LONDON, Sept. 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Far fewer animals are being used to release batches of veterinary vaccines than a decade ago, new figures published today (Thursday 24 September) by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) show. The average number of animals needed to check the quality, safety and effectiveness of a single batch of animal vaccine fell by 41% - from 29 animals in 2013 to 17 in 2024. Overall animal use fell by 29% over the sa...
LONDON, Sept. 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Environment Agency has submitted a planning application for the Portreath Flood Alleviation Scheme, a major investment to help protect homes, businesses and community facilities from flooding. Portreath faces some of the highest flood risk in Cornwall. It is one of only three communities identified as high risk in the South West Flood Risk Management Plan. Climate change is expected to bring more intense ra...
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LONDON, Sept. 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: MHRA foreword Scotland has a distinctive and important role in the UK's life sciences ecosystem, with strengths in clinical research, medicines development and partnership across the NHS, academia and industry. As Professor Dame Anna Dominiczak, Professor Alison Strath, and Fiona Cochrane highlight in this blog, investment in research infrastructure, wider access to clinical trials and collaboration across the...
LONDON, Sept. 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Government investment in Scottish defence sector rose by 13% in real terms to £2.53 billion in 2025/26, marking the highest level of industry investment since records began. * Substantial investment translates to £460 for every person living in Scotland up from £390 the previous year. * Part of  Government's work to rebuild the nation's defence industrial base, boosting...
LONDON, Sept. 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Analysis from the Government Actuary's Department (GAD) is helping the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) explore how climate-related hazards that affect Britain's transport networks are changing. We worked with the ORR to develop a clear, visual resource that will support discussions about climate-related risks to Great Britain's rail and road infrastructure. Understanding changing climate hazards The analysis ex...
LONDON, Sept. 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Can you make sound, evidence-based decisions under pressure? Have you written technical reports, findings, or recommendations? Are you resilient and able to remain effective when dealing with challenging or sensitive situations? If so, we would love to hear from you! For further information about this position and how to apply see Civil Service Jobs, Inspector of Marine Accidents (Engineering / Nautical), Ref: ...
LONDON, Sept. 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued text of the following speech: As the son of two Jewish refugees, I speak to this gathering as somebody with profound gratitude for the state of Israel for looking after my grandmother after the Second World War, after she lost her husband at the hands of the Nazis. I speak as someone that, I think everyone in this room would agree, was appalled by the attacks of October the seventh by Hamas and the murder that they perpetrated. ...
LONDON, Sept. 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued text of the following speech: The United Kingdom welcomes the adoption of the UN Declaration on Sea-Level Rise, and thanks Australia and Cabo Verde for their leadership as co-facilitators. For many countries represented in this room, sea-level rise is not a distinct threat; it is a present reality. A reality that affects homes, livelihoods, and the future of entire communities. This declaration, the first United Nations membersh...
LONDON, Sept. 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Can you make sound, evidence-based decisions under pressure? Have you written technical reports, findings, or recommendations? Are you resilient and able to remain effective when dealing with challenging or sensitive situations? If so, we would love to hear from you! For further information about this position and how to apply see Civil Service Jobs, Inspector of Marine Accidents (Naval Architect), Ref: 480364 ...