LONDON, Oct. 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Joan Edgington is a respected member of the infected blood community * Along with the Chair, Clive Smith, she will be involved in selecting members to sit on the committee * The community will have the opportunity to meet both the Chair and Vice-Chair at a commemorative event later in the Autumn Infected blood campaigner Joan Edgington will be appointed Vice Chair of the Infected Blood Memorial Committee. She w...
LONDON, Oct. 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A Prime Minister-led trade mission to India this week will drive home the benefits of the landmark UK - India trade deal for Scottish businesses. The deal is set to grow the Scottish economy by £190 million a year. Scotch whisky is a big winner in the UK Government's deal with India, the best deal that any country has ever agreed with the fourth largest economy in the world. Indian import tariffs on Scotch a...
LONDON, Oct. 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Only shops with licences will be able to sell vapes, tobacco and nicotine products to protect children and clean up high streets as part of Plan for Change * Call for evidence also seeks expert views on flavours, ingredients and appearance to tackle youth vaping * Proposals will strengthen enforcement, support legitimate businesses and crack down on rogue retailers Children will be better protected from the ris...
LONDON, Oct. 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Strengthened collaboration between the UK's MHRA and US FDA to drive innovation and accelerate patient access to latest technologies  * MHRA National AI Commission launched with UK and US experts to shape safe, transparent use of AI in healthcare  * New international reliance routes to ...
LONDON, Oct. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * 125 UK CEOs, entrepreneurs, university Vice Chancellors and cultural leaders are travelling with the Prime Minister on a two-day trade mission to Mumbai * Visit seeks to build on the momentum from the UK-India trade deal, signed in July, which will lower tariffs and open up access for British businesses to one of the fastest-growing economies in the world * Prime Minister will seek to unlock new opportunities, s...
LONDON, Oct. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: More than 24,000 homes and businesses have been better protected from floods as the government today (Wednesday 8 October) confirmed the delivery of 151 schemes in its first year in power. This government inherited flood defences in the worst condition on record, but through increased funding for maintenance and repairs the country's flood defences, protecting homes, schools, hospitals and businesses, have been i...
LONDON, Oct. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The funds will be channelled through CADENA, which will work with vulnerable communities to prevent a humanitarian crisis. The alert focuses on communities located in high-risk areas near rivers and prone to landslides and mudslides. For more information visit Start Fund The Start Fund is a multi-donor pooled fund to which the UK is a key contributor. It enables rapid funding for humanitarian organisations to re...
LONDON, Oct. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Location: Central London once per quarter, and virtual meetings. Time commitment: The expected time commitment is 15 to 20 days per year. Remuneration: Unremunerated; however travel and subsistence expenses will be reimbursed. Do you want to play a key role in advising the government on a range of issues relating to the welfare of animals used in research? If so, this is an exceptional opportunity to deliver r...
LONDON, Oct. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: John Tuckett, Immigration Services Commissioner, has been appointed as the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration and will assume the role immediately. The government is in the process of recruiting a new Immigration Services Commissioner, which will be confirmed shortly.While this recruitment process concludes, immigration advice will continue to be provided by registered organisations and advise...
LONDON, Oct. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Home Secretary has today (7 October) announced John Tuckett's appointment as Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration (ICIBI). This follows successful pre-appointment scrutiny by the Home Affairs Select Committee earlier this year.He will replace David Bolt who has been serving as interim ICIBI since June 2024. Mr Tuckett joins from his previous position as Immigration Services Commissioner, wh...