The next generation of world-leading scientists across the UK will benefit from a multi-million-pound government package of investment, the government announced today (Friday 6 March). Marking the start of British Science Week, Business Secretary Alok Sharma and Education Secretary Gavin Williamson announced funding to support up to 11,000 students through 41Read More →
New technology to ensure future windfarms will not affect the UK’s Air Defence radar system will be developed as part of a £2m innovation competition launched today – a move which could pave the way for a significant boost to the UK’s renewable energy growth. Proposals for innovative solutions andRead More →
The Prime Minister has appointed Alok Sharma as the COP26 President, alongside his new position as Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). As former Secretary of State at the Department for International Development, Mr Sharma’s experience in international diplomacy will be key in driving ambitious climateRead More →
The Environment Agency is urging people to check the latest safety advice as impacts continue following Storm Dennis. Ongoing significant river flooding impacts continue through this week. River levels will remain especially high on the Rivers Wye and Teme tonight and the River Ouse in York, continuing on the lowerRead More →
From this week anyone requiring local land charges searches in the local authority area of Watford Borough Council will need to get them from HM Land Registry rather than going directly to the council. Watford Borough Council has migrated its local land charges data to HM Land Registry’s national register,Read More →
Launch of UK-hosted UN climate summit by PM at event attended by David Attenborough PM to give speech positioning UK as a world leader on tackling climate change with call for international action to achieve global net zero emissions UK bringing forward end to the sale of new petrol andRead More →
British Cycling and Watford Cycle Hub welcomes all kinds of cyclists – as long as you have heaps of enthusiasm and you’re happy to support all who attend the rides from beginner bike riders, families and those who ride more regularly. There’s no need to be a cycling expert orRead More →
The Government has today announced additional measures to support and enhance regional connectivity across the UK, to ensure all corners of the country drive the economy, and fully benefit from prosperity in years to come. In a sign of the Prime Minister’s commitment to levelling up all regions of theRead More →
The Bank of England (the Bank), Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Working Group on Sterling Risk-Free Reference Rates (RFRWG) have published a set of documents today, outlining priorities and milestones for 2020 on LIBOR transition. This is a critical year for LIBOR transition. As the Bank’s Financial Policy CommitteeRead More →
The Futures team of Careers Advisers in Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire provided crucial support to Waitrose staff in Stevenage over the summer, as the store was closing down. This included redundancy support and retirement support. Careers adviser Sally Scott delivered both of the 3 hour workshops to more than 50 membersRead More →