LONDON, Sept. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The UK Town of Culture competition will see multiple towns competing to win the title with the winning town delivering a cultural programme, which will help to boost pride in place by shining a spotlight on multiple towns and enabling them to tell their unique story. The competition will build on the success of the UK City of Culture programme, which has seen significant lasting impacts across winning cities of...
LONDON, Sept. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Thank you, Madame Vice President. We wish to thank Kenya for supporting two of the UK's three recommendations. We particularly welcome the presidential assent to the Conflict of Interest Bill in July. We encourage its swift and effective implementation, through initially passing the Conflict of Interest Regulations. We also encourage continued efforts to address corruption and illicit finance practices, such a...
LONDON, Sept. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Military families and veterans will benefit from priority access to homes built on surplus Ministry of Defence land as part of a new 'Forces First' approach. This approach will mean more service personnel have access to the high-quality homes and home-ownership opportunities they deserve and will form part of the upcoming Defence Housing Strategy, to be published later this year. The Defence Secretary has ide...
LONDON, Sept. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Scottish defence skills and jobs will be boosted, as the UK Government commits £2.5 million in funding for a specialist welding skills centre in Glasgow. The new funding will safeguard a crucial pipeline of defence jobs in Scotland, helping to make defence an engine for growth. A skilled welding workforce will be trained at the facility, supporting the delivery of nuclear reactors that power the Royal Nav...
LONDON, Sept. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Kate Grimley Evans Kate qualified as a solicitor in 2004 and specialises in Data Protection and Freedom of Information. She was previously Head of Information Law at a large law firm and now practises on a consultancy basis. Kate is also the Managing Director of her own company which specialises in information law training and compliance audits. In April 2020, Kate was appointed as a judicial office holder, car...
LONDON, Sept. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Andrea Nixon MBE FRSA Andrea is a highly experienced director and cultural consultant with a significant track record in change management, place development, partnership programming, business development and fundraising in the culture and heritage sector. She has co-developed cultural strategies for places ranging from Middlesbrough to Neath Port Talbot and worked with a wide range of museums, galleries and co...
LONDON, Sept. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * $8 (£6) million to UNSOS to bolster non-lethal support for Somali forces * $22 (£16.5) million to AUSSOM to sustain AU-led security efforts * This funding reaffirms the UK's enduring commitment to Somalia's stability The United Kingdom has announced over $30 (£22.5) million in funding to support Somalia's security transition. This includes $8 (£6) million to the United Nations Support Offi...
LONDON, Sept. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Students from some of the country's lowest income households will benefit from the return of targeted, means-tested maintenance grants for higher education - at college or University - paid for by a new levy on international student fees. As part of the government's Plan for Change, the reintroduction of these grants will help remove barriers to opportunity and ensure that disadvantaged students are better supp...
LONDON, Sept. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has launched a survey to better understand how UK pet owners use and dispose of flea and tick spot-on treatments, as part of its commitment to evidence-based policy making on pharmaceuticals in the environment. The research comes as recent studies suggest that some chemicals in these treatments, particularly fipronil and imidacloprid, may be entering UK waterways and p...
LONDON, Sept. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: We have a vacancy for a Policy Officer. Job Title Policy Officer Grade HEO Salary & Pension £38,795 per annum with Pension Scheme Annual Leave entitlement Commencing at 25 days Role As a Policy Officer, you will be responsible for the development and implementation of policy and legislation on veterinary medicines such as authorisation, manufacture, supply and prescription. You will also advise st...