LONDON, Jan. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A planned five-storey office to accommodate more than 1,600 civil servants has reached a significant milestone. Construction of the Government Hub in Darlington got underway with a breaking ground ceremony today, January 16, led by Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves, together with Cabinet Office Minister Anna Turley. The Government Property Agency (GPA) is delivering the Brunswick Street hub, set to open...
LONDON, Jan. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Outdated red tape blocking robotics and defence innovation will be cut under new priorities for the Regulatory Innovation Office * £52 million for new hubs to drive robotics adoption in British business - backing farming, healthcare and beyond * Direct portal launched for businesses to report regulatory barriers holding back innovation and growth Red tape holding back innovations like robots for inspectin...
LONDON, Jan. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * UK and Ukraine mark first anniversary of the historic 100 Year Partnership with new initiatives driving security and prosperity in both countries * £20 million of new support announced for vital energy infrastructure repairs in Ukraine as Russia's barbaric attacks on innocent civilians intensify * boost for UK and Ukraine's next generations as successful school-twinning prog...
LONDON, Jan. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister spoke to the Amir of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thanilast night. The leaders discussed the terrible scenes in Iran in recent days, and the Prime Minister shared his concerns about the horrific violence against protestors and the risk to wider regional stability. They agreed that diplomacy was in everybody's interests, and that Iran must change course and end its repression ...
LONDON, Jan. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Specialist facilities to be developed for Army's cyber unit in Gloucestershire after £279 million contract signed. * Work will see the creation of 248 Single Living Accommodation rooms, in addition to 30 Service Family Accommodation homes. * Significant investment in local economy, with 92 jobs created, demonstrating defence as an engine for growth. The £279 million contract, signed today, will see s...
LONDON, Jan. 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Serious criminals held in hospitals would lose their benefits worth hundreds of pounds per month, under new proposals. * Crackdown on loophole would see those convicted of serious offences treated the same as people serving sentences in prison, who cannot claim benefits. Convictedkillers and other serious criminalsdetained in hospitalsunder court order wouldlose thousands of pounds in benefit payments under ne...
LONDON, Jan. 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * 10 industry professionals appointed toinspireyoung people into aviation careersinthe industry,futureproofingthe sectorand upskilling young Brits * next cohort ofvolunteerswillstartthis month,including a former Red Arrows Chief Engineer and Operations Director of East Midlands Airport, to shine a light onthewide range of aviationjobs and to encourage recruits from diverse backgrounds * supportsgovernment'smissio...
LONDON, Jan. 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Through sustained and proactive work, we've now returned to Lower Tier Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH) status, that makes Sellafield safer and reduces hazards at source. It also protects our people, the public and the environment. The end of Thorp and Magnox reprocessing created an opportunity to rationalise chemicals. This meant the site no longer required some bulk chemicals and could reduce nitric a...
LONDON, Jan. 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A man has been sentenced after he hit an Environment Agency Fisheries Enforcement Officer across the face with a fishing rod during patrols in Greater Manchester. Thomas Hodkinson, 24, from Queens Park Road in Heywood, Rochdale, appeared at Manchester Magistrates' Court on Wednesday 7 January where he pleaded guilty to assaulting an emergency worker and fishing without an Environment Agency fishing licence. Env...
LONDON, Jan. 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Claimants who challenge their compensation decision will no longer face lengthy waits with nothing. They can now receive up to three-quarters of their expected final award while their review is being completed.  Until now, victims have been unable to claim for the direct financial impact of being unable to pay into workplace or personal pensions during years of being pre...