LONDON, Oct. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Deputy Prime Minister stands up Independent Public Advocate as major incident declared * Support for victims includes emotional and practical advice, and ensuring their voices are heard * First time new support function has been deployed to help victims of a major incident Victims and those affected by the horrific terrorist attack at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Crumpsall will be supported by ...
LONDON, Oct. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Pawlet Brookes MBE Pawlet is the Founder, CEO and Artistic Director of Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage, a Leicester-based organisation committed to championing Black arts, heritage, and cultural equity in the UK and internationally. Under her leadership, Serendipity has become an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation and a national leader in archiving, producing, and programming w...
LONDON, Oct. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: We offer our sympathy to all those who have been affected by this horrific attack. Victims injured in this attack can apply to theCriminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA)for compensation. Compensation is payable to applicants who meet the eligibility criteria of theCriminal Injuries Compensation Scheme 2012. You do not need a paid representative, such as a solicitor or claims management company, to apply...
LONDON, Oct. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: UK-Greenland trade deal talks resume to deliver cheaper seafood for British shoppers * Negotiations resume on UK-Greenland trade deal to slash tariffs on over £70m of seafood imports, cutting prices for British shoppers * Agreement will seek to strengthen cooperation on critical minerals and encourage further trade to boost economic growth and security, supporting the Plan for Change * Deeper strateg...
LONDON, Oct. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Are you looking for a job that enables you to travel and get out and about in the railway industry, as well as working in a highly collaborative and supportive office environment? If the answer to all of the above questions is yes, and you have the experience and knowledge we are looking for, then you might be interested in applying to be an inspector at the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB). More inform...
LONDON, Oct. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The investigation has identified the reason for the structural failure of the right wing attachment. The final report is nearing completion and will be published in due course. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
LONDON, Oct. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: I, the Rt. Hon. David Lammy as Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Justice, declare the incident which occurred at 9:30am on 2 October 2025 at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Crumpsall to be a Major Incident under section 34(2) of the Victims and Prisoners Act 2024. As a result, I have stood up the Independent Public Advocate. The Independent Public Advocate will ensure victims and clos...
LONDON, Oct. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New detection tech is being built to spot lasers that adversaries may use to dazzle satellites and intercept communications. * UK Armed Forces project will help protect satellites that are used for everything from bank transfers and weather forecasts to emergency services and intelligence operations. * One fifth of the UK economy is reliant on satellite services, with this latest innovation securing economic gro...
LONDON, Oct. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Police across England and Wales will be able to equip themselves with new and improved taser devices to help protect the public and themselves from dangerous criminals. Axon's Taser 10 model is more effective than previous devices, being able to fire at greater distances, with better handling and improved safety mechanisms to reduce the risk of injury to both members of the public and police officers. The device ...
LONDON, Oct. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Over £10 million in water company fines has been channelled into cleanup projects to repair the damage done by sewage- directly benefitting communities and the environment which have been harmed by rule breaking.  Through the Water Restoration Fund, money from fines handed to five water companies will fund 51 projects across England, from active measures such as rewilding and restoring floodplains to f...