British High Commission Welcomes 83 UK Government-Funded Scholars Back to Pakistan
The British High Commission Pakistan hosted a warm and celebratory Welcome Home Reception for the 2024/25 Chevening and Commonwealth Scholars, marking their successful completion of postgraduate study in the United Kingdom. Source link
Government vows to “unlock opportunities for young people across the country” ahead of National Apprenticeship Week
New pilots to match ‘near miss’ applicants with similar apprenticeship opportunities in their area set to be rolled out later this year. Comes alongside new online platform to give young people clear, accessible information about apprenticeships and career outcomes. Overhaul to skills system comes as Government looks to put apprenticeships on a level footing with […]
UK and Bangladesh strengthen defence partnership with survey vessel sales agreement
The signing ceremony was held at Bangladesh Navy Headquarters following extensive technical engagement between the Bangladesh Navy, the UK Ministry of Defence and Royal Navy. The vessel, known for its distinguished service in survey operations, humanitarian support, and disaster‑response missions, will now help strengthen Bangladesh’s maritime security and regional stability efforts. It will also provide hydrographic, oceanographic and scientific research capability […]
Soldiers to get new AI capable radios, headsets and tablets with futuristic sensor data
New communications systems will give commanders faster battlefield information and speed up decision-making. MOD awards contract worth up to £86 million to British-based SME for advanced tactical communication systems, such as radios and tablets. Contract creates 12 UK defence industry jobs and builds on successful deployment in Estonia. The contract, worth up to £86 million, has been awarded to UK-based company BlackTree Technologies with the systems rapidly reducing the time […]
Britain’s growth sectors to get major skills boost from new ‘fast track’ apprenticeships reforms
Faster approval process to update apprenticeships and develop short courses to address urgent skills needs in major projects Reforms come ahead of National Apprenticeship Week to help young people move into high-quality jobs faster while turbocharging growth Bureaucracy tackled to cut apprenticeship approval times from 18 months to as little as three months as government continues drive to help more young people onto apprenticeships Young […]
UK provides vital humanitarian support as Ukraine suffers through brutal winter
As Ukraine suffers its worst winter in a decade, UK-funded deliveries of generators, hygiene kits and other vital components are providing urgently-needed assistance in response to the dire humanitarian situation With the latest trilateral peace talks set to begin in the UAE, the UK has partnered with UNICEF and Ukrainian energy and water suppliers to […]
Major flood risk management scheme completed in Stoke-on-Trent
The Fowlea Brook Flood Risk Management Scheme in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, is a major upgrade to the town’s flood defences that will benefit 333 homes and businesses. The Fowlea Brook runs through the heart of the city and quickly fills up during heavy rainfall. With extreme weather conditions becoming more frequent and intense due to climate […]
Essex pair arrested in connection with illegal waste dumping
Two individuals from Essex have been arrested for illegally dumping waste at six locations across Warwickshire, Derbyshire and Buckinghamshire, the Environment Agency has announced today (Friday 6 January). In a joint raid earlier this week (Thursday 5 February), Environment Agency officers worked with the Eastern Regional Special Operations Unit (ERSOU) to arrest a 54 year […]
Four Trustees appointed to The Royal Parks Board
Michael Eldridge Michael has over 30 years’ experience in the financial services industry holding a number of senior roles at multi-national corporations. An experienced senior leader in Global Markets/Investment Banking and Custody Operations with specific focus on front office trading and back office operations, operational risk management, governance, regulatory engagement, balance sheet review/growth wind down […]
Arrest made & vehicle seized in waste investigation in Merseyside
An arrest has been made and heavy goods vehicle seized during an investigation into suspected illegal waste dumping in Merseyside. On Monday 2 February, following allegations of illegal dumping, the Environment Agency joined forces with the Joint Unit for Waste Crime (JUWC) and Merseyside Police in the operation at an alleged illegal waste site in Liverpool. Jennifer Brittlebank, Area Environment Manager for the […]