Ancient Cornish moors gain National Nature Reserve status
The Mid Cornwall Moors is today (Wednesday 27 May) declared the 14th site in the King’s Series of National Nature Reserves (NNRs), bringing together over 1,100 hectares of moorland, more than doubling the area of land managed for nature in this historic landscape. Forming a patchwork of semi-natural habitats, including heath, moorland, mire, and woodland, the Mid Cornwall Moors, creates a network […]
Britain must secure greater control and leverage over AI to protect our national security in fractured world
In a keynote speech Liz Kendall set out why AI is key to this country’s economic prosperity and national security The Tech Secretary says UK must build up its AI sector and work with allies or risk losing out on race for the future Government to develop a UK AI hardware plan to secure Britain’s […]
National Data Guardian statement on UK Biobank data advertised for sale in China
Comment on the news that UK Biobank participants' health data has been advertised for sale on Alibaba e-commerce platforms in China. Source link
UK Government records relating to the Troubles published by the National Archives
A batch of almost 1,000 UK Government records relating to the Troubles has been digitised and published online by The National Archives. These files, which span multiple government departments, offer insights into the conflict’s early stages. These records are already open in hard-copy at The National Archives. By making these files available online, this initiative […]
Final Recommendations for the national memorial to Queen Elizabeth II announced to coincide with the centenary of her birth
Permanent memorial in central London to include statues of Queen Elizabeth in Garter robes and Prince Philip, The late Duke of Edinburgh, in Naval uniform. A new charity, The Queen Elizabeth Trust, and a Digital Memorial are also launched today. Prime Minister says that Elizabeth II devoted her life to public service during her extraordinary […]
Advancing national capability in surface water flood forecasting
The case for investment Surface water flooding is becoming a bigger risk across England and Wales. The latest National Flood Risk Assessment (NaFRA) shows that about 4.6 million properties are now at risk, a 43% rise since the last assessment. There are now 3 times as many properties at high risk of flooding from surface […]
We can shape a world where every human being can live with dignity, safety, and choice: UK National Statement at the 59th session of the Commission on Population and Development
The United Kingdom reaffirms its unwavering commitment to the protection and advancement of comprehensive sexual and reproductive health and rights. These are fundamental to global stability, equality, and crucially, to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. Today, as a UK youth representative, I stand alongside other youth delegates who know from lived experience that only young […]
First wave of national Young Futures Hubs open to turn the tide on youth services decline
Part of the National Youth Strategy, a network of 50 Hubs will provide joined-up services across mental health and wellbeing, employment and crime prevention Next week the Government will launch its plan to halve knife crime within a decade to save lives, transform the futures of young people and protect communities across the country Young […]
National Living Wage increases to £12.71 per hour
New minimum wage rates come into force from 1 April, following Low Pay Commission recommendations. Source link