LONDON, Dec. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Security Industry Authority (SIA) has launched its new winter safety campaign 'Safe Season Together', encouraging the public to stay vigilant and report issues to security. At the heart of the campaign is the recognition that public safety is a collaborative effort. As the festive period begins, the SIA is reminding everyone of the important role they play in keeping themselves and others safe. The campaign ...
LONDON, Dec. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Families of children with SEND will soon receive faster, earlier support as the government confirms new community-based early intervention is to roll out in every Best Start Family Hub from April. As part of the government's pledge to roll out Best Start Hubs in every local authority next year, councils are being tasked with recruiting an all-new dedicated SEND practitioner in every hub to provide direct, family-...
LONDON, Dec. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Crime and Policing Minister Sarah Jones has announced Professor David Wood as the new chair of the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD). Professor David Wood is a professor of clinical toxicology and consultant physician, specialising in the care of individuals admitted to hospital due to drug and medication overdoses. He has been a member of the ACMD since August 2020. His influence extends internatio...
LONDON, Dec. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Government's independent advisory Council on Industrial Strategy is launching a partnership with the University of Manchester to share research, knowledge and expertise. * Manchester has been announced as the headquarters of the Industrial Strategy Advisory Council (ISAC) where it will build strong connections with local institutions and partners. * The partnership will be facilitated by Unit M, the University's...
LONDON, Dec. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Rape victims to receive better support and fairer trials under new government reforms * Changes to stamp out rape myths and prevent victims dropping out due to trauma at trial * Part of Plan for Change to stand up for victims, restore faith in justice system, and halve violence against women and girls in a decade Victims of rape and serious sexual violence will receive greater support and will no longer be vili...
LONDON, Dec. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * £1.6 million Music Export Growth Scheme to support UK artists to go global opens up to applications * Funding criteria strengthened and due diligence process beefed up to build on scheme's massive success * Scheme has led to an estimated £73.5 million return to the UK economy over the last eleven years The Music Export Growth Scheme (MEGS) is back with a fresh round of funding, giving UK artis...
LONDON, Dec. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Ever wondered what impactscienceadvice has on real-life situations?You'rein the right place! Scienceadvice is important for effective government decisionmaking.From shaping responses to national emergencies to informing long-term strategies on climate, technology and health, scientific insight ensures decisions are grounded inevidence- andwe recognise the people andworkthat makes this possible. The Government Of...
LONDON, Dec. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Pallite, a King's Award-winning pioneer in innovative and sustainable warehouse storage, logistics and packaging solutions, scales exports to four continents with government-backed finance * The new funding has enabled Pallite Group to meet increasing global demand while creating local jobs * Financing was provided by KBC Bank, backed with a guarantee by UK Export Finance Pallite, a Wellingborough-based design...
LONDON, Dec. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: This investment will accelerate breakthrough technologies, boost commercialisation, and reinforce the UK's global leadership in space innovation. The selected projects span five strategic themescritical to the UK's space ambitions: space domain awareness, in-orbit servicing and manufacturing, Earth observation, satellite communications, and position,navigationand timing. Together, these projects will deliver tra...
LONDON, Dec. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Communities to receive a jump start to the Pride in Place programme with an initial £150,000 to 169 communities to begin delivering the change they want to see. * Local people invited to join their new Neighbourhood Board and take control of up to £20m of funding and support to deliver a decade of change in their neighbourhoods. * This comes as Phase One areas get started on their ambitious regeneratio...