LONDON, June 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Thank you, Mr. Vice President. We thank the Special Rapporteur for bringing the important issue of trafficking faced by migrant domestic workers to the Council's attention. Migrant domestic workers are particularly vulnerable to labour exploitation and abuse in destination countries. We must recognise the gendered risks of exploitation for migrant domestic workers and ensure these are considered in our preventi...
LONDON, June 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * UK's modern Industrial Strategy will drive forward 2035 ambition for UK professional and business services to be most dynamic and innovative in world * Plan includes five new centres of excellence across country to help services firms grow and adopt new technology * New international marketing campaign will also be deployed for UK services through GREAT The UK's modern Industrial Strategy will invest over ...
LONDON, June 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The UK has today (24 June) become the first country in the world to join a new global network of health regulators focused on the safe, effective use of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare. The move puts the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) at the centre of global efforts to get trusted AI tools safely into clinics faster - supporting earlier diagnosis, cutting NHS waiting times,...
LONDON, June 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The new projects bring innovative space companies together with public sector partners, ranging from local councils to government agencies. They will use a wealth of data from existing satellite networks to help monitor the safety of buildings and infrastructure, track animal and plant life, identify methane leaks and ensure farmers can access the right government support schemes. Minister for Space, Sir Chris B...
LONDON, June 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Following rigorous technical assessment, the UK has lifted the commercial import restrictions that were applied to Austria as a result of outbreaks of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) near the Austria-Hungary border earlier this year. This means that the export of affected commodities from Austria can take now place, provided that all other import conditions are met and attestations in the relevant export health cer...
LONDON, June 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: London's Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust will provide specialist knowledge and advice on hospital planning, staffing and training to Novacare. In turn, affiliate fees from services will be reinvested back into Imperial's NHS services. The hospital is designed to offer comprehensive care across 28 clinical specialties, including cardiology, oncology, orthopaedics, neurology, and maternal health. It is set t...
LONDON, June 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister spoke to the Amir of Qatar His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani this evening. The Prime Minister began by reiterating the UK's steadfast support for Qatar and underscored his deep concern at the volatile situation in the region. He paid tribute to Qatar's Armed Forces for their response to Iran's attack yesterday. The leaders agreed it was now vital all sides seized the opportunity p...
LONDON, June 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Their design proposal was selected from a shortlist of five concepts by acclaimed teams. * Includes a new bridge inspired by the late Queen's wedding tiara, a Prince Philip Gate and new gardens. * Final plans for the memorial in St James' Park will be announced next year. Foster + Partners has won the competition to design the national memorial to Queen Elizabeth II. Five finalist teams were asked to create a...
LONDON, June 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: New research into the impacts of war on Ukraine's farmland is set to launch with £500,000 funding from Defra to the Royal Agricultural University. Farming Minister Daniel Zeichner today set out how this research will support Ukraine's farmers - guardians of the breadbasket of Europe. The research will fund UK researchers to analyse the impact of the war on Ukrainian soil, establish bespoke facilities in Ukr...
LONDON, June 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: For the first time, residents and visitors can enjoy the new 28-mile (45km) stretch of the King Charles III England Coast Path on the Isle of Sheppey, in north Kent. The route, more than 80 per cent of the island's total coast path, was opened by Natural England today. This section becomes part of what will be the world's longest managed trail when all 2,700 miles are joined up. The easy-to-follow path, which h...