GOV UK,Sellafield Tech Team win big at BECBC Awards

Sellafield Tech Team Win Big at BECBC Awards 22 November 2024 The Sellafield Tech Team have been recognized for their outstanding achievements at the British Engineering, Construction and Building Council (BECBC) Awards. The team took home the prestigious Engineering Project of the Year award for their work on the Sellafield Plutonium Recovery Plant (PRP). The … Read more

GOV UK,West Midlands nature and community projects to receive funding

West Midlands nature and community projects to receive funding 22 November 2024 Up to £7.5 million will be invested in 24 projects across the West Midlands to improve biodiversity, increase tree cover and bring communities together. The funding will come from the government’s Green Recovery Challenge Fund, which is administered by the National Lottery Heritage … Read more

GOV UK,EA partnerships drive £22.5m licence income further to enhance fisheries and promote angling

EA partnerships drive £22.5m licence income further to enhance fisheries and promote angling 22 November 2024 Latest figures show Environment Agency fisheries and angling enhancements are being driven by the record £22.5 million generated through rod licence income. Rod licence income is a key funding source for fisheries and angling in England and Wales. The … Read more

GOV UK,Expansion of settlements undermines peace and must cease immediately: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Fourth Committee

Expansion of settlements undermines peace and must cease immediately: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Fourth Committee The UK has condemned the expansion of Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories, saying it undermines the prospects for peace and must cease immediately. Speaking at the UN Fourth Committee, the UK’s Deputy Permanent Representative, James … Read more

UK News and communications,UK doubles aid for Sudan and neighbouring countries facing the worst humanitarian crisis of the decade

UK doubles aid for Sudan and neighbouring countries facing the worst humanitarian crisis of the decade The UK government has announced it will double its aid for Sudan and neighbouring countries to £200 million to help tackle the region’s worsening humanitarian crisis. The announcement was made at a UN conference in Khartoum, Sudan, where donors … Read more

UK News and communications,£1 billion government funding boost for bus services across England to help end postcode lottery

£1 billion government funding boost for bus services across England to help end postcode lottery The government has announced a £1 billion funding boost for bus services across England in a bid to end the postcode lottery of provision. The investment will be used to improve the frequency, reliability and affordability of bus services, with … Read more

UK News and communications,Military families deployed overseas to save thousands in childcare costs as part of drive to boost military morale

Military Families Deployed Overseas to Save Thousands in Childcare Costs Date: 2024-11-17 10:34 Source: UK News and Communications Summary: The UK government has announced a new policy that will allow military families deployed overseas to save thousands of pounds in childcare costs. The policy is part of a wider drive to boost military morale and … Read more