LONDON, June 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: More than 6,700 extra mental health workers have been recruited since July, latest data shows, as the government prepares to announce fundamental reforms to patient support in its 10 Year Health Plan. The latest recruitment milestone means the government is more than halfway towards its target of hiring an extra 8,500 mental health staff by the end of this Parliament, helping get people the care they need so the...
LONDON, June 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Fiona Mettam, currently Director for Energy Development at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, will lead a team of around 80 civil servants across sites in London and Edinburgh. She will work closely with Scottish Secretary Ian Murray to deliver on his key departmental priorities of growth, Brand Scotland, green energy and tackling poverty. Secretary of State for Scotland Ian Murray said: "I am de...
LONDON, June 26 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: His Majesty The King has been pleased to approve the appointment of The Rt Hon Lord Justice Colin Birss as the Chancellor of the High Court with effect from 1 November 2025. This appointment follows the retirement of Sir Julian Flaux. Background Biography of candidate The Rt Hon Lord Justice Colin Birss was called to the Bar in 1990 and took Silk in 2008. He started his judicial career as a Deputy Chairman of ...
LONDON, June 26 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: His Majesty The King has approved the appointment of six Lord and Lady Justices of Appeal. His Majesty The King has been pleased to approve the appointments of Mrs Justice Cockerill, Mr Justice Dove, Mr Justice Foxton, Mrs Justice May, Mr Justice Miles and Mrs Justice Yip as Lord and Lady Justices of Appeal. These appointments will fill vacancies within the Court of Appeal. Further information The appointment...
LONDON, June 26 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: More than 56,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been trained by the UK and 13 partner nations on Operation Interflex; the UK-led, multination training programme. Today (Thursday 26 June 2025) marks three years since the first Ukrainian trainees landed on British soil to begin the vital military trainingthat turns civilians into soldiers capable of returning home to repel Russia's illegal invasion of their country. D...
LONDON, June 26 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The British Embassy in Argentina yesterday celebrated 200 years of diplomatic relations between both countries with a musical evening at the Colon Theatre. The event was attended by high-level authorities from the national government, businesspeople, members of the diplomatic corps, artists, scientists and civil society representatives. The gathering also represented Ambassador Kirsty Hayes's formal farewell aft...
LONDON, June 26 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Immigration Advice Authority (IAA) brought together nearly 800 registered advisers, organisations, sector experts, and key stakeholders to its annual Adviser Conference, held virtually on Tuesday 24 June. The event provided attendees with essential updates on the immigration advice landscape, covering regulatory changes, emerging trends, and government developments that will shape the future of the sector. ...
LONDON, June 26 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Hassan Waqar has been disqualified as a director for 11 years after his four companies reclaimed almost £400,000 in VAT they were not entitled to * The four companies - HN Restaurants Limited, Kiani Construction Limited, Moneemint Ventures Limited and Zoya Investments Limited - submitted falsified documents to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) or failed to provide supporting evidence for VAT repayment cla...
LONDON, June 26 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Justice, transparency, and public trust - why it matters Strengthening the independence, efficiency, and transparency of the judiciary is central to Montenegro's reform process as it advances on its European path. It's also at the heart of the UK's partnership with Montenegro and our commitment to the wider Western Balkans. Judicial independence is not only a legal principle, but it is the foundation of public ...
LONDON, June 26 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Paula Sussex CBE has been confirmed as the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO), from 26 June 2025. Sussex is moving from her role as the Chief Executive of digital identity services provider, OneID and has previously held high-profile roles as Chief Executive at the Student Loans Company and the Charity Commission. In accordance with Section 1 of the Parliamentary Commissioner Act 1967 and Section...