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  • MIL-OSI Russia: “Thank you to everyone who defends our country”: HSE Academic Council meeting held at the Victory Museum

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    Source: State University Higher School of Economics – State University Higher School of Economics –

    Before the meeting, university veterans and members Academic Council laid wreaths and flowers at the sculpture group “Sorrow” in the Hall of Memory and Sorrow. In addition, they took part in the ceremony of transferring 185 stories of students and employees of the Higher School of Economics about their loved ones during the Great Patriotic War to the All-People’s Historical Project “Faces of Victory“.

    In memory of the defenders of the Fatherland

    The official ceremony of handing over the stories was opened by the General Director of the Victory Museum, Alexander Shkolnik. He recalled that the museum and the university had recently signed an agreement on partnership and cooperation. “After all, we are doing one big thing – raising new generations of real citizens of our country. And they can only be real when they know the history of their country, honor and remember its heroes,” he emphasized.

    Rector of the National Research University Higher School of Economics Nikita Anisimov noted that those who have no past cannot be responsible for the future, and the university is responsible for the future. The transfer of stories of students and employees of the HSE about their heroic ancestors to the Faces of Victory project is the university’s contribution to perpetuating the memory of the defenders of the Fatherland.

    “We are grateful to the Victory Museum for the opportunity to pay tribute to the memory and say words of gratitude to the heroes who defended our country in difficult years, and also to hold the Academic Council of the Higher School of Economics here. And we are happy to hand over to the museum 185 stories collected by our students and staff as part of the Faces of Victory project. We are a young university, but many of the HSE students have something in their families that is connected with the Great Patriotic War, they have a story of their heroes. And I also want to say thank you to everyone who is defending our country now. Among them are students and staff of the Higher School of Economics. And their names, I am sure, will be on the next pages of the memorial materials that we are compiling today,” said Nikita Anisimov.

    The hero of one of these stories is the first rector of the Moscow Institute of Electronic Engineering (now Moscow Institute of Electronics and Mathematics Yevgeny Armensky, who volunteered for the front after receiving his high school diploma and ended the war in Prague, was a member of the HSE. Nikita Anisimov noted that he created the glory of Russian engineering education and that it is important to remember this now, when it is being revived in Russia.

    Preservation of historical memory

    After the ceremonial meeting, the Academic Council met. The names of 11,695 Heroes of the Soviet Union are immortalized on the marble pylons of the Hall of Fame, where it was held, and a 10-meter figure of a victorious soldier is installed in the center.

    At the beginning of the meeting, Nikita Anisimov awarded honorary certificates to university veterans: Boris Gerenrot, professor Faculty of Law, and Vladimir Gavrilov, head of the rector’s secretariat from 1998 to 2000. Boris Gerenrot was 15 years old in 1941, he was called up to the front in 1944, and Vladimir Gavrilov survived the war as a child – he was driven away with his family to Germany, and his mother was shot before his eyes.

    The honorary guest of the Academic Council was the scientific director of the Russian Military Historical Society (RMHS) Mikhail Myagkov. He gave a report on the topic “Memory of the Liberators of Europe in the 21st Century”, emphasizing the role of the Soviet Union in the defeat of Nazi Germany.

    Mikhail Myagkov, in particular, said that in Prague, Marshal Konev lost control of the advanced units of the 1st Ukrainian Front for some time because the Praguers surrounded the soldiers and rocked them in their arms. More than 4 thousand monuments and memorials were erected in Europe, and, for example, 90% of the French considered the USSR’s role in the victory decisive, although France was liberated by the armies of the allies.

    Today, in Europe and the USA, the winners are considered to be primarily the British and Americans, history is falsified to suit politics, and American textbooks devote two lines to the Battle of Stalingrad. At the same time, Mikhail Myagkov emphasized, the decisive contribution of the USSR to the victory in the war is confirmed by indisputable facts and figures. On the Soviet-German front, 607 enemy divisions were destroyed, and on the Western front, only 176.

    The speaker answered questions from members of the Academic Council.

    Focus on technology leadership

    The second issue on the agenda of the Academic Council meeting was the participation of HSE in major federal projects and programs.

    Recently, the HSE team successfully defended the university development program before the Council for Support of Development Programs for Higher Education Organizations, taking second place among the participants of the Priority 2030 program. Vice-Rector Elena Odoevskaya presented a new model for implementing this program at the university, emphasizing that the emphasis in it is on technological leadership. In the near future, it is necessary to develop a KPI model for university departments to ensure their contribution to achieving the program’s target indicators.

    First Vice-Rector Leonid Gokhberg reported on the results of the work Center for Artificial Intelligence HSE University, created in 2021 following a large-scale competition. The most significant results: 31 publications at A* conferences and 23 articles in Q1 journals, 31 projects for industrial partners, 45 registered RIAs. More than 1,000 students have completed 34 AI courses created by the center. This year, the university applied for a new competition, the results of which will be announced soon.

    Vice-Rector Sergey Roshchin presented the main findings of the analytical report “The Position of HSE Graduates in the Russian Labor Market”. It notes HSE’s leading positions in terms of graduates’ salaries in most areas of training: IT, business informatics, economics, management, etc. Key employers for HSE graduates are leading bigtech and fintech companies.

    After the meeting, members of the Academic Council, accompanied by tour guides, visited the Victory Museum exhibitions “The Feat of the People” and “The Battle for Moscow. The First Victory.”

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Heat in Buildings: Warm words and targets not enough without action

    Source: Scottish Greens

    03 Apr 2025

    By watering down this bill the SNP are setting up to fail Scotland’s climate targets.

    The Scottish Government is watering down its Heat in Buildings Strategy and stripping away almost all of its serious policy measures, says Scottish Green Co-Leader Patrick Harvie.

    This follows a Ministerial statement in which the Scottish Government dropped the most significant measures in the Bill and delayed it further.

    The Bill, which was under development by Mr Harvie in his time as a Minister, and was on track for introduction in November last year, was intended to focus on improving the energy efficiency of our homes and changing to clean heating systems.

    The Bill was included in the Scottish Government’s September 2024 Programme for Government, after the Greens were out of government. No explanation has been given today for what has changed since September.

    Mr Harvie said:

    “If climate policy over recent years has taught us anything, it’s that warm words are not enough and that setting targets is utterly meaningless without action and leadership from the Government. Yet that’s what the SNP are now proposing to repeat.

    “The Heat in Buildings programme was one of the very few parts of Scottish climate policy that was being praised by the independent Climate Change Committee. Yet the Scottish Government is now stripping out almost all of the serious policy measures, and is admitting that this means significant progress won’t be made in the near future.

    “This will keep more people stuck on gas, which is bad for our planet and will continue to punish people all across our country by forcing them to fork out while the fossil fuel companies post record profits. 

    “It will also mean even more challenging emission cuts will have to come from other sectors, or the new Climate Change Plan will fail too. And the Government seems to have no idea how to answer this question.

    “The SNP are confirming once again today that on their own, they are only too ready to water down climate policy, and yet another target will be set up to fail.”

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Regionally led security co-operation is vital for peace in West Africa: UK statement at the UN Security Council

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Speech

    Regionally led security co-operation is vital for peace in West Africa: UK statement at the UN Security Council

    Statement by Jess Jambert-Gray, UK Deputy Political Coordinator, on peace consolidation in West Africa.

    I will make three points today. First, the United Kingdom urges support for democracy, constitutional order and the protection of civic space in the region. We welcome the steps taken towards a return to constitutional order in Guinea and Mali and note recent developments in Niger. 

    We urge the authorities to maintain progress in their transitions, and call on them to lift restrictions on political parties, civil society and media institutions and on peaceful public demonstrations

    We note the upcoming Presidential elections in Cote D’Ivoire and Guinea Bissau this year and call on the governments to ensure these are inclusive and align with their constitutions.

    Second, the United Kingdom is concerned by the security situation in the Sahel, including terrorist groups controlling territory and wreaking havoc on local populations. We reiterate our condemnation of terrorist attacks across the region, including in Niger on 21 March, and express our condolences to the families of the victims.

    We encourage UNOWAS to continue its critical role in supporting inclusive dialogue processes, which respond to and address, root causes of violence, to prevent further breaches of international humanitarian law. 

    Regionally led security co-operation remains vital, and the UK welcomes efforts such as the ECOWAS standby force which will enable Member States to deploy rapidly to counter shared threats. We also encourage careful consideration of security partners in the region to avoid worsening the threat posed. 

    Third, the United Kingdom is concerned at the worsening humanitarian situation in the region. Since 2019, the UK has provided life-saving assistance to over 16 million people in the Sahel. We encourage all parties to ensure rapid and unimpeded access for humanitarian assistance and protect the safety of humanitarian convoys. 

    To conclude, given the significant challenges the region is facing, including challenges which transcend national borders. It is imperative, therefore, that there is cooperation, coordination and communication between the states and peoples of the region with the international community.

    The United Kingdom welcomes the efforts made to bridge the differences between the Alliance of Sahel States and ECOWAS. The United Kingdom also expresses its thanks to UNOWAS for its work in aiding African states to promote freedom, security, and prosperity.

    Thank you.

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    Published 3 April 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Financial news: Federal Treasury deposit auction to be held on 04.04.2025

    Translartion. Region: Russians Fedetion –

    Source: Moscow Exchange – Moscow Exchange –

    Application selection parameters. Application selection date 04.04.2025. Unique application selection identifier 22025088. Deposit currency – rubles. Type of funds funds of a single treasury account. Maximum amount of funds placed in bank deposits, million monetary units 100,000. Placement period, in days 4. Date of depositing funds 04.04.2025. Date of return of funds 08.04.2025.

