RECRUITMENT FOR A RESEARCH INNOVATION SUSTAINABILITY AND EVIDENCE PROGRAMME COORDINATOR

LONDON, Nov. 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: We have a vacancy for a Research Innovation Sustainability and Evidence (RISE) Programme Coordinator. Job Title Research Innovation Sustainability and Evidence (RISE) Programme Coordinator Grade EO Salary & Pension £33,350 per annum with Pension Scheme Annual Leave entitlement Commencing at 25 days Role As Research Innovation Sustainability and Evidence (RISE) Programme Coordinator, you will suppor...


CONSTRUCTION SECTOR READY TO REPORT FRAUD BUT NEEDS CLARITY

LONDON, Nov. 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Construction sector workers feel confident in spotting the signs of qualification fraud, but do not know how to report it, a survey conducted by construction sector partners reveals. While respondents to the survey overwhelmingly agreed that reporting suspected qualification fraud is important and helps protect safety on site, they acknowledged gaps in understanding about the reporting process itself. Ofqual, t...


HARRIS BOKHARI APPOINTED AS CHAIR OF THE BRITISH TOURIST AUTHORITY BOARD

LONDON, Nov. 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Harris Bokhari Harris Bokhari is a proven leader with extensive main board and Chair-level public service roles experience at major UK non-profit and cultural institutions. Harris has a deep passion for the important role the visitor economy plays in our wider national economy and has played an extensive leadership role in a number of UK's leading visitor attractions ensuring everyone feels welcomed, including s...


NDA WORKING WITH PRIVATE DEVELOPER TO ACCELERATE CHAPELCROSS HUB

LONDON, Nov. 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) group has announced it's working with CX Power as the strategic developer to support the delivery of the green energy hub masterplan at Chapelcross, a programme set to transform the region. The privately funded, multi-million pound, net-zero focused development, will generate several hundred high value jobs and attract skills and investment, driving growth in the local...


UK "BUILDING THE FACTORIES OF THE FUTURE" AS GOVERNMENT LAUNCHES NEXT PHASE OF NEW MUNITIONS AND ENERGETICS FACTORIES

LONDON, Nov. 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * UK's warfighting readiness and firepower boosted as at least 13 potential sites now identified for new munitions and energetics factories, with construction expected to begin on the first in the next year. * At least 1,000 new jobs will be created as energetics industries will return to the UK after closing down nearly two decades ago. * Defence Secretary will commit to "building the factories of the future in ...


EAST WEST RAIL UNVEILS NEXT PHASE FOR OXFORD-CAMBRIDGE GROWTH

LONDON, Nov. 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * more frequent trains on the horizon for millions of passengers between Oxford and Cambridge as multibillion pound East West Rail project confirms next steps * new rail station set to help serve upcoming Universal theme park in Bedford, aswell as improvements planned for several existing stations * new route delivers on the government's Plan for Change, unlocking £6.7 billion of regional economic growth an...


LANDMARK GOVERNMENT INVESTMENT TO SAFEGUARD THE ESSENTIAL SIGNALS WE ALL RELY ON

LONDON, Nov. 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Critical services will be better safeguarded, thanks to £155 million government investment to boost national security and deliver national renewal * Everyday activities from mobile phone signal to Sat Nav in cars, all use Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) - and invasion of Ukraine has shown how these signals can be vulnerable andif interfered with cancause disruption * Funding includes work on a wor...


AGENCIES MEET TO PROGRESS INVESTIGATION INTO DUMPING AT KIDLINGTON SITE

LONDON, Nov. 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Environment Agency has today (Wednesday 19 November) convened local partners as a major investigation into illegal tipping at a site in Kidlington continues.  Meeting with agencies from across Oxfordshire, including Oxfordshire County Council, Thames Valley Police and National Highways, the Environment Agency provided an update on the joint efforts to protect the local environment and address safetycon...


UK HOUSE PRICE INDEX FOR SEPTEMBER 2025

LONDON, Nov. 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The September data shows: * on average, house prices have fallen -0.6% since August 2025 * there has been an annual price rise of 2.6% which makes the average property in the UK valued at £272,000 England In England the September data shows, on average, house prices fell by -0.8% since August 2025. The annual price rise of 2% takes the average property value to £293,000. The regional data for Englan...


UK UNDERSCORES SUPPORT FOR YEMEN'S SECURITY AND STABILITY DURING MINISTERIAL VISIT TO ADEN

LONDON, Nov. 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * UKstands with Government of Yemen againstHouthi influence with first Ministerial visit in six years * UK-backed programmes include maritime security operations to combat piracy and weapons smuggling * UK working to prevent security threatsat home through commitment to supporting peace and stability in the Middle East UK support to help Yemen combat piracy and weapons smuggling was on show as Hamish Falconer be...