LONDON, July 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Residents in supported housing and temporary accommodation previouslyfaced a "cliff edge" loss of income when increasing their working hours * Newchangestothewelfaresystemwhichencourage work and ensure it always payscome into force in October * Measure to benefit around300,000 vulnerable claimants living in supported housing and temporary accommodation More than300,000residents in supported housing and temporar...
LONDON, July 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New safeguards to stop foreign money influencing UK elections, including a timebound cap on donations on those who move to the UK from overseas. * Tougher checks on company donations will ensure only legitimate UK-linked businesses can contribute, with donations assessed against profits rather than revenue. * Candidates willbe requiredto prove campaign funding comes from legitimate sources, strengthening transpa...
LONDON, July 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has today (6 July 2026) approved Retifanlimab (ZYNYZ)as the first treatment given to adults with advanced Merkel cell skin cancer that has spread or returned and cannot be cured with an operation or radiotherapy. Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare and aggressive type of skin cancer that develops from Merkel cells, specialised neuroendoc...
LONDON, July 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New staff standards to improve working conditions forover one and a half million NHS staff * Hospital performance to be measured on staff wellbeing issues * Delivers on 10 Year Health Plan commitment NHS employers will be formally accountable for how they treat their workforceon key issues for the first time underlandmark staff standards that will measureperformance on tackling racism, violence and improving se...
LONDON, July 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * over £22 million in government funding committed to securely pave the way to fixBrighton's famous seafront * renewal of Victorian arches so King's Road can keep connecting the south coast for decades to come * projects will generate economic growth, with new space created to help local businesses thrive Holidaymakers and locals will continue to enjoy leisurely walks across Brighton's seafront for years to ...
LONDON, July 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Britain's Carrier Strike Group, led by HMS Prince of Wales, is helping to defend Europe and the North Atlantic, with F-35 jets conducting NATO air policing operations from the deck for the first time. Defence Secretary Dan Jarvis MBE MP, accompanied by Icelandic Foreign Minister Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir, visited UK forces onboard the Royal Navy's flagship HMS Prince of Wales which is dep...
LONDON, July 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Melanie joins at a pivotal time for Homes England as the agency strengthens its focus on supporting local partners, accelerating housingsupplyand delivering against an ambitious programme of housing and regeneration. Her appointment reinforces Homes England's commitmenttoensuringthe organisation has the leadership, capabilities and support needed to deliver at pace and scale. Bringing a wealth of experience to th...
LONDON, July 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * The UK is sanctioning Russian actors involved in the research, development and production of the deadly Novichoknerveagentsandthelethal toxin Epibatidine used in the poisoning of Alexei Navalny and Dawn Sturgess. * After exposing Navalny's deathin 2024, the UK is shining a light on Russia's heinous violation oftheChemical WeaponsConvention, urging Russia to stop this deadlyactivity. * Ahead of the NATO Summit in...
LONDON, July 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The world is more dangerous than it has been for decades, and families across the United Kingdom are feeling the impact. War has returned to Europe, pushing up energy bills at home. A closed strait 3,000 miles away drives up prices at the petrol pump. Cyber-attacks from the other side of the world force British firms to shut down overnight. And criminal smuggling gangs make billions breaching our borders. Geopoli...
LONDON, July 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Across the country today, communities are coming together to showcase how they are accelerating clean energy, nature protection and tackling climate change, as the government today (Monday 6 July) launches its first ever wave of 'Energising Britain' events. Through local action, communities are helping deliver the benefits of climate action for British people - from clean, homegrown energy and lower bills to natu...