LONDON, Aug. 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Youth Guarantee trailblazer scheme extended for another year in major step towards ensuring all 18-21-year-olds get the chance to earn or learn * Comes as new figures today show 948,000 young people are not in education, employment or training across the UK * Additional £45m investment comes as part of the mission to drive up opportunity and growth across the country under the Plan for Change The eight tr...
LONDON, Aug. 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Developed by the Government Office for Science, the Net Zero Technology Outlook sets out a 'best estimate' of the technology mix needed in key emitting sectors to reach net zero by 2050, and identifies the research and development (R&D) needed to get there. In support of the government's Clean Energy Superpower Mission, this Outlook offers an independent analysis of the technologies the UK must prioritise by 205...
LONDON, Aug. 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Minister for the Middle East, Hamish Falconer said: Today, the UK is announcing sanctions against those who operate on behalf of Iran, fuelling its attempts to undermine stability in the Middle East and global security. Iran's reliance on revenues from trading networks and connected organisations enables it to carry out its destabilising activities, including supporting proxies and partners across the region an...
LONDON, Aug. 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: An FCDO spokesperson said: Today, the Ambassador of Israel to the United Kingdom was summoned to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. Her Excellency Tzipi Hotovely was summoned in response to the Israeli Higher Planning Committee's decision to approve plans for settlement construction in the E1 area, East of Jerusalem. The UK and 21 international partners have written to condemn this decision in the...
LONDON, Aug. 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Industry Minister Sarah Jones visits Belfast to welcome local investmentsincluding £30m for innovative tech projects and £2m for Queen's University Belfast's cutting-edge cyber AI tech hub.  * Minister to host roundtables with Northern Ireland industry leaders including Artemis Technologies, Thales, Harland & Wolff, Ionic Technologies to promote Industrial Strategy benefits for local people...
LONDON, Aug. 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New '30 by 30' drive to increase cadets by 30% by 2030 backed with £70 million as Government delivers on Strategic Defence Review. * RAF Air cadets to become first military youth organisation in Britain approved to train young people in official drone pilot qualifications. * Search launched for new National Cadet Champion to boost awareness of how cadets can transform futures for young people and b...
LONDON, Aug. 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: In a prosecution brought by the Environment Agency, Oliver 'Luke' Kirkbride, of Stanley View, Mirehouse, Whitehaven, pleaded guilty to multiple offences relating to the illegal operation of waste sites on the Lune Industrial Estate in Lancaster. On 15 August, Kirkbride appeared at Preston Crown Court and was sentenced to 16 months imprisonment, suspended for 12 months, and 200 hours unpaid work. He was also bann...
LONDON, Aug. 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * UK Minister for Latin America, Baroness Jenny Chapman, visited Peru to strengthen bilateral cooperation and reaffirm the UK's long-term commitment to the country. * With the Foreign Minister, the Minister agreed a Joint Declaration on Security, reinforcing collaboration against Transnational Serious and Organised Crime including drug trafficking, illicit economies, and environmental crimes * The Minister also a...
LONDON, Aug. 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The ongoing crackdown on unregistered vessels in the Thames has now resulted in 45 boaters having to pay a combined total of over £63,000 for their offences in the last 12 months alone. Whilst on river in December 2023, Environment Agency enforcement officers discovered 125 unregistered vessels during spot checks at Penton Hook Marina in Surrey. The inspection showed unacceptably high levels of registratio...
LONDON, Aug. 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: An FCDO spokesperson said: The Government of Israel's decision to revoke the visas of Australian representatives to the Palestinian Authorityis counter-productive. It will only close thespace for dialogue anddiplomacy which is so essential to delivering a long-term solution for both Israelis and Palestinians. Together with our allies, including Australia, we are working on a framework for peace for what comes n...