Largest intake of young workers at Sellafield’s Warrington office 8th November 2024 Sellafield Ltd has welcomed its largest ever intake of young workers to its Warrington office. The 22 apprentices and graduates will join Sellafield’s decommissioning, fuel and waste management and nuclear new build divisions. They will work across a range of disciplines, including engineering, … Read more
Media Minister launches stakeholder forum to advise on the future of UK television Published: 2024-11-08 12:40 Source: UK News and communications London, November 8, 2024 – The Media Minister, the Rt Hon Michelle Donelan MP, today launched a new forum to advise the government on the future of UK television. The Future of UK Television … Read more
UK Ambassador and Ukraine Economic Minister Inaugurate Green Transition Office Date: 2024-11-08 12:41 Source: UK News and communications Kyiv, Ukraine – The United Kingdom’s Ambassador to Ukraine, Her Excellency Melinda Simmons, and Ukraine’s Minister of Economy, Yulia Svyrydenko, jointly launched the Green Transition Office (GTO) in Kyiv today. The GTO is a bilateral initiative established … Read more
Country’s largest fish pass officially opened in Nottinghamshire 13:30 8th November 2024 The largest fish pass in England has been officially opened, allowing species such as salmon, trout and eel to travel upstream once more. Water Minister Steve Double and local MP Lee Anderson attended the official opening of the fish pass on the River … Read more
Government boosts support for veterans ahead of Remembrance Published on 08 November 2024 at 14:08 by UK News and communications The government has today announced a package of support for veterans ahead of Remembrance Sunday. The measures include: A £10 million boost to the Veterans’ Fund, which provides financial support to veterans in need. A … Read more
TRA proposes measure on Argentinian biodiesel is maintained Buenos Aires, November 8, 2024 – The Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) today proposed maintaining the anti-dumping duty on biodiesel imports from Argentina. The measure was initially imposed in 2022 in response to a complaint from the European Biodiesel Producers Association (EBB). The TRA’s investigation found that Argentinian … Read more
Northwich flood defences tested ahead of winter Published on 2024-11-08 14:55 by UK News and communications Northwich’s flood defences have been tested ahead of the winter months to ensure they are in good working order. The Environment Agency carried out the tests on the River Weaver and its tributaries in Northwich, after it was identified … Read more
Marine Management Organisation Interim Chair appointed The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has appointed its Interim Chair, Professor Richard Barnes, to lead the organisation. Professor Barnes is a marine biologist and oceanographer with over 40 years of experience in research, academia, and policy development. He is currently the Director of the Scottish Association for Marine Science … Read more
Sir Martyn Oliver’s Speech to the Confederation of School Trusts On 8th November 2024, Sir Martyn Oliver, the Chief Executive of the Education Endowment Foundation, delivered a speech to the Confederation of School Trusts (CST). In his speech, Sir Martyn outlined the Foundation’s plans to support the CST and its members over the next three … Read more
Ministry of Defence Police (MDP) appoints new Assistant Chief Constable The Ministry of Defence Police (MDP) has appointed a new Assistant Chief Constable (ACC), who will take up the role in January 2025. ACC (Designate) Alison Lowe is currently the Commander for Central and East London in the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS). She has a … Read more