LONDON, Nov. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Salman Iftikhar (38), from Iver, Buckinghamshire, had his sentence increased by three years after his case was referred by the Law Officers to the Court of Appeal under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme. The court heard that on 7 February 2023, Iftikhar was travelling with his family on a flight from London to Lahore, Pakistan. Iftikhar was intoxicated when he was asked to return to his seat by a member of cab...
LONDON, Nov. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: HM Land Registry has improved its digital services for customers who use software connected to Business Gateway application programming interfaces (APIs). APIs are software components that automatically update data between HM Land Registry and customers. The update will ensure a more reliable and flexible service for those developing software through the introduction of new APIs with a modern 'RESTful architectu...
LONDON, Nov. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The inquiry was convened to consider the operators' compliance with licence undertakings, including the punctuality of bus services, vehicle maintenance, driver defect reporting, and overall transport management systems. Evidence was also considered from Bus Users Scotland, which highlighted concerns about punctuality and reliability of services operated by both companies. The Commissioner noted that passenger ...
LONDON, Nov. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A landmark international study led by the UK's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Authority (MHRA) has exposed significant variability in microbiome research methods across the world, highlighting an urgent need to adopt unified standards for the global harmonisation of gut microbiome research. The study involved leading laboratories across multiple countries testing identical samples of gut microbiome...
LONDON, Nov. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Sweeping reforms will strengthen standards and rebuild confidence in local government. * Local authorities will gain powers to suspend councillors and mayors for serious misconduct and to withhold allowances where behaviour falls short. * Changes follow overwhelming public support, with 94% respondents backing a mandatory code of conduct - as part of wider plans for national renewal. Councillors and mayo...
LONDON, Nov. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Turner announcednewUK technical assistance projects to help withmuch-neededreforms in the energy and natural resources sectors in Solomons. "How you manage your forests, minerals and energy will determine your future", said Turner, adding "Solomons is at the cross-roads". The British High Commissioner said that whilst there are things that are difficult for Solomon Islands to control, such as rising sea-levels, ...
LONDON, Nov. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: As many private registered providers of social housing are also registered charities, the organisations agree that it is important that this MoU sets out how they will work together with the aim of achieving a collaborative, efficient and effective working relationship. The Memorandum includes commitments to: * share information in order to help each discharge their regulatory functions * raise issues at a...
LONDON, Nov. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * UK Science Minister Lord Vallance leads UK delegation of senior figures to China, opening up science opportunities that both countries can benefit from * China is a science and tech powerhouse, spending almost £380 billion on R&D annually * National security will continue to be prioritised as part of pragmatic co-operation with China, while also unlocking opportunities to drive efforts to tackle cl...
LONDON, Nov. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Government vows to phase out animal tests as alternative methods come on stream with new strategy welcomed as 'ambitious' and 'timely' by animal welfare and life sciences organisations * New £75 million funding will help bring forward new testing methods for products that can save lives and make path to regulation clearer for researchers * Strategy developed by government with life sciences, business and a...
LONDON, Nov. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Government has today published its response to the independent review Delivering the Best for Girls in Custody, led by Susannah Hancock who is a Board member for the YJB. The review was commissioned earlier this year and explores the experiences of girls in custody and the suitability of current placement options. It drew on evidence from professionals, children, and sector experts to shape a vision for refo...