HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN BENEFIT FROM MAJOR DENTAL HEALTH DRIVE

LONDON, Sept. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Ground-breaking government collaboration with Colgate-Palmolive will deliver more than 23 million toothbrushing products to support the NHS and help protect children from tooth decay * National supervised toothbrushing programme is tackling health inequalities and raising the healthiest generation of children, as part of the Government's Plan for Change Over two million free toothbrushes and tubes of toothpas...


FOREIGN SECRETARY STATEMENT ON UK RESPONSE TO AFGHANISTAN EARTHQUAKE

LONDON, Sept. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Foreign Secretary, Yvette Cooper, said: The situation in Afghanistan following the recent earthquake remains grave, and as aid workers finally manage to reach the remote and worst-affected areas, the extent of the damage and human impact are clear. That's why the UK is providing an additional £3 million to support humanitarian partners already active on the ground, including UNFPA, the International Red Cr...


INSOLVENCY SERVICE LAUNCHES VIDEO TO HELP THOSE CONSIDERING TAKING ON AN INDIVIDUAL VOLUNTARY ARRANGEMENT

LONDON, Sept. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * The video explains the main commitments involved with taking on an IVA, including fees, payments, and suitability. * The launch marks a continued commitment by the Insolvency Service to support Insolvency Practitioners and people in debt. * The recently introduced IVA protocol, together with a new key facts document, brings further clarity and certainty for both consumers and creditors. The Insolvency...


STATEMENT FROM THE FIFTEENTH TATA STEEL/PORT TALBOT TRANSITION BOARD

LONDON, Sept. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Board reviewed the effectiveness of the UK Government funding so far: * 37 supply chain businesses had received grants, which had protected nearly 200 jobs in the local area; * 43 businesses in the local area have received growth and resilience grants; * 22 new businesses had been created using grants for equipment and training; * 3,667 training courses, and qualifications have been funded for individuals w...


COMPANIES HOUSE RECOGNISED FOR EXEMPLARY WORKPLACE CULTURE WITH TOP AWARD

LONDON, Sept. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Companies House has been recognised with the 'We Invest in Wellbeing' platinum award from Investors in People. The achievement follows an in-depth assessment of the agency's workplace culture. This involved detailed staff engagement and included one-to-one interviews, focus groups, observations of key meetings and people surveys. Investors in People is the international standard for people management. The well...


LOOKING TO OUR FUTURE: REFLECTIONS ON THE STRATEGIC CHOICES AHEAD FOR THE MHRA

LONDON, Sept. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: At the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), we are at a pivotal moment in our journey to become a global leader in our field. Over the coming months, we are developing a new multi-year strategy that will define our direction, mission, values and focus through to 2030. This is more than a planning exercise; it's an opportunity to consider carefully the role we play in the health and life s...


VORASIDENIB APPROVED TO TREAT PATIENTS 12 YEARS AND OLDER WITH GRADE 2 ASTROCYTOMA OR OLIGODENDROGLIOMA WITH A SUSCEPTIBLE IDH1 OR IDH2 MUTATION

LONDON, Sept. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has today, 16th September 2025, approved the medicine vorasidenib (Voranigo) to treat adults and children 12 years of age and older with certain types of brain tumours, known as grade 2 astrocytoma or oligodendroglioma with a susceptible isocitrate dehydrogenase mutation (IDH1 or IDH2). The medicine is for patients who are not in need of immediate c...


PRINCIPLES FOR NAVIGATING THE SOCIAL ASPECTS OF GRID TRANSFORMATION LAUNCHED

LONDON, Sept. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: As the UK looks to further its move towards net zero, the transformation of our electricity grid is central to delivering clean, secure and affordable energy. The Government Office for Science has today published a set of key principles for policymakers to consider when developing policy to strengthen and expand the national electricity grid. The principles support the embedding of social science into the govern...


YORKSHIRE SCAFFOLDING BOSS ORDERED TO REPAY £100,000 COVID FUNDS HE FRAUDULENTLY OBTAINED IN FULL PLUS INTEREST

LONDON, Sept. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Mark Degnan will have to repay more than £115,000 after fraudulently securing two £50,000 Bounce Back Loans during the pandemic * Degnan falsely claimed his scaffolding company had a turnover of half a million pounds, and applied for two loans when businesses were only entitled to one * The 56-year-old, who was previously handed a suspended sentence and has repaid almost £60,000 of the f...


'ALWAYS ON' - CSOC AT DSEI 2025

LONDON, Sept. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: With the theme for this year's event 'Preparing the Future Force', the Cyber & Specialist Operations Command (CSOC) showcased the UK's evolving approach to defence in an increasingly unpredictable security landscape. Focusing on enhancing agility and resilience across all domains, CSOC highlighted the importance of strengthening partnerships with allies and partners to tackle complex security challenges. Throug...