    Interest rate for placement of funds (fixed or floating)FIXED. Minimum fixed interest rate for placement of funds, % per annum 20.05. Basic floating interest rate for placement of funds-Minimum spread, % per annum-Terms of conclusion of the agreement of bank deposit (fixed-term, replenished or special)Fixed-term. Minimum amount of funds placed for one application, million monetary units 1,000. Maximum number of applications from one credit institution, pcs.5Application selection form (open or closed)Open. Application selection schedule (Moscow time).

    Place of selection of applications Moscow Exchange PJSC Acceptance of applications from 09:30 to 09:40. Applications in preliminary mode from 09:30 to 09:35. Applications in competition mode from 09:35 to 09:40. Formation of a consolidated register of applications from 09:40 to 09:50. Setting the cutoff interest rate and (or) recognizing the selection of applications as unsuccessful from 09:40 to 10:00. Sending an offer to credit institutions to conclude a bank deposit agreement from 10:00 to 10:50. Receipt from credit institutions of acceptance of the offer to conclude a bank deposit agreement from 10:00 to 10:50. The time of transfer of the deposit in accordance with the requirements of paragraphs 63 and 64 of the Order of the Federal Treasury dated April 27, 2023 No. 10n.

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  • MIL-OSI United Nations: 3 April 2025 Departmental update WHO unveils bold commitments at Nutrition for Growth Summit

    Source: World Health Organisation

    Paris, France – The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced 13 ambitious commitments across 8 key areas at the Nutrition for Growth (N4G) Summit, hosted by the Government of France. The Summit raised US$ 28 billion in global funding for nutrition – an increase from the previous milestone of US$ 27 billion in 2021. This represents positive and hopeful moment for global solidarity amidst major funding crises faced in the development aid sector. It also showcases growing commitments from countries to improve health and well-being for all through nutrition.

    Malnutrition remains a global crisis, affecting every country. In 2022, approximately 390 million adults 18 years and older worldwide were underweight, while 2.5 billion were overweight, including 890 million living with obesity. Additionally, 148 million children under 5 years suffered from stunting, and 37 million were overweight or obese. Nearly half of all deaths among children under 5 are linked to undernutrition, predominantly in low- and middle-income countries.

    WHO commitments aim to accelerate progress towards ending all forms of malnutrition and achieving the Global Nutrition Targets and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030.

    “Malnutrition in all its forms is one of the greatest global health challenges of our time. WHO is answering the N4G call for bold action with concrete, time-bound commitments that will drive measurable impact and accelerate progress,” said Dr Luz María De Regil, Director of the Department of Nutrition and Food Safety at WHO.

    WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus gave closing remarks, expressing gratitude to the Government of France for their leadership in organizing the summit and emphasizing that “nutrition is the foundation of health, and therefore of thriving individuals, families, communities, societies and economies … by contrast, where there is malnutrition of any form, disease follows close behind.” Dr Tedros also underscored WHO’s commitment to ensuring global access to essential nutrition services and safe, healthy and sustainable diets.

    Key WHO commitments:

    Anaemia: WHO will enhance the prevention, diagnosis and management of anaemia, building off the 2023 Accelerating anaemia reduction: a comprehensive framework for action and collaborating with UNICEF and partners of the Anaemia Action Alliance. This will include updated guidance on anaemia management in pregnancy and postpartum patients along with updated estimates on the global prevalence of anaemia in high-risk groups.

    Healthy diets: By 2027, WHO will release comprehensive guidance on optimal animal-source foods tailored to specific age, gender and country contexts. WHO will also address ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption with updated definitions and recommendations.

    Monitoring: Annual updates on country scorecards for trans–fatty acids, sodium and sugars will be provided through the Global database on the Implementation of Food and Nutrition Action (GIFNA). These scorecards shows country progress towards recommended policies as outlined in the WHO Best buys for preventing NCDs as well as technical packages including REPLACE and SHAKE. In addition, by 2026 WHO will develop a dashboard illustrating country progress towards SDG2.2 and the 2030 Nutrition Targets, including operational targets. 

    School nutrition: By 2030, WHO will support 10 countries in adapting the WHO Guideline on School food and nutrition policies and work with partners to ensure school food and nutrition policies are in line with existing nutrition standards.

    Sodium reduction: WHO will assist at least 10 countries in adopting global or regional sodium benchmarks and support 20 countries in implementing priority interventions for salt reduction in line with the SHAKE technical package and country scorecard indicators.

    Obesity: By 2026, WHO will publish normative guidelines on the clinical management of obesity in children, adolescents and adults and support 34 frontrunner countries of the WHO acceleration plan to stop obesity in reducing obesity prevalence by 5% by 2030. This will include developing an accountability framework to track progress towards national obesity roadmaps across health systems and food and activity environments.

    Wasting: Based on the Global Action Plan on Child Wasting: A framework for action to accelerate progress in preventing and managing child wasting (GAP) and the  WHO guideline on the prevention and management of wasting and nutritional oedema (‎acute malnutrition)‎ in infants and children under 5 years, WHO will aim to improve the prevention and treatment of wasting and nutritional oedema by developing implementation tools and supporting 25 frontrunner countries to scale up actions in collaboration with UNICEF and GAP partners.

    Climate change: By 2030, WHO will assist 40 countries to integrate nutrition and health into their climate action plans, aligning with global efforts to achieve SDG 2 (zero hunger), SDG 3 (good health and well-being), and SDG 13 (climate action). In addition, WHO will publish new guidance on sustainable procurement standards for nutritious and sustainable food in health settings with dedicated support to 20 countries. This will be accomplished through the Alliance for Transformative Action on Climate Action and Health (ATACH) in partnership with the Initiative on climate action and nutrition (I-CAN).

    These commitments reflect WHO’s dedication to tackling malnutrition and promoting health and well-being worldwide. A replay of Nutrition for Growth Summit sessions can be found here. 

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  • MIL-OSI: Nokia recognized as a Visionary in 2025 GartnerÒ Magic Quadrant™ for Data Center Switching

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Press Release

    Nokia recognized as a Visionary in 2025 GartnerÒ Magic Quadrant™ for Data Center Switching

    • Nokia solution recognized for Completeness of Vision and Ability to Execute in new research published by Gartner
    • Nokia data center switching solutions are designed to deliver the superior reliability, ease-of-use and adaptability required for modern data center operations

    3 April 2025
    Espoo, Finland – Nokia today announced it has been named by Gartner as a Visionary in the 2025 Magic Quadrant for Data Center Switching. Based on specific criteria established by the research organization, Nokia is cited for overall Completeness of Vision and Ability to Execute.

    At a time when data centers must power new innovations such as AI in addition to their existing application workloads, these modern environments require reliability, ease of operation and energy efficiency.

    The Nokia data center switching portfolio includes the 7220 and 7250 IXR data switching platforms, Service Router (SR) Linux network operating system, and the Event-Driven Automation (EDA) management platform. Nokia also provides support for Community SONiC-based data center switching solutions. With a quality-first design that focuses on reliability and ease-of-use, the Nokia portfolio enables seamless connectivity and high performance to support business-critical data center workloads and applications including AI. Automation enables Nokia customers to make network operations simple and predictable, and adaptability ensures easy introduction into existing customer ecosystems, environments and processes. As well, the portfolio provides support for higher interface speeds that now push to 400 GbE, 800 GbE and beyond.

    In parallel, Nokia has a 4.7/5 star rating on Gartner Peer Insights™ in data center switching based on 15 overall reviews as of 2nd April, 2025. Based on customer experience and product capabilities, the review platform aggregates user feedback. “They provide great solutions addressing some of the key issues such as Networking for AI workloads, Data Center Gateway and Interconnect,” noted a director of IT Services in response to what they like most about the product. Another reviewer on Gartner Peer Insights, a Senior Network Engineer, referenced the Nokia solution’s “…model driven CLI automation support and stability of the underlying OS” and commented: “Excellent software features available compared to other vendors using similar merchant silicon.” 

    “The data center market is hot right now, and it can be hard to separate hype from facts, theory from practice. We believe independent assessments such as the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Data Center Switching help. Nokia is one of a few suppliers with a compelling vision of where data center networking ought to go. And we aren’t alone in thinking this. Microsoft, Nscale, Kyndryl, Lenovo and more agree. If you need reliability and automated operations, Nokia simply has to be considered,” said Michael Bushong, Vice President of Data Center, Nokia.

    Magic Quadrant reports are a culmination of rigorous, fact-based research in specific markets, providing a wide-angle view of the relative positions of providers in markets where growth is high and provider differentiation is distinct. Providers are positioned into four quadrants: Leaders, Challengers, Visionaries and Niche Players. The research enables you to get the most from market analysis in alignment with your unique business and technology needs.

    View a complimentary copy of the Magic Quadrant report to learn more about Nokia’s strengths and cautions, among other provider offerings, at https://www.nokia.com/data-center-networks/gartner-magic-quadrant-for-data-center-switching/

    Resources and additional information
    2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Data Center Switching: https://www.nokia.com/data-center-networks/gartner-magic-quadrant-for-data-center-switching/
    Webpage: Data center networks | Nokia.com
    Webpage: Data Center Fabric | Nokia.com
    Blog: https://www.nokia.com/blog/nokia-named-as-a-visionary-in-the-2025-gartner-magic-quadrant-for-data-center-switching/

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    About Nokia
    At Nokia, we create technology that helps the world act together. 

    As a B2B technology innovation leader, we are pioneering networks that sense, think and act by leveraging our work across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. In addition, we create value with intellectual property and long-term research, led by the award-winning Nokia Bell Labs, which is celebrating 100 years of innovation. 

    With truly open architectures that seamlessly integrate into any ecosystem, our high-performance networks create new opportunities for monetization and scale. Service providers, enterprises and partners worldwide trust Nokia to deliver secure, reliable and sustainable networks today – and work with us to create the digital services and applications of the future. 

