LONDON, July 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Meet experts to discuss how measurement science and regulation can underpin effective solutions to the challenges facing the global food system. The event will take place at Nexus, University of Leeds, Leeds on 23-24 June with remote attendance options available. Our last conference took place in June 2023 as an online event,Safe food for tomorrow's world- food security in challenging global conditions. We wil...
LONDON, July 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Representatives from the Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC), including Chief Constable Simon Chesterman and Strategic Escort Group (SEG) officers, joined commemorations in Caithness as His Majesty The King visited the region to mark significant anniversaries in the UK's nuclear sector. The visit celebrated several key milestones: the 70th anniversary of nuclear operations at Dounreay, the 20th anniversary of the N...
LONDON, July 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Anglian (Northern), Wessex and Yorkshire Regional Flood and Coastal Committee (RFCC) Chair appointments have been announced. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is pleased to announce, following the recent recruitment campaign, the appointments of: * Paul Learoyd as the new Chair for the Anglian (Northern) RFCC ; * Ian Collins as the new Chair for the Wessex RFCC; and * Jocelyn Ma...
LONDON, July 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Lord Chancellor has approved the reappointments, for a second term of Robert Paterson and Alexander Wood as Solicitor Members of the Insolvency Rules Committee for four years. Robert Paterson second term will commence on 26 June 2026. Alexander Wood's second term will commence on 30 September 2026. Biographies Robert Paterson is a partner at Wedlake Bell LLP and specialises in all aspects of restructuring a...
LONDON, July 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Transport Secretary, the Local Transport Minister, and Metro Mayors come together for UK bus manufacturing stocktake, promising to support highly skilled jobs that deliver the Plan for Change. * plans advanced to ensure a 10-year pipeline of zero-emission bus orders, with around 60% of zero-emission buses funded by government currently being built by UK-based manufacturers. * comes as the Bus Services Bill prog...
LONDON, July 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: UK military personnel will improve their digital and cyber skills through a new esports collaboration, which will include a focus on AI and drone operation. The Ministry of Defence has appointed the British Esports Federation to deliver a new first-of-its-kind defence and industry esports tournament through UK Strategic Command, soon to be Cyber and Specialist Operations Command. Improving the digital skills o...
LONDON, July 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Speaking at the Pension and Lifetime Saving Association's (PLSA - now renamed Pensions UK) Local Authority conference, GAD Actuary Garth Foster discussed the need for clarity and a balanced approach to funding and management of surpluses. The support which the Government Actuary's Department (GAD) provides to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) was also discussed at the annual conference for people who ma...
LONDON, July 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister spoke to His Majesty the King of Jordan Abdullah II this morning. They discussed the appalling humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in Gaza and agreed on the urgent need for a ceasefire, the release of all hostages and immediate access for humanitarian aid. The Prime Minister thanked His Majesty for Jordan's work to urgently deliver much needed aid into Gaza. They welcomed the accelerated work ...
LONDON, July 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Investment will help cement Cornwall's role in supplying a nationally critical material, supporting the government's Industrial Strategy to boost growth in priority industries as part of the Plan for Change. * Proposals to cut licensing red tape announced yesterday will breathe life into Cornwall's pubs, clubs, restaurants, and cafes with more alfresco dining and longer opening hours on offer for residents...
LONDON, July 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Our overwhelming concern is for the hostages and for the people of Gaza. We must do all we can to end the current suffering and change the situation on the ground. We demand an immediate ceasefire to stop the slaughter, that the UN be allowed to send humanitarian assistance into Gaza on a continuing basis to prevent starvation, and the immediate release of the hostages. We support the US, Qatari and Egyptian gov...