LONDON, Sept. 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Seven more hospitals across England have now eradicated reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) * Government is rebuilding the NHS and delivering safe, modern facilities as part of its Plan for Change Thousands of patients and staff across England will be better protected in safer hospitals as the government confirms 7 more sites have eradicated RAAC, with a further 12 set to be completed by the end of ...
LONDON, Sept. 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * DASA has launched a new £1.5 million Themed Competition called Novel Technology for Intervening in Non-Compressible Haemorrhage * This competition is being run on behalf of Defence Medical Services (DMS) and UK Research & Innovation (UKRI). * The deadline for submissions is midday (GMT) on 4 November 2025 As announced by Lord Coaker, Minister of State at the Ministry of Defence in the House of Lords, duri...
LONDON, Sept. 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * the government refreshes the Women's Business Council (WBC) to support the growth mission and Plan for Change, unleashing productivity by supporting women at work * WBC will help put more money in working women's pockets * new members confirmed, representing business sectors up and down the country Working women will benefit from a refreshed WBC, supporting the government's Plan for Change by tackling barriers...
LONDON, Sept. 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Economic growth to be boosted as the first UK-China Joint Economic and Trade Commission (JETCO) meets since 2018 * UK businesses join the new Business and Trade Secretary as he looks to secure dealsworth over £1 billion over five years- delivering our Plan for Change. * Clear benefits as new figures backed by UK business show trade with the second largest economy in the world delivered £2 bill...
LONDON, Sept. 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister hosted NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at Downing Street this afternoon. The leaders began by discussing the situation in Doha, and the Prime Minister condemned the attack and reiterated the need to avoid further escalation in the region. Turning to Ukraine, the leaders reflected on the situation on the frontline and underscored the need to ensure the country received the right military cap...
LONDON, Sept. 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: More than £2 billion of military support for Ukraine has now been secured through the UK-led international fund for priority military equipment to support the most urgent requirements of Ukraine's Armed Forces. It comes as the Defence Secretary hosted NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte, along with Ukraine's Minister of Defence, Denys Shmyhal, and Germany's Minister of Defence, Boris Pistorius, for the 30th ...
LONDON, Sept. 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The UK is stepping up efforts to protect children from online sexual exploitation and abuse,part of the Plan for Change. New plans will focus on disrupting networks that profit from these crimes, including those using AI and other emerging technologies. Several unique routes have been identified which offenders are using to make money such as financial extortion, live streaming, selling access to content, and h...
LONDON, Sept. 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * The services will target working class areas with lowest life expectancy and longest waits - to tackle nation's stark and unjust health inequalities * Plan for Change sees care shifted from the hospital to the community to deliver an NHS fit for the future Millions of people in 43 places across the country are set to benefit from improved care closer to home, as the government begins to rollout new neighbourho...
LONDON, Sept. 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Electrical manufacturer Haier is to restart its programme of corrective action for integrated heat pump tumble dryers. From early September, Haier will contact customers whose machines had previously been repaired to arrange a new safety modification. OPSS told Haier to halt its initial repair programme because of concerns the modification was still unsafe. Following a review of Haier's updated modification by O...
LONDON, Sept. 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: In October 2025, obligated producers under the UK's Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging (pEPR) scheme will receive their first invoices for the assessment year from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026. A producer's share of disposal costs will be calculated based on their submitted 2024 packaging data. To support producers in meeting their pEPR requirements, outlined below are the key steps and essential...