LONDON, July 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: More delivery riders caught sharing their accounts with migrants who have no right to work in the UK will be suspended, as part of the government's UK-wide crackdown on illegal working under the Plan for Change. A new agreement between the Home Office and Deliveroo, Just Eat and Uber Eats will ensure delivery firms receive new information concerning the locations of asylum hotels to help tackle illegal working. ...
LONDON, July 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The meeting highlighted the potential of the Global Partnership for Education (GPE)-the world's largest fund dedicated to transforming education in lower-income countries, with the UK as its leading donor. Discussions focused on leveraging this platform to support Guatemala's education priorities. Key areas of potential collaboration included enhancing early English language learning and expanding Guatemalan par...
LONDON, July 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The UK and Egypt share deep, historic ties. We partner across multiple fields, from climate change to global security, trade and investment to tourism, underpinned by rich people-to-people and cultural connections. However, both countries aspire to strengthen this co-operation in pursuit of shared prosperity and greater regional and global security. The Governments of Egypt and the UK have therefore committed to...
LONDON, July 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Che Homersham (37), from Southgate in North London, had his sentence increased by 12 months after the Solicitor General Lucy Rigby KC MP referred it under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme. The court heard that Homersham met the 16-year-old girl while on duty. He contacted the girl from his personal number under the pretext of taking a personal statement before picking her up and driving her to a remote locatio...
LONDON, July 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The King has been pleased to approve the following appointment: * Lord Lemos CMG CBE asLord in Waiting (Government Whip). Lord Moraes OBE has left the Government. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
LONDON, July 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Dr Marc Bailey has been appointed as the Forensic Science Regulator for England and Wales. Dr Bailey is a scientist who has significant regulatory experience. He has held multiple roles within the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and led international research in quality systems and standardisation, including whilst working at the National Physical Laboratory. The Forensic Science Regu...
LONDON, July 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: More than 3,000 British forces are taking part in the largest military exercise Australia has ever hosted, as the UK's Carrier Strike Group (CSG25) demonstrates Britain's unwavering commitment to Indo-Pacific security. The Carrier Strike Group is in Australia as part of Operation Highmast, the major global deployment that demonstrates Britain's strategic commitment to the Indo-Pacific. From British Gurkhas to U...
LONDON, July 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Officers from the Civil Nuclear Constabulary's (CNC) Strategic Escort Group (SEG) have successfully completed a rigorous fire safety refresher course as part of their ongoing professional standards and safety preparedness programme. SEG is a specialist unit responsible for the armed escort and secure transport of nuclear assets by road, rail, and sea. Operating in complex environments, SEG officers are trained t...
LONDON, July 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: New plans to address the presence of chemicals from flea and tick treatments in rivers and streams across the UK have been unveiled today (Tuesday 22 July). The initiative by the Cross-Government Pharmaceuticals in the Environment (PiE) Groupfocuses primarily on two chemicals - fipronil and imidacloprid - commonly used in topical parasite treatments for pets. These medicines play an essential role in protecting ...
LONDON, July 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Course content Delivered by the VMD's highly experienced inspectors, the event will feature a blend of lectures, discussion, and practical activities. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and gain practical support and guidance, engage with practical exercises featuring real-life challenges and scenarios, and network with other delegates and share best practice. Who is this course for? The ...