LONDON, Feb. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * £10 million support comes as more than a third of families travel over an hour to reach hospital for cancer care * Fund a key recommendation of the Children and Young People's Cancer taskforce as part of the National Cancer Plan * Part of wider package to transform young people's cancer care, from earlier diagnosis, expanded genomic testing to better access to clinical trials and psychosocial suppor...
LONDON, Feb. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Lutterworth Athletic Football Clubwasregisteredin2017to promote community participation in healthy recreation for the benefit of people in Lutterworth,inLeicestershire,primarily through local community football. The Commission's concerns first arose after the charity was identified as repeatedly non-compliant with its filing duties. The charity entered the regulator'sdoubledefaulter class inquiry in 2024 afterfa...
LONDON, Feb. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Group will work alongside three co-chairs to look at the role of PIP, ensuring it is fair and fit for the future. * First ever full review of PIP since its introduction will report to Secretary of State in autumn 2026. Disabled people will have their voices at the centre of the first ever comprehensive review of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) with the appointment of twelve members to its steering group. T...
LONDON, Feb. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Secretary of State for Justice has announced the appointment of Rehana Azam as the member of the Prison Service Pay Review Body (PSPRB) with Trade Union experience. Rehana Azam's appointment will be for a tenure of 5 years from 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2031. The PSPRB provides the government with independent advice on the remuneration of operational prison staff in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, as s...
LONDON, Feb. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Sellafield Ltd and the Robotics & AI Collaboration (RAICo) have successfully completed the first trial of a specially designed, patent-pending contamination swabbing tool, mounted on a quadruped robot, in an area containing radioactive material. The trial demonstrates how robotics could support routine health physics activities efficiently while reducing the need for people to enter potentially hazardous environm...
LONDON, Feb. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Student Loans Company (SLC) is helping to develop the next generation of technology, data and business professionals as it opens applications for its Autumn 2026 Graduate Programme. The organisation which employs more than 3000 people across four sites in Glasgow, Hillington, Darlington and Llandudno Junction, is offering a number of opportunities for graduates to join a two‑year rotational programme de...
LONDON, Feb. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Police forces set to receive record levels of funding to keep communities safe. * New Neighbourhood Policing Ringfence to get officers out from behind desks and on the beat. * Builds on 14% increase in neighbourhood police officers in six months. Wales will see a significant boost to the number of neighbourhood police officers on its streets, as the UK government is set to invest a record £18.4 billion to ...
LONDON, Feb. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Government brings together tech giants and disability charities to improve workplace accessibility. * Discussions explored how emerging technologies can create new job opportunities for disabled people. * Initiative supports the government's mission to help people into good jobs. Disabled people are set to benefit from the expertise of some of the world's tech giants to help make the workplace more accessible t...
LONDON, Feb. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) invites veterinary students who are in their clinical years of study to apply to attend a one-week extramural studies (EMS) placement in July 2026, at the VMD's offices in Addlestone, Surrey. The placement is an exciting opportunity to discover how veterinary medicines are authorised. Students will also explore other important aspects of the VMD's work and will learn abo...
LONDON, Feb. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: WewelcomeMauritania's continued engagement with theUPRprocess, as well as:efforts to strengthen access to education (particularly forgirls); measuresto address slavery and human trafficking; andcollaboration with humanitarian partners. We recommend that Mauritania: * Continuesadvancing the rights of women and girls byimplementing legislationongender-based violenceandensuring access to justice and survivor-cent...