LONDON, Nov. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister spoke to the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen this evening. They discussed the ongoing progress to implement the ambitious package agreed at the UK-EU Summit in May. They reaffirmed their commitment to moving forwards rapidly, as it is in the UK and the EU's interests to have a broad and constructive relationship that delivers for both sides. The Prime Minister was c...
LONDON, Nov. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The UK's preparedness for a large scale chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear or explosive (CBRNE) incident was tested last week through a major national exercise jointly delivered by Eastern Region Counter Terrorism Policing and the Ministry of Defence. Taking place between 4November and 7November, up to 600 members of the emergency services, armed forces and partner agencies simulated a multi-agency resp...
LONDON, Nov. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Nine million pensioners will benefit from Winter Fuel Payments from today * Payments will be made automatically from now until the end of December * DWP warns of surge in Winter Fuel Payment scams Pensioners across England and Wales will receive between £100 and £300, with payments being made automatically throughout November and December. The amount pensioners are paid will be dependent on w...
LONDON, Nov. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A new 22-mile section of the King Charles III England Coast Path (KCIIIECP) between Portsmouth and Hayling Island along the scenic south coast in Hampshire, has opened to the public. These works form part of a national programme to create a coastal footpath around the whole of England. Once completed the KCIIIECP will be the longest managed coastal walking route in the world and the UK's longest National Trail. ...
LONDON, Nov. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * government taking decisive action to reduce driving testwaiting times, deploying defence driving examiners across England over the next year * up to 6,500 additional tests will be delivered over the next year and will be based at driving test centres with the highest demand, so learners can get on the roadquickly * new measuresalso introduced to stamp out reselling of tests, as government remainscommitted to he...
LONDON, Nov. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Thousands of NHS patients are set to benefit as the country's best-run hospitals and community health trusts are set to be handed more independence - freeing local leaders from central bureaucracy so they can deliver faster, better, and more personalised care. Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting today announced a major shift in how the NHS is run, ending decades of top-down control and giving the high...
LONDON, Nov. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: During her visit, Minister Chapman will see UK-funded programmes supporting Rohingya refugees to help prevent Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG).  The UK continues to call for the safe, voluntary, and dignified return of Rohingya refugees to Myanmar when conditions allow. This visit follows the recent announcement of a new £27 million package of  aid to provide life-...
LONDON, Nov. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Environment Agency has celebrated the successful completion of the new Great Shefford flood alleviation scheme. The £5.2 million project was finished in June this year, better protecting 26 local properties against flooding from the nearby Great Shefford Stream. The scheme works by diverting water around the village along a specially constructed 1km diversion channel. It has a 'passive' design, so it do...
LONDON, Nov. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A cross-border collaboration is bringing renewed energy to efforts to restore and protect the River Dee, source to sea. Organisations from both England and Wales are joining forces to recover nature, improve water quality, and strengthen the resilience of the iconic river system for wildlife and local communities alike. Partners include Natural England, the Welsh Dee Trust, the Environment Agency, Natural Resou...
LONDON, Nov. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Government vows systemic abuse at Medomsley must never happen again * New safeguarding panel to improve protections for children in custody * Part of wider Government reforms to bolster child safeguarding as part of Plan for Change Speaking on behalf of the government, Minister Richards described the abuse as "a monstrous perversion of justice" and paid tribute to the courage of survivors and the tireless camp...