative solutions to the complex problems of our time. She is founder of Curiously Liminal - her advisory work focused on activating courageous leaders, collective impact and systems change. Louisa brings 15 years of experience. She engages boards, leadership teams and entrepreneurs to deliver impact and has worke...
LONDON, Nov. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Kate, who is in the second year of her apprenticeship in commercial and quantity surveying, said she was thrilled by the honour. She said: My personal aspirations are to continue to a degree in the course I am currently studying for, an HND in Construction and the Built Environment. Once I achieve my degree, I would potentially like to study for a master's degree. I am currently undertaking placements at work ...
LONDON, Nov. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: We wish to inform veterinarians and wholesalers that Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC have initiated a Class II recall to veterinarian level with immediate effect for: * Anesketin 100 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Dogs, Cats and Horses; GB Vm 16849/5002 and UK NI Vm 16849/3002. The reason for the recall relates to the identification of visible particles present in the vials. This recall is for the following batch...
LONDON, Nov. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Tool to make it easier to buy and sell homes named as winner of Smart Data Challenge Prize * Moverly awarded £50,000 top prize following eight-month testing period * Winning project could reduce average home transaction times from 22 weeks to under 12, saving people thousands of pounds. A Smart Data prototype that generates "Digital Sale Ready Packs" to make it easier to buy and sell a home has been named...
LONDON, Nov. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The CNC hosted two passing out parades for the graduating Authorised Firearms Officers (AFOs) of Initial Foundation Programme (IFP) 106. The events took place in Oxfordshire and Cumbria and marked the completion of a challenging 19-week training programme. The residential training programme consists of Policing Skills and Firearms, designed to equip officers with the knowledge, skills and behaviours necessary to...
LONDON, Nov. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) has published its Statement of Essential Facts on imports of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) biodiesel from the United States of America. The investigation, launched on 17 March 2025, covers HVO biodiesel-also known as renewable or green diesel. Following evidence that subsidised imports are causing material injury to UK biodiesel producers, the TRA's Statement of Essential F...