UKAEA AND MTC TRAINING LAUNCH CROSS-SECTOR SKILLS APPRENTICESHIPS

LONDON, Nov. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Level 2 apprenticeship programmes established to address recognised national shortage in Health Physics Technicians and Decommissioning Operatives * UK Atomic Energy Authority and MTC Training utilising existing relationship at purpose-built Oxfordshire Advanced Skills Training Centre at UKAEA's Culham Campus * Qualifications and training to be made available in new areas * Proactive approach recognises that fu...


JOINT STATEMENT FROM THE KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN, UNITED KINGDOM AND UNITED STATES DEFENCE WORKING GROUP

LONDON, Nov. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: On November 1, 2025, representatives from the Kingdom of Bahrain and the United Kingdom, along with the United States, convened the Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement (C-SIPA) Defence Working Group (DWG) annual meeting hosted by the Kingdom of Bahrain. The meeting was attended by HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, National Security Advisor, Secretary General of the Supreme Defence Co...


APPOINTMENT: 11 NOVEMBER 2025

LONDON, Nov. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The King has been pleased to approve the appointment of Dr Alan Whitehead CBE as Minister of State in the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. His Majesty has also been pleased to signify His intention of conferring a Peerage of the United Kingdom for Life on Dr Alan Whitehead CBE. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


MAN WHO THREATENED RAPE AND MURDER AGAINST AIR STEWARD HAS SENTENCE INCREASED

LONDON, Nov. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Salman Iftikhar (38), from Iver, Buckinghamshire, had his sentence increased by three years after his case was referred by the Law Officers to the Court of Appeal under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme. The court heard that on 7 February 2023, Iftikhar was travelling with his family on a flight from London to Lahore, Pakistan. Iftikhar was intoxicated when he was asked to return to his seat by a member of cab...


HM LAND REGISTRY LAUNCHES NEW APIS TO SAVE CUSTOMERS TIME

LONDON, Nov. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: HM Land Registry has improved its digital services for customers who use software connected to Business Gateway application programming interfaces (APIs). APIs are software components that automatically update data between HM Land Registry and customers. The update will ensure a more reliable and flexible service for those developing software through the introduction of new APIs with a modern 'RESTful architectu...


SCOTTISH BUS OPERATORS PENALISED FOR TIMETABLE AND MAINTENANCE FAILURES

LONDON, Nov. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The inquiry was convened to consider the operators' compliance with licence undertakings, including the punctuality of bus services, vehicle maintenance, driver defect reporting, and overall transport management systems. Evidence was also considered from Bus Users Scotland, which highlighted concerns about punctuality and reliability of services operated by both companies. The Commissioner noted that passenger ...


MHRA-LED STUDY REVEALS MAJOR INCONSISTENCIES IN GLOBAL MICROBIOME RESEARCH

LONDON, Nov. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A landmark international study led by the UK's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Authority (MHRA) has exposed significant variability in microbiome research methods across the world, highlighting an urgent need to adopt unified standards for the global harmonisation of gut microbiome research. The study involved leading laboratories across multiple countries testing identical samples of gut microbiome...


TOUGH NEW POWERS TO CLEAN UP LOCAL POLITICS  

LONDON, Nov. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Sweeping reforms will strengthen standards and rebuild confidence in local government. * Local authorities will gain powers to suspend councillors and mayors for serious misconduct and to withhold allowances where behaviour falls short. * Changes follow overwhelming public support, with 94% respondents backing a mandatory code of conduct - as part of wider plans for national renewal. Councillors and mayo...


BHC HONIARA ANNOUNCE NEW PROJECTS AHEAD OF COP SUMMIT

LONDON, Nov. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Turner announcednewUK technical assistance projects to help withmuch-neededreforms in the energy and natural resources sectors in Solomons. "How you manage your forests, minerals and energy will determine your future", said Turner, adding "Solomons is at the cross-roads". The British High Commissioner said that whilst there are things that are difficult for Solomon Islands to control, such as rising sea-levels, ...


REGULATOR OF SOCIAL HOUSING AND CHARITY COMMISSION SET OUT HOW THEY WILL CONTINUE TO WORK TOGETHER

LONDON, Nov. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: As many private registered providers of social housing are also registered charities, the organisations agree that it is important that this MoU sets out how they will work together with the aim of achieving a collaborative, efficient and effective working relationship. The Memorandum includes commitments to: * share information in order to help each discharge their regulatory functions * raise issues at a...