LONDON, July 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The UK Government is replacing physical immigration documents for most student and worker visas with a digital proof of immigration status, an eVisa. An eVisa is an online record of a person's immigration permission in the UK, and any conditions which apply, which can be viewed by creating and accessing an online UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) account. eVisas are part of an enhanced border and immigration syste...
LONDON, July 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: 15 July 2025 The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has today, 15 July 2025, approved sebetralstat (Ekterly) for the treatment of hereditary angioedema (HAE) attacks in adults and adolescents aged 12 years and older. Sebetralstat is the first and only MHRA-approved oral, on-demand treatment for HAE. It is taken as soon as symptoms begin, giving patients the ability to treat the attacks a...
LONDON, July 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Fitness company owner Junaid Dar dishonestly obtained £45,500 in Covid Bounce Back Loans during 2020 * Dar used some of the funds for legitimate purposes, but he also used money for personal spending at retailers, restaurants and leisure attractions * The 34-year-old was handed a suspended sentence following investigations by the Insolvency Service A Birmingham fraudster who secured three Covid lo...
LONDON, July 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Further details: * Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) are building blocks of our connected future, enabling our devices to communicate seamlessly. They help power our connected economy and deliver real technological change for real people * the Government is seeking views on proposed Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) measures to support the UK's technology-driven economic growth * proposals aim to address...
LONDON, July 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Chancellor of the Exchequer has today announced the appointment of Oliver Holbourn as the new Chief Executive Officer of the National Wealth Fund, to lead it through its next chapter. Oliver brings more than 25 years of experience across banking, strategy, and public financial investments including CEO roles at RBS International and, formerly, UK Financial Investments. The National Wealth Fund is the govern...
LONDON, July 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Thousands of fish will benefit from improved access to vital habitats following the installation of a new fish pass on a precious chalk stream. The natural limestone fish passage at Turf Lock on the River Lark has replaced 2 weirs that were preventing wild brown trout, eels and coarse fish from migrating upstream. Built as a rock ramp-style fish pass using natural materials, boulders were carefully placed to di...
LONDON, July 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The National Drought Group (NDG) met today (15 July) as a drought is declared in the West and East Midlands. Dry weather continues to impact water resources across England requiring water companies to take action to manage demand with the public being urged to use water wisely. Since the group last met on 5 June, the situation has deteriorated, with further areas, including the West and East Midlands, now offici...
LONDON, July 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New reforms will ensure businesses can trade smoothly across the UK's four nations, helping them operate more efficiently and with greater certainty. * Changes respond directly to business feedback and are a key part of the government's Plan for Change to unlock investment and jobs, raise living standards and drive long-term growth. * Devolved governments will have greater flexibility to set rules that reflect ...
LONDON, July 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The moving service, organised by the Ministry of Defence's Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre (JCCC), took place at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission's (CWGC's) Canadian Cemetery No.2, where a new headstone bearing his name was unveiled. The family of 2Lt Macintyre with the military party at his graveside. Crown Copyright. JCCC Caseworker Alexia Clark said: I am so pleased to have been involved in th...
LONDON, July 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The rededication service organised by the MOD's Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre (JCCC), also known as the 'War Detectives', was held at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission's (CWGC's) Highland Cemetery, Roclincourt on 9 July 2025. The military party and Sjt Sutherland's family at his graveside. Crown Copyright. Born in Brora, Scotland, Robert joined the territorial army in December 1908 and was mobili...