LONDON, Nov. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Environment Agency has joined forces with partners to take enforcement action at a Southport skip hire company. To protect the environment from harm, the Agency revoked the waste permit for Johnson's Scrap Metal Ltd on 17 January 2025, for its site at Crowland Street at Crowland Industrial Estate in Southport. The revocation means that Johnson's Scrap Metal Ltd, trading under Johnson's Skip Hire, is no long...
LONDON, Nov. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: On Saturday, 15 November, The Duchess began her programme at La Alianza Guatemala (ALA), a non-profit organisation dedicated to protecting vulnerable children and adolescents, particularly those affected by human trafficking, sexual violence, forced migration, and teenage pregnancy. Her Royal Highness met girls supported by ALA, toured its facilities, and learned about its human rights-based approach to safeguard...
LONDON, Nov. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * easier travel for holiday makers with tap-in tap-out technology installed at Stansted and Southend Airport stations before Christmas * ticketing modernised at 50 stations across south-east England, thanks to £18.7 million of government funding * rollout comes as the government establishes Great British Railways, which will ultimately simplify fares and ticketing Passengers travelling to every London airpo...
LONDON, Nov. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is bringing back its popular mascot 'Andi Biotic' for World Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness Week with a fresh, fun campaign that sees the bright red and white pill character busting disco moves in unexpected places - including a pharmacy dance floor. The second wave of the Keep Antibiotics Working campaign launches today with eye-catching content designed to grab th...
LONDON, Nov. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * 23schools have now installed Great British Energy solar panelsandarecuttingtheir energy billswith clean, homegrown power * Full listannouncedofover250schools acrossEnglandthatare settobenefitfrom Great British Energyand UKgovernmentfundingforsolar panels * Millions insavingswillbe reinvestedintoeducation Pupilsacross thecountrywillbenefitfrommoremoney for textbooks andteaching, as Great British Energy's solar ...
LONDON, Nov. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Along with the Chair, Clive Smith, and Vice Chair, Joan Edgington, the remaining members of the infected blood memorial committee have now been appointed * The infected blood community will have the opportunity to meet all of the committee at a commemorative event later this week All of the Infected Blood Memorial Committee have now been appointed to their posts. The new appointees are Bessie Woodhouse, Clair ...
LONDON, Nov. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Indonesia's economy remains resilient, with growth hovering around 5% despite global challenges. This growth is supported by robust domestic consumption, rising exports, and increasing investment. To maintain this momentum, the Government is strengthening adaptive policies through regulatory governance reforms by implementing Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA) as part of Good Regulatory Practices (GRP). This init...
LONDON, Nov. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A new study that will screen children for lead exposure has launched in Leeds today. The Elevated Childhood Lead Interagency Prevalence Study (ECLIPS), which brings together experts in environmental science, health, epidemiology and economics, has obtained funding from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and will use an innovative home-testing approach that could transform how the UK monitors and responds to lead ...
LONDON, Nov. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Over 300 businesses join efforts to plug labour shortfalls and grow the economy * New job matchmaking tool to be rolled out across prisons in England and Wales * Employment to help ex-offenders turn backs on crime and reduce reoffending Over 300 top British businesses have signed up to the Government's recruitment initiative in the last 12 months, joining household names like Greggs, Iceland and Kier in helpin...
LONDON, Nov. 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Lord Macdonald of River Glaven KC has been appointed to lead an independent review of laws on public order and hate crime. Following the terrorist attack in Manchester on 2 October, the Home Secretary announced an independent review of existing public order and hate crime legislation. This resulted from concerns around community tensions and the impact of disruptive and intimidating protests and hate crime on t...