LONDON, Dec. 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: England's drought-hit areas are beginning to recover following the recent wet weather, the National Drought Group heard today. November saw 149% of the long-term average rainfall, which helped kick-start drought recovery but also brought flooding to many parts of the country. As several areas announced a change in drought status, the expert group also heard how the latest science is being used to better protect ...
LONDON, Dec. 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Following theannouncement at Rebuild Ukraine2025, thesecond round ofInnovateUkraine[www.innovateukraine.io]has launched witha further£17m invested by the UK government. Theseadditionalprojects,together with 12projects supported underthe firstcompetition round,will fosterlow-carbonsolutionsthataddress immediate needs forUkrainianenergyresilienceand security,as well as sustainable approaches tobroader globalcl...
LONDON, Dec. 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Simon brings more than 30 years' experience with Shell in the energy sector, both internationally and the UK. His background includes extensive experience in the management of energy infrastructure, and the delivery of complex energy projects. Most recently, as Senior Vice President for Shell UK, he has played a pivotal role in the North Sea's energy transition. Following the recent announcement that the UK's fir...
LONDON, Dec. 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Regulator of Social Housing has today (Monday 8 December) placed Arhag Housing Association Limited on its gradings under review list. RSH is currently investigating matters which may indicate serious failings in the landlord delivering the outcomes of the Governance and Financial Viability Standard. Arhag Housing Association Limited has fewer than 1,000 social housing units and does not therefore...
LONDON, Dec. 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: As festive celebrations get underway, many people reach for both seasonal drinks and common winter remedies-a combination that can lead to dangerous and unexpected effects. From cough syrups to painkillers, medicines help many of us stay well through the winter. But when used incorrectly, particularly alongside alcohol, even familiar products can cause harm. And with more people socialising,travellingand relying ...
LONDON, Dec. 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Atlantic Bastion will combine autonomous vessels and AI with warships and aircraft to create a highly advanced hybrid force to protect undersea cables and pipelines. * Huge appetite from industry to deliver hi-tech capabilities toprotect North Atlantic from Russian submarines create defence jobs in Britain. * Follows increase in Russian underwater activity, including spy ship Yantar exposed by Defence Secretary ...
LONDON, Dec. 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * First meeting of new panel working to future-proof UK's world-leading position * Legal and business experts will identify key opportunities to grow £42.6bn sector * Group includes representatives from CBI and TheCityUK, alongside senior legal figures He will be joined by legal and business leaders, judges, academics and major PR organisations at the International Dispute Resolution Centre in London. The E...
LONDON, Dec. 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Key messages * HM Land Registry is improving transparency and supporting complete and correct applications by now publishing avoidable requisitions data on GOV.UK. This information helps professional customers take action to reduce costly delays by taking advantage of free training and support on offer. * The data adds context to the existing Request for information (requisition) data, published since ...
LONDON, Dec. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Major £725 million investment to deliver more apprenticeships for young people and help match skills training with local job opportunities. * Young people to benefit from increased access to training with full cost of apprenticeships at SME's covered by Government. * New wave of foundation apprenticeships in sectors such as retail and hospitality sectors to get young people into work. * Backing thousands mo...
LONDON, Dec. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Governments, civil society and the private sector to gather in London next year to accelerate fight against corruption and dirty money, as details of major summit outlined by Foreign Secretary. * Foreign Secretary calls out illicit finance as the 'lifeblood of crime' on UK streetsand promises to 'take the fight to the corrupt'. * New funding for investigative journalists exposing corruption announced as UK prepa...