Home Secretary to announce major policing reforms Home Secretary Suella Braverman will today announce major reforms to policing in England and Wales. The reforms, which have been in development for several months, are designed to improve public confidence in the police and to make the service more efficient and effective. They include a new focus … Read more
Bird flu (avian influenza): latest situation in England 17 November 2024 Situation overview Since October 2021, the UK has been experiencing an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 in poultry and captive birds. Following a brief respite during the summer months, cases have started to increase again. In the last few weeks, there … Read more
UK doubles aid for Sudan and neighbouring countries facing worst humanitarian crisis of decade UK to provide £200 million to scale up support for Sudan, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia and South Sudan Aid will provide food, water, shelter and healthcare to millions on brink of famine Foreign Secretary says “we cannot ignore the suffering of millions … Read more
Government announces £1 billion funding boost for bus services in England The government has announced a £1 billion funding boost for bus services across England. The funding will be used to improve bus infrastructure, such as bus lanes and stops, and to increase the frequency and reliability of services. The government says the investment will … Read more
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Military Families Deployed Overseas to Save Thousands in Childcare Costs as Part of Drive to Boost Military Morale 17 November 2024 In a move designed to boost military morale and support service members deployed overseas, the UK government has announced a new initiative that will save military families thousands of pounds in childcare costs. Under … Read more
Home Secretary to announce major policing reforms Suella Braverman will announce a major overhaul of policing in England and Wales today, giving officers more powers and scrapping targets that have been blamed for distorting priorities. The Home Secretary will tell the Police Federation annual conference in Brighton that she wants to see a return to … Read more
Bird Flu (Avian Influenza): Latest Situation in England 17 November 2024, 19:11 GOV UK Situation Overview As of 17 November 2024, the UK government has confirmed an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 in England. The outbreak has affected multiple commercial poultry flocks in various regions across the country. Affected Areas and Control … Read more
British High Commission Marks His Majesty King Charles III’s Birthday with “Brilliantly British” Celebrations Brussels, 16th November 2024: The British High Commission in Brussels hosted a special reception on Tuesday evening to celebrate the birthday of His Majesty King Charles III. The event, themed “Brilliantly British”, showcased the best of British culture, food, and drink … Read more
Start-up business fund launched for Port Talbot steelworkers 16 November 2024 A new £1 million start-up business fund has been launched to help former steelworkers in Port Talbot get back into work. The fund, which is being managed by Tata Steel UK, will provide grants of up to £10,000 to individuals who have been made … Read more