LONDON, Dec. 23 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: By Royal Warrant, His Majesty King Charles III has appointed Paul Brannen as a Non-Executive Commissioner to the Forestry Commission. Paul will play a pivotal role in establishing a strong, sustainable future for the Forestry Commission, which is responsible for protecting, expanding and promoting the sustainable management of woodlands, including the production and supply of timber. He has been appointed for a ...
LONDON, Dec. 23 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, the Right Honourable Hilary Benn MP, has announced the reappointment of Ms Fiona Ross as Non-Executive Board Member for the Northern Ireland Office. The appointment is for a further term of three years ending on 28 February 2029. Biography In addition to her role at the NIO Fiona Ross is a member of the Network Rail Board and was until February an Non-Executive Dire...
LONDON, Dec. 23 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: This statement provides an update on the ongoing AAIB investigation into a Rockwell Commander 112 TCA, which suffered an engine failure shortly after takeoff, resulting in the aircraft striking the ground approximately 1,300 m beyond the end of the runway. The investigation has been completed, and the draft report produced. The final report will be published in the near future, after completion of the consultati...
LONDON, Dec. 23 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: We know parents want to do the best for their children and at Christmas, that might mean the latest gadget or toy they so desperately want. But it's also important to remember that one of the longest-lasting and potentially life-saving gifts you can give is free - protection against diseases they will most likely never have to experience. The UK is fortunate to have one of the best free childhood & teenage vacci...
LONDON, Dec. 23 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Someeveryday medicines - not just antibiotics - couldinfluencegut bacteria in ways that affect how other treatments work, according to a new review by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)and University of Glasgow.The findingsopen upopportunities to better tailor treatments to individuals and improve how medicines are used together in real life. The review, published today (23December) i...
LONDON, Dec. 23 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Environment Agency investigation brings prosecution * Defendant also ordered to do 60 hours of unpaid work At Sheffield Magistrates Court on 17 December 2025, Gary Saunders, of Spitalfields, Blyth, Worksop, Nottinghamshire was given a 17-week prison sentence suspended for 12 months. He was also ordered to do 60 hours unpaid work and to pay costs of £3,000 plus a £154 victim's surcharge. Saunders pl...
LONDON, Dec. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Bingo clubs across Britain celebrate budget move to scrap tax on one of the nation's iconic games * Bingo Association hails scrapping of bingo duty as 'transformative' as Tax Minister Dan Tomlinson meets players at Buzz Bingo in Tooting * Around 250 British bingo clubs to be protected by new changes in April 2026 They visited Buzz Bingo Tooting during the Christmas bingo bonanza season following the Ch...
LONDON, Dec. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A team from the UK's Marine Management Organisation (MMO), is working in close partnership with Belize Fisheries Department, Ministry of Blue Economy & Marine Conservation to engage with local fishers and gather feedback on their experiences with Managed Access Committees (MACs). MACs are part of the Managed Access Programme. This collaboration reflects a shared commitment by the UK and Belize to protect marine ...
LONDON, Dec. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A Northumberland man who dumped waste illegally on rural land has been given a suspended jail sentence following an investigation by the Environment Agency. Dominic Allan, 30, of Old Swarland in Northumberland, appeared at Newcastle Magistrates' Court for sentencing on Friday 19 December for two offences of operating an illegal waste site. He had previously pleaded guilty to the offences on 16 October. The cou...
LONDON, Dec. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Trade Remedies Authority has today (22 December 2025) published its final decision in the reconsideration of the recommendation to impose a new anti-dumping measure on imports of excavators from China. Reconsiderations are part of the process that parties can use to ask the TRA to look again at its decisions. You can read more about reconsiderations on the TRA's website. The TRA initiated this reconsiderati...