Fran Leddra and Mark Harvey will be joining the Department of Health and Social Care on secondment as the Chief Social Worker for Adults from 1 October 2019.
Link: Interim Joint Chief Social Worker for Adults announced
Source: Gov Press Releases
ESFA Update: 11 September 2019
Latest information and actions from the Education and Skills Funding Agency for academies, schools, colleges, local authorities and further education providers.
Link: ESFA Update: 11 September 2019
Source: Gov Press Releases
£100m boost for cutting-edge Protector aircraft
The Ministry of Defence has signed a contract worth approximately £100 million to test the performance of the UK’s ground-breaking Protector aircraft.
Link: £100m boost for cutting-edge Protector aircraft
Source: Gov Press Releases
Applications for Chevening scholarship will be accepted until 5 November 2019
Chevening Scholarships enable outstanding emerging leaders from all over the world to pursue master’s degrees in the UK.
Link: Applications for Chevening scholarship will be accepted until 5 November 2019
Source: Gov Press Releases
UK announces 2-year post-study work visa for international students
In a major boost for Indian students, the UK government has today announced a new two-year post-study work visa, expanding opportunities for talented international students to build successful careers in the UK.
Link: UK announces 2-year post-study work visa for international students
Source: Gov Press Releases
Public Health England launches new infectious disease strategy
The new strategy addresses current and future threats to health, including antibiotic resistance and health inequalities.
Link: Public Health England launches new infectious disease strategy
Source: Gov Press Releases
UK agreed trade continuity with six African nations
The UK initials Economic Partnership Agreement with the Southern African Customs Union and Mozambique.
Link: UK agreed trade continuity with six African nations
Source: Gov Press Releases
British Government signs agreements worth £31m to support development in Somaliland
The programmes will be delivered in partnership with the Somaliland government to promote long-term stability in the region.
Link: British Government signs agreements worth £31m to support development in Somaliland
Source: Gov Press Releases
Italy partners with the UK on Tempest
Sir Simon Bollom, CEO of Defence Equipment & Support, and Lieutenant General Nicolò Falsaperna, Italian Secretary General of Defence, have signed a Statement of Intent to partner on Tempest in their roles as National Armament Directors.
Link: Italy partners with the UK on Tempest
Source: Gov Press Releases
UK firms showcase the future of mobility at Frankfurt Motor Show
British businesses will display new emission-free and sustainable technologies in the New Mobility World hall
Link: UK firms showcase the future of mobility at Frankfurt Motor Show
Source: Gov Press Releases