FIRST GROUP OF GAZAN CHILDREN ARRIVE FOR SPECIALIST NHS TREATMENT

LONDON, Sept. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Government co-ordinates safe arrival of severely ill Gazan children in the UK * More patients and their immediate families are expected in the coming weeks * UK continues to push Israel to ensure better protection for healthcare workers and medical infrastructure in Gaza Severely ill children from Gaza requiring urgent medical treatment recently arrived safely in the UK with their immediate families. As part...


CLEAN ENERGY AND JOBS FROM PUBLICLY-OWNED GREAT BRITISH ENERGY

LONDON, Sept. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Government sets objectives for how the publicly-owned Great British Energy will drive the expansion of homegrown clean energy - to support skilled jobs, economic growth and help protect British billpayers * Working people and communities will be at the heart of the company's work, with an aim to increase public ownership in clean energy and back British supply chains * Clear vision for the publicly-owned compa...


FINAL FEW WEEKS TO SHAPE PROPOSED FISHERIES MANAGEMENT MEASURES IN 42 OF ENGLAND'S MPAS

LONDON, Sept. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: MMOs 16 week consultation, which was extended in response to stakeholder feedback, opened on the 9 June and closes on 29 September 2025. MMO is urging fishers, environmental groups, coastal communities and other marine stakeholders to review the proposals and submit their views before the deadline. The proposed measures would protect approximately 30,000 km² of seabed and include new proh...


NORTH EAST ENGLAND SET FOR BILLIONS IN INVESTMENT AND THOUSANDS OF JOBS AS UK AND US INK TECH PARTNERSHIP

LONDON, Sept. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * North East set to become AI powerhouse as an AI Growth Zone - creating potential for more than 5,000 jobs and £30 billion in private investment. * Major project will create new opportunities across the region for careers in AI to help discover new breakthroughs in healthcare, clean energy and beyond. * Comes as world leader in AI infrastructure NVIDIA to join forces with OpenAI and British firm Nscale to ...


US-UK PACT WILL BOOST ADVANCES IN DRUG DISCOVERY, CREATE TENS OF THOUSANDS OF JOBS AND TRANSFORM LIVES

LONDON, Sept. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Transatlantic pact to speed up world-leading AI research to help develop new drugs, faster life-saving treatments and improved cancer care * Alliance ushers in golden age of nuclear technology, delivering clean, homegrown energy and unlocking high-paying jobs for the British people * North East set to become new AI Growth Zone - creating potential for more than 5,000 jobs and billions in private investment - a...


HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN BENEFIT FROM MAJOR DENTAL HEALTH DRIVE

LONDON, Sept. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Ground-breaking government collaboration with Colgate-Palmolive will deliver more than 23 million toothbrushing products to support the NHS and help protect children from tooth decay * National supervised toothbrushing programme is tackling health inequalities and raising the healthiest generation of children, as part of the Government's Plan for Change Over two million free toothbrushes and tubes of toothpas...


FOREIGN SECRETARY STATEMENT ON UK RESPONSE TO AFGHANISTAN EARTHQUAKE

LONDON, Sept. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Foreign Secretary, Yvette Cooper, said: The situation in Afghanistan following the recent earthquake remains grave, and as aid workers finally manage to reach the remote and worst-affected areas, the extent of the damage and human impact are clear. That's why the UK is providing an additional £3 million to support humanitarian partners already active on the ground, including UNFPA, the International Red Cr...


INSOLVENCY SERVICE LAUNCHES VIDEO TO HELP THOSE CONSIDERING TAKING ON AN INDIVIDUAL VOLUNTARY ARRANGEMENT

LONDON, Sept. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * The video explains the main commitments involved with taking on an IVA, including fees, payments, and suitability. * The launch marks a continued commitment by the Insolvency Service to support Insolvency Practitioners and people in debt. * The recently introduced IVA protocol, together with a new key facts document, brings further clarity and certainty for both consumers and creditors. The Insolvency...


STATEMENT FROM THE FIFTEENTH TATA STEEL/PORT TALBOT TRANSITION BOARD

LONDON, Sept. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Board reviewed the effectiveness of the UK Government funding so far: * 37 supply chain businesses had received grants, which had protected nearly 200 jobs in the local area; * 43 businesses in the local area have received growth and resilience grants; * 22 new businesses had been created using grants for equipment and training; * 3,667 training courses, and qualifications have been funded for individuals w...


COMPANIES HOUSE RECOGNISED FOR EXEMPLARY WORKPLACE CULTURE WITH TOP AWARD

LONDON, Sept. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Companies House has been recognised with the 'We Invest in Wellbeing' platinum award from Investors in People. The achievement follows an in-depth assessment of the agency's workplace culture. This involved detailed staff engagement and included one-to-one interviews, focus groups, observations of key meetings and people surveys. Investors in People is the international standard for people management. The well...