LONDON, Nov. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: We have released an updated version of our Accident Report Form (ARF), reflecting our ongoing commitment to improving the accuracy and completeness of maritime incident reporting. Effective immediately, the ARF now includes two additional fields: * Rank- located in the affected person section * Port of Registry- located in the vessel information section These enhancements are designed to support more detailed ...
LONDON, Nov. 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Defence AI Centre (DAIC) is launching the AI Model Arena to help redefine how Defence evaluates and procures artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. The tool, developed in partnership with UK AI company Advai, will pilot a secure, standardised platform for suppliers to more rapidly test and demonstrate their models against Defence use cases. The AI Model Arena will: * help UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) i...
LONDON, Nov. 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: UK Government Scotland Office Minister Kirsty McNeill visited Scotland's Bravest Manufacturing Company - which produces high-quality road, rail, and commercial signs - in Renfrewshire to hear more about its work and meet veterans. UK Government Scotland Office Minister Kirsty McNeill said: Ahead of Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day, it was a privilege to visit Scotland's Bravest Manufacturing Company to meet...
LONDON, Nov. 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Around 70,000 college students will benefit from new Regional Improvement Teams in new standards push, which will help to break the link between background and success through the government's Plan for Change Government will also invest nearly £800m extra into funding for 16-19-year-olds next year (2026-7). Coming from the existing Spending Review settlement, this funding will support an additional 20,000 s...
LONDON, Nov. 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: On 27 May 2025, the Northern Ireland Office (NIO) launched a public consultation seeking views on proposed amendments to the Control of Explosives Precursors etc. Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2014. These proposals seek to strengthen the control of explosives precursors in Northern Ireland and bring in similar measures to those found in Great Britain. The consultation closed on 19 August 2025. This document pro...
LONDON, Nov. 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Former Health Secretary Alan Milburn to lead independent investigation into what's behind rise in youth inactivity * Investigationcomes as one in eight young people are not in education,employmentor training with mental health conditions a key driver * Findings will shape reforms that are already underway to skills, health, welfare, and employment support Led by former Health Secretary Alan Milburn, th...
LONDON, Nov. 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Department for Education has today announced the appointment of Professor Chris Millward as Interim Director for Fair Access and Participationat the Office for Students (OfS). Professor Millward is Professor of Practice in Education Policy at the University of Birmingham, where he leads research on educational equity and its impact on policy and practice.He is a Marshall Scholarships Commissioner, a Trustee ...
LONDON, Nov. 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Signatories aregravely alarmed by the reports of systematic and ongoing violence against civilians during and after the fall of El Fasher to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) as well as the escalation of conflict across North Darfur and the Kordofan region. Deliberate targeting of civilians, ethnically motivated mass killings, conflict-related sexual violence, starvation as a method of warfare, and obstruction ...
LONDON, Nov. 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * £27 million in government funding goes live for localbids, turbocharging network of recognised VALOUR centres * FirstVeterans Strategyinseven yearswilltransformgovernmentsupportforour heroes and recognise theirinvaluablecontributionacrossthe country * Developed alongside the Strategic Defence Review and the Armed Forces Covenant, the strategycommits new£12 million fund for veteran housing. Over 1.8 m...
LONDON, Nov. 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Thank you, Mr Vice President, The United Kingdom recognises Andorra's progress since its 2020 review and its commitment to upholding human rights. We welcome Andorra's commitment to gender issues through its 2022 Law on Gender Equality, as well as its announcement of plans to change domestic legislation to facilitate Andorran residents' access to abortion. Recognising Andorra's progress in providing public serv...