LONDON, Nov. 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * £27m in government funding goes live for localbids, turbocharging network of recognised VALOUR centres. * FirstVeterans Strategyinseven yearswilltransformgovernmentsupportforour heroes and recognise theirinvaluablecontributionacrossthe country. * Developed alongside the Strategic Defence Review and the Armed Forces Covenant, the strategy commits new £12m fund for veteran housing. Over 1.8 million vet...
LONDON, Nov. 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Thousands of veterans, serving personnel, reservists, and their families to receive better healthcare in recognition of their service * Major new NHS programme, backed by £1.8 million, will see NHS staff receive training to identify patients with Armed Forces backgrounds and provide more targeted, personalised care * Every NHS trust in England now Armed-Forces-friendly as part of drive to become 'Veteran Aw...
LONDON, Nov. 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Members of The Royal Family and senior politicians will lay wreaths at the National Service of Remembrance at the Cenotaph in London * 10,000 veterans will pay tribute as part of The Royal British Legion's March Past the Cenotaph His Majesty The King will lead the UK in the annual two-minute silence to remember those who have fallen and suffered in conflict at the National Service of Remembrance at the Cenotaph...
LONDON, Nov. 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * National Heritage Memorial Fund to support communities in repairing and conserving local war memorials The government has announced £2 million in funding for the National Heritage Memorial Fund to support the repair and conservation of local war memorials across the United Kingdom, as the nation prepares to mark Remembrance Sunday. The funding will build on The National Heritage Memorial Fund's ongoing wo...
LONDON, Nov. 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Government to fund Second World War veterans' to travel to overseas commemorative events * Announcement forms part of Ministers' drive to renew the nation's contract with those who have served, ahead of Veterans Strategy launch on Monday 10 November * Commitment will ensure veterans can "remember, reconnect and pay their respects Second World War veterans will be supported by the Government to travel to oversea...
LONDON, Nov. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: This #MedSafetyWeek (3-9 November), the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is highlighting the vital role pharmacists play in keeping medicines and medical devices safe. Every day, pharmacists help patients use medicines safely and effectively. We are aware you are often the first point of call when something doesn't look or feel right - whether supporting patients with prescribed treatmen...
LONDON, Nov. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister and President Lula da Silva had a separate bilateral meeting at the COP30 summit in Belem. They spoke about the importance of multilateralism and international collaboration to tackle climate change. The leaders discussed joint efforts on clean energy, agreeing it was the economic opportunity of the 21st century. They said it was important to take transition efforts very seriously - not only fo...
LONDON, Nov. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Manila, Philippines - The UK Government's MOBILIST programme has invested $10 million (PHP 586 million) in the initial public offering (IPO) of Maynilad Water Services on the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE). MOBILIST was a cornerstone investor in the IPO, which is one of the biggest in the PSE's history. Maynilad serves over 9 million people in the West Zone of Metro Manila, providing sustainable water and wastew...
LONDON, Nov. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Homes England has published information about the new Social and Affordable Homes Programme (SAHP) ahead of bidding applications opening in early 2026. The GOV.UK update is part of a broader engagement campaign to help stakeholders, including potential grant applicants, access information and support ahead of the new 10 year programme launching. The SAHP 2026 - 2036 represents the largest investment in social an...
LONDON, Nov. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: From today (7 November 2025), bus, coach and lorry drivers with diabetes will be able to monitor their glucose (sugar) levels using modern technology, such as Continuous Glucose Monitoring Systems (CGMS), which use sensors to track glucose levels in real time. What's changing Until now, professional drivers with diabetes had to rely on finger-prick tests to monitor their glucose levels before and during driving....