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...
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...