LONDON, Sept. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: At the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), we are at a pivotal moment in our journey to become a global leader in our field. Over the coming months, we are developing a new multi-year strategy that will define our direction, mission, values and focus through to 2030. This is more than a planning exercise; it's an opportunity to consider carefully the role we play in the health and life s...
LONDON, Sept. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has today, 16th September 2025, approved the medicine vorasidenib (Voranigo) to treat adults and children 12 years of age and older with certain types of brain tumours, known as grade 2 astrocytoma or oligodendroglioma with a susceptible isocitrate dehydrogenase mutation (IDH1 or IDH2). The medicine is for patients who are not in need of immediate c...
LONDON, Sept. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: As the UK looks to further its move towards net zero, the transformation of our electricity grid is central to delivering clean, secure and affordable energy. The Government Office for Science has today published a set of key principles for policymakers to consider when developing policy to strengthen and expand the national electricity grid. The principles support the embedding of social science into the govern...
LONDON, Sept. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Mark Degnan will have to repay more than £115,000 after fraudulently securing two £50,000 Bounce Back Loans during the pandemic * Degnan falsely claimed his scaffolding company had a turnover of half a million pounds, and applied for two loans when businesses were only entitled to one * The 56-year-old, who was previously handed a suspended sentence and has repaid almost £60,000 of the f...
LONDON, Sept. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: With the theme for this year's event 'Preparing the Future Force', the Cyber & Specialist Operations Command (CSOC) showcased the UK's evolving approach to defence in an increasingly unpredictable security landscape. Focusing on enhancing agility and resilience across all domains, CSOC highlighted the importance of strengthening partnerships with allies and partners to tackle complex security challenges. Throug...
LONDON, Sept. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Regulator of Social Housing has today (Tuesday 16 September 2025) published the results of its quarterly survey of private registered providers' financial health, covering the period from 1 April 2025 to 30 June 2025. Landlords continue to invest significantly in existing homes, spending £9.1 billion on repairs and maintenance over the 12 months till June 2025, compared to £8.2 billion in th...
LONDON, Sept. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Government Actuary's Department (GAD) has published its report on the 2023 actuarial valuations of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) (Scotland). This reviews constituent funds' valuations to support the continued financial sustainability of pensions for around 600,000 council workers and employees of other participating bodies across Scotland. Why this is important Whether you're a scheme member, ...
LONDON, Sept. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister joined a video call with the leaders of Qatar, Jordan, Egypt, France and Canada. They discussed Israel's unacceptable strike on Doha last week, agreeing that they must redouble their efforts towards peace and a long-term solution to end the cycle of violence in the region. The Prime Minister applauded Qatar's vital mediation role and their steadfast commitment to continuing with talks, addin...
LONDON, Sept. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Registration is now open for the Disclosure and Barring Service's (DBS) annual conference - a free event bringing together the safeguarding community to share expertise and drive better protection outcomes. This two-day virtual conference takes place on the 7th and 8th of October and will offer insights from leading safeguarding experts through keynote speeches, interactive workshops, panel discussions, firesid...
LONDON, Sept. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * 'See it. Say it. Sorted' rail security campaign given its first major refresh since it was launched almost a decade ago * bold new design makes the British Transport Police's 61016 number more prominent, helping the public easily identify and report suspicious activity * £17 million investment to better connect CCTV at train stations, enabling greater real-time access for police to accelerate investigatio...