LONDON, March 25 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Secretary of State for Justice has approved the appointment, without competition, of Karin Phillips MBE as a member of the Youth Justice Board (YJB) from 1 October 2025 to 31 May 2026. The YJB is an independent Non-Departmental Public Body (NDPB) established by the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 ('the Act') to oversee the Youth Justice System in England Wales. The Deputy Prime Minister appoints Board members,...
LONDON, March 25 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * new framework sets the direction for a clearer, more accountable railway for Scottish passengers, making it easier to see how decisions are made and implemented * devolved responsibilities remain protected as future work between Transport Scotland and Great British Railways (GBR) is defined to improve services * services, investment and passenger information to be better tailored to Scottish priorities...
LONDON, March 25 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: MHRA foreword At the MHRA, we are seeing how emerging technologies, from artificial intelligence to advanced cell and gene therapies, are transforming healthcare. These innovations offer exciting opportunities to improve patient outcomes, streamline development, and deliver breakthrough treatments more efficiently. As Adjunct Professor (Dr) Raymond Chua outlines in this blog, collaboration with international p...
LONDON, March 25 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Two independent board members have been appointed to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB). Elena Lokteva and James Standen will commence three-year terms on 1 May 2026. These appointments have all been made in accordance with the Governance Code on Public Appointments, as published by the Cabinet Office. All appointments are made on merit and political activity plays no part in the selectio...
LONDON, March 25 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * UK forces given permission to board sanctioned ships transiting UK waters * Move is the latest blow to Putin'sshadowfleetoperation, fuelling his illegal war in Ukraine * Comes as the Prime Minister addresses the Joint Expeditionary Force Summit in Helsinki today, reiterating the UK's steadfast support for Ukraine British military will be able to boardshadowfleetvessels transiting UK waters as the UK steps up ...
LONDON, March 25 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Senior leaders from farming, food andretailmettoday (Wednesday25March)for the inaugural Farming & Food Partnership Board, marking a major moment and a clear shift in howBritish agriculture is led and supported. Chaired by Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds with Farming Minister Dame AngelaEagleas Deputy Chair, the Board brings government and industry together to drive a more productive, profitable,and resilien...
LONDON, March 25 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Resident doctors have missed out on the chance to vote on a landmark new deal for their profession, as the British Medical Association Resident Doctors Committee (BMA RDC) has rejected a historic deal put to them by the government to boost their pay, enhance their career opportunities, improve their working lives and put more money into resident doctor's pockets. The government has already taken significant act...
LONDON, March 25 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * The Minister met world-leading cyber security and tech firms already operating in Northern Ireland, including Rapid7 whose largest global site is in Belfast. * During his engagements, the Minister highlighted Northern Ireland as the UK's fastest-growing region for start-ups, with thriving sectors spanning cyber security, clean energy and advanced manufacturing. * The visit supports the UK Government's number o...
LONDON, March 25 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Millions of drivers who claim motoring expensesfrom their employer will seeapprovedmileage ratesreviewed ahead ofa futureBudget. * Approved mileage allowance payment rates have not changed since 2011, despite motoring costs evolving significantly. * Part of a plan to help keep prices down at the pumpwith fuel duty already frozen. The Chancellorhighlighted the issueearlier this month, recognising that approved...
LONDON, March 25 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Communities in Greater Manchester and South Yorkshire willbenefitfrom a greater focus on preventative healthcare * NHS Integrated Board Chairswillreport to NHS leaders and mayors, putting democratically elected mayors at the heart of local health services * Trial is a first of its kind to shift local decision-making out of Whitehall into regions, part of the government's landmark 10 Year Plan for Health anddev...