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: SIA welcomes news that Martyn’s Law has received Royal Assent

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Press release

    SIA welcomes news that Martyn’s Law has received Royal Assent

    The SIA welcomes the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 – Martyn’s Law – receiving Royal Assent.

    Today (Thursday 3 April 2025) the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 – Martyn’s Law – has received Royal Assent.

    In welcoming the news, Heather Baily, Chair of the SIA, said:

    This is a watershed moment for public safety in the UK. Martyn’s Law will improve protective security and security standards at venues across the UK. The SIA has been confirmed as the new Martyn’s Law regulator. We have been entrusted with this important role, alongside our existing role regulating private security, which we will discharge with due care, proportion and diligence. We are working closely with the Home Office to prepare for this and look forward to reporting on progress to Home Office ministers.

    Our thoughts are with all the families who lost loved ones in the Manchester Arena terror attack as well as all those whose lives have been affected by other acts of terrorism.

    We would like to pay tribute to Figen Murray, and the rest of the campaign team, who have worked tirelessly to make the new duty a reality; we know they will be watching closely to ensure it is having the change intended.

    Michelle Russell, Chief Executive of the SIA, said:

    As the new independent regulator, our role will be to educate, support, and guide those covered by the new duty into compliance. This is to empower them to strengthen the protection and preparedness of premises and events across the UK and reduce the risk of harm from acts of terrorism.

    We will ensure in a robust and proportionate way premises and events in scope of this duty comply with the requirements.

    We are working with the Home Office on the preparation work for this new role and we will be setting up a new programme of work in due course.

    There will be a period of time prior to the legislation being commenced. We expect this to be at least 24 months to allow for the set-up of the regulator. This will also ensure sufficient time for those responsible for premises and events in scope to understand their new obligations before they come into force, being able to plan and prepare accordingly. We look forward to engaging with those in scope and other stakeholders during this period as the preparation work progresses.

    In the meantime, premises and events seeking advice on preparing for Martyn’s Law should continue to look for Home Office updates. They can also access free technical guidance and operational advice on protective security on the government partner websites of the National Protective Security Authority and ProtectUK.

    Read the Home Office press release: Landmark anti-terror legislation gains Royal Assent.

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    Published 3 April 2025

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Decarbonising homes and buildings

    Source: Scottish Government

    Revised Heat in Buildings Bill to be brought forward

    A revised Heat in Buildings Bill will set a new target for decarbonising heating systems by 2045 alongside continuing work to reduce fuel poverty.

    Acting Minister for Climate Action Alasdair Allan today confirmed the Scottish Government’s intention to bring forward a revised Bill for consideration by the Scottish Parliament later in 2025, to include:

    • A target for decarbonising heating systems by 2045, sending a strong signal to homeowners, landlords and other building owners on the need to prepare for change while outlining collective actions to help do this.
    • Provisions to boost heat network development by developing requirements for large, non-domestic premises, including powers to require public sector buildings to connect to district heating when available.
    • Powers to set minimum energy efficiency standards for owner/occupier and non-domestic properties, subject to further consideration. Regulations will be progressed under existing powers to introduce a minimum energy efficiency standard in the private rented sector.

    Dr Allan said:

    “It is vital that we find the right balance both to reach net zero by 2045, and reduce fuel poverty.

    “Many households, families and businesses are facing difficult circumstances right now and it is simply unaffordable for many building owners to make great changes in the near future – particularly for those in rural and island locations, whose needs and circumstances we must continue to consider carefully. 

    “Our plan to deliver a revised Bill responds to the legitimate reservations and concerns raised since our consultation completed, including the risk of exacerbating fuel poverty and burdening every individual householder with an overly onerous responsibility as we decarbonise.

    “Instead of placing prohibitions on every homeowner, we will establish targets for Government to reach. Rather than looking at action through the lens of decarbonising alone, we will also commit to doing everything within our power to reduce costs for people.”

    The proposed Bill will remain technology-neutral, reflecting that different properties and people will require different solutions – for example, clean heating solutions in some remote and rural areas may vary from urban areas.

    The Bill would accompany related work on a Social Housing Net Zero Standard and reform of Energy Performance Certificates under existing powers.

    Dr Allan also welcomed the second report by the independent Green Heat Finance taskforce, published today. This also takes a collective approach, focusing on options for financing place-based solutions, heat networks and social housing retrofit.

    He added:

    “This report makes a very important contribution to our understanding of the work we need to do to boost clean heat demand amongst consumers and instil market confidence to develop new products, including financing solutions.

    “It also identifies key steps the UK Government needs to take to stimulate the clean heat market and reduce fuel poverty, in particular emphasising the importance of rebalancing relative gas and electricity prices, which we continue to push for.”

    Background

    Responses to consultation on proposals for a Heat in Buildings Bill undertaken in 2023-24 

    Green Heat Finance Taskforce Report: part 2

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Southsea car boot sales return

    Source: City of Portsmouth

    Weekly car boot sales are returning to Southsea on Sunday 20 April, with the first sale taking place on Castle Field. The remaining dates, from Sunday 27 April, are taking place on Duisburg Way (on the common by the Pier Road roundabout, south side of Duisburg Way).

    Weather permitting, the popular car boot sales are open 7am to 1pm every Sunday until 28 September (except 29 June) and entry is free to bargain hunters, hot food and drinks will be available on site.

    Traders can arrive from 6.30am to 7.30am and all profits will go to local charities and good causes.

    Cllr Steve Pitt, leader of Portsmouth City Council with responsibility for culture, said: ‘We’re pleased to have the popular car boot sales back in Southsea this April. They complement the range of regular events that we have in Southsea and raise funds for local charities and good causes.’

    For updates and information search https://www.facebook.com/PSCarBoot

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Changing Futures to change futures for extra year

    Source: City of Plymouth

    A Council project that helps to improve the lives of some of Plymouth’s most vulnerable residents has received funding for an extra year of life-changing work.

    Changing Future Plymouth works in partnership with local organisations to improve the outcomes for people experiencing multiple disadvantage across the city.

    Since its inception in 2021, the programme has worked with victims of domestic abuse, people living with mental health challenges, families and individuals who have experienced homelessness, those involved in substance use, and people who have had contact with the criminal justice system.

    By co-producing activities with people who have experience using services in the city, the programme has supported culture change, trauma-informed practice, and approaches that put people at the heart of the work to support Plymouth working together as an alliance.

    Now, a combined grant of around £772,000 from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, and the National Lottery Community Fund will allow the project to continue for a final year.

    Councillor Chris Penberthy, Cabinet Member for Housing, Communities and Cooperative Development, said: “I’m so proud of Changing Futures Plymouth which is a project which has already done exactly what it says on the tin.

    “By working with people experiencing hardship, we have been able to tailor services and support that deals with complex need in a way that a blanket approach could not achieve.

    “It is so pleasing to see this project continue to provide the type of support needed for people to re-build their lives.”

    While being delivered primarily by the Council, Changing Futures relies on expert partners including from the Zone, Trevi, Ahimsa, BTheChange, Trauma Informed Plymouth Network, Improving Lives Plymouth, and Shekinah.

    This has allowed the following interventions and services to be rolled-out:

    Peer Research Network (PRN)

    Peer Researchers have been embedded in a range of organisations, including BCHA, Gifted Women and the PCC Violence Against Women and Girls team has allowed them to provide visible and valuable lived experience presence in services, whilst influencing service improvements, promoting trauma informed workplace practices, and engaging with people using services in creative ways.

    Your Story

    This tool has been designed to enable people using services to take control of their information, share their story in a way that matters to them, and minimise the need for them to repeat their story multiple times to multiple agencies. The learnings and output from this project are supporting the new Supported Housing Hub.

    Trauma Informed Plymouth Network (TIPN)

    The Inclusion & Resilience branch of the Trauma Network has been welcoming organisations and individuals to share their experience of supporting marginalised groups for over a year. This is the latest chapter of the work done by
    Changing Futures Plymouth, with partners, to co-develop the Antiracist Taskforce and Antiracism Allyship Network. So far, over 3000 people have received Trauma Awareness training through the network

    Find out more about Changing Futures Plymouth at www.plymouth.gov.uk/changing-futures

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Weekend openings continue at Howard Davis Hall03 April 2025 Following the success of Howard Davis Hall opening to the public over the past couple months, Jersey Property Holdings are pleased to confirm that the hall will continue to stay open to visitors on… Read more

    Source: Channel Islands – Jersey

    03 April 2025

    Following the success of Howard Davis Hall opening to the public over the past couple months, Jersey Property Holdings are pleased to confirm that the hall will continue to stay open to visitors on weekends throughout April, including Good Friday and Easter Monday.

    The Hall is open 11am to 3pm on weekends and the bank holidays, until the end of April.

    Arrangements continue with Jersey Heritage to manage the hall. An update on this will be provided in the coming weeks​

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Extension of Civil Service recruitment freeze03 April 2025 The States Employment Board, SEB, is extending the recruitment freeze in the Civil Service, which began in August last year. A targeted recruitment freeze was introduced aimed at non-essential, non-frontline,… Read more

    Source: Channel Islands – Jersey

    03 April 2025

    The States Employment Board, SEB, is extending the recruitment freeze in the Civil Service, which began in August last year. 

    A targeted recruitment freeze was introduced aimed at non-essential, non-frontline, and more senior posts from Civil Service Grade 11 and above for at least nine months with a pledge to review it after six months. 

    As part of the move the government has removed 1,000 unfilled vacancies, saved millions of pounds for taxpayers and prioritised frontline services for Islanders. 

    Following the promised review, the SEB have decided to extend the current recruitment freeze until the end of March 2026. 

