Oil and gas: OPRED communications 11 November 2024 15:06 The Office of the Petroleum Regulation and Environmental Duty (OPRED) has published a new set of communications materials to help the oil and gas industry understand its environmental responsibilities. The materials include a new website, a series of factsheets, and a new guidance document. The website … Read more
How to Submit Applications and Complaints to the CAC The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) is a Nigerian government agency responsible for regulating and supervising the operations of companies and other business entities in the country. The CAC provides a number of services to businesses, including the registration and incorporation of companies, the issuance of business … Read more
HM Land Registry’s Addresses Are Changing 11 November 2024 HM Land Registry is changing the addresses of its offices and services to make them easier to find and use. The new addresses will be: HM Land Registry, Birkenhead Tower Buildings, Hamilton Square, Birkenhead, CH41 5FJ HM Land Registry, Durham Land Registry House, Aykley Heads, Durham, … Read more
Bird flu (avian influenza): latest situation in England 11 November 2024 The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is reminding the public to practice good hygiene and to avoid contact with sick or dead birds, following confirmation of avian influenza (bird flu) in poultry and captive birds in England. The H5N1 strain of avian influenza has … Read more
NHS Managers’ Pay Clampdown Amidst Failing Standards 11 November 2024 In a move aimed at addressing concerns over declining healthcare standards, the UK government has announced a pay clampdown on National Health Service (NHS) managers. The measure comes amidst widespread criticism of the NHS’s performance, with patients facing lengthy waiting times and inadequate care. According … Read more
Secretary of State pledges to contain NHS agency spend England’s Health and Social Care Secretary has pledged to contain NHS agency spend. Speaking at the NHS Providers annual conference, Steve Barclay set out the scale of the challenge facing the health service, with agency spending having increased by 45% in the last year, equivalent to … Read more
Negotiations commence for UK’s small modular reactor programme The UK government has initiated negotiations with industry leaders to develop and deploy small modular reactors (SMRs) as a component of the nation’s net-zero strategy. The negotiations are intended to establish a commercial framework for SMR deployment, with the objective of reaching a funding agreement by the … Read more
Our progress in overhauling the railways The UK’s railways are undergoing a major overhaul as part of the government’s plan to improve transport links and boost the economy. The programme is being led by Network Rail, which is responsible for maintaining and renewing the country’s railway infrastructure. In a recent update, Network Rail said it … Read more
The UK remains a strong supporter of UN Security Council reform: UK Statement in the UN General Assembly 11 November 2024 Mr President, The UK remains a strong supporter of UN Security Council reform. We believe that the Council must be reformed to reflect the realities of the 21st century, and to better represent the … Read more
Boost for UK clean energy growth as PM arrives at COP29 Prime Minister Rishi Sunak arrives at COP29 to promote UK’s clean energy sector UK announces £100m investment in green hydrogen production Government to launch new hydrogen strategy to support industry growth Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has arrived at the COP29 climate conference in Egypt … Read more