LONDON, Aug. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Immigrants who arrived in the UK on a small boat have been detained under the UK-France treaty, which is now operational. Detentions began for those who arrived in the UK on a small boat yesterday lunchtime (August 6). They will be held in immigration removal centres pending their removal. The UK will make referrals to France within 3 days, and the French authorities will be expected to respond within 14 days. Th...
LONDON, Aug. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: With just over four weeks to go, further views are being sought on a consultation on environmental permits to continue decommissioning work at the Winfrith nuclear site in Dorset. The site is operated by Nuclear Restoration Services Ltd (NRS). It operated between 1959 and 1992 and is now in the final stages of decommissioning. All the buildings will be knocked down and the site will be returned to heathland with ...
LONDON, Aug. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: With one month to go, the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Pat McFadden, is rallying the nation to get ready for the second ever national test of the UK's Emergency Alerts system. On Sunday 7 September at around 3pm, mobile phones on 4G and 5G networks across the country will vibrate and emit a loud siren-like sound for up to ten seconds. A test message will appear on screens, making it clear the alert is a ...
LONDON, Aug. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Last autumn around 100 native white clawed crayfish were found dead in the River Wansbeck catchment in Northumberland. The subsequent investigation determined crayfish displaying similar symptoms - unusual orange patches on their shell - were widespread across the Wansbeck catchment as well as areas of the neighbouring rivers Tyne and Blyth catchments. Now the Environment Agency is carrying out surveys across No...
LONDON, Aug. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Lebanese citizens (and Palestinians residing in Lebanon) are eligible to apply under the Lebanon scheme in any subject area. The scholarship offers full financial support for scholars to study for any eligible master's degree at over 150 UK universities whilst also gaining access to a wide range of exclusive academic, professional, and cultural experiences. Chevening Scholarships are awarded to potential future ...
LONDON, Aug. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The operator has an environmental permit for drilling wells and long-term oil and gas production at its site in Burniston, North Yorkshire. It is proposing to construct a temporary wellsite, Cloughton 2, for drilling a test borehole to assess gas potential. The Environment Agency is now seeking views from the local community and interested groups on the application. The consultation opened last month and will r...
LONDON, Aug. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * People living near pylons set to get £2,500 off their electricity bills over 10 years * Latest step to deliver a cleaner, cheaper energy system in addition to the government's planning reforms to drive out the blockers * Comes as new plans for smart meters will give consumers clearer rights and better compensation The government is teaming up with local communities to get Britain building - driving growth ...
LONDON, Aug. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: During the meeting, Ambassador Correa highlighted the United Kingdom's commitment to global climate action and the fundamental role of the private sector in the transition to sustainable economies. She highlighted British initiatives such as climate financing through capital markets, UK's support for funds to mitigate the impact of climate change, the commitments to decarbonize the UK's electricity grid and submi...
LONDON, Aug. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Ambassador Correa formally invited Guatemala to join the Powering Past Coal Alliance (PPCA), a global initiative promoting the transition from coal to clean energy. The Ambassador presented an official letter of invitation, highlighting the opportunity for Guatemala to strengthen its environmental commitments and align with the Paris Agreement. She emphasized that PPCA membership would enable Guatemala to share i...
LONDON, Aug. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The government has today announced the appointment of Professor Susan Hopkins as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). This follows a fair and open recruitment process, with Professor Hopkins expected to commence her new role in September. She will take over from acting CEO Dyfed Alsop, who will revert to being Chief Operating Officer of UKHSA. Health and Social Care Sec...