    In addition, the scope of the freeze is being extended to include roles at Civil Service Grade 9, £53,589 pa, and above and to all non-clinical, non-teaching and non-social worker roles in HCJ and CYPES. 

    Deputy Malcom Ferey, Vice-Chair of the States Employment Board, said: “Last August we set out a plan to deliver on our commitment to curb the growth in the public service, rely less on external consultants and develop local talent in the Civil Service. 

    “Following a review and after noting the early signs that this policy is having a positive effect, the States Employment Board are extending the current recruitment freeze until the end of March 2026 and to Grades 9 and above. 

    “This government pledged to curb the growth in the size of the public sector, focus on frontline staff and develop on-Island talent rather than relying on agency workers. The policy is working, and we want to continue to reap those benefits while saving taxpayers money.” 

    The announcement comes as the SEB publishes its Annual Report for 2024 which details its achievements and how it performed against the priorities that were set for it. 

    The SEB report is available here​.​

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Tenant evicted today after officers tackle drug-related activity with neighbours’ support

    Source: City of York

    A police officer supports the eviction

    Published Thursday, 3 April 2025

    Following a ruling by a District Judge, a Council tenant has been evicted this morning (Thursday 3 April) after drug-related activities and anti-social behaviour caused misery for her neighbours.

    The Council was granted a possession order by York County Court to end the tenancy of Mandy Livesey, of 20 St Stephen’s Square, Acomb, York. This follows reports from neighbours to the Council and police about drug-taking and dealing, loud noise and arguments at the apartment, and an endless succession of visitors. The anti-social behaviour in the home and area was a continual source of disruption and concern for local people who were worried about its impact on their families.

    City of York Council officers served a legal warning of eviction (a Notice of Intention to Seek Possession) on Ms Livesey, which she breached.  

    Following complaints from neighbours and evidence of loud noise, drink and drug-taking and numerous anti-social visitors, the Council returned the case to York County Court. After considering evidence, the judge granted the Council permission to apply for a warrant of eviction.

    Council officers then evicted Ms Livesey today, advising her where she could get information on her housing options, should she need it.

    Cllr Michael Pavlovic, Executive Member for Housing at City of York Council, said: “Thank you to all the neighbours and officers involved in ending this anti-social behaviour. This much-needed home will be re-let as quickly as possible.

    “This case proves that together, we can tackle this kind of disruption and so improve the quality of life of those affected. Please report your concerns and work with us so we can take appropriate and effective action.”

    Acting Sergeant Ben Ambler of North Yorkshire Police, added: “Drug use and antisocial behaviour has a detrimental impact on the quality of life for local people. It’s unacceptable and we’ll use all the powers and resources available to us to take action against those who make other people’s lives a misery.

    “This result is evidence of our joint working with City of York Council and my thanks go to them for their work that has culminated in this eviction. I hope local residents are reassured that we will take action to tackle issues relating to drugs and anti-social behaviour and the impact these have on our communities.”

    Please report anti-social behaviour here, or report it to the police on 101 if a non-emergency.

    Anti-social noise levels can be reported here or by calling 01904 551525 Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm, or by calling the Noise Patrol 01904 551555 from 9pm Friday to 3am Saturday and between 9pm Saturday to 3am Sunday.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Financial news: 03.04.2025, 16-58 (Moscow time) the values of the upper limit of the price corridor and the range of market risk assessment for the security RU000A0JXSS1 (Akron B1P2) were changed.

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    Source: Moscow Exchange – Moscow Exchange –

    03.04.2025

    16:58

    In accordance with the Methodology for determining the risk parameters of the stock market and deposit market of Moscow Exchange PJSC by NCO NCC (JSC) on 03.04.2025, 16-58 (Moscow time), the values of the upper limit of the price corridor (up to 82.77) and the range of market risk assessment (up to 888.88 rubles, equivalent to a rate of 13.75%) of the RU000A0JXSS1 (Akron B1P2) security were changed.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Alexander Novak chaired a meeting of the Group of Eight OPEC countries

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    Source: Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

    April 3, 2025

    Alexander Novak chaired a meeting of the Group of Eight OPEC countries

    Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak, as co-chairman, chaired a meeting of the Group of 8 participating countries that adopted additional voluntary adjustments to oil production in April and November 2023.

    The Group of 8 includes Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, UAE, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria and Oman.

    The parties discussed the state and prospects of the global oil market and agreed to adjust production by 411,000 barrels per day in May 2025, which corresponds to three monthly increases. The gradual increase can be suspended or cancelled depending on changing market conditions. Such flexibility will allow the group to continue to maintain stability in the oil market. The eight OPEC countries also noted that this measure will allow participating countries to speed up compensation payments.

    The eight countries reaffirmed their commitment to the voluntary oil production adjustments agreed at the 53rd meeting of the OPEC Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee on 3 April 2024, as well as their intention to fully offset any overproduction from January 2024 and to submit updated offset plans to the OPEC Secretariat by 15 April 2025.

    The eight OPEC countries have agreed to meet monthly to review market conditions, compliance and compensation. The next meeting will be held on May 5 to decide on the level of oil production by the members in June 2025.

    The meeting of the eight countries took place ahead of the 59th meeting of the Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee of OPEC countries, which is scheduled for April 5 via videoconference.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Financial news: New basis for calculating the zero-coupon yield curve for government bonds comes into force on April 15, 2025

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    Source: Moscow Exchange – Moscow Exchange –

    From April 15, 2025, a new composition of the calculation base for the Zero-coupon yield curve of government bonds (federal loan bonds) will come into effect.

    The calculation basis for the zero-coupon yield curve of government bonds, effective from 15.04.2025

    No. Name State registration number
    1 OFZ 26234 SE26234RMFS3
    2 OFZ 26229 SU26229RMFS3
    3 OFZ 26219 CO26219RMFS4
    4 OFZ 26226 SU2226RMFS9
    5 OFZ 26207 SE26207RMFS9
    6 OFZ 26232 SE26232RMFS7
    7 OFZ 26212 CO26212RMFS9
    8 OFZ 26242 CO26242RMFSB
    9 OFZ 26228 SU2228RMFS5
    10 OFZ 26218 CO26218RMFSB
    11 OFZ 26241 CO26241RMFS8
    12 OFZ 26221 SU26221RMFS0
    13 OFZ 26244 CO26244RMFS2
    14 OFZ 26225 SU2225RMFS1
    15 OFZ 26233 SE26233RMFS5
    16 OFZ 26240 CO26240RMFS0
    17 OFZ 26243 CO26243RMFS4
    18 OFZ 26230 SE26230RMFS1
    19 OFZ 26238 SE26238RMFS4
    20 OFZ 26239 SE26239RMFS2
    21 OFZ 26247 CO26247RMFS5
    22 OFZ 26236 SE26236RMFS8
    23 OFZ 26237 SE26237RMFSB
    24 OFZ 26248 CO26248RMFS3
    25 OFZ 26235 SE26235RMFS0
    26 OFZ 26224 SU22224RMFS4
    27 OFZ 26246 CO26246RMFS7

    Detailed information on the zero-coupon yield curve for government bonds (federal loan bonds) is available on the exchange’s website HTTP: //moex.Kom/a3642

    Contact information for media 7 (495) 363-3232Pr@moex.kom

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Dmitry Grigorenko: 28 Russian regions have started using the “governor’s dashboard”

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    Source: Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

    April 3, 2025

    Dmitry Grigorenko held a meeting of the State Council commission on “Communications, communications, digital economy”

    28 Russian regions have completed testing of the digital management panel, the so-called governor’s dashboard. With the help of this system, the Government provides the subjects of the Russian Federation with information on key areas of activity of each region. This was announced by Deputy Prime Minister – Chief of the Government Staff Dmitry Grigorenko during a meeting of the State Council Commission on Communications, Telecommunications, and Digital Economy.

    The Governor’s dashboard presents current indicators on key areas of the region’s work and its interaction with the federal center:

    ● work with federal orders and legislative initiatives;

    ● execution of federal and regional budgets;

    ● implementation of national projects;

    ● information on the implementation of construction plans in the region (schools, hospitals, kindergartens, etc.);

    ● federal ratings, etc.

    “The implementation of the system allows us to significantly increase the speed and quality of management decisions. Thus, the “governor’s dashboard” presents up-to-date data on key areas of the region’s work and its interaction with the federal center. They are the same for both governors and federal authorities. Our common goal is to improve the quality of life of citizens. A unified approach to information analysis, common metrics throughout the country allow us to build effective interaction at all levels, minimize errors due to unreliability or inaccuracy of data,” noted Dmitry Grigorenko.

    The Governor’s Dashboard is part of the digital public administration system, which is used at the federal level. One of the key results of connecting pilot subjects of the Russian Federation to the digital analytical panel is the elimination of discrepancies between regional and federal data sources. Integration with the electronic document management system of the Government Office has also been completed. This gave regions prompt, direct access to federal instructions, the status of appeals to the Government, and regulatory activities. As a result, all data that was previously distributed across various electronic systems began to be displayed in a single window with the ability to track indicators in real time.

    The pilot project for the implementation of digital panels in regional management includes the Nizhny Novgorod Region, the Republic of Buryatia, the Komi Republic, the Republic of Mordovia, the Udmurt Republic, Khabarovsk Krai, Amur Region, Arkhangelsk Region, Volgograd Region, Irkutsk Region, Kaliningrad Region, Kaluga Region, Kamchatka Krai, Kurgan Region, Kursk Region, Magadan Region, Orenburg Region, Ryazan Region, Samara Region, Saratov Region, Sakhalin Region, Tomsk Region, Tyumen Region, Zabaykalsky Krai, Yaroslavl Region, St. Petersburg, Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug – Yugra, Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug. It is planned that the remaining regions will implement dashboards in their management by the end of the year.

