LONDON, Sept. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has made three appointments to the Animal Welfare Committee (AWC). Professor Amaya Albalat, Dr Jessica Martin, and Mr Charlie Mason joined the Committee on 1 August 2025 for four-year terms, running until 31 July 2029. They replace Dr Jane Downes and Dr Dorothy McKeegan, whose appointments end on 30 September 2025, and Dr Troy Gibson, whose appoint...
LONDON, Sept. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Efforts to increase the UK's security and resilience to illicit finance and money laundering are at the top of the agenda this week, as the UK's Anti-Corruption Champion, Baroness Margaret Hodge, visits the British Virgin Islands to assess progress in implementing commitments on beneficial ownership registers. Speaking ahead of her meetings with government officials and financial and legal sector representative...
LONDON, Sept. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A new Single Living Accommodation (SLA) block at the Lancashire-based Weeton Barracks is nearing completion and will provide 69 modern en-suite bedspaces specifically designed for junior ranks. Soldiers will move into the block before the end of the year. The building features communal kitchens, dining areas, utility rooms, storage facilities and lounges on each floor. Advanced sustainable technologies include ...
LONDON, Sept. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Following her appearance before the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee (PACAC) on 10 September, Claire Bassett has been appointed as the new Registrar of Consultant Lobbyists. Her appointment is for the period of 4 years, commencing on 23 September 2025. The Office of the Registrar of Consultant Lobbyists, set up in 2015, is an independent, statutory office with responsibility for keepin...
LONDON, Sept. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: We have a vacancy for a Veterinary Advisor: Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Surveillance & Evidence. Job Title Veterinary Advisor: Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Surveillance & Evidence 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 i...
LONDON, Sept. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Fiona Ryland steps down as Government Chief People Officer after three years in post. * Since her appointment, Fiona has led a number of major transformations across the Civil Service. * Fiona will remain in post until November, with the recruitment process beginning shortly. Fiona Ryland steps down as Government Chief People Officer after three years in post. During her tenure, Fiona has delivered substanti...
LONDON, Sept. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Scott Dylan was the director of IT consultancy SDRW Limited from 2013 to 2015 while bankrupt * The 41-year-old was subject to a bankruptcy order from 2005 which remained active during his two-year spell as director of the company * Dylan has been banned as a company director for eight years following Insolvency Service investigations A businessman has been disqualified after acting as a director of a company ...
LONDON, Sept. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh championed sustainability, innovation, youth opportunities, and gender equality at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai * The Duchess delivered opening remarks at a UN Women panel discussion on gender equality and women's empowerment, highlighting continued importance of gender work in all nations, including advanced economies. * Their Royal Highnesses toured UK and Japan Pavilions, meetin...
Nigeria, Sept. 21 -- 2025 conferment cycle. The approval was given at the committee's 169th plenary session presided over by the CJN.The SAN rank is the highest distinction among Nigerian lawyers, reserved for advocates and academics of exceptional standing. Candidates are required to complete a mandatory pre-swearing induction programme.LPPC Secretary and Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court, Kabir Eniola, noted that three petitions were filed against some applicants but were dismissed as lacki...
LONDON, Sept. 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Royal Air Force Typhoons have flown their first NATO air defence sortie over Poland as part of NATO's Eastern Sentry, strengthening the Alliance's defences on its eastern flank following a reckless Russian drone incursion. Two British fighter jets took off from RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire on Friday night, supported by an RAF Voyager aircraft, to patrol Polish skies and deter and defend against aerial threats ...