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Cymdeithas Cyfieithwyr Cymru (the association of Welsh language translators and interpreters) are researching the Welsh><English translation and interpretation profession.

The work is being carried out by professional research company Arad. They have prepared a short questionnaire – it takes around 10 minutes to complete. If you do any Welsh><English...

Published on Thursday, 29 May 2025 - 11:44am
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We are pleased to announce that GCHQ has been awarded the prestigious °µÍøÁÔÆæ Threlford Cup in the 2025 °µÍøÁÔÆæ Awards. GCHQ is the UK's intelligence, security and cyber agency.ÌýThis is in recognition of the extensive work GCHQ do in championing languages and linguists in UK Government and nationally.


GCHQ, alongside their vital work in helping to keep the country...

Published on Friday, 2 May 2025 - 9:40am
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By Michael Lynas, UK Country Director Duolingo

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The Duolingo Westminster Language Challenge

“I, Michael Lynas, being the UK Country Director and Acting Returning Officer for the Duolingo Westminster Language Challenge, do hereby give notice that the number of lessons recorded for the candidates at the said Challenge is 65,000…â€

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Published on Thursday, 1 May 2025 - 2:42pm
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Published on Friday, 11 April 2025 - 11:18am
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Baroness Morris of Yardley, who is chair of the House of Lords Public Services Committee, has written about their inquiry in the Law Gazette. Ìý

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"The House of Lords Public Services Committee inquiry into Interpreting Services in the Courts took evidence from court officials, barristers, solicitors, the Ministry of Justice (...

Published on Tuesday, 1 April 2025 - 10:23am
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Lost in translation? Interpreting services in the courts

The UK House of Lords Inquiry into Interpreting and Translation Services in the Courts has now reported available here and below.

In the report summary, key points include:Ìý

Published on Monday, 24 March 2025 - 10:23am
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Published on Friday, 21 March 2025 - 10:39am
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°µÍøÁÔÆæ AI Voices 2025 – AI in translation and language services

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Working with a range of experts, stakeholders and °µÍøÁÔÆæ Council members, °µÍøÁÔÆæ has refreshed and updated °µÍøÁÔÆæ AI Voices for 2025.Ìý

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°µÍøÁÔÆæ CEO John Worne said:

"As linguists, we have a unique responsibility to shape the development of language-related...

Published on Tuesday, 11 March 2025 - 9:25am
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The UK's Ministry of Justice has provided written responses to additional questions from theÌýUK House of Lords Inquiry into Interpreting and Translation Services in the Courts.

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The Minister for Courts and Legal Services​ Sarah Sackman KC MP wrote to Baroness Morris in a letter dated 24th of January 2025, setting out important information and new...

Published on Thursday, 30 January 2025 - 3:54pm
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°µÍøÁÔÆæ has been very engaged in the recent UK House of Lords Inquiry into Interpreting and Translation Services in the Courts, along with NRPSI, the ITI and other UK Professional Associations. This led to a powerful letter from the House of Lords Public Services Select Committee to the Lord Chancellor, available here and below.

The Minister of State for the UK’s...

Published on Wednesday, 15 January 2025 - 2:52pm
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