LONDON, July 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Children and young people will be better protected from the scourge of misogynism, deepfake porn and unhealthy attitudes to consent, power and control through new Relationships, Sex and Health Education guidance for schools being published today (Tuesday 15 July). The statutory guidance has a new focus on helping boys identify positive role models, and challenge myths about women and relationships that are sprea...
LONDON, July 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Uplift to compensation cap for victims of miscarriage of justice  * 30% increase to cap, including within the armed forces  * Justice for the wrongly convicted vital to Government's ambition to restore trust in the system as part of its Plan for Change Currently, the maximum amount of compensation payable under the miscarriage of justice system in England and Wales is £1 million for 10 or more...
LONDON, July 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The first of four local schools has transformed its grounds with nature-based flood prevention solutions. Eastover Primary School officially unveiled its new sustainable drainage system (SuDS) on Thursday 26 June, as part of the pioneering Bridgwater Blue Heritage Project, marking the first completed installation in the SuDS for Schools programme. The initiative, which will eventually include four local schools...
LONDON, July 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The government has served up its new "Good Food Cycle" today (15 July) - a recipe aimed at driving a generational change in the nation's relationship with food.   The Good Food Cycle identifies ten priority outcomes needed to build a thriving food sector while tackling challenges from rising obesity rates to climate change impacts on production, representing a pivotal milestone in the government's wo...
LONDON, July 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Nationwide set to widen access to its 'Helping Hand' mortgage from Wednesday, supporting 10,000 extra first-time buyers thanks to Chancellor's Leeds Reforms. * Reeves: Benefits of a thriving finance sector will be felt all over Britain The Chancellor is expected to announce the biggest set of reforms to financial regulation in a decade at a summit of top finance executives in Leeds today, as part of the g...
LONDON, July 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Ms Alexandra Cole has been appointed His Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Armenia in succession to Mr John Gallagher who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Ms Cole will take up her appointment during September 2025. Curriculum vitae Full name: Alexandra Pamela Cole Year Role 2024 to present Pre-posting training 2023 to 2024 FCDO, Head of Contingency Planning, MENA 2020 to...
LONDON, July 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: On behalf of the Secretary of State for the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, the British High Commission (BHC) in Nairobi is seeking the services of a supplier that has the relevant professional skills, experience, technical resources and financial capability to provide water testing services at the British High Commission Nairobi. Full details on the requirements, including instructions for intereste...
LONDON, July 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Lord Chancellor has approved the reappointment of Mark Beaton, as a non-executive board member of the Ministry of Justice, for 3 years from 15 July 2025. MOJ non-executive board members exercise their role through influence and advice, supporting as well as challenging the executive, and covering such issues as: * Support, guidance and challenge on the progress and implementation of the Outcome Delivery Pl...
LONDON, July 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Less than half the population say they've been to the countryside or a local park recently[i]. But the NHS is turning to places like that to help with certain treatments. Natural England is funding courses aimed at nurses, therapists and other healthcare professionals from across Sussex to make more use of outdoor settings in treating those with poor mental health. The training builds on evidence being outsid...
LONDON, July 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Enhanced quality assurance process will see fewer inspections to begin with, led only by the most experienced inspectors. * No inspections in the week before Christmas to allow for further training. * Further measures to reassure providers about the November roll-out. To support a steady and assured start, Ofsted's National Director for Education and Principal Inspector, Lee Owston HMI, will quality assure the...