Lord Banner KC Review Proposes Roadmap to Speed Up Delivery of National Infrastructure 2024-10-28 14:39 UK News and Communications Introduction: The UK government has commissioned a review led by Lord Banner KC to explore ways to accelerate the delivery of national infrastructure projects. The review has proposed a roadmap of recommendations to streamline the planning … Read more
UK Condemns Indiscriminate Attacks on Sudanese Civilians in Al Jazirah State 28 October 2024 The United Kingdom has strongly condemned reports of indiscriminate attacks on civilians in Sudan’s Al Jazirah state, calling them “appalling.” Speaking at the UN Security Council, UK Ambassador to the United Nations Barbara Woodward said: “We are deeply concerned by the … Read more
Leicester angler prosecuted for fishing offences 28 October 2024, 15:00 An angler from Leicester has been prosecuted for a number of fishing offences, including fishing without a licence, fishing in a closed season, and taking more fish than allowed. The man, who is in his 40s, was caught by Environment Agency bailiffs on the River … Read more
Over £1 billion to boost bus services across the country as bus fares capped at £3 28 October 2024, 17:42 The Government has announced a £1 billion package to boost bus services across England, including a cap on single bus fares at £3 from January 2023. The package includes: £600 million to improve bus infrastructure, … Read more
UK Statement at UN Security Council Calls for De-escalation of Violence New York, 2024-10-28 – The United Kingdom has called for an immediate de-escalation of violence in the wake of recent attacks against civilians in the ongoing conflict. Speaking at a meeting of the UN Security Council, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador James … Read more
New funding to kickstart delivery of two million extra NHS appointments 28 October 2024 The UK government has announced £1 billion of additional funding to the NHS to kickstart the delivery of two million more outpatient appointments by the end of March 2025. The funding will be used to: Increase the number of diagnostic tests … Read more
The Power to Award Degrees etc. (Lamda Limited) (Amendment) Order 2024 Introduction On October 28, 2024, the UK government issued the Power to Award Degrees etc. (Lamda Limited) (Amendment) Order 2024, granting Lamda Limited, a UK-based artificial intelligence (AI) research company, the power to award degrees and other academic qualifications. This marks a significant milestone … Read more
Headline: The South East Scotland Trunk Roads (Temporary Prohibitions of Traffic and Overtaking and Temporary Speed Restrictions) (No. 10) Order 2024 Date: 2024-10-28 03:05 Source: UK New Legislation Summary: This new legislation introduces temporary traffic and overtaking restrictions, as well as temporary speed restrictions, on various A roads within the South East Scotland Trunk Roads … Read more
The South West Scotland Trunk Roads (Temporary Prohibitions of Traffic and Overtaking and Temporary Speed Restrictions) (No. 7) Order 2024 The South West Scotland Trunk Roads (Temporary Prohibitions of Traffic and Overtaking and Temporary Speed Restrictions) (No. 7) Order 2024 is a new piece of legislation that has been introduced by the Scottish Government. The … Read more
The National Health Service (General Medical Services Contracts) (Prescription of Drugs Etc.) (Wales) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2024 These Regulations amend the National Health Service (General Medical Services Contracts) (Prescription of Drugs Etc.) (Wales) Regulations 2013 (“the principal Regulations”). The principal Regulations make provision about the prescription of drugs, appliances and other services by doctors … Read more