HMS Forth is the first of five state-of-the-art Royal Navy vessels designed for fishery protection, as well as counter-piracy, anti-smuggling, border patrol, counter terrorism and maritime defence duties. Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson said: The Royal Navy has a proud tradition … read more
The Prime Minister has appointed Dame Shirley Pearce as a member of the Committee on Standards in Public Life following an open competition. Shirley has held senior executive and non-executive roles in higher education, health and policing. She is currently … read more
Aircraft Accident Report 2/2018 was published on 22 March 2018. It concerns the accident to Sikorsky S-92A (G-WNSR) that experienced loss of yaw control on landing at West Franklin Platform, North Sea. read more
a further 44 areas shortlisted for funding for major infrastructure projects worth £4.1 billion and with the potential to deliver over 400,000 homes almost £300 million funding in total for housing projects in Greater Manchester, the West of England and … read more
The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has launched a public consultation on the eligibility of guarantees as unfunded credit protection. The proposed changes seek to clarify what contracts are eligible to be treated as guarantees for credit risk mitigation under the … read more