The South Asian Journalism Programme, running since 2012, is a prestigious fellowship offered as part of the UK’s Chevening scholarships. It connects journalists with leading media organisations in the UK, including the BBC and Financial Times. This year’s cohort come from across Pakistan, including Quetta, Multan, Peshawar, Islamabad and Karachi. Fellows will undertake a bespoke 8-week fellowship titled ‘Good Governance in a Changing World: The Media, Politics and Society’, joining counterparts from Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives. British High Commissioner, Jane Marriott CMG OBE, said: “High quality journalism is central to holding power to account. This intensive course…
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Harriet Harman announced as new UK Special Envoy for Women and Girls. Appointment underlines the UK’s ongoing commitment to empowering women and girls around the world. New role will help champion gender equality worldwide and help deliver global economic growth as part of UK government’s Plan for Change. The Foreign Secretary has today appointed Harriet Harman as the new UK Special Envoy for Women and Girls. She will begin her appointment on International Women’s Day (Saturday 8 March 2025). For International Women’s Day 2025, this Government is accelerating action to change women’s lives. This plan is built on…
COVID-19 Day of Reflection on Sunday to be marked with local events in communities up and down the country Members of the public invited to take part in the COVID-19 Day of Reflection in ways that are meaningful for them Hundreds of events and spaces for reflection have been organised by communities to remember and commemorate those who lost their lives during the pandemic. They will also be an opportunity to reflect on the sacrifices made, the impact on our daily lives, and pay tribute to the work of health and social care staff, frontline workers and researchers during what…
They discussed progress and challenges in advancing gender equality. The event featured 5 inspiring Bangladeshi women leaders: Afeida Khandaker, Captain of Bangladesh Women’s Football team; Shaheen Anam MBE, Executive Director of Manusher Jonno Foundation; Shamima Akhter, Head of Corporate Affairs, Partnerships and Communications at Unilever Bangladesh; Sheikh Sabiha Alam, Bureau Chief of Agence France-Presse in Bangladesh; and Leesa Gazi, writer, actor, award-winning filmmaker and Joint Artistic Director of Komola Collective. Speaking at the event, the distinguished women leaders shared their leadership journey and the challenges they have faced and called on all parties to work together to end gender inequalities.…
This year, we took the opportunity to speak to a number of staff to gain an insight into their roles and personal achievements. Vicki talked us through her role as Learning and Development (L&D) Business Partner. “As Learning and Development Business Partner, my role is to provide advice and guidance to the business on all aspects of learning and development, mainly in the areas of Leadership Development. I have responsibility for the senior leadership development programmes both within Force and via our partner agencies. I also hold the portfolio for our Digital Delivery, which includes all our eLearning packages,…
National programme rolled out for 3 to 5-year-olds in early years settings – including nurseries and primary schools – in most deprived areas of England Government also agrees ground-breaking partnership with Colgate which will see more than 23 million toothbrushes and toothpastes donated to support the programme Programme is latest step in government’s Plan for Change to give children the best start in life and prevent ill health Children in the most deprived areas of England will get access to a programme to help protect them from tooth decay, the government has announced today. The supervised toothbrushing programme will be…
It’s Scottish Apprenticeship Week and it’s important that we celebrate the valuable contribution that apprentices make not only to our business, but across the country. This year the theme is ‘Made for Business’ – highlighting how apprenticeships are designed to meet employer needs while developing skilled individuals who in turn will drive business success. This aligns with our approach to talent development at SLC. Apprenticeships are a key part of our strategy to develop our colleagues’ skills and bridge the gap between education and work, offering hands on experience and career opportunities. They also help us build the skills we…
The Ambassador and the Minister reviewed key areas of bilateral and international economic collaboration between the UK and Guatemala noting their shared values and interests, and their desire for increased cooperation. Ambassador Correa welcomed Guatemalan efforts to enhance economic security, strengthen the resilience of critical supply chains and to coordinate efforts to address future challenges and build prosperity. Amongst these, the UK commends the advancements made on the Competition Law, the openness to foreign investment, improved steps in the fight against corruption and continued collaboration to increase the UK-Guatemala trade figures through the UK-Central America Association Agreement. According to Guatemala’s…
The Government will lay amendments to the Employment Rights Bill following weeks of consultation with business groups and unions. The Bill will support the Government’s mission to increase productivity and create the right conditions for long-term sustainable, inclusive, and secure economic growth, delivering on the Plan for Change. Improving workers’ rights is a key element of the government’s Plan for Change by putting more money in people’s pockets, improving working people’s day to day lives and delivering real life improvements felt by working people. The Government will today [Tuesday 4 March] table amendments to the Employment Rights Bill following weeks…
Digital advertising launched today in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI) as part of the government’s international campaign to warn prospective migrants about people smugglers’ lies, expanding on the campaigns in Vietnam and Albania. Quotes from real migrants who have attempted the journey are featured, to counter the myths and misinformation peddled by criminals to dupe people online, as the UK government secures its borders as part of the Plan for Change. The campaign forms part of this government’s work to expand the UK’s international partnerships and boost cooperation, to dismantle the people smuggling gangs operating across borders and protect…