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News 07 December 2017


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Education Secretary expands UK China internship programme

At least 300 young people will have the chance to live and work in China following the expansion of a government-funded internship scheme.

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HRH The Prince of Wales awards MOD Apprentice of the Year 2017

Young apprentices were recognised by HRH The Prince of Wales as engineers of the future at the Annual Ministry of Defence Apprentice Awards today.

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MPs join the campaign to inspire the next generation of engineers

Pledges of support for the Year of Engineering will help ensure young people across the UK can find out more about the opportunities of engineering careers.

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Animal medicines improvement notice: VetUK Ltd

Details of the improvement notice issued to VetUK Ltd, Thirsk, Yorkshire, published in December 2017.

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Transport Minister visits Reaction Engines to see space sector technology

Minister visits cutting-edge Oxfordshire business to see first-hand the technologies paving the way for high speed, low cost transport to space.

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Preparing for adult funding devolution

Working with providers and Mayoral Combined Authorities ahead of the devolution of the Adult Education Budget in 2019.

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UK bioprocessing firm acquired by GE Healthcare

Puridify acquisition follows support from Innovate UK and research councils to develop purification technology for next-generation biotherapeutics treatment.

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Scheme for unaccompanied asylum seeking children to be expanded

Home Office's National Transfer Scheme to be rolled out to Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

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Queen welcomes Royal Navy's largest ever ship into the fleet

Her Majesty The Queen has commissioned the UK’s new aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth into the Royal Navy.

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Technological boost for winter resilience

Minister sees how flood-hit bridges can be checked for damage more quickly with new ‘BridgeCat’ technology.

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Cardiff UK Government Hub ground breaking ceremony

Construction begins on the new 270,000 sq ft Government building

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Developing advanced reactors for nuclear: apply for contracts

Organisations can apply for a share of £4 million to carry out feasibility studies into the development of nuclear advanced modular reactors.

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UKAEA seeks new Chair

Chair sought for world leading fusion lab

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Pupils from across the country celebrate Mandarin success

School Standards Minister Nick Gibb has praised the first cohort of pupils on the Mandarin Excellence Programme for their excellent first year results.

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Global commitment at United Nations Assembly to reduce pollution

The UK is one of a number of nations to sign a resolution to help reduce the amount of plastic in the world's seas.

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VMD: Civil Service People Survey 2017

This highlights report provides details of how the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) performed in the Civil Service People Survey.

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2018 financial levels confirmed for commercial vehicle operators

Revised criteria applies to existing haulage, bus and coach operators and new applicants.

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Government launches independent inquiry following the conviction of surgeon Ian Paterson

An independent non-statutory inquiry will examine the circumstances and practices surrounding the malpractice of breast surgeon Ian Paterson.

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Results of first survey of thousands of heat network consumers

On average heat network customers pay less for their energy.

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Christmas drink drive campaign uses friends' influence to help save lives

Christmas campaign works with Kiss FM to get people encouraging their friends not to drink and drive.

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