LONDON, April 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Part of 10 Year Health Plan commitment to deliver more mental health care in the community * Government manifesto pledge delivered ahead of schedule People across England will benefit from faster and better mental health support with 8,500 additional mental health workers recruited since the end of June 2024, meeting a key government target 3 years ahead of schedule. Around 1 in 5 adults in England (an estim...
LONDON, April 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The aircraft entered a fully developed spin to the left but, when recovery actions were commenced, the control column was not pushed far enough forward to un-stall the wing. The aircraft therefore remained in a spin until it struck the ground. The pilot was newly rated for aerobatic flying, and it was likely that the spin recovery technique had not yet become a skill-based response that he could apply effective...
LONDON, April 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, the Rt Hon Hilary Benn MP, alongside Parliamentary under-Secretary of State, Matthew Patrick MP, will welcome Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Helen McEntee TD, and Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Jim O'Callaghan TD, at Hillsborough Castle later today for the BIIGC. The British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference (BIIGC) will be held today [Th...
LONDON, April 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Thousandsof DWPhealthcare professionals completedOliver McGowantraining to better support autistic people and those with learning disabilities as they navigate the benefits system. * Marking Autism Awareness Month, the milestone forms part of the Government's broader commitment to putting disabled people at its heart.  Over 4,000 DWP healthcare professionals have completed part of training designed to t...
LONDON, April 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Thepreviously un-namedgravesoftwo soldiers who gave their lives during World War one have beenidentifiedin Belgium.Lance Corporal (LCpl) William Voice MM served with8thBattalion Queens Royal West Surrey Regiment and died nearZillebekeon 1August 1917, whilst LCpl Lionel Waller Sandell served with 10thBattalion Queens Own Royal West Kent Regiment and diednear Comineson 29 September 1918. Rededicationservicesforbo...
LONDON, April 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: South East Water risked harm to the environment by taking millions of litres of water from the Kent countryside without the permission of the Environment Agency. For 6 weeks, the company illegally took more than 52 million litres from an underground source on a farm at Tudeley, near Tonbridge, in a practice known as abstraction. The unlicensed water taken through May and June in 2021 was enough to fill 300,000...
LONDON, April 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Five major defence companies to war-game with the Ministry of Defenceto testhow UK supply chains would hold up under the pressures of a sustained conflict. * The findings will directly shape defence policy, ensuring the UK's Armed Forces have the equipment and supplies they need, when they need them. * Record £270 billion investmentin UK defence over this parliament is strengthening supply chains, creatin...
LONDON, April 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: An independent review into antisemitism in schools and colleges in England, led by Sir David Bell, has today launched a call for evidence, to help shape the findings and recommendations of the review. The review is calling for students, parents, teachers and others who may have experienced or witnessed antisemitism in schools and colleges, to come forward and share their experience, which will help to shape the...
LONDON, April 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Simon has been with the MDP since November 2024, previously holding the rank of Assistant Chief Constable for Territorial, Crime and Support. During his time in this role, Simon was instrumental in building key relationships across Defence, supporting the prioritisation of policing and security assets in support of homeland security. Simon has had a varied policing career split between the MDP, Essex Police, th...
LONDON, April 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Pension Schemes Bill to receive Royal Assent, delivering major reform to the UK's £2 trillion worth of pensions. * New rules aim to benefit 22 million people as they drive down costs and boost returns on retirement savings. * Act paves the way for the upcoming Pensions Commission to ensure savers can look forward to a comfortable retirement. Over 20 million workers are set to get more from every pound th...