New export guarantee champions UK engineering and design services A new government-backed export guarantee has been launched to help UK engineering and design services companies win more business overseas. The Export Guarantee for Engineering and Design Services (EGED) will provide guarantees to banks and other lenders to support loans to UK companies exporting engineering and … Read more
Archbishop of Canterbury appointment process The process for appointing the next Archbishop of Canterbury has been set in motion, with the announcement of the vacancy following the death of Justin Welby. The Archbishop of Canterbury is the head of the Church of England and the Anglican Communion, and is responsible for leading the spiritual and … Read more
UK pledges Ksh 660 million to Kenya to boost weather and information services The United Kingdom has pledged Ksh 660 million to Kenya to boost weather and information services. The funding will be used to improve the accuracy and timeliness of weather forecasts, and to provide more information on climate change and its impacts. This … Read more
Reporting an Air Accident or Serious Incident Published: UK News and communications, 2024-11-15 13:20 Overview: The UK Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) has published a new article outlining the procedures for reporting an air accident or serious incident. This article provides detailed guidance on what information to include and how to submit a report. Purpose … Read more
HHGL Limited and Hampden Group Limited – trading as Homebase – in administration: information for employees and creditors Published 15 November 2024 HHGL Limited and Hampden Group Limited – trading as Homebase – have been placed into administration. The decision to enter administration was made by the companies’ boards of directors after they concluded that … Read more
Certification Officer: Announcements Date: 2024-11-15 16:16 Source: UK News and communications Article: The Certification Officer (CO) has announced a number of changes to its operations and procedures. These changes are designed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the CO’s work, and to ensure that the CO remains a world-leading certification body. Key changes include: … Read more
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Lord Collins appointed Special Representative on PSVI Published 15 November 2024 The Foreign Secretary has today appointed the former Olympics Minister, Lord Colin Moynihan KBE DL, as the UK’s Special Representative on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict (PSVI). Lord Collins will work with the UK’s partners, including other governments, international organisations, civil society and survivors, … Read more
Vets Market Investigation update from the Inquiry Chair Published: 15 November 2024 at 4.30pm The Chair of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)’s market investigation into the veterinary sector, Philip Marsden CBE, today provided an update on the CMA’s work. The CMA announced in May 2023 that it was launching a market investigation into the … Read more
GAD’s Analysis Supports Government’s Pension Reforms The Government Actuary’s Department (GAD) has published an analysis of the government’s proposed pension reforms, which it says supports the government’s case for change. The GAD’s analysis found that the proposed reforms would: Increase the state pension age to 68 by 2046. Reduce the accrual rate for defined benefit … Read more