The Queen has approved the nomination of the Reverend Canon Dagmar Winter to the Suffragan See of Huntingdon.

The Queen has approved the nomination of the Venerable Dr Joanne Woolway Grenfell to the Suffragan See of Stepney.

The Planning Inspectorate has launched a recruitment campaign to take on 20 additional planning inspectors at the most senior levels.

The need to reduce UK carbon emissions has created new industries and opportunities. This is outlined in the 2016 Industrial Strategy Automotive Sector Deal, designed to ensure that the UK benefits from the transition to ultra-low and zero-emission vehicles by continuing to build the innovative and competitive supply chain needed to secure international investment.

£25 million is available through an Innovate UK and Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) competition to support pre-production projects that can enhance the UK’s long-term capabilities and supply chain in zero-emission vehicles.

Developing the zero-emission supply chain

The APC 13 competition is seeking collaborative R&D projects that can support the long-term development and supply chain of zero-emission vehicles.

Eligible projects must either speed up the development of low- and zero-emission vehicles or demonstrate a significant reduction in CO2 emissions. This can involve improving production and competitiveness in design, build and manufacturing across technologies such as:

• alternative propulsion systems
• electric machines and power electronics
• energy storage and management
• lightweight vehicles and powertrain structures
• thermal propulsion systems

Projects that will make a positive impact on the UK supply chain will be prioritised. This can include:

• creating new supply chains in zero-emission vehicles and electrification
• delivering a UK-centric high value manufacturing and sourcing footprint
• lowering the overall cost of goods sold to customers
• attracting new companies not traditionally serving the automotive sector

Competition information

• the competition opens on 13 May 2019 and the deadline for registration is at midday on 10 July 2019
• organisations must be based in the UK and work with at least 1 micro-, small- or medium-sized business
• total eligible costs must be 50% match funded and between £5-40 million
• a briefing event will be held on 14 May 2019

The resting place of Private (Pte) Frederick Foskett was honoured on Thursday 2 May during a rededication service held at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission’s (CWGC) Prowse Point Military Cemetery, Belgium.

The service, organised by the MOD’s Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre (JCCC), part of Defence Business Services (DBS), was conducted by the Reverend Stuart Richards CF Chaplain, 1st Battalion Royal Regiment of Fusiliers and attended by 8 members of Pte Foskett’s family who travelled to attend the moving ceremony.

Louise Dorr, JCCC said:

It has been a pleasure to organise this rededication service for Pte Frederick Foskett and spend time with his family. Being able to confirm Pte Foskett’s identity has brought closure and it has been rewarding to know that he now has been found and that his family are now able to visit his final resting place.

The Reverend Stuart Richards said:

It has been humbling and moving to see the reaction of Pte Foskett’s family and to share this emotional day with them has been the upmost privilege.

Pte Foskett was buried with full military honours as an unknown soldier in April 2015 alongside his commrades. Despite extensive research and DNA testing at this time no identities were confirmed. This case was revisited last year by the JCCC and additional candidates serving with the 2nd Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers, killed in action on 18 October 1914, were identified and their families contacted. A positive DNA result has meant JCCC were able to confirm the identity of Pte Foskett and the rededication ceremony was arranged.

Frederick was born in 1888 in London and was aged 27 when he was killed in action during the first few months of the Great War. Frederick’s Battalion’s Operational Orders confirm they were ordered to attack and hold Le Touquet before advancing towards Gheer in Belgium. Six men are known to have been killed by the concussion of a bursting shell whilst sheltering under the culvert of a level crossing; Frederick was one of these brave men.

The new headstone bearing the name of Pte Frederick Foskett has been provided by the CWGC and bears a personal inscription chosen by his family.

David Avery, CWGC Commemorations Officer said:

The Commission has commemorated Private Foskett by name on the Ploegsteert Memorial since its’ unveiling in 1931. It is very moving to be able to rededicate his grave today, which is now marked with a new headstone bearing his name. The Commission is committed to caring for his grave, and his memory in perpetuity.