LONDON, Dec. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: TheDefence Secretary John Healey has confirmed that His MajestyTheKing has approved the appointment ofthe new Commander of Cyber & Specialist Operations Command (CSOC). LieutenantGeneral Sir Rob MagowanwillsucceedGeneral SirJimHockenhullon promotionto Generalas CommanderCSOC in March 2026. General Rob willbe responsibleforoverseeingDefence's cyber and specialist forces -including cyber experts, deployments and ...
LONDON, Dec. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Werun annual recruitment schemes for peopleatdifferent stagesof their career journey, from school leavers to experiencedresearchers.Hereis an overview of theschemes werun each year: For students We runa year-long placementscheme for students in their penultimate year of study.Opportunities available across the UK. * GSRSandwich Scheme| Opensinautumn of each year If youwould like to spend a year working in a ...
LONDON, Dec. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Werun annual recruitment schemes for peopleatdifferent stagesof their career journey, from school leavers to experiencedeconomists.Hereis an overview of theschemes werun: For students We run two schemes for students in their penultimate year of study: the Sandwich Placement Scheme and the Summer Scheme. Opportunitiesareavailable across the UK. * GES Sandwich Scheme| Opens in autumn of each year If youwould ...
LONDON, Dec. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Whole life order for murders connected to the police, prison or probation officer's current or former duties * New starting point for sentencing to deter revenge attacks and ensure offenders face the harshest consequences * Part of Plan for Change to ensure most dangerous offendersremainlocked up under sentencing reforms Vile killers who murder apolice, prison or probation officer, even when the victim...
LONDON, Dec. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The King has been pleased to appoint Mr Mark Pendlington, DL, as His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of the County of Suffolk on the retirement of Clare, Countess of Euston, CVO, on 15th April, 2026. Background Mark Pendlington has extensive experience of working across the public and private sectors including in industry, national and regional voluntary organisations, further and higher education and economic develo...
LONDON, Dec. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: As we approach the end of the year, I want to take a moment to reflect on the progress achieved and to thank everyone for your engagement over the last twelve months. My 2025 survey results again showed improved supplier perceptions of compliance with the Groceries Code. For the first time, over 90% of suppliers to 13 retailers reported that the retailer mostly or consistently complied with the Code. Reported Co...
LONDON, Dec. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: UK Minister of State for Europe, North America and the Overseas Territories, Stephen Doughty said: Thirty years ago, the Dayton Peace Agreement brought an end to one of the darkest chapters in our continent's history and laid crucial foundations for peace and stability in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Today,we honour the memory of all the victims of this brutal conflict and are reminded that European security can neve...
LONDON, Dec. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Government begins review of the BBC's governance, public obligations and funding as part of the process to renew its Royal Charter * Options in Green Paper to future-proof the BBC so that it commands public trust, drives regional growth and is sustainably funded * People across the UK encouraged to have their say via public consultation As part of the Charter renewal process, the government is considering opti...
LONDON, Dec. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Precision treatments tackling the hardest-to-treat cancers set to be produced from hundreds of tonnes of reprocessed uranium from nuclear reactors * Patients to benefit as 15-year deal agreed between cutting-edge biotech firm Bicycle Therapeutics and the UK Nuclear Decommissioning Authority * Government is backing the UK's life sciences innovators to make the boldest ideas a reality that helps save lives, unloc...
LONDON, Dec. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * UK's largest car plant transformedwith launch of new generation EV,supporting 6,000jobsandboosting economic growth. * Industry Minister Chris McDonaldwill visitsiteand hailthenew LEAFas major step forward fortheauto sector's EV transitionandgreeneconomy. * Start of productioncomesasgovernment's modern Industrial Strategyis delivering £4 billion intotheautomotivesector - the biggest investment into the car ...