LONDON, Nov. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Barbara Woroncow Barbara Woroncow is a museum professional who began her career as a curator of ethnographic collections in local authority museum services. She later transitioned into advisory work, serving for 16 years as the Chief Executive of the Yorkshire Museums Council, a regional body funded by the Department of Culture, Media and Sport. Subsequently, she undertook international consultancy and developme...
LONDON, Nov. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * UKDI-DASA has launched a new Themed Competition called Delivering Future Advantage Through Testing and Evaluation (Phase 1) * Funded by the Ministry of Defence (MOD) Test and Evaluation (T&E) Transformation Programme * Up to £1 million (ex VAT) funding available for innovative proposals that can support the development of deployable T&E capability and regulatory solutions Following the successful Innovati...
LONDON, Nov. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: This year marks 80 years since the end of the Second World War. Ambassadors, High Commissioners and Defence Attaches and Advisors were joined by representatives from the Malaysian Armed Forces, Malaysian Veterans' Associations, and representatives of local societies and schools, in honouring service personnel and civilians who served their countries in both World Wars and other armed conflicts. The service bega...
LONDON, Nov. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Environment Agency investigation ends in successful prosecution * Court told large amounts of ash spread over five acres of adjoining land without permit * Sentencing hearing at Nottingham Magistrates on Friday 7 November 2025 At Nottingham Magistrates Court on 7 November 2025, Johnsons Aggregates and Recycling Ltd of Crompton Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, were fined £40,000 and ordered to pay costs of ...
LONDON, Nov. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Children and adults across England are receiving strong protection from this year's flu vaccine, despite the emergence of a new subclade driving an unusually early flu season. New data published today as a pre-print by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows the 2025/26 vaccine is currently 70 to 75% effective at preventing hospital attendance in children aged 2 to 17 years and 30 to 40% effective in adults....
LONDON, Nov. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Deputy Prime Minister unveils action to crack down on mistaken prison releases * Courts hotline established to fast-track prison queries and reduce mistakes * Up to £10 million over six months to introduce technology and AI solutions that help frontline staff avoid errors and ensure accuracy Updating the House of Commons, David Lammy set out the decisive steps being taken to keep the public safe, includin...
LONDON, Nov. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * The new Office will partner with investors, philanthropists and businesses to unlock billions of impact capital and to support national renewal. * Led by the Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister, the Office will partner with investors, philanthropists and businesses to help government investment go further and improve people's lives across the UK. * Plans launched by the Prime Minister with businesses, social ...
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...
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...
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....