LONDON, Sept. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Fiona Ryland steps down as Government Chief People Officer after three years in post. * Since her appointment, Fiona has led a number of major transformations across the Civil Service. * Fiona will remain in post until November, with the recruitment process beginning shortly. Fiona Ryland steps down as Government Chief People Officer after three years in post. During her tenure, Fiona has delivered substanti...
LONDON, Sept. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Scott Dylan was the director of IT consultancy SDRW Limited from 2013 to 2015 while bankrupt * The 41-year-old was subject to a bankruptcy order from 2005 which remained active during his two-year spell as director of the company * Dylan has been banned as a company director for eight years following Insolvency Service investigations A businessman has been disqualified after acting as a director of a company ...
LONDON, Sept. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh championed sustainability, innovation, youth opportunities, and gender equality at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai * The Duchess delivered opening remarks at a UN Women panel discussion on gender equality and women's empowerment, highlighting continued importance of gender work in all nations, including advanced economies. * Their Royal Highnesses toured UK and Japan Pavilions, meetin...
LONDON, Sept. 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Royal Air Force Typhoons have flown their first NATO air defence sortie over Poland as part of NATO's Eastern Sentry, strengthening the Alliance's defences on its eastern flank following a reckless Russian drone incursion. Two British fighter jets took off from RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire on Friday night, supported by an RAF Voyager aircraft, to patrol Polish skies and deter and defend against aerial threats ...
LONDON, Sept. 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Renowned British sculptor Martin Jennings has been selected to create the new statue of Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. * The St James' Park sculpture will be a key element of the UK's national memorial for The late Queen, located on the Mall at Marlborough Gate. * Jennings will work with the design team led by Foster + Partners to developfinal design proposals for His Majesty The King and the Prime Minis...
LONDON, Sept. 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Thank you, Mr. President. We thank the Special Rapporteur for their latest update and continued efforts to monitor the human rights situation in Burundi. We urge the government of Burundi to allow him full access and to reopen the OHCHR country office. Mr. President, following the recent elections, we again welcome the non-violent and timely way in which they were conducted. However, we note with concern the s...
LONDON, Sept. 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Hounslow Council, the Ministry of Defence (MOD), and the Greater London Authority (GLA) have today announced their intention to work together to deliver one of west London's most ambitious regeneration projects on MOD land in Feltham. As the centrepiece of Hounslow Council's 'Future Feltham' masterplan this site will transform the town centre, breathing new life into the area and delivering a significant number...
LONDON, Sept. 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Chancellor Rachel Reeves will today (Friday 18 September) attend the EU finance ministers meeting for the second time * UK set to deepen ties in defence and trade, to create a safer, more prosperous Europe * Chancellor will push for trade rules to help British business and the international investment needed to deliver growth and higher living standards for working people Building on the hard work do...
LONDON, Sept. 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Microplastics, which arise from fragmentation of the plastic waste released into the environment, are accumulated in all environmental compartments at an unprecedented scale and hence are considered critical persistent pollutants of an increasing global concern. In response to global issues associated with microplastics pollution, the Government Chemist, with support from the expertise of the National Measureme...
LONDON, Sept. 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * UK Government to replace failed Legacy Act and replace the ICRIR with a reformed Legacy Commission to find answers for families - the unfinished business of the GFA * Irish authorities to provide the fullest possible co-operation with UK investigations, and investigate all unresolved Troubles-related incidents in Ireland. * UK Government will legislate to end the former Government's immunity plan for terrorist...