LONDON, Jan. 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Open Innovation Team's (OIT) PhD placement scheme brings PhD students into the heart of government, working with civil service teams on real policy challenges. We've hosted more than 150 PhD students since 2016, with many going on to policy jobs in government and think tanks. The scheme offers a unique opportunity to develop skills, grow networks and get an insight into how government works. Find out more and ...
LONDON, Jan. 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Health experts tooperatefrom probation officesfor the first timeand attend appointments with offenders * Scheme will mean offenders are quickly screened for issues that fuel criminality * Part of Government's Plan for Change to cut crime and address root causes of reoffending For the first time ever, clinicians and nurses will work directly from probation offices in crime hotspots across the country and sit in ...
LONDON, Jan. 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The King has been pleased to approve the following appointment: * Josh Simons MP as Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State in the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.He will remain Parliamentary Secretary in theCabinet Office. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
LONDON, Jan. 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister spoke to the President of the United States, Donald Trump, this afternoon. The leadersdiscussedEuro-Atlantic security and agreed on the need to deter an increasingly aggressive Russia in the High North. European Allies had stepped up in recent months to defend Euro-Atlantic interests, but more could be done to protect the area, the Prime Minister said. The leaders looked forward to speaking a...
LONDON, Jan. 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister spoke to the Prime Minister of Denmark, Mette Frederiksen, this afternoon. The Prime Minister thanked Prime Minister Frederiksen for her strong support at the Coalition of the Willing meeting in Paris on Tuesday. Coalitionpartners had made good progressin Paris, the leaders agreed. Turning to Denmark, the Prime Minister reiterated his position on Greenland. Both leaders agreed on the importan...
LONDON, Jan. 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Live snakes, tarantulas and lovebirds have been found crammed into vehicles at the UK border following a global crackdown on wildlife smuggling gangs. In just one month, Border Force seized more than 250 endangered species and illegal wildlife products at airports, ports and mail depots across the country. The seizures this autumn were part of an annual international operation to combat illegal wildlife smugglin...
LONDON, Jan. 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: These compulsory changes include: * The marking of passive gears for all vessels. * Changes in the requirements for completing an electronic logbook for vessels of 12 metres overall length or more. * Changes to the frequency of VMS reports when fishing in and around restricted areas. Defra, Marine Management Organisation (MMO) and UK fishing administrations acknowledge this late notification will be an additiona...
LONDON, Jan. 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Year 11 students across England will be able to view their GCSE results on their phones for the first time from this summer, speeding up the process of enrolling into college,freeing up teachers and college staff from unnecessary paperwork, and bringing record-keeping into the 21st century. The Education Record app is being rolled out nationally to modernise how young people access their exam results once they ha...
LONDON, Jan. 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Online Safety Act strengthened as 'cyberflashing' becomes apriorityoffence * Dating apps and social media platforms now have to take proactive steps to prevent this vile content before users see it * New law follows a historic government strategy to halve Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) within a decade, which included a commitment to make cyberflashing a 'priority offence' under the Online Safety Act Pe...
LONDON, Jan. 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * keeping pavements clear helps parents with pushchairs,wheelchair users and blind or partially sighted people travel more safely and independently * localleaders know their streets best and will intend on being given the power totake actionwhere pavement parking causes the greatest problems locally * thislocally-ledapproach supportsthe government's driveto make transport and public spaces more accessible, improvi...