LONDON, Oct. 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The event in Inverness on 27 November celebrates apprentices, employers, training providers and mentors across the region. Thousands of young people have been trained in a wide variety of disciplines at Dounreay since the first intake of apprentices in 1955. This year alone, site operator Nuclear Restoration Services created over 50 new opportunities for young people, including 20 new apprenticeship starts. Da...
LONDON, Oct. 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Government departments are joining forces to understand and tackle climate-related risks in public estates through the Cross-Government Climate Ready Estates Network (CCREN). This is an initiative which has been convened by the Government Actuary's Department (GAD). GAD is bringing together experts from across Whitehall to share best practice and develop innovative solutions for climate adaptation and resilience...
LONDON, Oct. 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Major infrastructure projects gummed up in the courts by legal challenges set to be unblocked by new proposals to cut court time by around half a year. * Lengthy judicial reviews have left over 30 infrastructure projects since 2008, like the Norfolk Offshore Windfarm and A38 Derby junction improvements, in limbo, stunting economic growth and taking up thousands of court working days. * Announcement comes as ame...
LONDON, Oct. 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Toyota to lead cutting-edge match-funded project to boost zero-emission vehicle innovation. * £15 million in HMG funding, supported by the government's modern Industrial Strategy, will go towards accelerating electric mobility tech, supporting high quality jobs, and fuel long-term growth. * Funding supports the government's ambition to boost business investment in advanced manufacturing sector by 2...
LONDON, Oct. 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Official Receiver will wind up the company in accordance with their statutory duties. They also have a duty to inquire into the cause of the company's failure and conduct of current and former directors.   Information for creditors & investors  You will need to register as a creditor in the liquidation of the company if:   * you have not been paid for goods or services...
LONDON, Oct. 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: On 10 January 2026, new EU import requirements will come into force and so everyone involved in the UK's seafood supply to the EU now has a role to play in ensuring they meet additional data requirements to keep exporting. The Fish, Trace, Ship campaign, led by the Marine Management Organisation (MMO), make clears what action will need to be taken by each sector of the supply chain, from fishers and merchants th...
LONDON, Oct. 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Farmers will continue to be rewarded for their vital role in sustainable food production and nature's recovery with the offer of one-year extensions to their Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier agreements, Farming Minister Dame Angela Eagle confirmed today (Wednesday 15 October). Countryside Stewardship gives farmers and land managers the opportunity to be paid for environmental work -such as planting wildflower ma...
LONDON, Oct. 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: An inspection of Canterbury City Council found:  * Serious failings in its completion of health and safety remedial works. * Gaps in the data it holds on its homes, with only 27.5% of homes surveyed so far. * No current adaptations policy to meet tenants' needs, with a number of adaptations works incomplete. * Weaknesses in the reporting and monitoring of anti-social behaviour. * Delays in re...
LONDON, Oct. 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The event, titled "From Foundations to Futures", celebrated the beginning of the £71million infrastructure works that will pave the way for a vibrant new waterfront community. Civic leaders, project partners, and over 100 students attended the event held on site, highlighting the project's commitment to nurturing local talent and creating pathways into construction and regeneration careers. Spanning 26 acre...
LONDON, Oct. 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New data reveals a 153% rise in scam referrals in the final week of September, compared to the previous week. * Recent spike comes ahead of Winter Fuel Payments hitting pensioners' bank accounts next month. * DWP are increasing efforts to raise public awareness and urge everyone not to engage with scam messages. Pensioners are being warned to look out for Winter Fuel Payment text message scams following a sur...