LONDON, Oct. 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Phone lines unclogged as all GP practices in England now required to keep online consultation tools open from 8am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday * Move takes best of the NHS to rest of the NHS - with one surgery already cutting waits from 14 to 3 days and most patients seen within one week * Comes alongside an extra £1.1 billion funding for general practice and over 2,000 more GPs hired GP phone lines across ...
LONDON, Oct. 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Fishers, merchants, processors and exporters are being urged to sign up for the online meeting on 22 October (13.30-14:30) as they get ready for extra data submissions needed to generate catch certificates from the Fish Export Service (FES). Catch certificates are compulsory for most seafood consignments to enter EU markets and a number of other countries, and they require each part of the UK supply chain to meet...
LONDON, Oct. 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The UK Government has announced new projects in support of responsible and inclusive artificial intelligence (AI) innovation across Africa, responding to the G20 'AI for Africa Initiative' in Cape Town. These projects, delivered in partnership with leading African and international organisations, aim to accelerate development outcomes, strengthen democratic resilience, and ensure AI technologies are used safely an...
LONDON, Oct. 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The scheme comprises on-line widening, to the north of the existing route, for most of its length between Farndon roundabout and the A1 followed by a new section of offline dual carriageway proposed between the A1 and Winthorpe roundabout, where the new dual carriageway ties into the existing A46 to the west of Winthorpe roundabout. The application was submitted to the Planning Inspectorate for consideration by N...
LONDON, Oct. 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: As Black History Month begins, Minister for Equalities Seema Malhotra hosted the first thematic Race Equality Engagement Group (REEG) roundtable, showcasing the government's commitment to working closely with community leaders to enact change. Chair of the REEG, Baroness Lawrence, alongside leaders from ethnic minority communities, came together to share their views on the current climate with representatives fro...
LONDON, Oct. 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Ips typographus, commonly known as the eight-toothed spruce bark beetle, poses a severe threat to Britain's forestry sector and woodland ecosystems. When established, as seen in continental Europe, it can spread rapidly through forests, creating infestations that can destroy entire stands of spruce trees. For Britain, the threat of Ips typographus risks nearly 60% of conifer woodlands, equating to £2.9 billi...
LONDON, Oct. 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Army personnel in the East Midlands are set to benefit from improved living, working and training facilities, following the announcement of a new contract that will deliver infrastructure investment at two locations on the Defence estate. The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has contracted Bovis Construction Limited to deliver a £237 million construction contract at Kendrew Barracks and Bulwell Army...
LONDON, Oct. 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Help and guidance are now available for providers delivering work under the new 2025 Standard Crime Contract. These include welcome packs which explain the contents of the 2025 Standard Crime Contract alongside new guidance for Supervisors and Police Station Accredited Representatives, and updated Data Security guidance on Cyber Essentials accreditation. Why is it happening now? The new 2025 Standard Crime Contr...
LONDON, Oct. 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: At the inquiry, Deputy Commissioner Evans, found that CW Moxon Ltd had not fully met its undertakings regarding vehicle maintenance, driver hours, and overall licence management. The inquiry was prompted by a series of DVSA investigations in 2024 and 2025, which identified issues including: * Failures to record driver rest periods * Inadequate driver training records and licence checks * Concerns over maintenanc...
LONDON, Oct. 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: PackUK is pleased to announce the publication of the Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) 2025-2030 roadmap. The roadmap provides a strategic overview of RAM development, and the intended material reviews over the next five years. PackUK has worked closely with the RAM Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) and Guest TAC Members on the roadmap's development, responding directly to industry feedback and demonstr...