JOBS, HOMES AND BETTER TRANSPORT LINKS FOR THE OXFORD CAMBRIDGE GROWTH CORRIDOR

LONDON, Oct. 23 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Communities and businesses will be better connected, thanks to the reopening of the Cowley rail line which will support the creation of up to 10,000 new jobs and homes in Oxford * Part of the government's commitment to regional growth which will help turn the Oxford to Cambridge Corridor into Europe's Silicon Valley Working people will benefit from thousands of new jobs, affordable homes and moreopportunities ...


CLEAN ENERGY JOBS BOOM TO SEE 15,000 NEW JOBS IN COMMUNITIES ACROSS WALES

LONDON, Oct. 23 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * UK Government publishes first ever national plan to recruit workers needed for clean energy mission, with over 15,000 extra clean energy jobs in Wales alone by 2030. * 31 priority occupations such as plumbers, electricians and welders are particularly in demand. * Skills pilots in Pembrokeshire, Cheshire and Lincolnshirewill be backed by a total of £2.5 million - which could go towards new training centres...


STONESTREET GREEN SOLAR DEVELOPMENT CONSENT DECISION ANNOUNCED

LONDON, Oct. 23 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The scheme comprises a solar photovoltaic array plus energy storage with associated infrastructure and grid connection, with a generating capacity greater than 50MW. The application was submitted to the Planning Inspectorate for consideration by EPL 001 Limited on 11 June 2024 and accepted for examination on 09 July 2024.  Following an examination during which the public, statutory consultees and interest...


INSPECTION REPORT PUBLISHED: AN INSPECTION OF GENERAL MARITIME (OCTOBER 2024 - FEBRUARY 2025)

LONDON, Oct. 23 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The extentof the UK coastline and remoteness ofsome of the locations where small vessels canarrive createsmyriad opportunities forwould-besmugglers of goods and peopleandthisposesamajorlogistical challenge for Border Force,whichwill onlyincreaseas its resourcesare squeezedas a result ofgovernment spending decisions. Whentheinspection of general maritime(GM)began, theoutcome of the 2025 Spending Reviewwasnotyetkn...


OPENAI TO EXPAND INTO UK DATA HOSTING AFTER MAJOR GROWTH DEAL

LONDON, Oct. 23 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * OpenAI unveils new UK data offer in a major boost to business * Secured through partnership with Ministry of Justice to use AI to drive innovation * Thousands of staff to use AI to cut 240,000 days of burdensome admin and spend more time supervising offenders British businesses are set to benefit from a new deal between the Ministry of Justice and global tech leader OpenAI, which is set to supercharge UK artif...


£10 MILLION BOOST TO PROTECT MUSLIM COMMUNITIES

LONDON, Oct. 23 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Increased support for Muslim communities after rise in religious hate crimes * £10 million uplift to provide vital security measures including CCTV, alarm systemsand secure fencing * Funding forms part of government's Plan for Change to create safer streets across Britain Mosques and Muslim faith centres across the UK will benefit from an additional £10 million in security funding to protect them fr...


UK SETTING GLOBAL BENCHMARK ON CYBER STANDARDS, BOOSTING GROWTH AND PROTECTING CONSUMERS

LONDON, Oct. 23 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * UK and Singapore work together to boost protections for consumers through joint cyber security standards for devices. * New global cyber security label to smooth the way for devices to come to international markets. * Measures to boost consumer confidence and support the growth behind the government's Plan for Change. The UK is cementing its position as a global leader in cyber security, with a number of count...


GOVERNMENT LAUNCHES 'BACK BRITISH' INDUSTRY CALL TO ACTION TO BOOST UK JOBS, BUSINESSES, AND SKILLS

LONDON, Oct. 23 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: UK businesses, workers and communities are set to benefit under new Government plans to 'Back British' and ensure defence investment boosts jobs, skills and innovation. The Government is launching a significant consultation with industry on a 'Back British' offset approach to ensure that defence import contracts benefit British businesses, jobs and skills. The proposals mean that when the UK buys from internat...


THE COUNTDOWN BEGINS: SELF ASSESSMENT DEADLINE IS 100 DAYS AWAY

LONDON, Oct. 23 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Self Assessment customers have 100 days to file their tax return and pay any tax owed before the 31 January deadline. * 3.5 million people have already submitted their tax return for the 2024 to 2025 tax year. * Customers are urged to file their tax return early, so they know how much tax needs paying by 31 January. More than 3.5 million people have already filed their Self Assessment tax return for the 2024 t...


RECRUITMENT FOR A DEPUTY HEAD OF THE SUPPLY TEAM

LONDON, Oct. 23 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: We have a vacancy for a Deputy Head of the Supply Team. Job Title Deputy Head of the Supply Team Grade SSO Salary & Pension £46,060 per annum with Pension Scheme Annual Leave entitlement Commencing at 25 days Role As Deputy Head of the Supply Team, you will be responsible for overseeing the assessment of product literature, the production of public assessment reports, assessment of applications su...