LONDON, Oct. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Jewish communities will receive up to £10 million in an emergency cash injection to scale up security at synagogues and schools, taking funding to protect faith communities to record levels * The announcement follows the horrific terrorist attack in Manchester two weeks ago, and latest statistics showing that Jewish people are more targeted by hate crime than any other group * Prime Minister pledges to go ...
LONDON, Oct. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Are you between 18 and 40, passionate about photography and driven to protect nature? The British High Commission in Yaounde invites emerging photographers to spotlight Cameroon's rich biodiversity and climate realities through powerful visual storytelling. Aligned with the themes of the world-renowned Wildlife Photographer of the Year (WPY) exhibition, this initiative offers a unique platform to amplify environm...
LONDON, Oct. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: As part of Flood Action Week (13 - 19 October), millions across the country are being urged to know their flood risk and what to do in the event of flooding. In the Midlands, the Environment Agency, Severn Trent Water and Telford & Wrekin Council have partnered up to share advice to help people get 'flood ready' for the winter ahead. The organisations have put together their top tips for people at risk and a gu...
LONDON, Oct. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Move is latest part of government's Plan for Change to help boost the local economy, safeguard jobs and create opportunity in the Shropshire area The birthplace of the Industrial Revolution is to be saved and kept open for future generations, following a £9 million government grant announced today. The funding will enable the transfer of the Ironbridge Gorge museums to the National Trust, securing the fu...
LONDON, Oct. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Steps taken to end scourge of antisemitism in the health service * Lord John Mann to lead rapidreview into how healthcare regulators tackle antisemitism and racism * Mandatory antiracism training to be rolled out to all NHS staff The Prime Minister has ordered an urgent review of antisemitism and all forms of racism in the NHS, as part of wider efforts to tackle discrimination in the health service. Following...
LONDON, Oct. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Artificial intelligence (AI) tools that could transform patient care - from reducing bowel cancer test times from weeks to minutes, to detecting skin cancer and genetic eye diseases sooner - are being tested in the next phase of the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency's (MHRA) AI Airlock programme. Seven manufacturers developing novel AI-powered healthcare technologies have been selected for the ...
LONDON, Oct. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The development will provide a mix of three- and four-bedroom homes, including a proportion of affordable homes. The development has been designed to create a welcoming, family-friendly neighbourhood. The site features generous green spaces and is within easy reach of local amenities such as shops, cafes, and schools. Forge New Homes has secured this loan through Homes England's Home Building Fund, which provide...
LONDON, Oct. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New campaign to alert young people to the dangers of ketamine, counterfeit medicines and adulterated THC vapes * Ketamine use and drug poisonings highest on record with eight times more people seeking treatment since 2015 * Government investing £310 million into drug treatment services alongside awareness campaign Young people are being warned that they risk irreparable bladder damage, poisoning and even ...
LONDON, Oct. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * AI tool built by the UK government sped up analysis of over 50,000 responses to a government-commissioned review of the water sector. * Named 'Consult', the tool was found to be at least as accurate and reliable as humans. * The tool could ultimately help save 75,000 days of manual analysis which is currently slowing down policy action across government every year. Specialist AI tech built by the UK governmen...
LONDON, Oct. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The strategy was created using UNODC's "Organised Crime Strategy Toolkit," supported by the UK Home Office's Integrated Security Fund. This toolkit helps countries build comprehensive frameworks to prevent and combat organized crime, emphasizing principles of prevention, protection, prosecution, and institutional strengthening. Collaboration began after a regional meeting in Bangkok in February 2022, where Hondu...