LONDON, March 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Thousands more dentists will be availableto see patientsas government helps clear backlog of those waiting to take professional registrationexams * First sustained expansion of dental schoolplaces in nearly two decades will also allow 50 more dentists to be trained everyyear from 2027 * Training placesto be targeted in so-called dental deserts where patients often have to fight through their teeth to get an ap...
LONDON, March 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Operation Soteria to be delivered in courtrooms, ensuring rape cases focus on suspects not victims. * New national Independent Legal Advisor service for rape victims to be launched later this year, fulfilling manifesto commitment. * New data shows structural reforms to leave Crown Court backlog 84,000 cases lower in 2035, compared to investment and efficiencies alone. * Part of Government'splanto deliver faire...
LONDON, March 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Young people will be able to take the very first V Levels ineducation, finance,anddigitalin 2027, under landmark reforms to help young peoplesecurewell-paid jobs. Too many young people have been held back by a system that didn't value every route to success. That's why the government has introduced V Levels, which offer transformational new qualifications - equivalent to an A level - with learning designed arou...
LONDON, March 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Government tells tech companies to go further and faster in implementing safety measures to protectwomen and girls online * Warning comes after government takes decisive action to tackle online violence and Ofcom issues practical guidance to tech firms * Tech Secretary encouragesOfcom to report on which companies are failing to actsoon as possible, to inform women and girls which platforms decide not to protec...
LONDON, March 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Group hasallowed anexpectedaverage increase of 2.2% in customer bills,nearly halfof which is due to market movements * Some extra money also granted to improve services, tacklepollutionand secure investment * 83%of increases sought bywatercompaniesrejected-companies have been allowed lessadditionalrevenue than in the group's provisional ruling Background A price control sets the amount of revenue com...
LONDON, March 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Dame Caroline Wilson DCMG has been appointed Ambassador to the European Union in succession to Mr Lindsay Croisdale-Appleby CMG, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Dame Caroline will take up her appointment during August 2026. Curriculum Vitae Full name: Caroline Elizabeth Wilson Year Role 2020 to 2025 Beijing, His Majesty's Ambassador 2016 to 2019 FCO, Europe Director 2012...
LONDON, March 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: We have a vacancy for a Senior Veterinary Pharmacovigilance Assessor Job Title Senior Veterinary Pharmacovigilance Assessor Grade G7 Salary & Pension £62,000 per annum with Pension Scheme Annual Leave entitlement Commencing at 25 days Role This exciting and high-impact job puts you at the heart of post-authorisation surveillance of veterinary medicines for the UK market and plays a major role in a...
LONDON, March 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Energy suppliers forced to fix faulty smart meters as soon as possibleor facefines andpenalties * Cutting wait timetono more than 90 daysso households can save money on bills * Builds on £40 compensation if consumers face issueswhile gettinga smart meterinstalled Families will save money on bills through new obligations that energy suppliers will fix their smart meter more quickly, cutting waitin...
LONDON, March 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Government has announced plans to strengthen the Charity Commission's powers to close down charities that promote extremism and protect the vast majority of the sector delivering positive work. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has asked officials to work with the regulator to speed up the process for investigating charities suspected of engaging in extremist behaviour, including strengthening its powers to close...
LONDON, March 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Millions of families, friends and neighbours will feel a stronger sense of community, unity and national pride thanks to renewed efforts to stamp out extremism, hate and division announced today. Today the government is launching a rallying call for action, setting out the first steps towards a more connected, cohesive and resilient United Kingdom - a place where neighbo...