LONDON, Aug. 5 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * £88 million investment to support youth clubs and schools to offer more after-school activities, while enabling organisations like the Scouts and Guides to deliver more places in local communities * Action delivers on Plan for Change and manifesto promise to back young people growing up in a digital-first world, with opportunities to build essential skills for life and work Young people across the country ...
LONDON, Aug. 5 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The complex originally housed the UK's first fast fission reactor Zephyr, followed by Dimple - a multi-purpose, zero power, water moderated reactor. These played a central role in providing the data measurements used to support the first generation of nuclear reactor designs.  In its latter years, the building hosted research into prosthetic limbs and vehicle emissions under AEA Technology.  Demolitio...
LONDON, Aug. 5 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Pippa Greenslade has had her term extended as Generalist Member of the Senior Salaries Review Body until 1 June 2026. Pippa's term was due to end 1st June 2025, but has been extended for continuity of board expertise. The Senior Salaries Review Body is an independent pay review body which provides advice to the Government on a number of senior public sector workforces. Read more about the Senior Salaries Review...
LONDON, Aug. 5 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Following monitoring of pharmacovigilance data, the Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) for Credelio Chewable tablets 12mg and 48mg for cats has been updated. Anorexia, lethargy, tachypnoea, ataxia, muscle tremor, hyperactivity and pruritus can occur very rarely as an adverse event. Any veterinary medicinal product which is authorised for marketing in the United Kingdom will have its Summary of Product Char...
LONDON, Aug. 5 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Statutory guidance for the police, published today, will strengthen how they determine who is suitable to hold a firearm or shotgun licence, better protecting the public and making streets safe, under the Plan for Change. From today, the government will increase the number of referees required for shotgun certificate applications from 1 to 2, as well as providing new advice to referees on their responsibilities i...
LONDON, Aug. 5 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Chevening is the UK government's global scholarship programme, offering future leaders the opportunity to study in the United Kingdom. Funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and partner organisations, Chevening Scholarships cover tuition fees, travel, accommodation, and living expenses for a one-year master's degree at any UK university. The application period for the 2026-2027 cycle is...
LONDON, Aug. 5 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Chevening is the UK government's global scholarship programme, offering future leaders the opportunity to study in the United Kingdom. Funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and partner organisations, Chevening Scholarships cover tuition fees, travel, accommodation, and living expenses for a one-year master's degree at any UK university. The application period for the 2026-2027 cycle is...
LONDON, Aug. 5 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Last November, fisheries staff from the Environment Agency released 1,000 juvenile barbel into the River Lea at Kings Weir and Fishers Green as part of a project to help restore historical populations of barbel in the Old River Lea. The fish were sourced from the Environment Agency's National Coarse Fish Rearing Unit, funded by rod licence income. Report barbel catch to help research However, the Environment Ag...
LONDON, Aug. 5 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Chevening programme offers fully-funded master's degrees at UK universities to individuals who are ready to lead positive change in their home countries and around the world. For more than 40 years, Chevening has attracted hundreds of thousands of applications globally. Successful applicants are individuals who can clearly demonstrate outstanding leadership, influence, and networking skills through compelling,...
LONDON, Aug. 5 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A study led by researchers at the University of Leeds and the Environment Agency has demonstrated a new method for improving rainfall estimates across the UK. The research, published in the journal Meteorological Applications in July 2025, shows how data from a mobile X-band radarcould be merged with the UK Met Office's national C-band radar-network using a 'quality index'. This approach could improve the accura...