LONDON, Feb. 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Britain is strengthening its defences against hostile state interference with new briefings and support to protect our universities,researchersand political system. Senior leaders from over70 universities attended a security briefingdelivered byMI5 Director General Sir Ken McCallumand National Cyber Security Centre CEO Richard Horne,to increase understanding of how foreign interference can manifest, including att...
LONDON, Feb. 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said: British National Jimmy Lai was today sentenced to 20years in prison in Hong Kong for exercising his right to freedom of expression, following a politically motivated prosecution. Beijing's National Security Law was imposed on Hong Kong to silence China's critics. For the 78-year-old, this is tantamount to a life sentence. I remain deeply concerned for Mr Lai's health, and I ...
LONDON, Feb. 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The event celebrated the upcoming twentieth anniversary of the twinning agreement between Lahore and Glasgow. Links include a partnership between the Children's Hospitals in each city, and support provided to Rescue 1122 during its establishment in Punjab. Senior Minister, Government of Punjab, Maryam Aurangzeb was the Chief Guest at the event and was joined by politicians, government officials, senior business, ...
LONDON, Feb. 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New pilots to match 'near miss' applicants with similar apprenticeship opportunities in their area set to be rolled out later this year. * Comes alongside new online platform to give young people clear, accessible information about apprenticeships and career outcomes. * Overhaul to skills system comes as Government looks to put apprenticeships on a level footing with university degrees. Young people across the ...
LONDON, Feb. 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Thesigningceremony was held at Bangladesh Navy Headquarters following extensive technical engagement between the Bangladesh Navy, the UK Ministry of Defence and Royal Navy.The vessel, known for its distinguished service in survey operations, humanitarian support, and disaster‑response missions, will now help strengthen Bangladesh's maritime security and regional stability efforts.It will also provide hydrogr...
LONDON, Feb. 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Newcommunications systemswill give commanders faster battlefield informationandspeed updecision-making. * MODawardscontractworth up to £86 million to British-based SMEfor advanced tactical communication systems, such as radios and tablets. * Contract creates12UK defence industry jobs and builds on successful deployment in Estonia. The contract, worth up to £86 million, has been awarded to UK-based com...
LONDON, Feb. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Faster approval process to update apprenticeships and develop short courses to address urgent skills needsin major projects * Reformscome ahead of National Apprenticeship Week tohelp young people move into high-quality jobsfasterwhileturbocharging growth * Bureaucracytackled to cut apprenticeship approval times from 18 months to as little as three months asgovernmentcontinuesdrive to help more young people onto ...
LONDON, Feb. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: In the latest milestone for nature recovery, Natural England has approved the release of beavers at two projects in South West England. It follows the first licensed release of wild Eurasian beavers in Dorset last year after a landmark government decision to allow wild beaver release after centuries of absence from our waterways. Beavers are prodigious ecosystem engineers and proven climate champions - creating ...
LONDON, Feb. 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Government to offer better financial support for social work students to set up a career in sector * Changes aim to improve access and break down barriers into social work careers to provide vital care for children and families, older people and people with learning disabilities and mental health * This follows the launch of the Fair Pay Agreement - backed by £500 million - and improved skills and qualifica...
LONDON, Feb. 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: This statement provides an update on the ongoing investigation into a serious incident involving a Boeing 747-433 aircraft which suffered electrical system failures during departure from London Heathrow Airport. The aircraft departed in weather of rain, thick cloud, and icing conditions. Electrical failures resulted from water having leaked onto the aircraft's avionics equipment, the effects of which included all...