    The dashboard prototype was developed on the basis of the state analytical automated system “Management”, which is used to monitor the activities of the Government, the implementation of national projects, state programs and the achievement of national development goals of the country. At the same time, each governor can set up a system for monitoring specific projects or tasks, the implementation of which is most urgently needed by the region.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Over £12m invested to improve city’s urban infrastructure

    Source: City of Derby

    The Council’s investment in building and maintaining urban infrastructure has been highlighted in a new report going to Cabinet on Wednesday 9 April.

    Over £12m has been invested across Derby to deliver wide ranging improvements across the city’s green and grey urban infrastructure. This includes almost 25km of road and over 12km of pavement maintenance as we look to improve the condition of our travel infrastructure.

    The environment has been at the heart of many of these schemes as we look to build a greener, more sustainable city, including large signal replacement schemes to improve efficiency, and the continued work of our Transforming Cities Programme.

    This green push goes beyond delivering physical infrastructure. We worked to decarbonise our highway maintenance operations and employed innovative in-situ recycling techniques to reduce lorry movements and minimise waste.

    Several schemes have also improved safety on roads around the city, including traffic calming measures, School Safe Havens, and ensuring over 200 sets of traffic signals and crossings have been maintained.

    To allow further improvements over the next year, Cabinet will be asked to formally accept over £15m of funding from the East Midlands Combined County Authority and approve a £9.5m capital programme for City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement, Bus Service Improvement Plan, and Active Travel Fund.

    The City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement was allocated to Mayoral Combined Authorities following the cancellation of HS2 and would not have been accessible without the creation of EMCCA.

    The report also sets out the proposed capital programmes for a number of key strategic areas including Highways and Transport (£9.4m), Vehicle Plant and Equipment (£5.2m), Flood Defence (£0.25m), and Parks and Open Spaces (£0.3m).

    Councillor Carmel Swan, Cabinet Member for Climate Change, Transport, and Sustainability, said:

    Our urban infrastructure plays a huge part in the lives of our citizens; from the roads and paths they travel on to the parks where they relax and exercise. Over the past year we’ve worked hard to make sure these assets are in the best condition, and I am confident that this will continue over the next year.

    This isn’t without it’s challenges, and demand for new infrastructure and maintenance continues to escalate, which all costs money. However, I am delighted that funding has been offered from EMCCA to allow such works to continue.

    This influx of funding is good news for Derby. While it’s no secret that we’re navigating a tricky financial situation, I’m glad that we are still able to support these important programmes which are connecting communities, making our streets safer, and our city greener.

    By approving these programmes prior to the start of the financial year means that the schemes, projects and initiatives are delivered in the best possible way and achieve value for money.

    2025/26 will be the first year to be supported through direct investment by EMCCA, which is now the majority funder of Derby City Council’s capital programme. This investment will be subject to appropriate EMCCA strategic plans, governance, assurance and performance processes.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: International Marketing: SUM to Train the Specialists of the Future

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    Source: State University of Management – Official website of the State –

    The State University of Management announces the launch of a new English-language Master’s program in international marketing “International Marketing and Brand Management” in the “Management” program.

    The international English-language program combines academic knowledge, practical cases, and work with real industry experts – key components of preparing a successful marketing director for an international company. Graduates will learn how to enter new markets, create unique promotion strategies, and increase business competitiveness.

    The program was prepared by the Department of Marketing of Services and Brand Management, which has extensive experience working with foreign students.

    The training involves an emphasis on digital technologies and ESG marketing, a focus on developing partnerships and promoting key brand values. Graduates will learn how to enter new markets, create unique promotion strategies, increase business competitiveness and develop sales.

    The developers are confident that the program will be of interest not only to foreign but also to Russian applicants planning to engage in marketing in the foreign economic environment, who are passionate about digital technologies and interested in improving their English language proficiency.

    The program will be implemented in cooperation with the University’s International Service and partners of the Institute of Marketing.

    “I am sure that graduates of the program will be in demand in various sectors of the economy. There is always a consistently high demand for quality marketers. And if they also know how to win in the competitive struggle in foreign markets, know how to communicate with foreign colleagues – such professionals are extremely rare. The demand for them is growing very quickly. We took on the task of training “international” marketers as a result of studying the demand of large and well-known employers in Russia and abroad. They are waiting for such specialists,” noted the Director of the Institute of Marketing, Professor G.L. Azoev.

    Graduates of the program will be able to apply for career positions: marketing director, head of the brand management department, head of the company’s regional division, communications manager, brand analyst, etc. The best students will receive offers to do internships already in their first year of study.

    Details about the program can be found on the official page.

    Subscribe to the TG channel “Our GUU” Date of publication: 04/03/2025

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Marat Khusnullin: Developers – participants of the SEZ are entering the active phase of housing construction

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    Source: Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

    In Donetsk and Lugansk, an active phase of building houses has begun at a number of construction sites for new residential complexes. One of the necessary stages in this life cycle of projects is the installation of tower cranes, reported Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin.

    “Construction has a multiplier effect: building materials are purchased, jobs are created, tax deductions are generated for the budget, and the infrastructure of populated areas is updated. Therefore, in order to grow the economy of new regions and update the housing stock there, the task is to “shake up” investment construction. Today, a number of developers in the reunited regions have entered the active phase of constructing facilities. For example, a 50-meter tower crane has already been installed on the territory of the future large-scale residential area on Lineva Street in Lugansk for the construction of a 9-story building with 80 apartments, and a crane has been brought to the construction site of the first new residential complex in Donetsk in ten years and is being prepared for assembly,” said Marat Khusnullin.

    Both developers are participants in the free economic zone, which is managed by the Development Fund of Territories.

    “Currently, a new microdistrict is being built in Lugansk on a land plot of 31.9 hectares. The living area of the houses will be 368.8 thousand square meters. It is planned that already in 2026, more than 6 thousand families will be able to improve their living conditions. And in Donetsk, a 22-storey building with 105 apartments is being built. The residential complex will have its own parking lot, as well as sports and children’s playgrounds, recreation areas. All necessary construction materials – concrete, reinforcement, crushed stone and cement – are purchased, including from local manufacturers, which supports the development of local enterprises,” added FRT General Director Ilshat Shagiakhmetov.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Marat Khusnullin: By 2030, it is planned to build more than 100 bridges with a total length of over 40 km on the federal road network

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    Source: Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

    April 3, 2025

    Bridge across the Volga on the M-12 Vostok highway, Republic of Tatarstan.

    On April 3, 1760, a decree was issued on the construction of the first bridges in St. Petersburg, and now they are one of the main attractions of the Northern capital. Many bridges in Russia are outstanding monuments of architecture, engineering art, and also an example of the use of the latest technology.

    “The construction of bridges and artificial structures in the regions of Russia is of colossal importance for millions of people. They connect dispersed territories and significantly reduce travel time. This is especially important for regions with seasonal features, when some roads become impassable due to weather conditions. But thanks to artificial structures, people can be sure that they will be able to get to the right place at any time of the year. Bridge construction in the country is noticeably gaining momentum, becoming a platform for the use of innovative technologies that increase the service life of some of the most complex elements of road construction. In recent years alone, the country’s road and transport framework has been replenished with such outstanding structures as the cable-stayed bridge across the Oka on the M-12 “Vostok” highway with a unique architectural appearance and a system developed and certified in Russia, the Vysokogorsky Bridge across the Yenisei in Krasnoyarsk Krai, the bridge across the Svir River in Leningrad Oblast, the railway bridge across the Areda River on the Trans-Siberian Railway, the Crimean Bridge, the bridge across the Ob in Surgut, the bridge across the Volga on the bypass of Tver, the Arkhangelsky Bridge across the Sheksna. By 2030, it is planned to build more than 100 bridges with a total length of more than 40 km on the federal network alone,” said Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin.

    The Deputy Prime Minister added that promising artificial structures include a 12-kilometer bridge across the Volga on the southern bypass of Saratov, which will be the second longest after the Krymsky. Also, as part of the extension of the M-12 “Vostok” highway, bridges across the Belaya River in the Republic of Bashkortostan with a length of 813 m and a unique bridge across the Bolshaya Sarana River in the Sverdlovsk Region with supports over 50 m high will open this year.

    There are over 250 artificial structures under construction or reconstruction on the federal road network under the jurisdiction of Rosavtodor. For example, the longest overpass in the Southern Urals and the Urals is being built across the Sim River in the Chelyabinsk Region. The complex natural landscape requires road workers to put in the utmost effort and come up with unique engineering solutions. The artificial steel-reinforced concrete structure, over 1 km long and over 40 m high, is being erected as part of a large-scale reconstruction of the M-5 Ural highway and the construction of a bypass around the city of Sim. In total, four bridges, two interchanges and five overpasses are planned to be built here.

    Among the regional projects under construction are bridges across the Ob in Surgut and Novosibirsk, a bridge across the Lena in Yakutsk, which is being built in permafrost conditions, as well as a new bridge across the Volga in Yaroslavl and across the Oka in Ryazan.

    The state-owned company Avtodor is currently constructing 162 artificial structures, including 38 bridges as part of the reconstruction projects of the M-1 Belarus and M-3 Ukraine highways, the new Dyurtyuli-Achit highway, which will be part of the M-12 Vostok highway, and the Adler bypass.

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: The EU subsidiaries of third country players account for 10% of total EU assets. Their presence is more significant in the derivatives market, the EBA Report finds

    Source: European Banking Authority

    The European Banking Authority (EBA) today published two Reports on the market share of subsidiaries of non-EU banks in the EU, as well as on EU banks’ assets and liabilities in foreign currencies. The market share of EU subsidiaries of third country banking groups amounts to 10.17% of total assets as of December 2023, mostly owing to exposures towards credit institutions and other financial corporations in the EU. Of the individual asset categories, the market share of third country players is highest in derivatives while their largest sources of income are fees and commission income and interest income from credit institutions and other financial corporations.

