LONDON, June 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * England faces 5 billion litre a day shortfall for public water supplies by 2055 - and a further 1 billion litre a day deficit for wider economy. * Pressures caused by climate change, growing population, emerging technologies and need to protect environment. * £8billion water company investment already committed over next five years. England's public water supply could be short by 5 billion litres a day by...
LONDON, June 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Government announces over £250m joint industrial investment with industry for cutting-edge green aerospace tech projects at companies including Rolls-Royce, Airbus. * Industry Minister announces latest win for UK aerospace at Paris Air Show in run-up to launch of Government's modern Industrial Strategy, which will turbocharge growth in advanced manufacturing and defence. * Announcement comes as new figures...
LONDON, June 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * thousands of steelworkers' jobs are protected as Transport Secretarysecureslandmark£500 millionrail contract * deal follows the government's urgent April intervention that saved British Steel's blast furnaces from immediate closure * 5-year agreement delivers on the government's Plan for Change commitment to harness British manufacturing to rebuild Britain and deliver and the critical infrastructure that u...
LONDON, June 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Millions to take part in clinical trials under 10 Year Health Plan, transforming patient care with groundbreaking treatments, while driving growth. * Unparalleled access to trials via NHS App, andpublic reporting of Trusts to show who is and isn't delivering on trials, with funding prioritised for best performers * Plan for Change will turbocharge clinical research to regain UK's clout on world stage and delive...
LONDON, June 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Road, rail, hospital and school building contractsto create high quality British jobs and boost skills in local communities as part of Plan for Change. * Plans under consultation will mean companies will need to show they can create opportunity and growth locally when bidding for public sector contracts * Overhaul will maximise benefits for working people as government prepares to unveil plans for billions of p...
LONDON, June 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: John Booth John Booth CVO has been appointed by the Prime Minister as a Trustee of the National Gallery for a second term of four years from 20 August 2025 to 19 August 2029. John chairs a number of public and private companies including the London Theatre Company. He also serves as a non-executive director of several investment management businesses and has venture capital interests in e-commerce, media and te...
LONDON, June 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Patrick Barker Patrick is a qualified accountant with a passion for bringing his financial expertise to the charity and public sectors. He began his career in the corporate world giving him the opportunity to work internationally, and where he built a solid foundation in finance and strategic planning. Motivated by a desire to make a meaningful difference, he transitioned into the not-for-profit sector, where he...
LONDON, June 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * The Government is re-wiring the state from the ground up as new teams bringing together civil servants and frontline workers will work on missions in Darlington, Sheffield and Leeds. * The teams will leave their desks behind and work on the ground with communities to rapidly test ideas to deliver the growth, opportunity and health missions. * Secondment scheme to be launched between local and central government...
LONDON, June 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Mrs Carine Robarts has been appointed His Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Senegal and His Majesty's non-resident Ambassador to the Republic of Guinea-Bissau, in succession to Ms Juliette John, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mrs Robarts will take up her appointment during August 2025. Curriculum vitae Full name: Carine Elisabeth Robarts Year Role 2020 to present FC...
LONDON, June 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Dounreay isn't the only site in Caithness where relics of the past are being retrieved and made safe for the future. Thirty miles south-east of the site, a Pictish stone believed to date back 1,700 years has been retrieved and preserved for future generations, with financial help from Dounreay's operators. The stone was discovered in 2022 by Fiona Begg Wade who alerted archaeologists when she was clearing up th...