Graves of two unknown World War 1 officers ‘named’ 111 years after their deaths
Two ‘unknown soldier’ headstones have been replaced with ones bearing the names of the men who lay there after investigation work by the MOD’s Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre (JCCC), also known as the ‘War Detectives’. Rededication services for Capt Cuthbert and Lt Harvey were organised by the team, and services were held for Capt. Cuthbert at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission’s (CWGC) Tyne Cot Cemetery this morning, and for Lt Harvey at Sanctuary Wood Cemetery this afternoon (29 April 2026). JCCC Caseworker, Alexia […]
Dame Helen Ghosh named as preferred Chair for the Office for Environmental Protection
Dame Helen Ghosh has been named as the preferred candidate to succeed Dame Glenys Stacey as Chair of the Office for Environmental Protection,. Dame Helen has been selected by the Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds and by Andrew Muir, Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) following a rigorous process conducted in accordance with the Governance Code on […]
Esteemed scientist and academic leader Sir Leszek Borysiewicz named as government’s preferred candidate for UKRI Chair
Science Secretary Liz Kendall names Professor Sir Leszek Borysiewicz as choice for Chair of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Sir Leszek will help ensure record public investment in research and innovation supports economic growth and strengthens the UK’s global competitiveness Sir Leszek brings a wealth of leadership experience in science and research from the charity […]