LONDON, Aug. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The UK has opened applications for 3 flagship programmes that will help emerging Pakistani leaders, researchers and entrepreneurs access world-class education, develop innovative ideas and build international networks. Chevening Scholarships offer fully-funded one-year master's degrees at UK universities for individuals who can demonstrate leadership, influence and a clear vision for impact. The Chevening Oxford ...
LONDON, Aug. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * CMA proposes to prevent Aldi and Lidl from blocking rival supermarkets opening close to their stores * Provisional decisions find that Aldi, Lidl GB and Lidl NI are 'Large Grocery Retailers' * CMA is seeking views before making a final decision Following a review, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has provisionally decided that Aldi, Lidl GB and Lidl NI should be subject to rules set out in th...
LONDON, Aug. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * As many as 10 new venture capital funds to be launched across the UK expanding access to venture capital beyond London * Economic Secretary to the Treasury visited Sheffield and Leeds to meet businesses, lenders and investors supporting regional growth Investors in early-stage companies across the UK can access a multi-million-pound investment boost as the Chancellor backs growth in every postcode through the n...
LONDON, Aug. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Spokespersons for the governments of the United Kingdom, France, Germany and Italy said: August 7th is a date when we remember the grave consequences of Russian imperialism. On this day in 2008 the Russian Federation took military action against Georgia, further damaging Georgia's territorial integrity by occupying the Georgian regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia. 18 years after the Russian aggression, we reaf...
LONDON, Aug. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Ofqual has updated its interactive map ahead of this year's results days, giving students,policymakersand the public amore detailed regionalpicture of qualification outcomes across England. Itis the firsttimequalificationresultsand uptakebysubject atlocal authority levelwillbepublishedon results daysandcomesas local leaders are handed greatercontrol over decisions which shape their areas. The Ofqual Analytics pl...
LONDON, Aug. 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The UK and Malaysia enjoy a longstanding and multifaceted relationship, underpinned by historical, institutional and Commonwealth connections. In recent years, the relationship has evolved into a broader strategic partnership focused on economic growth, trade and investment, innovation, clean energy, education, advanced manufacturing, digitalisation and regional security. The UK and Malaysia have further strength...
LONDON, Aug. 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued text of the following speech: As we have heard today, ongoing violence continues to displace civilians and to deepen an already acute humanitarian crisis. Women and girls continue to bear the brunt, including through conflict-related sexual violence. First, the United Kingdom reiterates the urgent need for an immediate cessation of hostilities and a return to the political process. We urge all parties to use this immediate period ...
LONDON, Aug. 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Bloomsbury Institute, a higher education provider in central London,has had its licence to sponsor international students revoked afterfailing to meettheBasic Compliance Assessment. TheBasic Compliance Assessmentis an annual check that all sponsors must pass, measuring visa refusal rates, courseenrolmentand completion. At the time of the assessment, sponsorswere requiredto meet three thresholds: a visa refus...
LONDON, Aug. 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The charitywas set up toprovide community transport and allied training for people in Merseyside and surrounding areas who need such services because of age, sickness, disability,povertyor lack of adequate and safe public transport. The Commissionhas opened a statutory inquiry into the charityas it hasidentifiedgovernance andfinancial managementconcerns.Theseinclude that thecharityappears to havetoo few trustees,...
LONDON, Aug. 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: This statement provides an update on the ongoing AAIB investigation into an accident involving a Beech B200, G-NIAA, at Birmingham Airport​, ​6 August 2025​. The investigation has been comprehensive, examining operational, engineering and human factors to determine if these aspects contributed to the accident. The investigation into the accident is nearing completion and the final report will be...