LONDON, Aug. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Mukesh Sharma's second term has been extended by 4 months, commencing from 30 August 2026 to 29 December 2026. James Twining's first term has been extended by 6 months, commencing from 30 November 2026 to 29 May 2027. Mukesh Sharma OBE DL Mukesh Sharma has extensive experience in business growth, acquisitions, organisational change and international partnerships. He was appointed Deputy Lieutenant for the Count...
LONDON, Aug. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: We have vacancies for two Senior Scientific Officers in the Biologicals Team. Job Title Senior Scientific Officer in the Biologicals Team Grade SSO Salary & Pension £46,060 per annum with Pension Scheme Annual Leave entitlement Commencing at 25 days Role These exciting and interesting roles put you at the heart of the important work of the VMD's Biologicals Section and the authorisation in the UK o...
LONDON, Aug. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The United Kingdom, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, the European Union, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United States, as members of the International Contact Group (ICG) for the Great Lakes region, chaired by France, issue the following statement regarding the disarmament, demobilization, and cantonment protocol signed between the Congolese authorities and the Democratic Forces for the L...
LONDON, Aug. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Disabled people across England can soon travel on buses for free all day, every day * Time restrictions on concessionary passes to be lifted from April, giving breathing space from cost of living * Part of government's wider commitment to better, affordable, reliable buses, including the £2 bus fare cap, free bus travel for kids this summer and giving local leaders control over their buses Eligible disabl...
LONDON, Aug. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The United Kingdom has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Lebanon's Ministry of Interior and Municipalities and Ministry of Defence, reaffirming its long-standing partnership with Lebanon's security institutions. The UK's Integrated Security Fund will support a 31-month Internal Security Assistance Programme for the Internal Security Forces (ISF) and the Lebanese Army totalling up to £16.3 mill...
LONDON, Aug. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A new collaboration between HM Land Registry and Ordnance Survey (OS) will help transform the property market by enhancing data accessibility and innovation in the housing and geospatial sectors. This will reduce friction for citizens and businesses, boost confidence in property rights and the housing sector, and support government policy and economic growth. HM Land Registry has been at the heart of property ma...
LONDON, Aug. 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * More than 150 government-funded 4G mast upgrades are now live across the UK through the Shared Rural Network, bringing4Gcoverage from EE, Virgin MediaO2, and Vodafone and ThreeUK to some of Britain's hardest-to-reach rural areas. * Britain's walkers, hikers and holidaymakers can stay connected, check weather and route information, and contact emergency services more easily when needed. * National parks,...
LONDON, Aug. 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * AI summer bootcamp kicks off in the North West to prevent young people falling into unemployment * First of its kind initiative brings together government with industry to give young people three weeks of AI and workplace skills training * Businesses and public sector organisations across the North West, including JD Sports andHeinz,will have apprenticeships on offer to help people move into employment Young p...
LONDON, Aug. 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Pensionand benefit paymentstobebroughtforward toFriday28thAugustto account for bank holiday. * Comes ahead of the new school year,allowingfamilies and carers to plan their spending with confidence. * Early payments ensure millions have the breathing space they need ahead of bank holiday. Millions of people will receiveessential financial support before the August bank holiday weekend, as the Government...
LONDON, Aug. 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * £65 million boost tohelpfarmersrespondto the driestJuly on record * New measures will help farmers manage drought pressures, protect crops andstrengthen resilience for the future * Follows Prime Minister's COBR meeting this week on the national response toextreme heat, wildfires and drought Farmers across England will receive new support to help manage the impact of prolonged dry weather, including a ...