From cheese rolling to bagpiping: UK launches search for traditions that define our communities
First major step following UK ratification of the 2003 UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage New inventory will celebrate cultural traditions and highlight their contribution to communities and the economy Communities across the UK are invited to submit their most treasured traditions to a new inventory of living heritage. The UK-wide […]
Government launches national conversation on SEND
Government acts on commitment to make sure parents play a central role in helping shape the future Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) system, as it sets ambition to deliver the biggest national conversation on SEND in a generation. The government inherited a SEND system on its knees, with too many children let down and parents fighting just […]
OPSS launches new online product safety campaign
New resources launched to raise awareness of unsafe products sold online. Source link
UK launches military esports games to boost cyber skills
Britain’s future cyber warriors will sharpen digital combat skills through the International Defence Esports Games (IDEG), launched today with over 40 allied nations in London. Following the UK officially recognising esports as a military sport in 2024, the IDEG acts as a collaborative arena for allied nations to sharpen the cyber skills that are critical […]
Big win for players as Government launches Voluntary Code for Prize Draw Operators
Measures includes strict credit card limits and transparency on free entry routes Omaze among more than 20 leading operators to sign up to the code People entering prize draw competitions will benefit from stronger protections and greater transparency, as the Government today unveils a new voluntary code for operators. Prize draws have exploded in popularity […]
Health boost for Britain’s forces as New NHS Programme Launches
Thousands of veterans, serving personnel, reservists, and their families to receive better healthcare in recognition of their service Major new NHS programme, backed by £1.8 million, will see NHS staff receive training to identify patients with Armed Forces backgrounds and provide more targeted, personalised care Every NHS trust in England now Armed-Forces-friendly as part of […]
Joint Expeditionary Force launches enhanced partnership with Ukraine as allies step up further
Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) defence ministers meet with Ukrainian counterpart as they launch new enhanced Ukraine-JEF partnership. JEF meeting in Bodø in Norway focused on strengthening Euro-Atlantic security in the High North and Baltic, protecting national security for all JEF nations Planning underway for future exercises as JEF completes Tarassis – its largest ever military […]
FCDO statement on DPRK ballistic missile launches: 22 October
The FCDO has released a statement following ballistic missile launches by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on 22 October. Source link
Honduras Launches National Strategy to Combat Organized Crime with Support from UNODC and the UK
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Public urged to get flood ready as Environment Agency launches Flood Action Week
Millions across the country are being urged to get flood ready – such as by signing up for flood warnings or preparing a flood plan – today (Monday 13 October) by the Environment Agency to mark the start of Flood Action Week. After several named storms last winter and Storm Amy earlier this month, communities are warned not to […]