07/07/2010
Other UK News In Brief
'Friendly Fire' Tragedy
Five Afghan soldiers have been killed and two others wounded in a NATO airstrike early this morning. The attack took place during an operation against the Taliban in Ghazni province, southwest of Kabul. A NATO-led International Security Assistance Force aircraft mistook Afghan National Army soldiers for Taliban insurgents.
Scottish Farmer Killed
A 70-year-old man has died following a farming accident near Perth. Neil Abercromby, from the Forfar area, was driving a tractor in a field in the Pitlowie area of Glencarse when the accident happened at about 3.15pm on Monday. It is thought the farmer was thrown from the tractor after it became separated from another piece of farm equipment it was towing. Tayside Police and the Health and Safety Executive are investigating.
George Michael Alleged 'Drunk Driver'
Pop singer George Michael has been arrested in Hampstead, London, on suspicion of being unfit to drive. It has emerged that the 47-year-old was arrested on Sunday after police were called with reports that a car had crashed into a building on Hampstead High Street. He was taken to a north London police station and was bailed to return in August pending further inquiries. If proved, this is bad news for the star as, in June 2007, the singer was banned for two years after pleading guilty to driving while unfit through drugs.
Workers Defensive Over Job Losses
Wales Goes Online
Broadband will be brought to some of Wales' rural "notspots" with the help of a £2m support scheme. A maximum of £1,000 will be available per individual application when the project starts this summer. A broadband "notspot" centres on the distance residents are from their telephone exchange. The lack of broadband access in rural areas has been heavily criticised in recent years.
Workers Defensive Over Jobs
Defence firm Qinetiq has announced plans to cut 391 jobs across the country due to a "challenging business environment". It employs 6,500 UK staff and said about 130 jobs could be cut in Farnborough, Hampshire, and about 230 jobs may go in Malvern, Worcestershire. It said about 30 more jobs cuts would be spread across its UK operations.
Departments Agree Cuts
The Chief Secretary to the Treasury has announced that four departments have agreed to reductions in unfunded spending commitments totalling £1.5bn. The Government had identified inherited spending plans whose funding was reliant on underspending across Government through the End Year Flexibility system or additional funding from the Reserve. The Treasury worked constructively with departments to examine the detail of these unfunded commitments, and four have agreed to reduce their claims. These are the Department for Education £1 billion; Department for Business, Innovation and Skills £265 million; Department for Communities and Local Government £220 million and the Home Office £55 million.
(BMcC/GK)
Five Afghan soldiers have been killed and two others wounded in a NATO airstrike early this morning. The attack took place during an operation against the Taliban in Ghazni province, southwest of Kabul. A NATO-led International Security Assistance Force aircraft mistook Afghan National Army soldiers for Taliban insurgents.
Scottish Farmer Killed
A 70-year-old man has died following a farming accident near Perth. Neil Abercromby, from the Forfar area, was driving a tractor in a field in the Pitlowie area of Glencarse when the accident happened at about 3.15pm on Monday. It is thought the farmer was thrown from the tractor after it became separated from another piece of farm equipment it was towing. Tayside Police and the Health and Safety Executive are investigating.
George Michael Alleged 'Drunk Driver'
Pop singer George Michael has been arrested in Hampstead, London, on suspicion of being unfit to drive. It has emerged that the 47-year-old was arrested on Sunday after police were called with reports that a car had crashed into a building on Hampstead High Street. He was taken to a north London police station and was bailed to return in August pending further inquiries. If proved, this is bad news for the star as, in June 2007, the singer was banned for two years after pleading guilty to driving while unfit through drugs.
Workers Defensive Over Job Losses
Wales Goes Online
Broadband will be brought to some of Wales' rural "notspots" with the help of a £2m support scheme. A maximum of £1,000 will be available per individual application when the project starts this summer. A broadband "notspot" centres on the distance residents are from their telephone exchange. The lack of broadband access in rural areas has been heavily criticised in recent years.
Workers Defensive Over Jobs
Defence firm Qinetiq has announced plans to cut 391 jobs across the country due to a "challenging business environment". It employs 6,500 UK staff and said about 130 jobs could be cut in Farnborough, Hampshire, and about 230 jobs may go in Malvern, Worcestershire. It said about 30 more jobs cuts would be spread across its UK operations.
Departments Agree Cuts
The Chief Secretary to the Treasury has announced that four departments have agreed to reductions in unfunded spending commitments totalling £1.5bn. The Government had identified inherited spending plans whose funding was reliant on underspending across Government through the End Year Flexibility system or additional funding from the Reserve. The Treasury worked constructively with departments to examine the detail of these unfunded commitments, and four have agreed to reduce their claims. These are the Department for Education £1 billion; Department for Business, Innovation and Skills £265 million; Department for Communities and Local Government £220 million and the Home Office £55 million.
(BMcC/GK)
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26 March 2015
College Announces Job Cuts
Coleg Gwent College in south Wales has announced that up to 130 jobs are at risk following further funding cuts. The college said it needs to save £5.7m from its budget after the Welsh government cut £29.9 million from the education budget.
College Announces Job Cuts
Coleg Gwent College in south Wales has announced that up to 130 jobs are at risk following further funding cuts. The college said it needs to save £5.7m from its budget after the Welsh government cut £29.9 million from the education budget.
10 October 2014
Severn Trent Water To Cut 500 Jobs
Severn Trent Water in Coventry have announced it is to cut 500 jobs. The company said that following the merger of its sewerage and water supply divisions it is reducing its management and support departments.
Severn Trent Water To Cut 500 Jobs
Severn Trent Water in Coventry have announced it is to cut 500 jobs. The company said that following the merger of its sewerage and water supply divisions it is reducing its management and support departments.
06 January 2015
A&E Dept Waiting Times Worst In Ten Years
Accident and Emergency departments have had their worst performance in ten years, according to new figures published today. The figures from NHS England show that in the last three months, 92.6% of patients were seen within four hours, below the 95% target. The performance is the worst figure since records began in 2004.
A&E Dept Waiting Times Worst In Ten Years
Accident and Emergency departments have had their worst performance in ten years, according to new figures published today. The figures from NHS England show that in the last three months, 92.6% of patients were seen within four hours, below the 95% target. The performance is the worst figure since records began in 2004.
27 January 2012
MoD 'To Accelerate 3,000 Civilian Job Cuts'
The MoD is to cut its civilian staff by some 3,000 because of budget cuts. The military said it had already planned to shed 32,000 civilian posts by 2020, of which 25,000 were to go by 2015. However, the BBC said an extra 3,000 of the total will now also go by 2015.
MoD 'To Accelerate 3,000 Civilian Job Cuts'
The MoD is to cut its civilian staff by some 3,000 because of budget cuts. The military said it had already planned to shed 32,000 civilian posts by 2020, of which 25,000 were to go by 2015. However, the BBC said an extra 3,000 of the total will now also go by 2015.
16 January 2006
Jobcentre staff set to strike
Thousands of Jobcentre staff and benefit office workers are to hold a 48-hour strike next week, following a breakdown in talks over job cuts and deteriorating services.
Jobcentre staff set to strike
Thousands of Jobcentre staff and benefit office workers are to hold a 48-hour strike next week, following a breakdown in talks over job cuts and deteriorating services.
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