LONDON, Nov. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Companies House is phasing in identity verification over 12 months to make things easier for companies and business owners, starting 18 November 2025. From today anyone who becomes a company director or person with significant control (PSC) will need to verify their identity with Companies House. This change will provide more assurance about who is setting up, running, owning and controlling companies in the UK. ...
LONDON, Nov. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * development of second round of Local Skills Improvement Plans (LSIPs) is now underway * new guidance to steer the process has been launched by Skills England * this follows the publication of the government's landmark Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper last month New guidance published today will empower local leaders, employers, colleges, independent training providers, and universities to trans...
LONDON, Nov. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Investigations opened into StubHub, viagogo,AADrivingSchool,BSM Driving School, Gold's Gym, Wayfair, Appliances Direct and Marks Electrical * Cases arethefirst launched by the CMA using its new consumer protection powers and follow a cross-economy review ofonline pricingand salespractices * CMAiswritingto 100 businesses across14sectors outlining concerns about their use ofadditionalfeesandsalestactics ...
LONDON, Nov. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister spoke to the President of Egypt Abdel Fattah El-Sisi today. They strongly welcomed the vote of the UN Security Council last night, which endorsed President Trump's peace plan for Gaza. They agreed that implementation must now follow as quickly as possible - including the establishment of the International Stabilisation Force and more aid flowing in. Discussing the appalling suffering in Sudan...
LONDON, Nov. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Government expands successful heat pump scheme to technology that keeps homes warm in winter and cool in summer * Heat batteries also included in expansion of Boiler Upgrade Scheme giving consumers more choice when upgrading their home * September a record month for applications as British public show clear demand for clean heating More people will get money off technology that keeps their homes warm in winter...
LONDON, Nov. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Sales of veterinary antibiotics in the UK remain at the lowest level recorded a new report published today shows (18 November). This announcement is positive news for public health, food security, and the economy and reflects the sustained efforts to reduce antibiotic use across the farming sector. Avoiding unnecessary antibiotic usage in humans and animals is crucial to slowing the development of antibiotic res...
LONDON, Nov. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Bangkok, 10 November 2025- The United Kingdom, in partnership with the ASEAN Secretariat anddeliveredby the NationalCenterfor Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC) under the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), convened a high-levelsymposium on"Fostering UK-ASEAN Partnerships in Responsible Research and Innovation for Engineering Biology"at Eastin Grand HotelPhayathai, Bangkok. Th...
LONDON, Nov. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New government funding will help make the boldest ideas in UK life sciences a reality - from putting robots to work in factories making medicines, to turning spent nuclear fuel into the next generation of cancer therapies * As a key pillar of the Industrial Strategy, unleashing our £100 billion life sciences sector is key to the government's plans for economic growth, better health and national renewal * U...
LONDON, Nov. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Rivers,lakesand beaches will becleanerand wildlife better protected astheGovernment todaysignedinto law a ban on the sale of plastic wet wipes,marking a major step forward in tackling plastic pollutionwhich devastates ourwaterways. Wet wipescontainingplastic are a growing source of pollution,with a recent survey showing an average of 20 wet wipeslittering every100 metres of beachacross the UK*.When flushed, they...
LONDON, Nov. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The move to Cabot Square will provide modern offices that enhance our operational capability and provide a better working environment for all our employees. The building is already a base for other Government organisations, including the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) and the Office of Rail and Road. Funding for the office move was agreed in the Spending Review earlier this year. The move supports our ...