LONDON, Feb. 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Lord Chancellor has approved the reappointment of Adrian Usher as Prisons and Probation Ombudsman (PPO) for 3 years from 24 April 2026. The appointment of the PPO is regulated by the Commissioner for Public Appointments and recruitment and reappointment processes comply with the Governance Code on Public Appointments. The appointment is subject to pre-appointment scrutiny by the Justice Select Committee. Th...
LONDON, Feb. 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * traindriver ageloweredfrom 20 to 18, opening pathwaysfor young people this National Apprenticeship Week * law change gives school-leavers new opportunities to enter rail industry with fantastic chances for progression * legislationlaidatpivotal time for  the industry, asgovernment establishes Great British Railways School leavers will soon be able to become train drivers, as thegovernmentis set tol...
LONDON, Feb. 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Thousands more young people will be given the opportunity to train as bricklayers, plumbers and engineers as the government creates 13,000 apprenticeship and T Level placement opportunities as part of its plan to transform school buildings. As part of the upcoming education estates strategy, construction firms working on school building projects will have to show that they are providing opportunities for apprent...
LONDON, Feb. 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * governmentlaunches campaign toraiseawareness of how harmful body-shaming, rage baitand misogynistic contenton social media is, as part of drive to encourage parents totalkwith their childrenaboutonline content * new online guidancesupports parents in settingsafety settings for social media and starting difficult conversationson topics such as misinformation and harmful content * comes as new researchrevealshalf...
LONDON, Feb. 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) has launched DBS Discussions: Safeguarding in Focus, a podcast series to help employers and safeguarding professionals better understand DBS services and processes. Each episode will feature a subject matter expert from DBS who will discuss key topics relevant to employers, HR professionals, and those working in safeguarding. In the debut episode, Regional Outreach Manage...
LONDON, Feb. 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Communities across the country toown and control their own energy withup to£1 billionof newfundingfor local energy projects. * Biggestpublicinvestment incommunity energy in historywilldrive ownership revolution,putting wealth and power intothe hands ofcommunities. * Community energy projectswillcut bills and create revenue for places of worship, social clubs, community centres-supporting government's Pride ...
LONDON, Feb. 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Thousands more Hong Kongers will be able to build new lives in Britain as the government strengthens safe and legal routes to the UK. Adult children of British National (Overseas) status holders who were under 18 at the time of Hong Kong's 1997 handover to China will now be eligible to apply for the route independently of their parents. Their partners and children will also be able to move to the UK under the ex...
LONDON, Feb. 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The SIA, using its powers under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, has reclaimed over £40,000 that was earned through fraudulent activities by former security company boss John Gaines, and has returned it to his victims. Mr Gaines was sentenced to 4 years and 8 months' imprisonment in 2019 after being found guilty of 4 counts of fraud by false representation and one offence under Section 16 of the Private Secur...
LONDON, Feb. 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: TheForestry Commissionis recruitingthe next cohortof Development Woodland Officers into theProfessional Forester Apprenticeship programme, alongside introducing a new scheme to support small forestry employers. National Apprenticeship Week starts today, and these programmes highlight the positive impact that apprenticeships have in developing a skilled workforce for the forestry sector. Both schemes are designed...
LONDON, Feb. 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: This year, 83 scholars returned to Pakistan after completing prestigious UK government-funded awards. This included 42 Chevening Scholars and 41 Commonwealth Scholars, comprising 19 Master's scholars, 15 PhD scholars, and 14 Split-Site PhD scholars. The event recognised their academic achievements, global exposure, and leadership potential, while also celebrating their reintegration into Pakistan's growing alumni...