LONDON, May 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: We have launched a recruitment campaign seeking the next independent co-chair for the Council for Science and Technology (CST). CST is the government's highest-level advisory body on science and technology issues. The Council provides independent advice directly to the Prime Minister and Cabinet on strategic science and technology issues. The independent co-chair will jointly chair the Council with the Government...
LONDON, May 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Overtwo million dosesofillicit medicines with anestimated value of £4.6millionhave been seized in a14-dayenforcement operation carried out in the UK as part of Operation Pangea XVIII, the world's largest coordinated initiative aimed at tackling the illegal medicines trade. This year's operation took place between 10 and 23 March and involved jointworking between the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulator...
LONDON, May 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * A total of 1,940,000squaremetresof land to be cleared of mines and explosive remnantsthrough therenewedfunding * More than 44,000 people to receive life-saving explosive ordnance risk education * Funding supports Cambodia's progress towards its 2030 mine-clearance obligations Thousands of Cambodian farming families will live and work more safely as the UK renews its commitment to mine action in Cambodia,...
LONDON, May 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Lord Chancellor has approved the appointments, for 3 years, of Sanaz Saifolahi, Jennifer McCarthy and Peace Egbulefu as members of the Tribunal Procedure Committee. Sanaz Saifolahi's tenure will start on 1 June 2026. The tenures of Jennifer McCarthy and Peace Egbulefu will commence on 3 July 2026. Sanaz Saifolahi Sanaz Saifolahi is a barrister specialising in immigration, asylum, human rights and public law....
LONDON, May 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Lord Chancellor and Deputy Prime Minister, Lady Chief Justice and Senior President of Tribunals havereappointed Sir Richard Broadbent as Chair of the Board of HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) for 1 year until 30 April 2027. The HMCTS Board is responsible for overseeing the leadership and direction of HMCTS and plays a vital role in making sure the organisation effectively delivers the aims and objective...
LONDON, May 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: With high attendance and outstanding institutional and business participation, the British pavilion, known as the UK GREAT Zone, successfully concluded its presence at FIDAE 2026, establishing itself as one of the most important spaces within the International Air and Space Fair, held in Santiago, Chile, between 7-12 April 2026. Organised by the British Embassy in Santiago and the British Chilean Chamber of Commer...
LONDON, May 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * 186 recipients announced in The King's Awards for Enterprise - the UK's most prestigious business awards * The King's Awards for Enterprise mark 60 years of celebrating outstanding UK business excellence * In this milestone year, the Awards are expanding to champion the next generation with the launch of The King's Award for Enterprise - Young Founder. * The new Young Founder category will spotlight fo...
LONDON, May 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: 2 grants supporting the domestic production of trees and planting stock are now open for new applications. Up to £6.5 million will be made available to researchers, nurseries and seed suppliers to strengthen England's tree production sector - helping to meet the government's tree planting targetswhile supporting green jobsand economic growth. The funding will help ensure the country can grow treescapes that ...
LONDON, May 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Today, we have published our accident investigation report into the catastrophic engine failure and subsequent fire on board the site investigation vessel Kommandor Susan in the Firth of Forth, Scotland on 25 January 2025. The report, available via this link, contains details of what happened and subsequent actions taken. Media enquiries (telephone only) Media enquiries during office hours 01932 440015 Media en...
LONDON, May 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Military operations to become safer with navigation systems that work when satellites are blocked * Two-year Urgent Compass programme will develop deployable alternative to satellite navigation * £6 million contract awarded to Team Elaris partnership A £6 million contract has been awarded to QinetiQ-led partnership Team Elaris by the Ministry of Defence's National Armaments Director Group to develop th...