LONDON, Dec. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: UK Minister of State for Europe, North America and the Overseas Territories, Stephen Doughty said: Thirty years ago, the Dayton Peace Agreement brought an end to one of the darkest chapters in our continent's history and laid crucial foundations for peace and stability in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Today,we honour the memory of all the victims of this brutal conflict and are reminded that European security can neve...
LONDON, Dec. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Government begins review of the BBC's governance, public obligations and funding as part of the process to renew its Royal Charter * Options in Green Paper to future-proof the BBC so that it commands public trust, drives regional growth and is sustainably funded * People across the UK encouraged to have their say via public consultation As part of the Charter renewal process, the government is considering opti...
LONDON, Dec. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Precision treatments tackling the hardest-to-treat cancers set to be produced from hundreds of tonnes of reprocessed uranium from nuclear reactors * Patients to benefit as 15-year deal agreed between cutting-edge biotech firm Bicycle Therapeutics and the UK Nuclear Decommissioning Authority * Government is backing the UK's life sciences innovators to make the boldest ideas a reality that helps save lives, unloc...
LONDON, Dec. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * UK's largest car plant transformedwith launch of new generation EV,supporting 6,000jobsandboosting economic growth. * Industry Minister Chris McDonaldwill visitsiteand hailthenew LEAFas major step forward fortheauto sector's EV transitionandgreeneconomy. * Start of productioncomesasgovernment's modern Industrial Strategyis delivering £4 billion intotheautomotivesector - the biggest investment into the car ...
LONDON, Dec. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Launch of Women in Tech Taskforce to champion diversity in the UK tech sector- boosting economic growth * Taskforce will break down barriers that hold women back from entering, staying, and leading in tech sector- as research shows women leaving tech leads to estimated loss of £2 - £3.5 billion annually * Unlocking the full talent pool will drive inclusive growth, greater innovation and help the secto...
LONDON, Dec. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Government has announced the new members of the Creative Industries Council as part of its commitment to reshaping the body to align with national growth objectives and ensure it more accurately reflects the sector. Established in 2011, the Creative Industries Council (CIC) serves as a strategic forum for collaboration between industry leaders and government. It provides a unified platform for senior figures...
LONDON, Dec. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Overhaul of NHS dentistry willprioritise patients with most urgent dental needs and thoserequiringcomplex treatments * New incentives for the NHS dental contract toofferlonger-termtreatments for major issues such as gum disease and tooth decay through theNHS * Deep-rooted reforms are fundamental to government's wider rescue plan for dentistry, including: * rolling out urgent and emergency care appointments * s...
LONDON, Dec. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Thousands more homes to be built faster in every region thanks to biggest rewrite of planning rules in over a decade * Changes include saying 'yes' to brownfield, 'yes' to building around train stations and 'yes' to building more blocks of flats, alongside cutting costs and delays for housebuilders and businesses of all sizes * Accelerating government ambitions to build 1.5 million high-quality homes with the r...
LONDON, Dec. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * The service will start at 11am, and last for an hour. * The service will be Christian based, but all faiths will be involved and welcome. * The service will be predominantly for members of the infected blood community. Please register your interest by completing the survey. * Supporters and champions of the community may also attend. You can encourage anyone you would like to attend to complete the form. * Du...
LONDON, Dec. 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * UK services firms eye £400 million boost thanks to deal that also locks in tariff-free access across 98% of tariff lines. * Bentley, Scottish Salmon and Guinness among iconic exports to benefit * Deal follows landmark trade agreements with EU, US, and India which together will add billions of pounds and thousands of jobs to UK economy. The UK and South Korea have finalised a free trade deal which ...