Government to bring forward amendments to Legacy Bill following months of engagement
Press release
The UK Government has announced its intention to bring forward amendments to legislation seeking to address the legacy of the Troubles in Northern Ireland.
In recent...Read More »
SIA publishes sector profile on recruitment and retention in the security guarding sector
News story
The Security Industry Authority has published a ‘snapshot’ profile of the security guarding sector. It draws on findings from recent surveys and past research conducted by the SIA. It also uses data from the SIA’s licensing system.
New UK astronauts unveiled
The UK has a new career astronaut, a parastronaut and a reserve astronaut, following a rigorous selection process and record UK Space Agency investment in the European Space Agency (ESA), announced in Paris today (Wednesday 23 November).
Rosemary Coogan was selected by ESA as the...Read More »
Defence Procurement Minister, Make UK Defence Summit speech
It’s a pleasure to be here in Birmingham today for this Make UK Defence summit.
Before continuing I should formally introduce myself – I’ve been the Minister for Defence Procurement for around a month now.
As was just touched upon, unlike my ministerial colleagues in the department, I have a legal rather...Read More »
Work completed on Ouse Washes protects thousands of homes
Press release
Cambridgeshire property and land retain flood protection.
Environment Agency staff train with Jackson Civil Engineering to put the demountable flood barrier up
A multi-million...Read More »