UK News and communications,Certification Officer: Announcements

Certification Officer: Announcements February 13, 2025 The Certification Officer has made several announcements regarding recent developments in the UK electoral system. Appointment of new Chief Electoral Officer The Certification Officer has appointed Jenny Watson as the new Chief Electoral Officer. Ms. Watson is a highly respected figure in the field of electoral administration, having previously … Read more

UK News and communications,The UK strongly condemns tragic death of World Food Programme staff member in Houthi detention: UK statement at the UN Security Council

UK Strongly Condemns Tragic Death of World Food Programme Staff Member in Houthi Detention 13th February 2025 The United Kingdom has strongly condemned the tragic death of a World Food Programme (WFP) staff member who was detained by the Houthi rebels in Yemen. In a statement delivered at the United Nations Security Council, UK Ambassador … Read more

UK News and communications,Update on 2 specialist review requirements for male patients already taking valproate

Update on 2 specialist review requirements for male patients already taking valproate 13 February 2025 The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is reminding healthcare professionals about 2 specialist review requirements for male patients already taking valproate. Valproate is an anti-epileptic medicine that is also used to treat bipolar disorder. It is important to … Read more

UK News and communications,Expanding More Trees community nursery to grow, improve and diversify tree stock

Expanding More Trees community nursery to grow, improve and diversify tree stock 13 February 2025 16:00 Location: UK More Trees, a UK-based charity dedicated to planting trees and protecting existing ones, has announced plans to expand its community nursery in order to grow, improve and diversify tree stock. The expansion will allow More Trees to … Read more

UK New Legislation,The Separation of Waste (England) Regulations 2025

The Separation of Waste (England) Regulations 2025 Introduction The Separation of Waste (England) Regulations 2025, announced on February 13, 2025, are a significant step towards improving waste management and recycling in England. These regulations introduce mandatory separation of certain waste streams at the point of generation, making it easier for households and businesses to recycle … Read more

UK New Legislation,The Canterbury (Electoral Changes) Order 2025

The Canterbury (Electoral Changes) Order 2025: A Detailed Analysis Introduction The Canterbury (Electoral Changes) Order 2025 is a Statutory Instrument issued by the Secretary of State for Justice under the Parliamentary Constituencies Act 1986. It makes changes to the electoral arrangements in the Canterbury local authority area in Kent, England. Background The Order is the … Read more