LONDON, Sept. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Cindy Butts has been appointed as the Standing Advocate for the IPA. The appointment will commence on 23 September 2025 for 5 years. The appointment follows a Justice Select Committee pre-appointment scrutiny hearing on 2 September and the publication of the Committee's report on 3 September. The Independent Public Advocate (IPA), established by the Victims and Prisoners Act 2024, is a new statutory office with...
LONDON, Sept. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Today, we have published our accident investigation report into the fatal man overboard from the fishing vessel Kingfisher (DH 110), approximately 30 nautical miles east-north-east of Wick, Scotland on 12 July 2024. Chief Inspector of Marine Accidents, Andrew Moll OBE, said: There has been a long and largely successful campaign to encourage the wearing of personal flotation devices at sea. It is therefore extr...
LONDON, Sept. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Small businesses could find it easier to expand premises following government commitment to make business rates fairer * Interim report gives Chancellor blueprint to reform business rates to incentivise investment, a manifesto commitment * Currently when a business opens a second property they lose access to all Small Business Rates Relief - government is reviewing these 'cliff edges' which have been h...
LONDON, Sept. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Cutting-edge extended reality backed to deliver real-time mental health support for people across the UK, including those with severe depression and anxiety * 17 projects supported by share of £3.6 million could treat people in every corner of the UK, helping reduce costs to the NHS and resource pressure with real-time support, turbocharging our Plan for Change * Smart glasses technology being developed ...
India, Sept. 10 -- Mind Over Miles "A Run for Mental Well-being" - 10K and 5k Run is being organised on 9th of November, 2025 by AD Life Trust and Orange Hub Events in partnership with Little Ones Cure Foundation to address the startling mental health issues ready to brace Hyderabad City.The call is for an urgent awareness and dialogue on Mental Health, the need to prevent it and to reach out for early HelpMental Health ranks 3rd among global health concerns . Hyderabad, while a rapidly developi...
India, Sept. 10 -- A personal loan helps individuals manage financial needs such as travel, education, or medical expenses. These loans are available in two categories, secured and unsecured. Each type follows a different process and requirement structure. Choosing between them depends on a borrower's financial situation, assets, and repayment capacity. Before applying, it is important to understand how each loan type works. This article explains the key difference between secured and unsecured ...
LONDON, Sept. 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Around 30,000 pupils are learning in classrooms they can be proud of, as more than half of RAAC-affected schools and colleges are either fully free of the dangerous concrete or on the path to removal. The Department for Education has today (September 10) reached a milestone in its mission to fix the crumbling school estate, announcing it has successfully removed all RAAC concrete from 52 schools with targeted g...
LONDON, Sept. 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * new landmark research reveals the most effective measures to prevent railway suicide tragedies * coincides with World Suicide Prevention Day, as Samaritans calls on the public to take action if they think someone might be suicidal * government requires all publicly owned train operators to provide regular suicide prevention training Passengers and rail staff are at the heart of new government-funded research ...
LONDON, Sept. 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The UK will manufacture and jointly develop cutting-edge military equipment with Ukrainian industry through a groundbreaking new technology sharing agreement which will support British jobs and strengthen both UK and Ukrainian national security. The first joint project, to be announced at the DSEI trade show in London tomorrow (Thursday), is an advanced new air defence interceptor drone, named Project OCTOPUS, ...
LONDON, Sept. 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: We have a vacancy for an Innovation Facilitator. Job Title Innovation Facilitator Grade G7 Salary & Pension £62,000 per annum with Pension Scheme Annual Leave entitlement Commencing at 25 days Role The role will support delivery of the VMD Science Strategy and help ensure that our scientists have the knowledge and skills to deal with current and future challenges and innovations. It will facilita...