    As of December 2023, the market share of third country players was 10.17% of total assets, and accounted for 33.73% in derivatives, 8.17% in loans and 6.06% in debt securities. More than 70% of loans and derivatives were granted to counterparties domiciled outside the home country. The market share of third country players mostly owed to exposures towards credit institutions and other financial corporations in the EU, amounting to 30.79% and 22.44% of total assets of all counterparties, respectively.

    As of December 2023, the assets reported by subsidiaries of third country banking groups towards credit institutions and other financial corporations accounted for 78% of total assets. Moreover, 80% of these assets were located outside of the country where the subsidiaries were domiciled.

    In relation to the P&L items, the market share of subsidiaries of third country banking groups represented 5.16% of interest income, 1.85% of dividend income, 12.22% of fee and commission income and 32.28% of other operating income. Subsidiaries of third country banking groups enjoyed a high market share on fee income originating from commodities (77.34%), fiduciary transactions (48.74%), central bank administrative services for collective investment (30.57%), corporate finance (30.19%), custody (25.68%) and foreign exchange (19.73%).

    Finally, in terms of the assets involved in the services provided, the market share of subsidiaries of third country banking groups is high in central administrative services for collective investment (53.11%), fiduciary transactions (28.87%) and custody assets (20.55%).

    The Reports also show that EU/EEA banks hold nearly 30% of their exposures in foreign currencies, while they receive 21% of total funding in foreign currencies (without including foreign subsidiaries of EU banks). Foreign currency funding consists of funding in Euro (4% of total funding), other EEA currencies (1.9% of total funding) and other foreign currencies (14.7% of total funding). The US dollar is the main contributor to funding in other foreign currencies (12% of total funding).

    On wholesale funding, EU/EEA banks mainly tap markets of foreign currency funding. Unsecured wholesale funding represents two thirds of total foreign currency funding, followed by repurchase agreements (13% of foreign currency funding). More than half of unsecured wholesale funding in foreign currencies comes from financial customers, while non-financial customers provide less than a third of unsecured wholesale funding in foreign currencies.

    On net stable funding ratio (NSFR), EU banks’ buffers remain comfortably above the minimum requirement both for the total NSFR ratio and for the NSFR in the main significant currencies. The average foreign currency NSFR is below 100% only for Norwegian krone and Japanese yen. The average NSFR in USD stood at 107.2% as of December 2023,  higher than the level observed in June 2021 (83%). However, the NSFR in USD remains below 100% for 60 banks out of the 267 banks reporting USD as a significant currency.

    Note to the editors

    1. The identification of non-EU entities and operators was made based on the country of domicile of the ultimate parent.
    2. The EBA relied on different data sources to carry out the analyses included in the Report. The analysis on funding structure and assets and liabilities in foreign currency is based on EBA supervisory reporting data. The investigation of the market share relies mainly on FINREP templates, available at the EBA for banking groups (i.e. institutions that report on a consolidated basis). However, only a limited number of subsidiaries of third country banking groups have established a banking group in the EU and report on a consolidated basis, while the majority of the subsidiaries operate on a solo basis and report FINREP individual templates. 

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Three men sentenced for brutal attack on teenager

    Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

    A Met investigation into a savage attack where a man suffered life-changing injuries after he was shot and stabbed in broad daylight has led to three men being handed lengthy prison sentences.

    Caleb Wallace, 18 (05.01.07), of Beam Avenue, Barking and Dagenham, Hayat Umar, 18 (13.03.07) of Stern Close, Barking and Dagenham and Joshua Amoaka, 18 (03.08.2006), of Cornflower Road, Chelmsford were sentenced at the Old Bailey on Thursday, 3 April.

    Wallace and Umar, who were both convicted of attempted murder, possession of a firearm with intent and possession of a knife following a trial earlier this year were sentenced to 19 years’ imprisonment each.

    Amoaka, who was previously found guilty of causing grievous bodily harm, possession of a firearm with intent and possession of a knife, was sentenced to nine years’ imprisonment.

    All three were subject to between a third to a half reduction to their sentence due to being aged under 18 at the time the offence was committed.

    The court heard that on Thursday, 2 May 2024 the victim, who was 18 at the time of the incident, was cycling along Whalebone Lane South in Dagenham when Wallace, Umar and Amoaka jumped out of a vehicle and chased him.

    While attempting to escape from his attackers, the victim briefly collided with a member of the public and fell off his bike. In CCTV footage seen by the jury in court, Umar can be seen firing a sawn-off shotgun into the back of the victim at point-blank range before Wallace stabs him with a machete. Amoaka is also seen in the footage standing nearby, all during the day and in full-view of passers-by.

    Officers and the London Ambulance Service attended and treated the victim at the scene before he was taken to hospital. His injuries were life-changing and he required a number of significant surgeries and extensive time spent in hospital recovering.

    Detective Inspector Iain Wallace from the Specalist Crime Command, who led the investigation, said: “The brutality displayed by Wallace and Umar, while Amoaka stood menacingly by, all in broad daylight and in full view of passers-by is shocking.

    “This has been an incredibly distressing time for the victim and his family. Equally, many of those who witnessed such a vicious attack will still be deeply traumatised and concerned about safety in the community.

    “I hope these lengthy sentences will give the victim some small sense of closure, and allow those in the community to feel safer knowing that Wallace, Umar and Amoaka are no longer on the streets.”

    A determined manhunt began immediately following the attack, with officers speaking to witnesses at the scene as well as painstakingly combing through hours of CCTV footage to understand what took place and to track the movements of the attackers after they fled the scene.

    Umar and Wallace were arrested at an address in Kent on 10 May 2024. During a search of the address, officers found the distinct red trainers that Umar wore during the incident, as well as the multi-coloured trainers Wallace could be seen wearing on CCTV as he attacked the victim. A large black machete matching the one seen on CCTV was also discovered hidden under a bed at the property.

    Amoaka was arrested at an address in Birmingham on 17 May 2024, where officers found a quantity of class A drugs as well as a hunting knife.

    Wallace and Amoaka’s hats were both discarded at the scene after each came off while they chased the victim. They were sent for forensic testing. DNA found on the hats provided a match to both – further proof they had been at the scene.

    Officers also discovered a series of TikTok videos by a gang affiliated with the three men, where those in the videos brazenly claim responsibility for the attack while mocking the victim.

    This helped to further establish a watertight case against Wallace, Umar and Amoaka.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Huffman, Van Hollen Reintroduce Bicameral Legislation to Fully Fund Special Education

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jared Huffman Representing the 2nd District of California

    April 03, 2025

    Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02)and U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) reintroduced the bicameral IDEA Full Funding Act to ensure all children with disabilities can access a free, high-quality public education.In 1975, Congress passed the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) to provide these essential educational opportunities, and this legislation ensures that Congress fulfills its commitment.

    Under IDEA, the federal government committed to pay 40 percent of the average per pupil expenditure for special education. However, that pledge has never been met, and current funding is below 13 percent. The IDEA Full Funding Act would require regular, mandatory increases in IDEA spending to finally meet our obligation to America’s children and schools. It is cosponsored by more than 30 Senators and over 60 House members. Text of the IDEA Full Funding Act can be viewed here.

    “While we’ve made substantial progress to fund special education services in recent years, we still have important work left to do to live up to the original commitment Congress made,” said Rep. Jared Huffman. “All children – no matter their zip code, race, disability, or any other factor – should be able to access a full, exceptional education, and this legislation will help school districts provide thenecessary resources to make this vision a reality. The current chronic underfunding leaves an unfair burden on students, teachers, schools, and families.Our bill holds up the federal government’s end of the bargain to fully fund special education services on apermanent basis and set all students up for long-term success.”

    “Fifty years ago, Congress passed the IDEA Act, and with it, made a promise to children with disabilities and their families – but we have fallen short of that promise every year since. While Donald Trump and Elon Musk are illegally gutting public education in America, we are fighting to strengthen it. Our bill will ensure that Congress finally meets its commitment to fully fund IDEA, putting us closer to delivering equal access to high-quality education for every student in this country,” said Senator Van Hollen.

    Rep. Huffman requested $16.3 million for IDEA Part B Grants to States in FY2024, taking a key step toward securing full federal funding. He will continue to advocate for more federal funding in the upcoming FY2025 appropriations cycle, ensuring that every child can access the resources they need to succeed.

    This bill is co-led in the House by Representatives Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15), Joe Neguse (CO-02), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Angie Craig (MN-02), Pete Stauber (MN-08), Janelle Bynum (OR-05), Don Bacon (NE-02), Eric Swalwell (CA-14), and Mike Bost (IL-12). 

    “As the Trump Administration slashes support for students with disabilities by dismantling the Department of Education, I am proud to join my colleagues in advancing legislation that mandates increased IDEA funding. Together with parents, teachers, and education advocates, we will hold the President accountable for his reckless attacks on accessible education and make sure every kid has the chance to learn, grow, and–ultimately–succeed,” said House Assistant Minority Leader Joe Neguse.

    “This bipartisan legislation is fulfilling a long overdue promise made by the federal government to support students with disabilities by funding 40% of the cost of special education,” said Rep. Don Bacon. “For far too long that commitment has gone unfulfilled, and now we are taking action to deliver on that promise. I’m honored to co-lead the reintroduction of the IDEA Full Funding Act.”

    “For too long, the federal government has fallen short on its commitment to share the cost of education with states for individuals with special needs, placing an unfair burden on schools, teachers, and families,” said Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson. “The IDEA Full Funding Act reaffirms our promise and makes IDEAwhole over the next 10 years. This is a positive step toward ensuring every student with disabilities receives the support and resources they need to thrive.

