LONDON, Sept. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh will undertake an official visit to Japan from 18 to 22 September 2025, with engagements in Tokyo and Osaka, to celebrate and strengthen the enduring partnership between the United Kingdom and Japan. The visit will highlight shared values and cooperation in areas such as education, sustainability, innovation, youth opportunity, and women's leadership. It ...
LONDON, Sept. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Removals of small boat migrants under the UK's landmark migration treaty with France have begun just weeks after the historic agreement came into force. A man who arrived in the UK by small boat in August was removed on a commercial flight this morning marking another major step in the government's action to dismantle the criminal networks profiting from human misery. Further flights are due to take place this...
LONDON, Sept. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: On World Patient Safety Day (17 September), the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is proud to announce a major milestone in its mission to protect public health: for the first time, the importance of medicine safety and how to report side effects of medicines via the Yellow Card scheme is now part of the RSHE statutory guidance for schools in England. Working in close partnership with t...
LONDON, Sept. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The path around the Isle of Wight's glorious coastline is enhanced today with the first two stretches of the King Charles III England Coast Path completed on the island. These works form part of a national programme to create a coastal path around the whole of England. Once completed this will be the longest managed coastal walking route in the world and the UK's longest National Trail at around 2,700 miles lon...
LONDON, Sept. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Regulator of Social Housing has today (Wednesday 17 September) issued a C4 grading to Tandridge District Council, after a planned inspection found fundamental changes were needed to address very serious failings. During an inspection, RSH found the council: * Had over 1,000 overdue fire risk assessment remedial actions. * Had nearly 400 homes without an electrical safety condition check. * Does not hold re...
LONDON, Sept. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The July data shows: * on average, house prices have risen 0.3% since June 2025 * there has been an annual price rise of 2.8% which makes the average property in the UK valued at £270,000 England In England, the June Data shows on average, house prices rose by 0.3% since June 2025. The annual price rise of 2.7% takes the average property value to £292,000. * The South West experienced the most sign...
LONDON, Sept. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Major package of investment commitments set to boost jobs, drive growth and deliver opportunity for working people up and down the country * More than 7600 high-quality jobs to be created across the UK, with major US investment flowing into clean energy, life sciences, and advanced manufacturing - key sectors in the UK's Modern Industrial Strategy * Flagship new commitments unveiled today include £90 bill...
LONDON, Sept. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Professor Gordon Carlson CBE, Kate Denham, Dr Rob Ghosh and Christine Morgan have been appointed as members of the Independent Reconfiguration Panel, for 4 years from 1 October 2025. The roles were advertised for a time commitment of 10 to 12 days per year and remuneration of £300 per day. These appointments have been made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments. T...
LONDON, Sept. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Joint UK-Philippine naval activity set to increase, including new maritime awareness capacity building. * Cutting edge UK defence innovation on show, boosting trade opportunities and driving UK jobs and growth, delivering on the Government's Plan for Change. * British Type 23 frigate HMS Richmond made a port visit to Manila this week as part of the Carrier Strike Group's eight-month deployment to the I...
LONDON, Sept. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * £10 million joint investment will take game to communities up and down the country * New collaboration shows strength of cultural ties between UK and US following State Visit Basketball fans old and new will be boosted by a £10 million investment in the recreational game, as the Government and NBA today announce comprehensive plans to get more people active and involved in one of the UK's fastest-gr...