LONDON, Nov. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Transport Secretary, Heidi Alexander, met rail staff and first responders to the Huntingdontrain attack yesterday (6 November 2025), where she thanked them for their quick thinking and brave actions. In Peterborough, the Transport Secretary metthe LNER traindriver, Andrew Johnson,theNetwork Railsignaller, andBritish Transport Police officers,alongside LNERManaging Director, David Horne. The Transport Secreta...
LONDON, Nov. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The agenda includes a report from the Parole Board Chair & CEO, an update on the Transparency Review and an opportunity for any questions submitted by observers to be answered. If you would like to observe this virtually, and/or submit a question for the Parole Board, please email CEO@paroleboard.gov.uk The deadline to express your interest is Friday 28 November 2025. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
LONDON, Nov. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) is supporting Wales Safeguarding Week, taking place on 10-14 November 2025, by helping volunteer and charity organisations across Wales understand DBS check eligibility rules. DBS supports employers to make safer recruitment decisions by processing and issuing criminal record checks and by maintaining the Adults and Children's barred lists. Barred lists are records of peop...
LONDON, Nov. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Mae'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd (DBS) yn cefnogi Wythnos Diogelu Cymru, a gynhelir 10-14 Tachwedd 2025, drwy helpu sefydliadau gwirfoddol ac elusennol ledled Cymru i ddeall rheolau cymhwysedd gwiriadau DBS. Mae'r DBS yn cefnogi cyflogwyr i wneud penderfyniadau recriwtio mwy diogel drwy brosesu a chyhoeddi gwiriadau cofnodion troseddol a thrwy gynnal Rhestrau Gwahardd Rhag Gweithio Gydag Oedolion a Phlant. Mae...
LONDON, Nov. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister and Prime Minister Mottley met at the COP30 summit in Belem. The Prime Minister reiterated his concern for those affected in the wider region as a consequence of Hurricane Melissa. He said the devastating scenes were an urgent and sobering reminder of why we cannot - and we will not - stand by and wait to tackle climate change. Both leaders agreed on the importance of international engagement ...
LONDON, Nov. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New projects totalling over £14 million launched to support efforts putting quantum to work - from affordable and portable hospital eye scanners to more resilient transport * International partnerships with Japan and California to keep UK research at the cutting edge of quantum * Announcements come at UK's NationalQuantum Technologies Showcase - major event highlighting how this breakthrough technology will...
LONDON, Nov. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is proposing to accept remedies offered following its investigation into Greencore Group's deal to buy Bakkavor Group. Greencore is a major food manufacturer, supplier and distributor which is dedicated to the production and supply of convenience food in the UK. Bakkavor is a multinational manufacturer and supplier of fresh prepared foods across the UK, Ireland and the ...
LONDON, Nov. 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Dozens of areas across England to roll out new technology that will make care more personalised and free up appointments - up to 500,000 every year when fully operational * Thousands of patients to benefit from faster, more convenient care at home, reducing pressure on the NHS ahead of winter * Rollout comes as NHS launches world-first trial to support motor neuron disease remotely More patients will receive fa...
LONDON, Nov. 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Mayors setting housing agenda to build more social and affordable homes for the first time, backed by £7 billion funding from historic decade-long programme * Sweeping measures to strip away barriers for councils to build at scale, helping more families escape temporary accommodation and agonising waiting lists * Alongside £150 million packageto giveMayors the tools to transform neglected brownfieldlan...
LONDON, Nov. 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Militaryfamiliesin Cambridgeshireare set tobenefitfrom the biggest transformation of military housing in more than 50 years,aspart oftheGovernment'sDefence Housing Strategy. Almost half of the homes in BassingbournBarracksare set tobenefitfrom the new Defence Housing Strategy, installing new heating systems and solar panelsto improve energy efficiency and reduce energybills for families. The Minister for Veteran...