LONDON, Dec. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New analysisshowsfuel retaileroperating costsdo notexplainwhyfuel marginsremainatpersistentlyhigh levels * Fuel finderset to launch next yearto help drivers get the cheapest pricesandboostcompetition in the sector * CMA publishes enforcement guidance setting out what happens if businessesdon'tcomply withthe newfuel finderregulations The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has warned that fuel margi...
LONDON, Dec. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Over 4.2 million HMRC app downloads in 2025. * More than 136 million logins, a 20% increase on 2024. * Older and retired people are the biggest growth area for app engagement. Millions more people are choosing to make managing their tax easier and simpler, with use of the HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) app continuing to accelerate nationwide. Across the year, people logged in to the app 136 million times, a 20...
LONDON, Dec. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Trent, Southern and North West Regional Flood and Coastal Committee (RFCC) Chair appointments have been announced. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is pleased to announce, following the recent recruitment campaign, the appointments of: * David Hickman as the new Chair for the Trent RFCC; * Dave Throup as the new Chair for the Southern RFCC; and * Elizabeth Grey as the new Chair...
LONDON, Dec. 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Thegovernmentwill launch its Animal Welfare Strategy on Monday 22 December, setting out new plans to protect treasured pets and much-loved wildlife across the country.   These generational reforms will end the cruel practice of puppy farming, where breeding dogs are kept in appalling conditions, often overbred, and denied proper care. These inhumane practices often resul...
LONDON, Dec. 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister spoke to the President of the United States, Donald Trump, this afternoon. The two leaders began by reflecting on the war in Ukraine. The Prime Minister updated on work by the Coalition of the Willing to support any peace deal and ensure a just and lasting end to the hostilities. Turning to the Middle East, the leaders discussed the situation on the ground in Gaza. The Prime Minister also u...