LONDON, Aug. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: More than 40,000 future builders, bricklayers, electricians, carpenters and plumbers will get cutting edge skills to get Britain building at state-of-the-art Technical Excellence Colleges unveiled today (Tuesday 12 August). The specialist colleges will be in every region of England to deliver the workforce needed to turbocharge the building of new homes, schools and hospitals, helping to realise every Brit's dre...
LONDON, Aug. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * David Smith submitted false VAT returns on behalf of long-established Scottish machinery firm Balgownie Limited across a three-year period * In total, more than £1.5 million was undeclared to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) between 2019 and 2022 * Smith has been banned as a director for 11 years and the company was bought out of administration by another firm last year, with 15 jobs saved The director of a ...
LONDON, Aug. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The National Drought Group met today (Monday 11 August) with the current water shortfall situation in England now defined as a "nationally significant incident." Five areas are officially in drought, with six more experiencing prolonged dry weather following the driest six months to July since 1976. Despite the unsettled weather last month, many river flows and reservoir levels in England continued to recede co...
LONDON, Aug. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Great British Energy - Nuclear is proud to mark International Youth Day 2025 with the launch of its early careers programme, welcoming a new cohort of graduates and apprentices into the business this September. The initiative reflects GBE - N's commitment to investing in the next generation of nuclear professionals and delivering on the UK's Skills Plan by supporting youth-led innovation, clean energy growth and ...
LONDON, Aug. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * £310 million previously confirmed in Northern Ireland's City and Growth Deals to lay the foundations for long-term prosperity across creative and high-growth sectors. * As part of the Government's Plan for Change, £137 million in fresh investment will tackle terrorism, paramilitarism and organised crime, unlocking safer streets and new economic opportunities. * Major private sector expansion as Thales...
LONDON, Aug. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: For students across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, results week can be a mix of excitement and nerves. If you're exploring Clearing, take a moment - there's still time to sort your student finance, and we're here to help you get everything in place. Clearing is always busy, and we know it can feel overwhelming while you confirm your next steps. Our aim is simple: make it as straightforward as possible to a...
LONDON, Aug. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Top 100 is a celebration of the tremendous economic growth we have seen in Northern Ireland since the Good Friday Agreement almost three decades ago. The transformation of Northern Ireland since then shows how political stability is not only good for its people but good for business too. This summer marks one year since I took office as Secretary of State for Northern Ireland. In that time I have had the pri...
LONDON, Aug. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Office for Product Safety and Standards has launched a new campaign hashtag and updated resources to raise awareness among parents and carers about the hazards to children associated with items such as button batteries, magnets, imitation food, small toys, and other small objects, such as drawing pins. The Small Hazards, Big Harm resources have been updated to sit alongside the button battery top tips poster...
LONDON, Aug. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * West-Sussex business Rainbo will fulfil a major order to Uganda after securing UK Export Finance support. * Machinery, vehicles and equipment for mining, transport and processing activities will be used by Ugandan construction and consultancy firm IBBI for setting up a granite quarry and an asphalt production plant. West Sussex business Rainbo will supply and deliver millions of pounds in machinery to Uga...
LONDON, Aug. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The British Embassy in Quito is proud to announce a major step forward in United Kingdom (UK)-Ecuador bilateral trade and cooperation with British company, Hydro Industries, securing three transformative water treatment contracts across Ecuador. These initiatives not only represent the largest commercial transaction by a UK company in Ecuador in recent years but also reflect the UK Government's strategic commitme...