LONDON, June 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New Cyber Growth Action Plan to boost jobs and innovation, growing the UK's £13.2 billion cyber sector. * Up to £16 million in new funding to turn cutting edge innovation into new business, and boost cyber startups * Cyber experts from defence and big tech set to advise government on public sector cybersecurity, amid growing threats. The UK's growing and cutting edge cyber security sector will be boo...
LONDON, June 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Government backing helps secure British manufacturing jobs and strengthen UK's position in global health innovation A Welsh renewable energy company is helping to protect millions of people against preventable diseases in developing countries with backing from UK Export Finance (UKEF) - the government's export credit agency - and HSBC UK. The Machynlleth-based company developed the world's first mass-produced...
LONDON, June 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New welfare legislation to ensure there are robust protections in place to support the most vulnerable and severely disabled. * Nearly 4 million households to benefit from uprating of Universal Credit standard rate, the largest, permanent real-terms increase to basic out of work support since 1980, according to the IFS. * More than 200,000 people with most severe, lifelong conditions to be protected from future...
LONDON, June 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A Lincolnshire security boss who got away with paying less than one percent of a confiscation order made in November 2021 must now pay the rest, or face jail, after the Security Industry Authority (SIA) tracked down his hidden assets. Trevor Frater was ordered to pay a total of £44,518.78 across 2 confiscation orders under the Proceeds of Crime Act on 25 April 2025 at Lincoln Crown Court. The matter was lis...
LONDON, June 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: New MHRA CEO and other senior leaders from the UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) have set out the agency's refreshed strategic direction at DIA Global in Washington DC, 17 June 2025. Speaking to DIA Global delegates, MHRA CEO Lawrence Tallon said: "If I were to summarise our emerging strengths, I'd say we are increasingly fast, expert and open. "By this, I mean we put patients first...
LONDON, June 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * David Lammy visits Pakistan to welcome ceasefire and make clear that further conflict is in nobody's interest * Visit used to reassert that peace and security are the cornerstones of the UK's relationship with Pakistan that will protect growth and prosperity for Brits, Pakistanis and the wider region * Foreign Secretary meets and thanks consular staff who provided support and advice to Brits during peak...
LONDON, June 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration has begun an inspection of asylum casework with a particular focus on the quality of asylum decisions. As Independent Chief Inspector, I am inviting anyone with knowledge or first-hand experience of Home Office asylum decision making to submit evidence to inform this inspection. I would be pleased to hear about both what is working well and what could be...
LONDON, June 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The event paid tribute to His Majesty The King, the UK's Head of State and the Head of the Commonwealth, who has been a global champion of climate action, sustainable development, the arts, healthcare and education for decades. British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke welcomed guests to the celebration, which featured traditional British and Bangladeshi cuisine, music and a ceremonial toast to His Maj...
LONDON, June 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Minister of State for the Overseas Territories Stephen Doughty and Cayman Islands Premier Andre Ebanks met in London yesterday to discuss key areas of partnership and UK support for the Cayman Islands Government's priorities following their recent elections. The wide-ranging discussion covered areas of mutual collaboration, including the environment, security, financial services and sanctions. Minister Doughty w...
LONDON, June 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Southeastern and Network Rail unite to operate under a single, moreefficientleadership team known as South Eastern Railway * under public ownership, Southeastern are delivering some of the lowest cancellation rates nationally and has forecast a £50 million reduction in taxpayer subsidy * South Eastern Railway marks a significant milestone towards Great British Railways and creating clear accountability for...