LONDON, March 25 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * The Minister met world-leading cyber security and tech firms already operating in Northern Ireland, including Rapid7 whose largest global site is in Belfast. * During his engagements, the Minister highlighted Northern Ireland as the UK's fastest-growing region for start-ups, with thriving sectors spanning cyber security, clean energy and advanced manufacturing. * The visit supports the UK Government's number o...
LONDON, March 25 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Millions of drivers who claim motoring expensesfrom their employer will seeapprovedmileage ratesreviewed ahead ofa futureBudget. * Approved mileage allowance payment rates have not changed since 2011, despite motoring costs evolving significantly. * Part of a plan to help keep prices down at the pumpwith fuel duty already frozen. The Chancellorhighlighted the issueearlier this month, recognising that approved...
LONDON, March 25 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Communities in Greater Manchester and South Yorkshire willbenefitfrom a greater focus on preventative healthcare * NHS Integrated Board Chairswillreport to NHS leaders and mayors, putting democratically elected mayors at the heart of local health services * Trial is a first of its kind to shift local decision-making out of Whitehall into regions, part of the government's landmark 10 Year Plan for Health anddev...
LONDON, March 25 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Two new national forests have taken a step closer towards becoming a reality with the next stages being set out by government. A competition for a delivery partner for a new national forest in the Oxford-Cambridge Growth Corridor will open today (Wednesday 25 March). In addition, potential delivery partners for a new national forestin the Midlands or North of England are being invited to register their interest...
LONDON, March 25 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Over £280million in contractsawardedtomaintainand support3,000Navy,Armyanddefenceboats,protectingUK watersfor years to come. * Contracts back British businesses, creating more than100 skilled jobsacross the UK, fromScotlandto Cornwall. * Programme supports the reopening docks,showing howdefenceisan engine for growth. British businesseshave beenbackedtoday, with100 skilled jobscreatedthroughnew co...
LONDON, March 25 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New measures introduced tohelp safeguarddemocratic processesfrom foreign financial influenceand interference * Annual capondonations from overseas electors set to be introduced,stoppingpeople not living and working in this countryfrom havingunfair sway over politicians * Cryptocurrencywillbebannedfor use in political donations until sufficient regulation in place to prevent untraceable funds being funn...
LONDON, March 25 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Thousands more affordable homes to be built fasteracross Londonunder new emergency package * Expandedpowers for theMayorto have direct control over housing schemes at risk ofbeingblocked * Progress already being made in the capital with the government's New Homes Accelerator successfully negotiating the future of a regeneration site in East London London housebuildingis on the road to recoveryafter the govern...
LONDON, March 25 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Consultation launched tomake it simpler and cheaper for overseascompanies to move totheUK. * UK's reputation asaleading destination for international businessto be strengthened,aligning with regimes including Singapore, Hong Kong,AustraliaandseveralUS states. * New frameworkcouldboost investment and drive demand for UK professional services. The Governmenthastoday (25 March)set outproposals to create ...
LONDON, March 25 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: ArededicationserviceforTrooper (Tpr) Fred Tinglewasorganised by the MOD's Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre (JCCC), also known as the 'War Detectives'.The servicewasheld at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission's (CWGC)HeverleeWarCemetery,Belgium,thismorning(25March2026). JCCC Caseworker, Alexia Clark, said: I am grateful to thetwo researcherswhoput such a lot of effort into searching in local archivesf...
LONDON, March 25 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Majorwindfactoryset forScotlandcreating 500 skilled jobs through drive for clean, homegrown power * Innovativenew approachof discounted power on windy days in areas where wind farms are paid to switch off to avoid 'wasted wind',predominantlybenefitingScotland * Government securing long-term energy security for Scotland that will protect households against volatile fossil fuel markets Scotland willbenefitfrom ...