LONDON, April 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New Defence Growth Dealto boostskills, research and development and supply chainsacross South Yorkshire. * Investmentwill supporthundreds ofwell-paid jobsand makedefence an engine for growth. * Yorkshire and the Humberbenefits fromalmost£1billiona year indefence spending,supporting3,200 jobs.  South Yorkshire willbenefitfrom a£50 million investmentto createhighly-skilledjobs and ...
LONDON, April 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Today, the Home Secretary has announced the appointment of TimJacquesas the government's new Independent Prevent Commissioner, following a robust open competition. In December 2024, the role was created by the former Home Secretary to provide consistent oversight, increase effectiveness and develop insight into the Prevent system over the longer term. Tim brings a wealth of experience from his previous roles a...
LONDON, April 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Local communities,waterqualityandwildlifewillbenefitfrom a record £8.5million paid by water companies into environmental restorationprojectsas part of a strengthened crackdown on pollution andpoor performanceacross the sector. This compares to £5.8 million the year before, a 47% increase, and just under £2 million in the 2023/24financial year. The Environment Agencyensures thisrecord fundinggoes...
LONDON, April 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Patients to get quicker checks,testsand scans closer to home as government invests £237 million in new Community Diagnostic Centres (CDCs) * Four CDCs will open, 17 will be expanded, and 15 will receive enhancements to boost diagnostic capacity and get patients seen quicker. * NHS in England carried out record 29 million diagnostic tests in 2025 thanks to government modernisation and investment Patients ...