Stone
Testing conditions
Marble
Sealing materials
Visual inspection (testing)
Accelerated testing
Stain tests
Environmental testing
Porous materials
Construction materials
Link: BS ISO 16938-2:2019 Buildings and civil engineering works. Determination of the staining of porous substrates by sealants used in joints Test without compression
Source: BSI Standards
The UK's Political Counsellor Matthew Forman welcomed Côte d’Ivoire’s engagement with the UPR process and determination for progress on human rights since their last review.
Link: UN Human Rights Council 42 – Statement for the Universal Periodic Review on Côte d’Ivoire
Source: Gov Press Releases
Britain’s newest aircraft carrier, HMS Prince of Wales, has sailed from Rosyth Dockyard for the first time.
Link: Britain’s second carrier sets sail for sea trials
Source: Gov Press Releases
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps lays out his vision for the UK’s aviation industry.
Link: An Electric Revolution in the Skies
Source: Gov Press Releases
Statement by Ambassador Jonathan Allen, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council briefing on Syria
Link: Increasing humanitarian access in Syria
Source: Gov Press Releases
Delivered by Helen Teasdale, First Secretary at the UK Delegation to the OSCE, at the Human Dimension Implementation Meeting (HDIM), 19 September 2019.
Link: UK statement on freedom of thought, conscience, religion or belief at HDIM 2019
Source: Gov Press Releases
Remote working at height, moving special nuclear materials, and inspecting packages are three challenges that Sellafield Ltd is looking to robots to help with.
Link: Calling all robots – Sellafield challenges launched
Source: Gov Press Releases
Minister for the Cabinet Office, Oliver Dowden outlined his ambition for the digital transformation of government.
Link: Minister says government must rediscover its ‘revolutionary spirit’ and up the pace on digital transformation
Source: Gov Press Releases
Government issues updated advice on moving internationally protected animals and plants, including types of fish, birds and rosewood, in the event of a ‘no deal’ EU exit.
Link: ‘No deal’ EU exit advice: further ports will be designated for movement of protected animals and plants
Source: Gov Press Releases
Ofqual has confirmed how awarding organisations will be expected to scrutinise assessment judgements of training providers.
Link: Accountability for Awarding
Source: Gov Press Releases
