LONDON, Feb. 4 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New growth body proposedtoestablish a Greater Cambridge development corporation to accelerate nationally significant growth * Plans could unlock more affordable homes, thousands of good jobs, transport links and business expansion * Builds on up to £400millionalready committed to kickstart development in the city of Cambridge and surrounding areas Thousandsmorehigh-quality homes and jobsfor people acrossGr...
LONDON, Feb. 4 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Offshore wind firms must sign up to a 'Fair Work Charter' to participate in government renewables auctions, ensuring public funding delivers strong rights at work and access to trade unions * Changes will deliver the benefits of landmark Employment Rights Act sooner for participating offshore wind workers, paving the way for more trade union recognition in the energy sector * This follows a record offshore wind ...
LONDON, Feb. 4 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: What is Ambassador For A Day Have you ever wondered what the day-to-day work of an Ambassador is like? This competition will give the winner the unique opportunity to shadow the Ambassador to North Macedonia in the week of International Women's Day and learn about the work of an Ambassador and other diplomacy leaders. Why you should enter this competition Women and girls represent half of the world's population...
LONDON, Feb. 4 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: England's and Wales' iconic canals will be better set up for the future with an additional £6.5 million government funding to help build long-term resilience across the network and ensure it continues to operate safely. The 200-year-old waterway network covers roughly 2,000 miles and is used by millions of people annually for walks, bike rides and to spend time near nature. With the canals facing pressure f...
LONDON, Feb. 4 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Nine neighbourhoods at the heart of Welsh life have been named today (5 February) as the recipients of up to £20 million each in UK Government funding to restore pride in their area and open doors to new opportunities. In September last year the UK Governmentannouncedthat the Pride in Place Programme would see £180 million shared among nine local authorities over 10 years to target areas which can benef...
LONDON, Feb. 4 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: From 6 April 2026, the statutory recognition scheme is being reshaped under the new Employment Rights Act, introducing several key changes. Unions will no longer need to demonstrate that most workers in a proposed bargaining unit are likely to support recognition, removing the requirement for petitions or similar evidence. When recognition is decided by ballot, unions will only need a simple majority of votes cast...
LONDON, Feb. 4 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Farmers and land managers can cut pollution and boost productivity by targeting their planning of fertiliser and manure use, thanks to a free, online and easy to use nutrient management planning tool (NMPT-GB) launched today (4 February). By matching nutrient inputs such as nitrogen, phosphate, potash and sulphur, and lime to crop and soil needs, the tool helps farmers create, improve and revise nutrient manageme...
LONDON, Feb. 4 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Almost 200 containers of low-level radioactive waste that once formed part of Britain's experiment with fast breeder nuclear reactors are being entombed in a purpose-built underground vault at Dounreay. The containers are stacked 4 high and the spaces filled with grout before being covered by a steel reinforced concrete slab. This slab will become a floor to support more containers going to the vault for disposal...
LONDON, Feb. 4 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Thousands more children in the social care system in England will grow up in loving and supportive homes, under government plans to create up to 10,000 new foster care places this parliament, giving more children the best possible start in life and opening up opportunity for every young person regardless of their background. A major recruitment drive will tackle the critical shortage of foster carers in England, ...
LONDON, Feb. 4 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Ms Corin Robertson CMG has been appointed His Majesty's Ambassador to Japan in succession to Ms Julia Longbottom CMG, who will be retiring from the Diplomatic Service. Ms Robertson will take up her appointment during August 2026. Curriculum Vitae Full name: Corin Jean Stella Robertson Year Role 2023 to 2025 FCDO, Director General, Finance and Corporate 2022 to 2023 FCDO, Director General, Africa, Latin Americ...