LONDON, Oct. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Edge, developed with support from Sellafield Ltd and the UK Government's Coastal Communities Fund, offers a range of amenities including: * 16 en-suite guest rooms with harbour views * a cafe and mezzanine bar * meeting rooms * changing and drying facilities * a stage for performances and cultural events The project was delivered in partnership with local organisations through Sellafield Ltd's ...
LONDON, Oct. 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Local areas can now bid for support of up to £20 million each in government funding to grow existing regional science and tech expertise * Investment will back local leaders who know their regions best, unlocking discoveries and creating hundreds of jobs as part of record £86 billion R&D settlement * Builds on support already earmarked to local leaders in ten UK areas through Local Innovation Partnersh...
LONDON, Oct. 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is calling on those celebrating Diwali to come forward for their flu and COVID-19 vaccinations, if they are eligible, so they can be protected during Diwali and winter. The vaccines take up to 2 weeks to provide maximum protection, so getting vaccinated early will help reduce the risk of severe disease in time for Diwali on 20 October and ensure you have a safe and healthy ce...
LONDON, Oct. 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * 20 extraordinary people have been awarded a Gallantry Award today for their courage and bravery. * The awards include 2 George Medals, 3 King's Gallantry Medals and 15 King's Commendations for Bravery. * The list includes Grace O'Malley-Kumar, Richard O'Brien, Alicia Richards and Molly Bulmer. The latest Gallantry Awards have been announced today, with 20 extraordinary people being awarded one of three types of...
LONDON, Oct. 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New agreement to bolster reporter safety as part of the Government's National Action Plan for the Safety of Journalists * Plans to promote media freedom and protect press from harassment Journalists across the country are being urged to make use of newly established dedicated contacts within every police force in the latest measure by the Government to promote media freedom and protect journalists. Every polic...
LONDON, Oct. 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: David Kogan OBE David Kogan OBE has held senior positions in the television and sports industries during a 45 year career as a media executive, business leader and corporate advisor. He negotiated a succession of multi-billion pound TV rights deals on behalf of major sporting bodies, including the Premier League and the English Football League. He has also advised UEFA, The Scottish Premier League, Six Nations, P...
LONDON, Oct. 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The inquiry examined Ms Froggatt's involvement in the submission of a falsified Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) on behalf of another individual, Joanne Louise Hewison. The certificate, purportedly issued by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT UK), was found to be fraudulent following a detailed investigation by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). Evidence presented re...
LONDON, Oct. 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The UK Chief Veterinary Officer is today (October 6th) renewing calls on prospective dog buyers to source their dogs from responsible breeders in order to protect animal and public health. Steps people should take include not only sourcing dogs from reputable breeders or rescue organisations, but ensuring proper health checks and documentation are in place, and understanding the potential risks associated with im...
LONDON, Oct. 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: This year we will not run our biennial Customer Satisfaction Survey, which previously collected feedback from MAHs, Manufacturers, and Wholesale Dealers. Instead, we're rethinking how best to gather feedback across all our stakeholder groups. Our aim is to provide ways of giving feedback thatare timely, targeted and accessible for all our stakeholder groups. We continue to welcome feedback during any business-as...
LONDON, Oct. 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The UK-Uganda Health Summit featured case studies from different medical specialties, nursing, oncology, and Artificial Intelligence (AI), underscoring the tangible outcomes of joint efforts. Key focus areas for the summit were: * impact on health systems: real stories of collaboration in clinical training, digital health, and health security * mutual benefit: evidence of how both Uganda and the UK gain from joi...