LONDON, Feb. 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Newcommunications systemswill give commanders faster battlefield informationandspeed updecision-making. * MODawardscontractworth up to £86 million to British-based SMEfor advanced tactical communication systems, such as radios and tablets. * Contract creates12UK defence industry jobs and builds on successful deployment in Estonia. The contract, worth up to £86 million, has been awarded to UK-based com...
LONDON, Feb. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Faster approval process to update apprenticeships and develop short courses to address urgent skills needsin major projects * Reformscome ahead of National Apprenticeship Week tohelp young people move into high-quality jobsfasterwhileturbocharging growth * Bureaucracytackled to cut apprenticeship approval times from 18 months to as little as three months asgovernmentcontinuesdrive to help more young people onto ...
LONDON, Feb. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: In the latest milestone for nature recovery, Natural England has approved the release of beavers at two projects in South West England. It follows the first licensed release of wild Eurasian beavers in Dorset last year after a landmark government decision to allow wild beaver release after centuries of absence from our waterways. Beavers are prodigious ecosystem engineers and proven climate champions - creating ...
LONDON, Feb. 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Government to offer better financial support for social work students to set up a career in sector * Changes aim to improve access and break down barriers into social work careers to provide vital care for children and families, older people and people with learning disabilities and mental health * This follows the launch of the Fair Pay Agreement - backed by £500 million - and improved skills and qualifica...
LONDON, Feb. 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: This statement provides an update on the ongoing investigation into a serious incident involving a Boeing 747-433 aircraft which suffered electrical system failures during departure from London Heathrow Airport. The aircraft departed in weather of rain, thick cloud, and icing conditions. Electrical failures resulted from water having leaked onto the aircraft's avionics equipment, the effects of which included all...
LONDON, Feb. 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * TV licence fee to rise in line with inflation to provide the BBC with stable financial footing to deliver for audiences and support the wider creative industries * The government continues the Charter Review Green Paper public consultation on options for BBC future funding * Support for households in severe financial difficulty is available and free licences for over-75s on Pension Credit The increase follows t...
LONDON, Feb. 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * As Ukraine suffers its worst winter in a decade, UK-funded deliveries of generators, hygiene kits and other vital components are providing urgently-needed assistance in response to the dire humanitarian situation * With the latest trilateral peace talks set to begin in the UAE, the UK has partnered with UNICEF and Ukrainian energy and water suppliers to restore the supply of water and heating to those that need ...
LONDON, Feb. 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Fowlea Brook Flood Risk Management Scheme in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, is a major upgrade to the town's flood defences that will benefit 333 homes and businesses. The Fowlea Brook runs through the heart of the city and quickly fills up during heavy rainfall. With extreme weather conditions becoming more frequent and intense due to climate change, better flood protection was urgently needed. The scheme c...
LONDON, Feb. 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Two individuals from Essex have been arrested for illegally dumping waste at six locations across Warwickshire, Derbyshire and Buckinghamshire, the Environment Agency has announced today (Friday 6 January). In a joint raid earlier this week (Thursday 5 February), Environment Agency officers worked with the Eastern Regional Special Operations Unit (ERSOU) to arrest a 54 year old male and a 50 year old female, both...
LONDON, Feb. 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Following the MoJ's response to the consultation paper 'Criminal Legal Aid: Proposals for Solicitor Fee Scheme Reform', the statutory instrument (SI) introducing the changes to the Litigators' Graduated Fee Scheme (LGFS) has been laid today and will come into effect for cases with a representation order dated on or after 3 March 2026. What will the increases be? The SI introduces the following changes: * a fixe...