LONDON, Sept. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The government has today (Monday 28 September) confirmed it will bring forward amendments to the Social Housing Bill. Additional measures will help retain more social homes, strengthen homelessness prevention and ensure social housing is allocated to those who need it most. Through the Social Housing Bill, councils will be given new powers to refer homeless households to private registered providers of social h...
LONDON, Sept. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Policy Insights Unit (PIU) helps departments and arm's-length bodies across government develop analysis and ideas for policy. As part of this offer, PIU can provide end-to-end data analysis support for teams working on policy and delivery challenges - from identifying the most relevant data and filling evidence gaps, through to analysing and visualising findings, developing clear data-led stories, and produ...
LONDON, Sept. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Technology firms to develop counter-drone solutions for prisons, while drug-free living units rolled out further across the estate. * Construction skills programme and new digital service to help prisoners into work and accommodation on release. * Tough and visible community payback projects nominated by local people will be prioritised. New measures to improve prison security, tackle drug use and help offend...
LONDON, Sept. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: We have two vacancies for Senior Assessors working in the Efficacy Team. Job Title Senior Efficacy Assessor Grade G7 Salary & Pension £64,015 per annum with Pension Scheme Annual Leave entitlement Commencing at 25 days Role You will be a senior veterinary assessor within the Efficacy Team, one of our specialist teams within the Pharmaceutical Section, which in turn is part of the VMD's Authorisati...
LONDON, Sept. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Review to examine the care women, babies and families received at Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust * It follows repeated maternity failures at one of the largest teaching hospitals in Europe * The publication comes after Donna Ockenden was appointed to chair the independent review Women and babies who were harmed while in the care of Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT) will have their experiences place...
LONDON, Sept. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * government will consider public ownership of trains rather than leasing where it's best for passengers and taxpayers * public ownership of trains could offer greater flexibility and substantial savings in some circumstances * part of new strategy for trains across Great British Railways, joining up operations to create a simpler, more reliable and modern railway and support jobs across the country New trains...
LONDON, Sept. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued text of the following speech: Throughout High-Level Week, we heard a clear and repeated commitment to achieving a two-state solution. It remains the only credible pathforwardsto a better future for Israelis and Palestinians, founded on lasting peace and security for both. Yet the two-state solution is at risk of being destroyed by the facts on the ground. Mr President, myPrime Minister has been clear: the 7thOctober 2023 terrori...
LONDON, Sept. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued text of the following speech: As we gather today, families in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are losing loved ones to Ebola. Thousands of people have died. Health workers are risking their lives every single day. And communities already living with conflict and displacement are facing yet another crisis. Outbreaks spread when we fail to act early enough. The lessons are clear. We know what works: strong surveillance, tr...
LONDON, Sept. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued text of the following speech: Your Excellencies, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. It's a huge honour to be here. Thank you to the United Arab Emirates Government for bringing us all together. And to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, and Executive Director, for their leadership. The United Kingdom greatly values its partnership with the UAE, including our work to tackle illicit finance. That partnership g...
LONDON, Sept. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Two Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) officers have travelled to the United Kingdom on Friday 25 September 2026 to participate in the International Leadership Programme (ILP), a flagship leadership initiative delivered by the UK College of Policing. RSIPF Director of Close Personal Protection Aipo Kabwere and Provincial Police Commander Western Province Superintendent, Wilken Miriki are taking part in ...