LONDON, Aug. 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Prime Minister wastes no time to end subscription traps, with new "easy to exit" rules brought forward to help consumers cancel easily and prevent them losing more money * He is also taking action to tackle misleading discounts and rip off prices that fleece customers * This is just the start of a series of 'everyday fixes' that will be announced to ease the cost of living and give families room to breathe The ...
LONDON, Aug. 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Maritime operations to monitor Russian activity up 25% across the first seven months of the year. * Royal Navy have deployed four warships and naval helicopters to protect UK waters during 21 days of intense operations. Royal Navy warships and helicopters spent 21 days on operations monitoring Russian activity in UK waters and the North Atlantic throughout July - a 25% increase in the last year, new figures rel...
LONDON, Aug. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: People taking certain prescriptionorover‑the‑countermedicines are being reminded to take extra care in warmerweather, as some treatments canmakeitharder for the body to stay hydrated, regulate temperature, or cope with sun exposure. The advice is part of the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency's (MHRA) 'Summer-proof your health'campaign, which highlights practical steps people can take...
LONDON, Aug. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: On his first visittoScotland as Defence Secretary, WesStreeting hastoday underlined the nation's vital role in the UK's defence. During the visit, Mr Streetingsawfirst-hand how UK defence investment is supporting national security, skilledjobsandservice families, withnearly12,000jobs inScotlandsupported by defence. Whilein Rosyth, the Defence Secretary toured Babcock's facility, where the Royal Navy's Type 31 fr...
LONDON, Aug. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * digitalticketingtrials extended across Yorkshirefor asimpler, smarterway totravel aheadof the creation ofGreat British Railways * follows successful trials, with over 30,000 journeysfrom Leeds to Harrogate and Doncaster toSheffieldusing digital pay-as-you-goalready undertaken * passengersuse an app with GPS that calculates thebestfareso theycan travel flexibly, knowingthey'llget the best value ticket Thousandsm...
LONDON, Aug. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: We offer our sympathy to all those who have been affected by this horrific attack. You can apply to theVictims of Overseas Terrorism Compensation Scheme 2012if you were injured or bereaved by the incident and you are a British,EU, EEAor Swiss citizen who was ordinarily resident in the UK, a member of the UK armed forces, or a close relative or family member of someone in one of these categories. Other criteria a...
LONDON, Aug. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Charity Commission is aware of a recent cyber security incident involving Beacon CRM and the potential impact on charities that use its services. We appreciate the concern this incident will have caused to the charities affected and their supporters. Given the nature of this incident and the number of charities that may be affected, the Commission has been actively monitoring the situation and is in contact ...
LONDON, Aug. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Sunder Katwala Sunder Katwala is the Director of British Future, an independent, non-partisan thinktank and charity. The organisation engages with questions of identity, immigration and integration, seeking to build confidence and common ground in a changing Britain. Since May 2026, Sunder has been a Commissioner of the Equality and Human Rights Commission, and is a member of the Independent Commission on Communi...
LONDON, Aug. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The charity was set up to advance religion, promote education, support social welfare, build religious harmony and offer relief to victims of disasters. It operates in the UK and internationally. Last month the Commission received a complaint alleging the charity and its partners had connections to Hamas, a proscribed terrorist organisation. It also alleged the charity had funded the organisation. The regulator i...
LONDON, Aug. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Chief Constable Simon Chesterman has added his own voice to the growing concern expressed by police leaders at the potential early release from prison of two men who were involved in the death of PC Andrew Harper: "As a serving Chief Constable who spent the majority of my police service in Thames Valley Police, I feel compelled to demonstrate solidarity with PC Andrew Harper's family, and his friends and colleagu...