LONDON, Dec. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is leading a NATO research project called 'Youth Perspective on Emerging and Disruptive Technologies' (reference SAS-AVT-SET-HFM-205). The goal is to gather ideas from young people across NATO countries about how emerging and disruptive technologies might affect the future. What the competition is asking for To gather these future ideas, we want you to write...
LONDON, Dec. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Chief Secretary to the Treasury James Murray has appointed Professor Mark Freeman and Professor Ben Groom to lead an independent review of the Green Book discount rate. Professor Freeman and Professor Groom will co-lead the review to make sure that the government is taking a fair view of the long-term benefits that arise from transformational investments. The Green Book discount rate is used in the UK gover...
LONDON, Dec. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The UK's valuable fish stocks will be restored to sustainable levels alongside action to protect the marine environment and support jobs in coastal communities, as set out in five Fisheries Management Plans (FMPs) published by the government today (16 December). The latest plans cover North Sea and Channel sprat (developed jointly with the Scottish Government for English and Scottish waters), cockle, queen scall...
LONDON, Dec. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Independent review launched in response to shocking case of former MEP Nathan Gill * Former Permanent Secretary Philip Rycroft will assess finance and bribery rules and how to reduce risk of foreign interference * Builds on new rules set out in Elections Strategy to guard against foreign political interference Further work to tackle the scourge of foreign financial interference in UK politics and protect our d...
LONDON, Dec. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: TheDefence Secretary John Healey has confirmed that His MajestyTheKing has approved the appointment ofthe new Commander of Cyber & Specialist Operations Command (CSOC). LieutenantGeneral Sir Rob MagowanwillsucceedGeneral SirJimHockenhullon promotionto Generalas CommanderCSOC in March 2026. General Rob willbe responsibleforoverseeingDefence's cyber and specialist forces -including cyber experts, deployments and ...
LONDON, Dec. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Werun annual recruitment schemes for peopleatdifferent stagesof their career journey, from school leavers to experiencedresearchers.Hereis an overview of theschemes werun each year: For students We runa year-long placementscheme for students in their penultimate year of study.Opportunities available across the UK. * GSRSandwich Scheme| Opensinautumn of each year If youwould like to spend a year working in a ...
LONDON, Dec. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Werun annual recruitment schemes for peopleatdifferent stagesof their career journey, from school leavers to experiencedeconomists.Hereis an overview of theschemes werun: For students We run two schemes for students in their penultimate year of study: the Sandwich Placement Scheme and the Summer Scheme. Opportunitiesareavailable across the UK. * GES Sandwich Scheme| Opens in autumn of each year If youwould ...
LONDON, Dec. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Whole life order for murders connected to the police, prison or probation officer's current or former duties * New starting point for sentencing to deter revenge attacks and ensure offenders face the harshest consequences * Part of Plan for Change to ensure most dangerous offendersremainlocked up under sentencing reforms Vile killers who murder apolice, prison or probation officer, even when the victim...
LONDON, Dec. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The King has been pleased to appoint Mr Mark Pendlington, DL, as His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of the County of Suffolk on the retirement of Clare, Countess of Euston, CVO, on 15th April, 2026. Background Mark Pendlington has extensive experience of working across the public and private sectors including in industry, national and regional voluntary organisations, further and higher education and economic develo...
LONDON, Dec. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: As we approach the end of the year, I want to take a moment to reflect on the progress achieved and to thank everyone for your engagement over the last twelve months. My 2025 survey results again showed improved supplier perceptions of compliance with the Groceries Code. For the first time, over 90% of suppliers to 13 retailers reported that the retailer mostly or consistently complied with the Code. Reported Co...