LONDON, Aug. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: 1. Introduction The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) invites eligible organisations to submit proposals under the Albania Reintegration Partnership (ARP). The programme seeks to support the sustainable reintegration of Albanian nationals returning from the United Kingdom by strengthening reintegration pathways, improving access to opportunities and support, and building the capability of Alba...
LONDON, Aug. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Bona Vacantia Division has today published revised Refer Bona Vacantia Land or Buildings (BVC2) and Apply to buy a Freehold Reversion (BVC4) guidelines. This is to incorporate increases in the indicative charges relating to the District Valuer fees where there is a requirement for a valuation to be obtained in relation to the Land/Buildings or Freehold/Leasehold Reversion. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndicat...
LONDON, Aug. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Parents of 16 to 19-year-olds starting further education or approved training courses must extend their Child Benefit claim by 31 August or payments will stop automatically. * GCSE results day on 20 August is a key moment for teenagers to decide their next steps. * Parents can extend their claim in minutes using the HMRC app or GOV.UK. Parents of 16 to 19-year-olds have just 2 weeks left to tell HM Revenue and...
LONDON, Aug. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: More than 60,000 drivers have already used DVLA's enhanced online medical service,benefitingfrom a quicker, easier alternative to paper applications. Drivers can now visitGOV.UKto check how around 1,600 medical conditions may affect their driving and, whererequired, notify DVLA online. DVLA is currently seeing exceptionally high demand for applications from customers with medical conditions.For many customers, u...
LONDON, Aug. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Singular Machines, a UK engineering automation company, has completed a strategic investment round led by the UK Innovation and Science Seed Fund (managed by Future Planet Capital), Oxford Science Enterprises, and joined by global engineering firm Arup and Japan's Miraisozo Investments - alongside a fresh contract with Arup to use its coEngen platform. Fusion energy requires the efficient execution of complex, h...
LONDON, Aug. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Mukesh Sharma's second term has been extended by 4 months, commencing from 30 August 2026 to 29 December 2026. James Twining's first term has been extended by 6 months, commencing from 30 November 2026 to 29 May 2027. Mukesh Sharma OBE DL Mukesh Sharma has extensive experience in business growth, acquisitions, organisational change and international partnerships. He was appointed Deputy Lieutenant for the Count...
LONDON, Aug. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: We have vacancies for two Senior Scientific Officers in the Biologicals Team. Job Title Senior Scientific Officer in the Biologicals Team Grade SSO Salary & Pension £46,060 per annum with Pension Scheme Annual Leave entitlement Commencing at 25 days Role These exciting and interesting roles put you at the heart of the important work of the VMD's Biologicals Section and the authorisation in the UK o...
LONDON, Aug. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The United Kingdom, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, the European Union, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United States, as members of the International Contact Group (ICG) for the Great Lakes region, chaired by France, issue the following statement regarding the disarmament, demobilization, and cantonment protocol signed between the Congolese authorities and the Democratic Forces for the L...
LONDON, Aug. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Disabled people across England can soon travel on buses for free all day, every day * Time restrictions on concessionary passes to be lifted from April, giving breathing space from cost of living * Part of government's wider commitment to better, affordable, reliable buses, including the £2 bus fare cap, free bus travel for kids this summer and giving local leaders control over their buses Eligible disabl...
LONDON, Aug. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The United Kingdom has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Lebanon's Ministry of Interior and Municipalities and Ministry of Defence, reaffirming its long-standing partnership with Lebanon's security institutions. The UK's Integrated Security Fund will support a 31-month Internal Security Assistance Programme for the Internal Security Forces (ISF) and the Lebanese Army totalling up to £16.3 mill...