Joint MOD and charity conservation project will help improve the local marine environment. Native European flat oysters (Ostrea edulis) are being grown in crates in Portsmouth to re-establish a healthy population of the species. Few native European flat oysters remain in the area, having been replaced by the invasive Pacific oyster. European flat oysters are being reintroduced to the Solent through a joint MOD conservation project aiming to boost marine life and help clean the waters of the strait between the Isle of Wight and the Hampshire coast. It is hoped that the re-introduction of 2,000 oysters to the area…
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Colleagues, as we discuss the situation in Ukraine today, we are once again compelled to highlight the continued barbarity of President Putin’s tactics against the Ukrainian people. Last weekend, Ukraine marked its third Independence Day since Russia’s illegal invasion. Instead of celebrating, Ukrainians were fighting for their country, their land and their families. They are also fighting on behalf of all our countries, in defence of the principles that this institution, the United Nations, was founded: that every Member State has the right to sovereignty and territorial integrity, and borders cannot be redrawn by force. Let us be clear: under…
Teaching standards, guidelines and lesson plans will form a new optimised content store which will train generative AI to make it more reliable for teachers in England new project will bring teachers and tech companies together to develop and use trustworthy AI tools that can help mark homework and save teachers time comes as new research shows parents want teachers to use AI to reduce out of hours work and boost time spent teaching children Artificial intelligence will be better at helping teachers mark work and plan lessons under a new project announced by the UK government today. The project, backed…
£2 million in funding has been allocated between four innovative organisations to develop remote site sensing and monitoring technologies The Remote Monitoring of Sensitive Sites: Phase 2 competition was run on behalf of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) The competition sought proposals for a complete autonomous security alarm and interdiction network (ASAIN). The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA), and Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) are pleased to announce that four innovators have been awarded a share of £2 million funding to develop remote sensing innovations to help monitor legacy nuclear sites. The funding, secured from the Remote Monitoring of Sensitive Sites:…
The UK Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer has confirmed a case of Bluetongue virus BTV3 in a single sheep at a premises near Haddiscoe, South Norfolk, the first case detected in the 2024/25 vector season. A 20km temporary control zone (TCZ) has been put in place around the affected farm which will restrict movements of susceptible animals and their germinal products except under license. Keepers of cattle, sheep, other ruminants and camelids must remain vigilant and follow the restrictions on animal and germinal product movements that now apply in the zone. Further information on these restrictions can be found here. Surveillance is underway…
Snowdonia amongst national parks receiving mobile connectivity boost which will improve safety for walkers Great British countryside sees improved 4G without impact on scenery, as UK Government upgrades existing mobile masts, rather than building new ones Upgraded infrastructure to give first responders immediate access to life-saving data – making it quicker and easier for them to rescue people in danger Ramblers, hill climbers, and wildlife watchers in dozens of UK tourist hotspots will enjoy faster, more reliable mobile coverage to explore the Great British countryside this bank holiday. Four masts providing 4G coverage in some of Britain’s most visited national…
Dear Paralympics GB, It is said of the Olympics, that it is the taking part that counts. But when it comes to the Paralympics, Britain does not just take part – we are proud to have invented it. In the aftermath of the Second World War, at Stoke Mandeville, a movement was born that has grown into one of the biggest sporting events on the planet. You are the next generation of great British Paralympians whose dedication, talent and sporting prowess are inspiring millions and changing attitudes towards disability right across the world. So, on behalf of the whole country,…
Richard Murray’s job is to investigate complaints against Home Office staff. A complaint could come from a member of the public or from a colleague accusing a workmate of some form of wrongdoing. The importance of clear and concise writing Richard’s team’s role is to investigate it and produce a report summarising their investigation and the actions they recommend the Home Office should take. “Our reports could lead to someone losing their job so it’s vital we write them clearly, accurately and in a way that sets out simply the nature of our investigations and their conclusions,” said Richard who…
Robbie Scott (21), of Newcastle, has had his sentence increased after it was referred to the Court of Appeal. The court heard that Scott stole a gold chain from a younger man in February 2024 after threatening him with a zombie knife. The victim’s father challenged Scott to return the chain before Scott squirted him in the face with a corrosive substance from a drinks bottle. Scott also threatened to stab the victim before fleeing the scene. The victim has undergone further operations to rescue his vision but has completely lost sight in one of his eyes. Solicitor General Sarah…
Ministers from across Government have been taking part in a series of induction sessions devised by Government Campus to support them in delivering their political priorities. The first half-day session, National Security, Crisis, Resilience and Communications, was a collaboration between Government Campus and the National Security Secretariat and was held in the COBRA suite. The second session, Getting Things Done in Government, was hosted by Cabinet Office Permanent Secretary and Civil Service Chief Operating Officer Cat Little who was joined by senior civil servants from across government to share insights into the most effective ways of turning ideas into Acts…