LONDON, Sept. 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: This marks a significant step forward in the national effort to reduce reoffending and support prisoner rehabilitation by demonstrating the positive impact of employment opportunities for serving prisoners. Now nine months into operation, the initiative allows suitably qualified prisoners to be employed on Release on Temporary Licence (ROTL) within HMP Leyhill, working directly in fully paid trade positions wit...
LONDON, Sept. 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Over 25 businesses will benefit from expert advice, business grants and measurable plans, with the potential to create over 50 jobs, support 90 people into employment and enable 30 young people to achieve formal qualifications. This next phase of funding ensures that local people and businesses can take full advantage of opportunities arising from high value growth developments and industries in Gwynedd and bey...
LONDON, Sept. 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * MI6's dark web portal will help recruit new spies by offering secure route to contact the UK. * Instructions on how to access new portal - Silent Courier - revealed as the UK targets agents in Russia and around the world. * Announcement backed by the largest investment in defence since the Cold War, ensuring that Britain and our allies are safe. A new dark web portal to recruit spies for the UK has been launc...
LONDON, Sept. 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Latest UK sanctions target Georgia's hidden supporters of Russia. * Move tightens pressure on Russia's international support network. * Sanctions come amid increasing Russian influence in Georgia. The UK has announced new sanctions targeting Georgia-linked supporters of Putin's illegal war in Ukraine. As Russia's war footing weakens, the Kremlin is increasingly looking to proxies in third countries to suppor...
LONDON, Sept. 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Paper Training Record Books (TRBs) will begin to be phased out and relaunched as a digital app this year, bringing a host of additional benefits to seafarer cadets, instructors and employers. Developed by the Merchant Navy Training Board (MNTB), the new eTRB includes fully updated content and reflects the outcomes of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency's (MCA) Cadet, Training & Modernisation (CT&M) project. Wor...
LONDON, Sept. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A groundbreaking river restoration programme in Cumbria has narrowly missed out on winning the world's most prestigious water conservation award. The global final had a number of exciting and transformative projects nominated across the globe, from Albania to the Western United States. A project from Chicago was crowned the eventual winner of the prize. The Thiess International Riverprize Awards in Brisbane, s...
LONDON, Sept. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Environmental scholars across the country will gain unprecedented access to world-class conservation research through a pioneering science hub launched at Lindisfarne National Nature Reserve this week. The brand new, cutting-edge facility positions the iconic reserve as both a biological hotspot and centre for environmental action, supporting vital research partnerships with regional universities. The nature r...
LONDON, Sept. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A single joint executive team will be established at the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and NHS England as part of the transition to one organisation. It will provide unified leadership across both organisations, bringing policy and delivery together. The team will manage directors from related work areas from 3 November 2025 and will begin to combine resources. In March, the Prime Minister announ...
LONDON, Sept. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Environment Agency has secured convictions against Cats and Dust Limited, its director Cavin Mears and former director Stephen Bryce for operating waste sites without the required environmental permits. They were also charged with falsifying documents connected to hazardous waste disposal On Friday 12 September at Preston Crown Court, Cats and Dust Ltd was fined £10,000 and ordered to pay £6,000 i...
LONDON, Sept. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: James joined the Ministry of Justice in 2016 and currently serves as Chief Operating Officer. He brings extensive experience from a career spanning multiple government departments including the Department for Work and Pensions and the Department of Energy and Climate Change. In his new role, James will oversee the operational delivery of prison, probation and youth custody services across England and Wales. He ...