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Yorkshire man sentenced for operating illegal waste site
A man has been sentenced for operating an illegal waste site following a successful prosecution by the Environment Agency.
Why the Management: Practitioner Programme worked for me
Ministry of Defence policy advisor Nazia Lodhi says she learned from peers across government while on the Civil Service Management: Practitioner Programme.
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National recognition for Sellafield apprenticeship scheme
Sellafield Ltd has once again hit the top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in England.
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Government watchdog to help stabilise university finances
Interim Office for Students chair appointed as Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act 2023 is stopped.
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Kyrgyzstan Small Projects Programme: call for bids 2024 to 2025
As part of our Small Projects Programme, the British Embassy Bishkek invites proposals for project initiatives in Kyrgyzstan for activity until March 2025.
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Kyrgyzstan Small Projects Programme: call for bids 2024 to 2025
As part of our Small Projects Programme, the British Embassy Bishkek invites proposals for project initiatives in Kyrgyzstan for activity until March 2025.
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Discovering new maerl beds on the South Coast of Cornwall
New maerl beds discovered just off the coast are crucial in supporting other marine species.
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Discovering new maerl beds on the South Coast of Cornwall
New maerl beds discovered just off the coast are crucial in supporting other marine species.
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Discovering new maerl beds on the South Coast of Cornwall
New maerl beds discovered just off the coast are crucial in supporting other marine species.
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Scotland to have world’s first peatland UNESCO World Heritage site
The Flow Country has been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List
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Scotland to have world’s first peatland UNESCO World Heritage site
The Flow Country has been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List
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Man fined for failing to clear illegal waste site
Illegal waste site: A man has been fined for failing to comply with a court order to clear waste from the site after an investigation by the Environment Agency.
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Man fined for failing to clear illegal waste site
Illegal waste site: A man has been fined for failing to comply with a court order to clear waste from the site after an investigation by the Environment Agency.
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Anniversary Statement: Eurofox 912(S), G-CIEF, 26 July 2023
Aircraft struck ground, approximately 1 mile to the east of Darlton Gliding Club, Nottinghamshire, 26 July 2023
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Anniversary Statement: Eurofox 912(S), G-CIEF, 26 July 2023
Aircraft struck ground, approximately 1 mile to the east of Darlton Gliding Club, Nottinghamshire, 26 July 2023
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Gracehill Moravian Church in County Antrim becomes UK’s newest UNESCO World Heritage Site
Moravian Church settlement in the Georgian village of Gracehill, Northern Ireland has been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List
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Gracehill Moravian Church in County Antrim becomes UK’s newest UNESCO World Heritage Site
Moravian Church settlement in the Georgian village of Gracehill, Northern Ireland has been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List
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Change of British High Commissioner to Solomon Islands: Paul Turner
Mr Paul Turner has been appointed British High Commissioner to Solomon Islands.
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AI expert to lead Action Plan to ensure UK reaps the benefits of Artificial Intelligence
UK Science Secretary Peter Kyle has commissioned an Action Plan to identify how AI can drive economic growth.
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Government acts after report highlights failings at regulator
Significant failings found at health and social care regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
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UK joins groundbreaking global digital trade agreement
UK joins the first global digital trade agreement negotiated under the World Trade Organization.
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Drivers still paying too much for road fuel says CMA
Increases in retail fuel margins cost drivers over £1.6bn in 2023.
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Young aviators encouraged to Reach for the Sky in skills and outreach programme
Giving young people from under-represented groups the opportunity to pursue a career in aviation.