UK Ambassador visits coastal communities in Atlántida Seascape and highlights environmental cooperation
Ambassador Correa was accompanied by the six-NGO Seascape Partnership and community representatives, as part of two marine conservation initiatives supported by the British government: Darwin and OCEAN. During the visit, the Ambassador toured marine protected areas and the fishing communities of Chachahuate and East End in the Cayos Cochinos Marine National Monument, Salado Barra in […]
Martyn Oliver’s speech to the Confederation of School Trusts
Introduction Good morning. It’s a pleasure to be here in Birmingham at the Confederation of School Trusts (CST) annual conference. As a board member at the inception of CST all the way back in 2018, I have nothing but admiration for the sensible and professional policy advocacy that CST brings to our education system. We […]
British and German soldiers of the Great War laid to rest together near Ypres
The burial service, organised by the MOD’s Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre (JCCC), took place at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission’s (CWGC) Poelcapelle British Cemetery in Belgium. The coffin of the unknown British and unknown German soldier is lowered into the grave (Crown Copyright) The service was supported by serving soldiers from The Royal Regiment of Artillery and The […]
£6 million repaid to workers as Government cracks down on employers underpaying their staff
1. Euro Garages Limited, Guide, Blackburn, BB1, failed to pay £824,383.62 to 3,317 workers. 2. Red Contract Solutions (Back Office Support) Ltd, Salford, M3, failed to pay £652,395.20 to 11,631 workers. 3. CSG FM Limited, Gomersal, BD19, failed to pay £529,083.65 to 467 workers. 4. Adecco UK Ltd, London Borough of Lambeth, EC4V, failed to […]
Protect your home this Flood Action Week: five hardy plants to safeguard your garden
Homeowners are encouraged to whack on their wellies and get their hands dirty to improve the flood resilience of their gardens as part of the Environment Agency’s Flood Action Week (13-19 October). After several named storms last winter, communities have been warned not to become complacent about the risk of flooding and to start preparing […]
The King honours Chairman and CEO of Sumitomo Electric
His Majesty King Charles III has approved the award of Honorary OBE to Mr Masayoshi Matsumoto, recognising of his contribution to UK-Japan trade and investment. Source link
Digital version of Veteran Card launched for quicker and easier access to support
Veterans can now apply for and download a digital version of the Veteran Card on their smartphone. From registering with GPs to housing support and discounted entry to museums, the card will ensure veterans can access services quickly and easily online. Part of the blueprint for modern digital government, as government makes public services simpler […]
The UK is committed to supporting its Overseas Territories to deliver their priorities: UK Statement at the UN Fourth Committee
Let me start by reiterating that the United Kingdom has a modern relationship with all its Overseas Territories based on partnership; on shared values; and on the right of the people of each Territory to choose to remain British or not. The UK Overseas Territories are self-governing, subject only to the UK retaining powers to […]
AI tools that could detect diseases earlier selected for next phase of MHRA’s ‘AI Airlock’ programme
Artificial intelligence (AI) tools that could transform patient care – from reducing bowel cancer test times from weeks to minutes, to detecting skin cancer and genetic eye diseases sooner – are being tested in the next phase of the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency’s (MHRA) AI Airlock programme. Seven manufacturers developing novel AI-powered healthcare […]
Government to tackle antisemitism and other racism in the NHS
Steps taken to end scourge of antisemitism in the health service Lord John Mann to lead rapid review into how healthcare regulators tackle antisemitism and racism Mandatory antiracism training to be rolled out to all NHS staff The Prime Minister has ordered an urgent review of antisemitism and all forms of racism in the NHS, as […]