    “As the mother of a child who benefited from special education, I know firsthand just how lifechanging these programs can be for Minnesota students and their families,” said Rep. Angie Craig. “I’m proud to be co-leading this bipartisan legislation to fully fund special education programs and ensure our special educators and paraprofessionals have the resources they need to keep up this critical work.”

    “Every child, regardless of ability, deserves access to a high-quality education and a fair opportunity to succeed,” said Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick. “For too long, the federal government has fallen short of its commitment to fully fund the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), leaving schools and families to shoulder the burden. We’re working to change that through the bipartisan, bicameral IDEA Full Funding Act—legislation that will ensure students in Bucks and Montgomery counties, and across the nation, have access to the full range of resources, support, and high-quality education they need to reach their fullest potential.”

    “Parents of kids with special needs are fresh off of fighting for their kids during COVID, and we won’t stop. We know that every kid has needs – and gifts. No one is disposable and we’re tired of having to fight for the crumbs. Fully fund IDEA. Now,” said Rep. Janelle Bynum.

    “For many parents, raising a child with a disability is a full-time job. Every child, regardless of their abilities or disabilities, deserves the opportunity to develop skills that will help them lead fulfilling lives. That’s why I’m a proud co-lead of the IDEA Full Funding Act,” said Rep. Eric Swalwell. “Parents have to fight too damn hard to get their child the resources they need, and Congress has fallen short of our promise to support all students as they learn essential skills for adulthood. This bill would require regular mandatory increases in spending to match the needs of America’s classrooms. Fully funding IDEA is a big step in bringing down barriers and stepping up our students for success.”

    “For too long, the federal government has fallen short of its funding commitment to students with special needs, forcing schools to subsidize rising special education costs with general education funds,” said Rep. Pete Stauber. “This leaves every student at a disadvantage. As the parent of a child with special needs, I am proud to continue the fight to ensure Congress fulfills its promise to our special needs students and their parents, so our educators can strengthen special education services while meeting the needs of every American student.”

    This legislation is supported by a broad and diverse group of over 70nationaland localorganizations, including by theSchool Superintendents Association (AASA), theAssociation of School Business Officials International (ASBO), and the Council for Exceptional Children.

    “I see firsthand the critical role special education plays in shaping the future of our students. With the growing needs of students with disabilities, it is more important than ever that we fully fund IDEA. Every child, regardless of ability, deserves access to the education and support they need to thrive. I urge Congress to please find it in their hearts to vote this critical legislation through and support all our beautiful children across this great nation,” said Jaime Green, Superintendent of Trinity Alps Unified School District (TAUSD).

    “AASA is proud to support the IDEA Full Funding Act being introduced today. We strongly support this legislation as a key priority in strengthening our nation’s schools and supporting them in their work to ensure all students—regardless of ability—have an opportunity to access a high-quality education. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) represents a critical commitment to help level the playing field for historically disadvantaged populations, students with disabilities. We are proud to endorse the IDEA Full Funding Act, being introduced in both the House and Senate this week, for its work to hold Congress accountable and create a clear path and plan of action. We thank Senator Van Hollen and Representatives Thompson and Huffman for their leadership on this important issue,” said AASA Executive Director Dr. David R. Schuler.

    “School districts everywhere are facing significant financial strain as they strive to educate and serve all students, including those with disabilities. Fully funding IDEA would help schools keep up with rising costs to effectively assess and respond to increasing needs, attract and retain specialized instructional support personnel, and provide assistive equipment and technology to help students learn and succeed,” said Elleka Yost, ASBO Director of Advocacy & Research.

    “As the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) turns 50 years old this year, now is the perfect time for Congress to make good on its pledge to fully fund IDEA,” said Chad Rummel, executive director of the Council for Exceptional Children. “We thank Sen. Van Hollen, Reps. Huffman and Thompson, and all the bill cosponsors for introducing this bill to provide the resources needed to support the infants, toddlers, children and youth served under IDEA,” said Kuna Tavalin, Senior Advisor at the Council for Exceptional Children.

    Additional cosponsors in the House include Representatives Don Bacon (NE-02), Becca Balint (VT-AL), Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Mike Bost (IL-12), Julia Brownley (CA-26), Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), Janelle Bynum (OR-05), Salud Carbajal (CA-24), André Carson (IN-07), Sean Casten (IL-06), Kathy Castor (FL-14), Judy Chu (CA-28), Emanuel Cleaver (MO-05), Gerald E. Connolly (VA-11), Jim Costa (CA-21), Angie Craig (MN-02), Jason Crow (CO-06), Madeleine Dean (PA-04), Diana DeGette (CO-01), Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10), Debbie Dingell (MI-06), Veronica Escobar (TX-16), Dwight Evans (PA-03), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Lois Frankel (FL-22), Maxwell Frost (FL-10), Sylvia R. Garcia (TX-29), Jimmy Gomez (CA-34), Jim Himes (CT-04), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Hank Johnson Jr. (GA-04), Ro Khanna (CA-17), John Mannion (NY-22),Lucy McBath (GA-06), Sarah McBride (DL-AL), LisaMcClain (MI-09), Morgan McGarvey (KY-03), LaMonica McIver (NJ-10), Joseph Morelle (NY-25), Seth Moulton (MA-06), Joe Neguse (CO-02), Eleanor Holmes Norton (DC-00), Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), Scott Peters (CA-50), Brittany Pettersen (CO-07),Chellie Pingree (ME-01),Mark Pocan (WI-02), Delia Ramirez (IL-03), Jamie Raskin (MD-08),Josh Riley (NY-19),AndreaSalinas (OR-06), Linda Sánchez (CA-38), Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05), Hillary Scholten (MI-03), Brad Sherman (CA-32), Lateefah Simon (CA-12), Melanie Stansbury (NM-01), PeteStauber (MN-08), Marilyn Strickland(WA-10), Eric Swalwell, (CA-14),Shri Thanedar (MI-13), Bennie G. Thompson (MS-02), Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), Paul D. Tonko (NY-20), Lori Trahan (MA-03), Juan Vargas (CA-52), NikemaWilliams (GA-05), and Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24).

    The legislation is cosponsored in the Senate by Senators Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Chris Coons (D-DE), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Mark Warner (D-VA), Raphael Warnock (D-GA), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), and Ron Wyden (D-OR).

    The bill is also supported by: TheSchool Superintendents Association (AASA), AFT, AFL-CI”, American Academy of Pediatrics, American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE), American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), American Occupational Therapy Association, American PsychologicalAssociation, Assistive Technology Industry Association, Association of Educational Service Agencies, Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents, Association of Latino Superintendents and Administrators, Association of People Supporting Employment First (APSE), Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO), Autism Society of America, Autism Speaks, Autistic Self Advocacy Network, CAST, Center for Learner Equity, Coalition for Adequate Funding for Special Education, Coalition for Community Schools, Consortium of State School Boards Associations (COSSBA), Council for Exceptional Children, Council for Learning Disabilities, Council of Administrators of Special Education, Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, EDGE Consulting Partners, EdTrust, Education Reform Now, First Focus Campaign for Children, Higher Education Consortium for Special Education, Institute for Educational Leadership, Learning Disabilities Association of America, NAESPA (NationalAssociation of ESEA State Program Administrators), NationalAssociation for Music Education, NationalAssociation for Pupil Transportation, NationalAssociation of Councils on Developmental Disabilities, NationalAssociation of Federally Impacted Schools (NAFIS), NationalAssociation of Private Special Education Centers, NationalAssociation of School Psychologists, NationalAssociation of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), National Center for Learning Disabilities, National Consortium for Physical Education for Individuals with Disabilities (NCPEID), National Disability Rights Network (NDRN), National Down Syndrome Congress, National Down Syndrome Society, National Education Association, National PTA, National Rural Education Association (NREA), NBJC, Teach For America, TheAdvocacy Institute, TheArc of the United States, TNTP.

    The bill is also supported by these local and state organizations: ABC SELPA, ABC Unified School District, ACSA Region 5, Albany Unified School District, Anaheim Elementary SELPA, Antelope Valley SELPA, Arcadia Unified School District, Association of CaliforniaSchool Administrators, Berryessa Union School District, Bonny Doon Union Elementary School District, Briggs Elementary School District, Butte County Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA), CaliforniaAssociation of School Business Officials, CaliforniaSchool Boards Association, Clovis Unified School District, CTA, Duarte Unified School District, East San Gabriel Valley SELPA, EDGE Consulting Partners, El Dorado County Charter SELPA, El Monte Union High School District, Emery Unified School District, Fillmore Unified School District, Foothill SELPA, Franklin McKinley School District, Fresno County Charter SELPA, Fresno County SELPA, Garden Grove Unified School District, Garvey Elementary School District, Glendale Unified School District, Gonzales Unified School District, Hacienda La Puente Unified School District, Humboldt-Del Norte SELPA, Kern High School District SELPA, King City Union School District, La Cañada Unified School District, Las Virgenes Unified School District, Live Oak School District, Los Angeles Unified School District, Los Angeles Unified School District, Marin County SELPA, Merced County Office of Education, Merced County SELPA, Millbrae Elementary School District, Milpitas Unified School District, Monrovia Unified School District, Monterey County Office of Education, Monterey County SELPA, Moorpark Unified School District, Moreno Valley Unified School District, Mountain Elementary School District, Mountain View School District, MPUSD, NCCSE SELPA, North Monterey County Unified School District, North Region SELPA Director, North Santa Cruz County SELPA, North West SELPA, Oak Grove School District, Oak Park Unified School District, Oakland Education Association, Oakland Unified School District, Oakland Unified Special Education Department, Ocean View School District, Oceanside Unified School District, Office of the Riverside County Superintendent of Schools, Ojai Unified School District, Orange Unified SELPA, OUSD, Oxnard School District,Pacific Elementary School District, Pacific Grove Unified School District, Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District, Placer County SELPA, Pleasant Valley School District, Rancho Santa Fe School District, Ravenswood City School District, Riverside Unified School District SELPA, RuralSchools Association of New York, Salinas Union High School District, San Antonio Union School District, San Diego Unified School District, San Gabriel Unified, San Joaquin County Office of Education,San Juan Unified School District, San Lorenzo Valley USD, San Luis Coastal Unified School District, San Luis Obispo County Office of Education, San Luis Obispo County SELPA, San Marino Unified School District, San Mateo Adult & Career Education, San Mateo County Office of Education, San Mateo County SELPA, San Miguel Joint Union School District, San Ramon Valley Unified School District/SELPA, Santa Barbara County SELPA, Santa Clara County Office of Education, Santa Clara Elementary School District, Santa Clarita Valley SELPA, Santa Cruz County Office of Education, Santa Paula Unified School District, Scotts Valley Unified School District, SELPAAdministrators of CA, Shandon Joint Unified School District, Sierra Sands SELPA, Simi Valley Schools, Simi Valley Unified School District, Siskiyou County Office of Education, SMCOE, Solana Beach School District, Sonoma County SELPAand Sonoma County Charter SELPA, Soquel Union Elementary School District, South East Santa Clara SELPA, South Monterey County JUHSD, South Orange County Special Education Local Plan Area, South Pasadena Unified School District, Special Education Teacher and Administrator, Spreckels Union School District, SUESD, Sunset Elementary School, Tehama County Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) and Tehama County Department of Education (TCDE), Temple City Unified School District, Tri-City SELPA (Culver City, Santa Monica-Malibu, Beverly Hills Unified School Districts), Tri-Valley SELPA, Tuolumne County SELPA, VCOE, Ventura County Office of Education, Ventura County SELPA, West Contra Costa SELPA, West Contra Costa Unified School District, West San Gabriel Valley SELPA, Yolo County SELPA, Yuba County Office of Education.

