LONDON, July 23 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Robert Richens,aged35, of Luther Street, Oxford, had his sentence increased by3yearsand5monthsafter theAttorneyGeneral, Ellie Reeves KC MP, referred his case to the Court of Appeal under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme. The court heard thatRachaelVaughanwas killed byRichensfollowing aprolonged controlling and abusive relationship.On29 May 2025,Richensfatally assaultedRachaelat her home in Abingdonwhere nearby...
LONDON, July 23 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * publicly owned train operators are offering major discounts on rail tickets to help families enjoy days out together this summer * kids fares have been slashed to as low as £1 by some operators following the first freeze to rail fares for 30 years * discounts come alongside the government's Great British Summer Savings campaign offering free bus travel for kids this August and ahead of £2 bus fare cap...
LONDON, July 23 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * £7.3 million to fire up hydrogen-powered planes and electric aircraft, fuelling the UK's transition to zero-emission flights * funding will help 8 innovative projects develop and test infrastructure that lets green flights take off from UK airports, including electric charging for aircraft that could be used for future flying taxi services, and hydrogen storage * with the aerospace and aviation sector wort...
LONDON, July 23 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister spoke to the Prime Minister of Denmark, Mette Frederiksen, today. The two leaders discussed the Prime Minister's vision for the UK, including giving people at home breathing space from the cost of living. The Prime Minister outlined his determination to improve living standards and make life easier for people across the UK. Turning to defence and security, the Prime Minister underscored the U...
LONDON, July 23 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Michelle Dite, Charlotte Samuelson, John Steele and Dame Sarah Storey will be appointed from 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2030. Michelle Dite Michelle Dite is a senior sports executive with more than 25 years of experience delivering some of the world's most complex and high-profile sporting events. Her career spans Olympic and Paralympic sport, international federations, government partners and major rights holder...
LONDON, July 23 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Burnham throws open the doors to No10 North today, marking a new era of power flowing out of Whitehall and into every postcode * PM revives the National Economic Council in Manchester, bringing ministers and regional mayors around the table to drive devolution from week one * Comes as PM gives families and business owners breathing space with VAT off electricity bills, £2 bus fare cap restored, and a 20% b...
LONDON, July 23 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: An FCDO spokesperson said: This UN Integrated Food Security Phase Classification report shows that Gaza continues to face crisis levels of food insecurity, which are only projected to deteriorate. It is completely unacceptable that 1.2 million people are facing significant food shortages, with 90% of the population confined to around 30% of the Gaza Strip. Averting famine cannot be the benchmark for success. I...
LONDON, July 23 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * work has started to restore passenger rail services between Portishead and Bristol for the first time in 60 years by reinstating the Portishead line and building 2 brand-new stations * backed by £63 million of government investment, the Portishead line project will reconnect more than 50,000 people to the railway and provide faster journeys to Bristol Temple Meads, taking around 25 minutes * transformative...
LONDON, July 23 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister spoke to the Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese today. The Prime Minster thanked Prime Minister Albanese for his congratulationsand support and said he looked forward to driving forward the close friendship between the UK and Australia. Turning to the AUKUS partnership, the Prime Minister outlined his unwavering commitment to the trilateral programme, and the two leaders underlined ...
LONDON, July 23 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister spoke to the Prime Minister of Norway, Jonas Gahr Støre, this morning. The leaders began by reflecting on yesterday's15-year anniversary of the deadly terror attack in Norway. The Prime Minister said he would never forget his visit to the island of Utøya, where 69 people were killed, and the impact that had on him. He added that his thoughts remained with all those impacted by the te...