LONDON, Sept. 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Chevening China Financial Fellowship Programme is a new initiative designed to engage mid-career and senior Chinese financial professionals. It aims to strengthen UK-China financial cooperation through structured academic and professional exchanges. We welcome bids from eligible UK Universities and Institutions with academic and professional expertise in the following areas: * Financial Regulation * Financi...
LONDON, Sept. 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Housing and Planning Minister Matthew Pennycook has today (September 1) confirmed the appointment of Dr David Prout CB as the new Chair of Ebbsfleet Development Corporation (EDC), along with the reappointment of Valerie Owen OBE and Simon Blanchflower CBE to the board of the EDC. David will oversee the ambitious regeneration project in Kent, which aims to deliver the first garden city in a hundred years. The com...
LONDON, Sept. 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: This statement provides an update on the AAIB investigation into the loss of control of SportStar SLM, G-CMBB, shortly after takeoff in conditions of reduced visibility on 1 September 2024. The aircraft took off and encountered weather that was incompatible with flight under VFR. After a series of turns, the aircraft departed controlled flight and struck the ground near Chesterfield. The investigation into this...
LONDON, Sept. 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) has today announced a new partnership with the independent charity Crimestoppers, providing officers and staff with a strengthened route for raising concerns anonymously. The new service, which replaces CNC's previous SafeCall system, aligns the organisation with most other Home Office police forces and reinforces its commitment to the highest standards of integrity, professi...
LONDON, Sept. 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Work on the Littleborough Flood Risk Management Scheme continues to progress in 2025, with construction activity under way across key sites. The scheme is designed to reduce flood risk to homes, businesses, and community facilities that have been previously affected by severe flooding. As part of his visit, Rochdale MP Paul Waugh toured several active construction areas and met with project staff to see first-ha...
LONDON, Sept. 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: We are looking for an Honorary Consul in Lower Saxony. As a candidate you should have a very good understanding and knowledge of Lower Saxony and an established network that will help you to support British interests and to provide support to British Nationals who find themselves in difficulty. The position may also involve helping the British Embassy respond to a crisis. As a British Honorary Consul, you will ...
LONDON, Sept. 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Commercial property valuations are changing later this year. Be the first to know what this means for you. Sign up for a business rates valuation account to find out what your future rateable value will be. Business rates are based on the 'rateable value' of your property. You can use your business rates valuation account to: * check the details we hold * let us know if something is wrong * see how you...
LONDON, Sept. 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Store assistants at Aldi to receive a big pay boost from today as the retailer becomes among the first to pay at least £13.02 per hour to all staff. * Minister visits store to celebrate businesses putting money back in the pockets of working people in line with the government's Plan for Change. * Move builds on existing steps to support around 3 million working people and their families through Apr...
LONDON, Sept. 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Rule change will allow doctors and pharmacists to better respond to flu outbreaks * Patients will get access to vital treatment for flu whatever time of the year * Government reducing restrictions and slashing bureaucracy to help save lives and protect the NHS Patients will get the flu medicines they need more quickly and at any time of the year, thanks to government changes to prescribing regulations. As par...
LONDON, Sept. 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Farmers and growers across the UK will benefit from £12.6 million in new funding, with two fresh competitions backing research and development of innovative solutions that best cut costs, reduce seasonal labour, improve animal health, and tackle wider industry challenges. Backed through two new Farming Innovation Programme competitions - a 'Dragons Den for farming' - our funding delivered in partnership wit...