LONDON, July 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Ash-Shahada is a London-based landlord providing social housing in London and supported exempt accommodation in Birmingham. RSH published a regulatory notice in July 2021 which found a number of failures relating to the Governance and Financial Viability Standard. The new appointments are: * Martin Tiplady OBE * Sarah Cameron * Waqar Ahmed Jonathan Walters, Deputy Chief Executive of RSH, said: Followi...
LONDON, July 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A team of engineering apprentices and graduates from the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has claimedfirst placein the prestigious Olympus Rover Trials. The Trials, organised by UK Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (UKSEDS), were held recently at Airbus Defence and Space's Mars Yard. The winning team,RACE2Mars, work in UKAEA's Remote Applications in Challenging Environments (RACE). The ski...
LONDON, July 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The King has approved the nomination of The Right Reverend Hugh Nelson, Suffragan Bishop of St Germans in the Diocese of Truro, for election as Bishop of Worcester, in succession to The Right Reverend John Geoffrey Inge, following his retirement. Background After a theology degree at Worcester College, Oxford, Hugh spent 13 years living and working with adults with learning disabilities in one of the L'Arche co...
LONDON, July 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Gaon Hart is a distinguished legal expert and compliance strategist, currently serving as Chair of the NHS Counter Fraud Authority, where he oversees the prevention, protection and investigation of the £1.3 billion annual fraud risk facing the UK health sector. He is also Managing Director of Legal Advisory Worldwide, a boutique consultancy specialising in global economic crime prevention in the private and...
LONDON, July 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Rathlin Energy UK Ltd, which has operated at West Newton in East Yorkshire since 2013, has an environmental permit for drilling wells and long-term oil and gas production. It has applied to vary the permit for West Newton A well site (WNA) at Fosham Road in High Fosham. After reviewing comments and evidence from the original consultation at the end of last year, the Environment Agency is 'minded to' issue the p...
LONDON, July 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Helim Miah was made bankrupt in 2006, owing millions to his creditors. * Despite a bankruptcy order and a 13-year director disqualification, he formed two companies and bought a car on finance. * He was sentenced to four years and eight months in prison at Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court. A Welsh businessman, made bankrupt nearly 20 years ago, has been jailed for more than four years after hiding £130,...
LONDON, July 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Legal Aid Agency is seeking to identify additional providers in the Housing, Debt and Welfare Benefits Categories of Law in the following areas: * Barnsley * Calderdale * Cheshire * City of Kingston upon Hull * Doncaster * East Riding of Yorkshire * Hartlepool * Knowsley * Leicestershire & Rutland * North East Lincolnshire & North Lincolnshire * Northumberland * Rochdale * Rotherham * Sandwell * Trafford * W...
LONDON, July 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Recently, our forces joined Republic of Cyprus firefighters as fires spread rapidly across 120 square kilometres in hot and windy conditions. This united response helped protect 15 villages that were threatened by the flames. UK Chinook helicopters worked alongside local ground teams to tackle the blazes from the air. Our personnel also provided bulldozers, medical support and logistics help to the Republic of C...
LONDON, July 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister spoke to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney this afternoon. He started by setting out his announcement this afternoon that the UK is on a path to recognise the State of Palestine before UNGA in September unless Israel significantly changes course. He said that this would be part of a process that ultimately results in peace and security for those in the region, and set out the details of the ...
LONDON, July 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Civil Nuclear Police Authority (CNPA) has welcomed two new independent members to its Board. Chair Susan Johnson announced the appointments of John Campbell, QPM, and Nick Payne, both of whom bring valuable public service and governance experience to the Authority. Both will attend their first meeting on Wednesday 30 July. John brings a wealth of experience from a distinguished 34-year career in policing. A...