As Black History Month begins, we have a moment to celebrate the rich culture, history, and immense contributions of Black communities across the UK. It is a time to reflect on the extraordinary achievements of Black individuals and recognise the challenges they have faced, and continue to face, in striving for equity. For those who may not know me, I am Keith Fraser, Chair of the Youth Justice Board for England and Wales (YJB). My journey into this role followed a long career in policing, where as a Black man, I worked my way through the ranks, from police constable…
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The UK has chartered a flight to help meet any additional demand British nationals and their dependants wanting to leave Lebanon The flight is scheduled to leave Beirut on Wednesday. Any further flights in the coming days will depend on demand and the security situation on the ground. Vulnerable British nationals will be prioritised for this flight. The UK government has chartered a commercial flight out of Lebanon to help British nationals wanting to leave following escalating violence in the region, the Foreign Secretary announced on [Monday] (30 September). British nationals and their spouse or partner, and children under…
Developed by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), a new online tool will provide easier search and filtering capabilities for seafarers looking to locate approved service stations for life-saving appliances (LSAs). The search engine provides users with filterable results to identify MCA-approved service stations across the UK, according to appliance type, manufacturer and service station location. MCA-approved service stations are annually assessed and certified to carry out servicing work to these devices, which include devices including lifejackets, life rafts, marine evacuation systems (MES) and inflated rescue boats. All SOLAS-certificated inflatable LSAs for use on board UK ships must be serviced…
Heavy rainfall this week has led to localised river and surface water flooding across central England, Yorkshire and the North East. The overall flood risk has now reduced. Minor ongoing river flooding are expected in parts of England from Saturday to Monday, with minor inland flooding probable in parts of England and Wales from Sunday to Monday, and possible on Tuesday. Surface water flood risk is low. Further rainfall expected on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday gives potential for minor surface water flooding across parts of England and Wales. At 11am on Saturday, there were 48 flood warnings, showing flooding is expected,…
The US and Iraq have announced the Global Coalition against Daesh’s military mission will draw to a close over the next 12 months. The terrorist organisation has been territorially defeated in Iraq. The UK will continue to support the security of Iraq, as the Global Coalition enters a new phase. The UK will work closely with our Iraqi partners to develop an enduring bilateral relationship during the coming months, as part of the transition to a new security and defence partnership with Iraq. Operation Inherent Resolve was established in 2014 to advise, assist and enable partner forces to secure the…
Yu Jian Chen and Yunqin He employed three illegal workers at a Chinese takeaway in the Scottish Highlands The illegal workers were found during a visit from Immigration Enforcement officials last year Both Chen and He have been banned as company directors for the next five years A couple who employed three illegal workers at a Chinese takeaway in the Scottish Highlands have been banned as company directors. Yu Jian Chen, 39, and his wife Yunqin He, 38, recruited the workers, who were from China and Malaysia, at The Jade Garden in the village of Bonar Bridge. Immigration Enforcement officials…
This is a moment of maximum danger. We are on the brink. The precipice. At a few minutes to midnight. We talk of the risk of full-scale regional war but the truth is we are already witnessing conflict on multiple fronts. In Gaza. In the West Bank. In Lebanon. And the Red Sea. The strikes in recent days have taken 550 lives in Lebanon. The death of civilians, women and children. The UN workers killed. The Hizballah rockets that have killed Israelis are just the latest in the cycle of pain, anguish and loss. President, As we face the abyss,…
Brits warned to act now, and leave Lebanon as soon as possible . Military teams move to Cyprus as contingency planning is rolled out to support British nationals in Lebanon and the region Ministers continue to call for a ceasefire immediately to end the cycle of violence, as more than 500 people killed in Lebanon in the past 24 hours British nationals should leave Lebanon immediately, Ministers have warned, as the Government bolsters its presence in the region. Around 700 UK troops will move to Cyprus in the coming hours, as the Government continues to prepare its contingency plans following…
The British Embassy in Lima is seeking bids for a practical action research project that will build insights on how to push forward mining and human rights in Peru. Results from the project should inform partner interventions and policymaking and strengthen the UK’s reputation as an ally to sustainable growth in Peru. 1. Background The UK is a global promoter of responsible business practices: it aims to ensure that companies abide by human rights standards in all their activities, as it benefits business and communities, and contributes to the goal of building democratic societies and sustainable development. The UK…
Lucy, from Cockermouth, West Cumbria, is a technical degree apprentice and started at Sellafield Ltd in 2022. She works in a team managing quality assurance documents which ensure nuclear safety is protected when nuclear waste is packaged and stored. One of the highlights of her apprenticeship so far, was being involved in a project designed to overcome robot obsolescence on the Sellafield site. Another was representing Sellafield Ltd at the Nuclear Week in Parliament Skills and Apprenticeship Fair 2023. She said: I was quite surprised when I found out about the nomination. It was a really exciting time when I…