LONDON, Sept. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Chemical suppression pilot expanded to three regions across the country * More sex offenders able to access medication after release, supporting a reduction in reoffending * Mission to halve violence against women and girls central to government's Plan for Change A cutting-edge pilot thataims tocut reoffending andthat could lead to lessvictims will be expanded to two new regions - the North West and North Eas...
LONDON, Sept. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: As of 18 September 2025, the import ban currently in place due to the outbreak of foot and mouth disease on commercial imports from Hungary of cattle, pigs, sheep, deer, buffaloes and their products such as meat and dairy will be lifted. This decision follows rigorous technical assessment of the measures applied in Hungary and the current disease situation. If the situation changes, we will not hesitate to take...
LONDON, Sept. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland regarding the Technology Prosperity Deal The Government of the United States of America and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (hereinafter referred to as the "Participants"), Expressing mutual interest in scie...
LONDON, Sept. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Gwen Parry-Jones, CEO of Great British Energy - Nuclear (GBE-N), will be stepping down from her role on 30th September as planned. As one of the founding members of GBE-N, Gwen has played a pivotal role in leading the organisation from its inception as a start-up to its current state as a permanent entity. Under her leadership, GBE-N has successfully purchased sites, completed a technology selection process and ...
LONDON, Sept. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * More than 150 jobs to be created in Birmingham by new contract to deliver advanced surveillance aircraft for US Air Force, with a further 190 jobs supported across the UK * Contract delivers an additional over £36M to UK economy and cements world-leading status of Britain's defence industry which will help build military aircraft in the UK for the United States for the first time in over fifty years ...
LONDON, Sept. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Environment Agency secures Proceeds of Crime Awards against individuals who blighted Long Bennington * Latest hearing following major investigation by Environment Agency into site in rural Lincolnshire * Confiscation orders were made against 5 of those convicted - with more to follow. A Proceeds of Crime Award hearing led by the Environment Agency was concluded at Nottingham Crown Court on Friday 12th Septemb...
LONDON, Sept. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Businesswoman Anna Daroy secured £100,000 in Bounce Back Loan funds for management consultancy Globepoint Associates Ltd in 2020 when it should only have received £50,000 * The 61-year-old, who has had a 35-year career in the public and private sectors advising boards and executive teams, should have repaid one of the loans when she realised her company had received double the amount it was entitled ...
LONDON, Sept. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The closure will run from 17 November 2025 to 31 May 2026 and will apply to all UK and EU vessels and all types of gear. While this was not one of the options offered in a consultation this summer the planned closure best reflects strong stakeholder feedback for a longer closure and follows advice, received in 2024, to more closely align to tides to extend fishing opportunities. In coming to this decision MMO ...
LONDON, Sept. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The burial service, organised by the MOD's Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre (JCCC), took place at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission's Warlencourt British Cemetery on the Somme. The service was supported by serving soldiers from 5th Battalion The Rifles and attended by members of the Rounsley family, including his granddaughter, Jacqueline Fraser. The service for the soldiers was led by Rev'd John St...
LONDON, Sept. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New strategic partnership with Palantir to unlock up to £1.5bn investment into the UK to deliver new jobs, growth and national security. * Palantir announces plans to make the UK its European HQ for defence and create up to 350 new high-skilled jobs, cementing the UK as a state-of-the-art defence technology hub. * Palantir and UK military to develop AI-powered capabilities already tested in Ukraine to spe...