LONDON, Oct. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * The UK and Vietnam have agreed a landmark new agreement to crack down on illegal migration and fast-track the removals process. * Pact will see a sped-up returns process of those with no right to be in the UK, backed by biometric data sharing and streamlined documentation * Vietnamese were the largest single nationality small boats arrivals cohort in Q1 2024, and the fourth largest across the whole of 2024 The...
LONDON, Oct. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: David Sturrock brings extensive expertise from his time at the Institute for Fiscal Studies where he was a Senior Researcher and Associate Director focussing on intergenerational inequality, retirement saving and pensions. David will work directly with other members of the Council of Economic Advisers and the Chancellor to advise on a range of issues in support of the government's growth mission and delivering t...
LONDON, Oct. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The extension will provide more certainty to the market as we continue work on system restoration, and forms part of the LAA's commitment to do all we can to enable suitably qualified providers to offer legal aid funded services. The LAA will continue using an application process that remains open for the term of the contract. It provides an opportunity for new providers to enter the market, and for providers wh...
LONDON, Oct. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Alison Taylor Alison Taylor is a Chartered Accountant and banking executive with a particular focus on the charity sector. In 2019, she became CEO of CAF Bank and Charities Aid Foundation Financial Services, providing financial infrastructure and services to charities across the UK. A passionate advocate for the role of charities in British society, Alison is focussed on helping charities to build financial resi...
LONDON, Oct. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * new proposed planning reforms to cut red tape giving renters and motorists without driveways greater access to cheaper charging at home * residents could save up to £250 on application fees with wider proposals to help renters and leaseholders install chargers * more households could run their electric vehicles for as little as 2p per mile - saving families cash and helping more people to make the switch...
LONDON, Oct. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Skills England unveils new AI Skills Framework, Adoption Pathway and Employer Checklist to support wider and more responsible AI use * Separately, 7.5 million UK workers are set to gain essential AI skills by 2030 through industry partnership with NVIDIA, Google, IBM and Microsoft - with Skills England using new report to shape training materials AI is transforming jobs across the economy but employers can't k...
LONDON, Oct. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Help Mankind Ltd is based in Manchester and has charitable purposes including the relief of poverty, education, and overseas aid. The Commission opened a regulatory compliance case into the charity in August 2024 to assess allegations regarding the charity's financial management. As part of its assessment, the Commission carried out compliance visits to the charity in March and October 2025. During the course o...
LONDON, Oct. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: At around 15:37 on 7 October 2025, an 11-year-old child became trapped between the platform and a departing tram at Crossacres tram stop, on the Manchester Metrolink. The child was then dragged along the platform for around 15 to 20 metres, suffering life-changing injuries as a result. Our investigation will seek to identify the sequence of events which led to the accident. It will also consider: * the actions ...
LONDON, Oct. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: More than 110 years after their deaths, the lives of two Second Lieutenants who served in the Bedfordshire Regiment in World War 1 have finally been remembered in the presence of their families. A rededication service, organised by the MOD's Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre (JCCC), also known as the 'MOD War Detectives', was held at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission's (CWGC) Railway Dugout (Transport...
LONDON, Oct. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The lives of two men of the Royal Marine Light Infantry have been commemorated more than a century after their deaths in special services organised by the Ministry of Defence (MOD) War Detectives. A rededication service was held for Company Sergeant Major (CSM) Reginald Clarence Rogers MM, at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission's (CWGC) Serre Road No.2 Cemetery, on 22 October 25. The military party and famil...