LONDON, Feb. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Following The Hague 2025 NATO Summit, this year's conference focused on tackling shared challenges to contemporary security including cyber resilience and the protection of subsea infrastructure. Participants identified emerging risks to systems that underpin national security and economic prosperity and agreed areas for further cooperation to support our mutual resilience. A strategic forum, co‑hosted wit...
LONDON, Feb. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Regulator of Social Housing has today (Wednesday 11 February) issued a C4 grading to Northumberland County Council, after a planned inspection found fundamental changes were needed to address very serious failings. During an inspection, RSH found: * The council only has up to date information on the condition of around 3% of its homes. * Limited evidence that health and safety assessments are accurately rec...
LONDON, Feb. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * More than 2,500 personnel from 29 countries to combat borderless cyber threats in a simulated environment. * Demonstrates international collaboration, essential for effective cyber defence in real world scenarios. * Exercise tests ability to coordinate international responses in a realistic operational environment, with scenarios mirroring genuine cyber threats. The week-long exercise will bring together more ...
LONDON, Feb. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * British troops deployed to Norway to double over three years from 1,000 to 2,000 personnel. * Defence Secretary confirms UK Armed Forces will play vital part in NATO Arctic Sentry mission, with military planning underway. * Major Joint Expeditionary Force exercise, 'Lion Protector', will see air, land, and naval forces deploy across High North in 2026. Arctic and High North security will be strengthene...
LONDON, Feb. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The UK and Malaysia are working together to develop a more sustainable, integrated and future-ready transport system in Malaysia. Organised by the British High Commission Kuala Lumpur, Ministry of Transport Malaysia and the Malaysia RailDevelopmentCorporation(MRDC), the Inaugural UK-Malaysia Green Transport Dialogue in Kuala Lumpur provided a platform for open exchange on policy approaches, planning frameworks, t...
LONDON, Feb. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Today, we have published our accident investigation report into the collision between the bulk carrier Polesie and the general cargo ship Verity resulting in the sinking of Verity with five fatalities in the German Bight traffic separation scheme on 24 October 2023. Chief Inspector of Marine Accidents, Andrew Moll OBE, said: The tragic loss of Verity and five crew was wholly avoidable. Neither vessel applied th...
LONDON, Feb. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Gary will succeed Sir Peter Lauener, who has led the organisation since April 2020 and has completed the maximum of two terms. Peter will step down on 31 March 2026 with Gary assuming the role on 1 April 2026. Gary has been a member of SLC's Board since October 2020 and Chair of SLC's Remuneration Committee since December 2023. He has worked in the banking industry for more than 20 years, predominantly with ABN ...
LONDON, Feb. 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Now under investigation, 2 men have been arrested in relation to waste dumped in a field near Romford. Essex Police responded to a 999 call about waste left on private land close to the M25's junction with the M11, in the village of Stapleford Tawney. Police swoop Officers swooped on the field on 6 February, arresting a 55-year-old from Horley in Surrey, and a 25-year-old from Mullaghbawn in County Armagh. The...
LONDON, Feb. 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The new programme is a UK-wide initiative designed to give students their launchpad into the space sector through structured internships with the space industry. The initiative comes as the sector faces significant recruitment challenges. According to the most recent Space Skills Survey, 80% of space organisations faced recruitment difficulties - up from 61% in 2020. More than half of organisations reported skil...
LONDON, Feb. 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister has appointed Jeremy Bailey as Navy Trustee and Sir William Worsley as Estates Trustee for a term of four years from 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2030. The Secretary of State has appointed Samantha Washington as Media Trustee for a term of four years from 16 March 2026 to 15 March 2030. Rear Admiral Jeremy Bailey Jeremy was born in Portsmouth, educated at The Portsmouth Grammar School and j...