£1.85 MILLION COMPETITION LAUNCHED TO COUNTER ILLEGAL UAS USE AROUND PRISONS AND SENSITIVE SITES

LONDON, Feb. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * UKDI has launched a new Themed Competition called 'Countering illegal use of UAS around prisons and sensitive sites' * This competition is run on behalf of the Ministry of Justice (MOJ), His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS), the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA), the Home Office, Police, Innovate UK, Ministry of Defence (MOD) and wider UK security stakeholders * Up to £1.85 million in f...


PM CALL WITH PRESIDENT TRUMP OF THE UNITED STATES: 3 FEBRUARY 2026

LONDON, Feb. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister spoke to the President of the United States, Donald Trump, this afternoon. The leaders discussed the situation in Ukraine, including the barbaric Russian attacks on the country overnight. Putin's fierce attacks on critical national infrastructure, including energy systems, were particularly depraved as temperatures dropped below -20C, the Prime Minister added. Turning to Diego Garcia, and the ...


DANGEROUS EXTREMISTS FACE "SUPERMAX" STYLE RESTRICTIONS BEHIND BARS

LONDON, Feb. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * 'Supermax' style restrictions for the most dangerous prisoners * Reforms to protect decisions from litigation and limit payouts to terrorists * Overhaul of separation centres to tackle terror threat behind bars Updating Parliament today (3 February), the Deputy Prime Minister set out a major overhaul of separation centres to better tackle the unique threat terror offenders pose. This includes exploring ...


RECRUITMENT FOR AN AMR SURVEILLANCE MANAGER

LONDON, Feb. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: We have a vacancy for an AMR Surveillance Manager. Job Title AMR Surveillance Manager Grade SSO Salary & Pension £46,060 per annum with Pension Scheme Annual Leave entitlement Commencing at 25 days Role The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) leads governmental decision-making for AMR in animals in England. The VMD has a dedicated AMR Surveillance & Evidence team to ensure we understand, detect, ...


THE AAIB HAS SENT A TEAM TO ROCHDALE, GREATER MANCHESTER

LONDON, Feb. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: An accident involving a light aircraft which occurred today (3 February) near Rochdale, Greater Manchester has been notified to the AAIB. An investigation has been launched and a multidisciplinary team of inspectors are on their way to the accident site. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


KIDLINGTON: FURTHER ARREST MADE FOR ILLEGAL WASTE DUMPING

LONDON, Feb. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: One man has been arrested as part of an ongoing investigationinto the large-scale, illegal tipping of waste at a site in Kidlington, the Environment Agency has announced today (3 February 2026). A 52-year-old male from Ashford in Surrey was arrested yesterday (2 February 2026). This brings the total number of arrests to four, followingtwo arrests made last weekandan arrest madein November. The Environment Agency...


LIBRELA SOLUTION FOR INJECTION FOR DOGS - SPC UPDATE

LONDON, Feb. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Following monitoring of pharmacovigilance data, the Summary of Product Characteristics (SPCs) for the following have been updated: * Librela 5mg Solution for Injection for Dogs * Librela 10mg Solution for Injection for Dogs * Librela 15mg Solution for Injection for Dogs * Librela 20mg Solution for Injection for Dogs * Librela 30mg Solution for Injection for Dogs Section 4.6 now additionally states ...


NEW PRISON HOUSEBLOCKS UNDER CONSTRUCTION TO KEEP STREETS SAFE 

LONDON, Feb. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Four newhouseblocksunder construction atHMP Northumberland.  * New workshop withsix classroomstosteerprisonersaway fromcrime. * Latest milestone in Government's plans to build 14,000 prison places by 2031, as part of the Plan for Change  The new cells will be fully operational by 2027 andhelp ensure there is always enough space for dangerous offenders. The major project will also ...


UPR51: UK STATEMENT ON ST KITTS AND NEVIS

LONDON, Feb. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Thank you, Mr Vice-President. The United Kingdom welcomes St Kitts and Nevis' continued engagement with the Universal Periodic Review process and thanks the delegation for its constructive national report. We welcome steps taken to strengthen legislative and institutional frameworks, including in social protection, criminal justice cooperation and environmental governance, and encourage continued progress in lin...


UK AND JAPAN STRENGTHEN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY TIES

LONDON, Feb. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Multi-million pound investment into UK life sciences' gene therapy industry, and a partnership to deliver a national rare disease genomics pilot for Japan * Millions in joint funding for quantum technologies to speed up drug discovery, secure data and improve navigation * New £6 million UK-Japan research and innovation programme for seamless mobile coverage and stronger digital infrastructure The UK and Ja...