LONDON, Oct. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Flu vaccination drive a key part of NHS winter preparations * Social media campaigns and NHS App make booking easier than ever * 10 million vaccinated and millions more encouraged to come forward for their free NHS flu vaccination The NHS is urging millions of people eligible for a free flu vaccine to help protect themselves, their families and ease the pressure on England's health services this winter. Data ...
LONDON, Oct. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Scotland received a boost as the UK's first subsea High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) cable manufacturing plant opened in Nigg. Secretary of State for Scotland Douglas Alexander took part in the official opening of Sumitomo Electric UK's facility [19 October], a £350m investment which will support the country's energy network. It means that Scotland plays an important role in manufacturing subsea cables, w...
LONDON, Oct. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Officers are investigating the deposit of around 75 tonnes of mixed commercial and household waste in the yard of a mill in Nelson the town. The man the Environment Agency want to trace is described as white, approximately 5ft 9in tall, of a heavy build, with red hair. Footage shows him with a beard. The Environment Agency believes the dumping was organised and deliberate. A total of five deposits were made dur...
LONDON, Oct. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Rheinmetall UK begins production at Telford gun hall, supporting 100 highly skilled jobs. * Return of large-calibre weapon manufacturing to UK soil, ensuring British Armed Forces are better equipped to defend the nation. * Part of the government's commitment to reindustrialisation and good growth in every postcode. British Armed Forces will be better equipped to defend the nation, benefiting from sovereign man...
LONDON, Oct. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Advice helps people feel better prepared for events such as severe weather, which can occasionally affect services like power, water, and the internet. * Campaign bolsters UK's preparedness for emergencies, in line with European peers including France, Ireland and The Netherlands. * Simple steps include actions that are completely free, like signing up to the Priority Services Register, a service helping utilit...
LONDON, Oct. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued text of the following speech: Thank you, Mr Chair. The United Kingdom condemns Russia's latest mass strikes against Ukraine. Since the US President called for a ceasefire on attacks against energy infrastructure, Russia has repeatedly attacked Ukraine's energy system. As of yesterday, Russia had carried out 86 such attacks, including a major assault that struck ten energy facilities and left more than 550,000 people without power....
LONDON, Oct. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued text of the following speech: Thank you, Chair. The United Kingdom warmly welcomes the Special Representative, Kari Johnstone, back to the Permanent Council and thanks her for this comprehensive report. Trafficking in human beings is a direct security concern. It sustains organised crime, generates illicit profits and exploits vulnerability. Its convergence with cybercrime, financial crime and drug trafficking makes effective cros...
LONDON, Oct. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued text of the following speech: Ladies and gentlemen, our dear friend, the German ambassador, Shaun Davies, the local member of Parliament, who is Telford's greatest champion on the national and international stage, it really is a huge privilege to be with you all to open the new UK Gun Hall today. Special thanks are due to Armin, to Rebecca, to everyone from Rheinmetall, not just for laying on this great event, but also for your long...
LONDON, Oct. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued text of the following speech: Secretary of State, ladies and gentlemen, it is an absolute privilege to be here at Telford today. This marks the return of large-calibre gun barrel manufacturing to the United Kingdom. This is a capability that sadly has been absent from these shores for decades. I say sadly because Great Britain has a proud history of producing its own artillery. For centuries the Royal Arsenal at Woolwich was synony...
LONDON, Oct. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Applicants can now share their basic DBS check result directly with an employer or other third party, helping to make recruitment checks quicker and easier. Quicker, simpler sharing The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) has introduced a new way for applicants to share their online basic DBS check result. Previously, applicants had to forward emails and instructions themselves to anyone they wanted to view t...