LONDON, Aug. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * GPS tags cut reoffending rates of criminals by 20%, new report shows * Tech tracks movements of offenders which is mapped to unsolved crime * New statistics show record high of 20,000 on tags as part of Plan for Change Reoffending by burglars, robbers and thieves has been cut by 20 percent thanks to the tracking of their movements with tags, a new report published today (August 28) has found. The study shows ...
LONDON, Aug. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: On behalf of the Secretary of State for the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, the British High Commission (BHC) in Nairobi are seeking the services for the provision of stationery products at the British High Commission Nairobi. We are therefore looking for a Supplier that has the relevant professional skills, experience, technical resources and financial capability to provide stationery products. Full...
LONDON, Aug. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New facility based in Darlington to springboard novel RNA therapies - which could help tackle cancer, heart conditions, infectious diseases, and more * RNA therapies - fast to design, adaptable and much more precise than traditional drugs - are a gamechanger for our health services, economic potential and pandemics resilience * £30 million facility to maintain the UK's early lead in RNA science, putting m...
LONDON, Aug. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: We have a vacancy for Communications and Engagement Officer. Job Title Communications and Engagement Officer Grade EO Salary & Pension £32,220 per annum with Pension Scheme Annual Leave entitlement Commencing at 25 days Role This exciting and interesting job puts you at the heart of the VMD's work in being the regulatory and policy lead for issues concerning the authorisation, use, and manufacture ...
LONDON, Aug. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: On the recommendation of the Prime Minister, Peter Hofbauer has been appointed to The Crown Estate Board by Royal Warrant, to serve a four-year term effective from 1 September 2025. Prior to this, Peter served for a year as a Board Counsellor (a non-regulated appointment) to The Crown Estate from 1 September 2024. Peter has a long management career in alternative asset management, specialising in direct investme...
LONDON, Aug. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Now is the ideal time for Devon and Cornwall farmers to cultivate soil and plant grass and winter crops, says Environment Agency experts. What happens next in the post-harvest period could mean the difference between a good and bad winter if land isn't prepared ahead of heavy winter rains. Laura Bentley of the Environment Agency said: Winter is our busy period as heavy rain falling on bare soil causes run-off,...
LONDON, Aug. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Unregistered charity Guru Nanak Gurdwara (also known as the Nanak Sikh Temple, amongst other names) was established in 1980, while the Guru Nanak Gurdwara, Wednesfield was registered with the Charity Commission as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) in 2024. The Commission had previously opened a regulatory compliance case due to concerns raised by some of the Gurdwara's congregation about the trustees'...
LONDON, Aug. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Low Carbon Contracts Company and the Electricity Settlement Company are government companies established in 2014 to help deliver Contracts for Difference and the Capacity Market. Tony Bickerstaff has been appointed as Chair of the Low Carbon Contracts Company (LCCC) and the Electricity Settlements Company (ESC). Tony has held several executive and non-executive roles, with a significant focus on infrastruct...
LONDON, Aug. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Chief Superintendent Tim Needham retires from the Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) next month, marking the conclusion of an outstanding career spanning almost three decades with the UK Atomic Energy Authority Constabulary (UKAEA) and CNC. Tim's journey began as an Authorised Firearms Officer (AFO) at Sellafield. His leadership qualities quickly shone through, leading him to become a Section Sergeant. From there,...
LONDON, Aug. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: This change will apply to all counsel and the change will be made automatically. The increase will be met from within the SFO's existing budget funded by savings and efficiencies found during the Spending Review. Commenting on the increase Director of Legal Services, Matthew Wagstaff, said: We take on the most complex fraud, bribery and corruption cases in the UK, cases which require specialist advice and exper...