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Yarralumla Nursery banks seeds for the future

    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

    Yarralumla Nursery’s staff carefully monitor the conditions of the seed bank.

    When bushfire swept through Yarramundi Reach in 2003, it took with it Roman Cypress trees first planted in 1916.

    While that exact type of Cyprus could well have disappeared from the ACT, Yarralumla Nursery’s seed bank came to the rescue.

    “Yarralumla Nursery’s seed bank is a wonderful resource that has been used to create Canberra’s urban forest,” the nursery’s Senior Director Matt Parker said.

    “We were able to propagate the same genetic Cyprus from our seed bank.”

    The seed bank is a living record of every seed collected, purchased and stored at the Yarralumla Nursery since 1913.

    The latest to be added are the seeds of the Bunya Pine tree.

    Native to Queensland, these large conifers hold sacred values for First Nations peoples and come from a plant family dating back to the Jurassic period.

    Bunya Pines can be found throughout Canberra – from the National Arboretum to Lanyon Homestead.

    The seed bank is a valuable historical asset for the nursery and the role it has played in establishing Canberra’s green spaces.

    It now contains over 200 genus of seeds, with relevant information painstakingly recorded.

    Seeds are stored in alphabetical order, in old glass ‘lolly’ jars of all shapes and sizes.

    They are hand-labelled with the species weight and seed registration number and consistently maintained at 20–22°C.

    “If seeds are dried and stored correctly, there are minimal issues,” Yarralumla Nursery Production Operations Manager Belinda Ryan said.

    “Our propagation staff specialise in monitoring the conditions of the seed bank and storing the seeds. For example, jars need to be at least two-thirds full of seed to maintain temperature and reduce air moisture and you can’t put seed into warm jars as this may break seed dormancy, meaning they could start to grow.”

    Around 15,000 plant cards – which staff refer to as birth certificates – feature seed information dating back to 1913.

    While these were once housed in wooden draws at the nursery they have since been digitised and are available on the Archives ACT website.

    “Some Eucalyptus species from the ’60s are still viable and germinating,” Belinda said.

    “The seed bank at Yarralumla Nursery is an amazing space full of nostalgia; I like searching through and finding the oldest seeds,” Matt said.

    And now the newest are safely stored under B for Bunya Pine.

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  • MIL-OSI Video: UK The Speaker makes a statement about his recent visit to Ukraine

    Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTrRwOhjjy8

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Search for new lease of life for Pounds House

    Source: City of Plymouth

    A search is on for a sympathetic new owner who can revive and restore a Grade II listed mansion house in the heart of Plymouth.

    Pounds House in Central Park is in need of a new lease of life and the Council, which owns the building, has looked extensively at options but has not identified a use for it and has now decided to open up its future to other interested parties.

    Councillor Chris Penberthy, Cabinet Member with responsibility for assets said:
    “We constantly review our properties and assets to make sure they provide value in meeting the needs of our services to residents and helping us deliver priorities for the city.

    “This involves both buying and selling properties to best meet the needs of the residents we serve.

    “We have not identified a Council use for the building that would warrant large scale investment and need to focus our efforts elsewhere. It is a shame, but we need to be pragmatic and offer this as an opportunity which we hope others will grasp. We want this building to be loved for the long term.”

    The Council has a large portfolio of assets, from land to office blocks, retail parks and shops, which support the local economy and thousands of jobs. As a landowner it keeps its properties under constant review, assessing them on whether they are used, the cost of upkeep, whether it fits in with the Council’s and the city’s priorities. As well as disposing assets, it also acquires them, depending on needs of the city, its economy and its residents.

    In the last five years the Council has spent £490,787 on the property, including work to the roof and rainwater goods, security, electrical installations, gas and water hygiene inspections/testing and insurance. Removing the property from the Council’s books would remove a substantial liability for maintenance. The mansion house has been empty since 2017 and significant external work is needed.

    The future of the house has had a number of false starts. Investigation works were due to start in 2020 but were put on hold to allow the building to be used as part of the Mayflower 400 celebrations. There were further delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021 some work carried out to address more pressing issues including repairs to very old window frames.

    The house is expected to be sold at auction in the next few months. As there is a small area around the boundary of the house that will form part of the disposal package, the Council is placing a Loss of Public Open Space legal notice in the Herald and on the Council’s website.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Industry leaders launch new hospitality sector hiring toolkit

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Press release

    Industry leaders launch new hospitality sector hiring toolkit

    Safeguarding industry experts have collaborated to launch an industry best practice ‘Better Hiring Toolkit’ for the hospitality sector.

    The Disclosure and Barring Service has collaborated with The Better Hiring Institute (BHI), along with other safeguarding industry experts, to launch a free to use industry best practice ‘Better Hiring Toolkit’ for the hospitality sector.

    The resource provides best practice advice and guidance on how to hire quickly, fairly, and safely, and to tackle modern slavery in the sector.

    BHI has collaboratively created the toolkit, alongisde DBS and experts at the Gangmasters & Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA), the Institute of Hospitality, Disclosure Scotland, and Reed Screening.

    The new toolkit – which can be accessed here – provides practical, simplified guidance to support hospitality businesses with hiring new employees by utilising UK best practice.

    It provides advice on vetting potential new recruits including checking and verifying their qualifications, as well as information for employers on their obligations when it comes to issues like modern slavery.

    Helen Chandler, Acting Associate Director of Strategy and Business Development for the Disclosure and Barring Service, said: “The Disclosure and Barring Service helps employers make safer recruitment decisions, and our collaboration with Better Hiring Institute represents important steps forward in supporting the hospitality industry in safeguarding best practice.

    “The toolkit provides guidance for employers and highlights how incorporating Basic checks into recruitment practices can be a tool to build trust, safety and reliability across the workforce.”

    Keith Rosser, Chair of the Better Hiring Institute and Director of Reed Screening, said: “I am delighted to have worked collaboratively with key bodies to provide the hospitality industry with this best practice guide to help hard working organisations who are facing multiple challenges on a daily basis.

    “The hospitality industry is vital to the UK economy and I hope that the toolkit will assist organisations to hire to the best possible standard. My thanks go to the Institute of Hospitality and our Hospitality subcommittee for their valuable insights and feedback to create this industry standard.”

    Those responsible for recruitment within hospitality organisations are being urged to download, implement and share the toolkit within the hiring community: Access the Better Hiring Toolkit here.

    Updates to this page

    Published 3 April 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: “Personal Management”: an online course for people with disabilities

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    We invite you to take part in the advanced training program “Personal Management”, developed for students with disabilities.

    The online course is aimed at developing key competencies in the field of personal effectiveness, time management and professional self-development.

    As part of the course, participants will:

    They will become familiar with the conceptual foundations and modern technologies for increasing personal efficiency. They will develop skills of self-organization, self-regulation and management of psycho-emotional state. They will master methods of rational time planning and increasing productivity. They will form an individual career growth strategy and learn to build effective career scenarios.

    The training is designed for 36 academic hours and will take place online from May 12 to June 15, 2025.

    To participate in the program, you must register before April 21, 2025.

    The program will provide valuable knowledge and practical tools for achieving success in academic, professional and personal activities.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Improve your inclusive education skills with GUU

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    Enrollment is open for the additional professional education program “Organizational, managerial and organizational and methodological foundations of inclusive higher education”.

    The training will help participants to develop and deepen the professional competencies necessary for successful teaching and management activities in the field of inclusive higher education.

    The program is designed for:

    Management personnel of higher education institutions. Research and teaching staff. Educational and support personnel of educational institutions.

    Both persons with higher education and those studying in higher education programs are admitted to training. A certificate of advanced training is issued to students only after receiving the relevant educational document.

    The program is designed for 72 academic hours, includes studying modules and completing a final assignment, and will be conducted in a correspondence format using distance learning technologies.

    Registration is open until April 21, 2025.

    The training will take place from May 12 to June 15, 2025.

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