LONDON, March 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Waste criminals could soon face police-style powers as the government steps up its crackdown on the crime. Under a new zero-tolerance approach, the government is looking to expand powers under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE) as well as the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA) and other legislation to the Environment Agency and its enforcement officers. This would allow officers to intervene earlier, b...
LONDON, March 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Energy Secretary will today outline a package of measures to go "further and faster" in the pursuit of national energy security as a response to events in the Middle East. The Energy Secretary is today setting out an accelerated package of energy interventions to boost the UK's energy security: * Announcing that "plug-in solar",low costsolar panels that families can buy at supermarkets and put on their b...
LONDON, March 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Litter louts trashing our high streets, roads and community spaces could face losing their driving licences, as the government considers plans to step up the fight against waste crime. With most fly tips being around the same size as the back of a small van, the government is looking at measures to award penalty points on driving licencesfor those found guilty of fly-tipping - which could lead to them losing th...
LONDON, March 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Secretary of State for Defence and Irish Minister for Defence Helen McEntee sign refreshed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen bilateral defence cooperation. * Updated MoU will focus on enhanced maritime cooperation, cyber defence, air domain information sharing, and increased joint procurement. * Comes as the Prime Minister meets Taoiseach Micheal Martin in Cork for the UK-Ireland Leaders' Summit....
LONDON, March 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Inspections already bringtogether theexpertiseof Ofsted's full-time His Majesty's Inspectors(HMI)and the real-time sector knowledge of contracted Ofsted Inspectors(OIs).This new pilot is exploring how Ofsted can enhance that crucial blend with even moresharedinsight into the context, challenges and day-to-day realities providers face, and how inspection can support improvement. Thisis part of Ofsted's commitmen...
LONDON, March 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Environment Agency has made Perenco UK Ltd pay out £6.1m to put right the damage done to the Dorset environment by a major oil spill. The package includes £620,000 to impacted parties alongside £400,000 towards wildlife and access projects run by local bodies. In agreeing to the sanction,which isknown as an enforcement undertakingandcan be used as an alternative to a prosecution,Perencohas a...
LONDON, March 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Chancellor and Energy Secretary set to meet with petrol retailers and energy suppliers in Downing Street on Friday - with a clear message: drivers must get a fair deal at the pump. * ChancellorasksCMA to crack down on any rip‑offs on road fuel and heating oil - warning she "will not tolerate" firms exploiting the situation to make excess profits. * Fuel Finderwill help drivers spot the cheapestforecourt ...
LONDON, March 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: At the event, British High Commissioner to Solomon Islands and Nauru Paul Turner remarked on the contemporary significance of the Commonwealth, emphasising the enduring relationship between the Solomon Islands and the United Kingdom. This is founded on over a century of shared history. He also provided an overview of the Commonwealth's historical development. He said whilst the Commonwealth had emerged from the...
LONDON, March 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: An inaugural Digital Media Literacy Workshop was held in Buala, Isabel Province, this month, representing a significant advancement in media development within the region. 17 participants took part in the event, representing various departmental heads from the Isabel Provincial government and community stakeholders from across Buala. The cohort included government officials, community leaders, and civil society...
LONDON, March 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Ireland and the United Kingdom share a unique partnership, rooted in our geography, our history, and the deep and dynamic connections between our people underpinned by the Good Friday Agreement and our Common Travel Area. At our Summit in Liverpool last year, we agreed the UK-Ireland 2030 Joint Statement as the starting point for a renewed and strengthened relationship between our two countries. As we work tow...