LONDON, Jan. 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * new campaign launched todayshowsnow isthe time to go electric and save up to£1,400a year and access the UK's growing 87,000-strong charging network * latest move from the governmenttoback industry andboostEV demand,sending a clear signalthat there hasnever been a better time to switch * launch follows over 50,000 drivers already making the move thanks to the Electric Car Grant, which is providing new EV di...
LONDON, Jan. 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Westcott Space Hub, led by URA Thrusters in partnership with Patrizia Hanover Property Unit Trust, Skyports Drone Services, Westcott Shared Facilities Ltd and Buckinghamshire Council, spans 62,000 square feet and offers state-of-the-art testing facilities, training spaces and commercial workspace for the growing UK space sector. Located at Westcott Venture Park, a site with over 50 years of heritage as a roc...
LONDON, Jan. 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Ms Zoe Ware MVO has been appointed His Majesty's Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and non-resident Ambassador to the Republic of the Congo in succession to Ms Alyson King OBE. Ms Ware will take up her appointment during May 2026. Curriculum vitae Full name: Zoe Alexandra Ware Year Role 2022 to 2025 Islamabad, Political Counsellor 2018 to 2022 Kensington Palace, Assistant Private Secretary t...
LONDON, Jan. 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Scientists at the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) havejointlyledaninternational studypublishedtodayin Nature Microbiologyexamining the genetic stability of the novel live-attenuated oral poliovirus type 2 vaccine (nOPV2) used in global polio eradication efforts. The research-conducted in partnership with institutions across Uganda, the United Kingdom, Israel, France, the Netherlands, t...
LONDON, Jan. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Environment Agency has proposed a new permit for Dairy Crest Ltd (known as Saputo Dairy UK) to introduce environmental improvements. A consultation has been launched so that the public can have their say on the proposals. The permit variation will also allow the creamery to increase cheese production through improvements in the production process. The Environment Agency is minded to issue the new permit. T...
LONDON, Jan. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * UK to learn from Ukrainian tech expertise to crush drone smuggling behind bars * New £6.5million investment to accelerate anti-drone prison research * Part of historic 100 Year Partnership to drive security and prosperity in UK & Ukraine The Government will look to apply battle-tested tactics used against Russian drone forces, adapted to protect UK prisons, as part of a new security drive to crackdown on ...
LONDON, Jan. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Nigel Dinneen illegally obtained more than £400,000 from five people after being declared bankrupt in July 2019 * His victims included a father whose children had to sleep on the floor with no back doors or windows and a healthcare worker on the Covid frontline * Dinneen was jailed for 12 months following Insolvency Service investigations A bankrupt builder from Derby has been jailed after illegally obtai...
LONDON, Jan. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The King has been pleased to appoint Mr Brian Wyndham Payne, MStJ, DL, as His Lord-Lieutenant of Berwickshire, to succeed Mrs Jeanna Swan following her retirement on 1st March 2026. Background Brian was born in Leamington Spa and educated at Aysgarth Prep School and Winchester College, going on to study Geography at Bristol University. Brian then joined The Royal Artillery, serving first in West Germany and the...
LONDON, Jan. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * A newcentreforindustry willhelpUK firmssupport Ukraine's Armed Forces against Putin's illegal invasion. * Based in Kyiv, the centre will supercharge UK support as nations mark thefirst anniversary ofUK-Ukraine 100-Year Partnership. * Builds on successful existing UK-Ukraine industry partnerships including theOctopus interceptor drone. A new business centre will open in Kyiv this year to ensureBritain's...
LONDON, Jan. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: As in previous years there are a total of 1,000 places available to Taiwanese youth for 2026. 800 places will be allocated during the first ballot in February, while the remaining 200 places will be made available in a second ballot in the summer. If you are successful in the ballot and go on to make an application and be issued a visa, you will be able to live, work and study in the UK for up to 2 years. How t...