Link: ISO 16535:2019 Thermal insulating products for building applications. Determination of long-term water absorption by immersion
Source: BSI Standards
ISO 10303-235:2019 Industrial automation systems and integration. Product data representation and exchange Application protocol: Engineering properties and materials information
Measurement
Systems engineering
Production engineering
Data representation
Automation
Industrial process measurement
Link: ISO 10303-235:2019 Industrial automation systems and integration. Product data representation and exchange Application protocol: Engineering properties and materials information
Source: BSI Standards
Statement by Saudi Arabia, the UAE, the UK and the US about the situation in Yemen and the region
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and the United States of America have expressed their concern over escalating tensions in the region.
Link: Statement by Saudi Arabia, the UAE, the UK and the US about the situation in Yemen and the region
Source: Gov Press Releases
Minister for the Middle East visits Tehran
The Minister of State for the Middle East and North Africa, Dr Andrew Murrison, visited Iran on 22-23 June.
Link: Minister for the Middle East visits Tehran
Source: Gov Press Releases
Boost for space technology essential to keep UK in first place for future of auto industry
The UK Space Agency is joining forces with mobile communications giant O2 to develop next generation technology needed for driverless cars.
Link: Boost for space technology essential to keep UK in first place for future of auto industry
Source: Gov Press Releases
Older tyre ban in bid to improve road safety
New rules on tyres could come into force early 2020.
Link: Older tyre ban in bid to improve road safety
Source: Gov Press Releases
MOD appoints first female Chief Scientific Adviser
Defence Secretary Penny Mordaunt has announced that Professor Dame Angela McLean will be the MOD’s next Chief Scientific Adviser.
Link: MOD appoints first female Chief Scientific Adviser
Source: Gov Press Releases
New commitments in the fight against antimicrobial resistance
Professor Dame Sally Davies will become UK special envoy on antimicrobial resistance (AMR), and details announced on funding UK’s work in global fight against AMR.
Link: New commitments in the fight against antimicrobial resistance
Source: Gov Press Releases
More women in engineering ‘an absolute necessity’ for future of transport
The government calls on more women to consider engineering careers, highlighting the opportunities provided by major infrastructure projects like HS2.
Link: More women in engineering ‘an absolute necessity’ for future of transport
Source: Gov Press Releases
Northern Powerhouse reaches five year milestone
Government reaffirms commitment to people across the North as Northern Powerhouse reaches five year milestone
Link: Northern Powerhouse reaches five year milestone
Source: Gov Press Releases