United Kingdom
Press Release
thebigword Group acquires Clarion to create the UK’s largest British Sign Language company
thebigword Group acquires Clarion, establishing itself as the largest British Sign Language company in the UK.
Localization
Differences between US and UK English that language professionals should know
The different dialects of English present an interesting challenge for professionals working in language services. We’ve selected three key areas in which US and UK English — two particularly prominent dialects of the language — differ.
Uncategorized
Report recommends providing language support training to UK prisoners
The Bell Foundation, a UK-based charity organization specializing in language education, has published a report highlighting the need for better language access services in the UK’s criminal justice system. Of particular interest is the organization’s finding that several prisoners currently serve as impromptu interpreters or language brokers for their non-English speaking peers, due to a lack of professional interpreters on-call.
Business
ATC Announces 2021 Winners of Language Industry Awards
Atlas Translations was awarded the ATC's Company of the Year Award for the second year in a row at the association's 2021 Language Industry Awards. “In its thirtieth year, Atlas Translations achieved an impressive 48% growth, adding new services such as remote interpreting and Covid Passport translation to their portfolio," the judges notes read.
Culture
UK Ministry of Defence Leaks Afghan Interpreters’ Identities, Apologizes
A recent blunder by the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence could have severe implications for Afghan interpreters seeking asylum in light of the recent...
Culture
United Kingdom Announces Latin Excellence Programme
The government of the United Kingdom announced July 31 its plans to invest millions of pounds in the development of improved foreign language programs...
