LONDON, Dec. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Launch of Women in Tech Taskforce to champion diversity in the UK tech sector- boosting economic growth * Taskforce will break down barriers that hold women back from entering, staying, and leading in tech sector- as research shows women leaving tech leads to estimated loss of £2 - £3.5 billion annually * Unlocking the full talent pool will drive inclusive growth, greater innovation and help the secto...
LONDON, Dec. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Government has announced the new members of the Creative Industries Council as part of its commitment to reshaping the body to align with national growth objectives and ensure it more accurately reflects the sector. Established in 2011, the Creative Industries Council (CIC) serves as a strategic forum for collaboration between industry leaders and government. It provides a unified platform for senior figures...
LONDON, Dec. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Overhaul of NHS dentistry willprioritise patients with most urgent dental needs and thoserequiringcomplex treatments * New incentives for the NHS dental contract toofferlonger-termtreatments for major issues such as gum disease and tooth decay through theNHS * Deep-rooted reforms are fundamental to government's wider rescue plan for dentistry, including: * rolling out urgent and emergency care appointments * s...
LONDON, Dec. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Thousands more homes to be built faster in every region thanks to biggest rewrite of planning rules in over a decade * Changes include saying 'yes' to brownfield, 'yes' to building around train stations and 'yes' to building more blocks of flats, alongside cutting costs and delays for housebuilders and businesses of all sizes * Accelerating government ambitions to build 1.5 million high-quality homes with the r...
LONDON, Dec. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * The service will start at 11am, and last for an hour. * The service will be Christian based, but all faiths will be involved and welcome. * The service will be predominantly for members of the infected blood community. Please register your interest by completing the survey. * Supporters and champions of the community may also attend. You can encourage anyone you would like to attend to complete the form. * Du...
LONDON, Dec. 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * UK services firms eye £400 million boost thanks to deal that also locks in tariff-free access across 98% of tariff lines. * Bentley, Scottish Salmon and Guinness among iconic exports to benefit * Deal follows landmark trade agreements with EU, US, and India which together will add billions of pounds and thousands of jobs to UK economy. The UK and South Korea have finalised a free trade deal which ...
LONDON, Dec. 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has today, 15 December 2025, approved the reclassification of fluticasone propionate (Pirinase Allergy 0.05% w/w Nasal Spray), making it available directly from behind pharmacy counters, without the need for a prescription, for adolescents aged 12 years and over. When sales begin in February 2026 it will become the first intranasal corticosteroid to ...
LONDON, Dec. 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Ofqual has fined exam board Pearson more than £2 million in total for serious breaches in 3 separate cases between 2019 and 2023 which collectively affected tens of thousands of students. The financial penalties of £750,000 each for 2 of the cases, and £505,000 for the other, are among the highest fines issued by Ofqual, reflecting the seriousness of Pearson's failures. The cases concerned: * GC...
LONDON, Dec. 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: On 12 December 2025, the Immigration Advice Authority (IAA) obtained an interim injunction from Chelmsford County Court against Shazia Anjum. The Order, which remains in effect until further notice, prohibits her from the following: * providing immigration advice and/ or services in contravention of section 84 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 (the "Act"); and * advertising or promoting herself as being abl...
LONDON, Dec. 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * UK Defence Innovation (UKDI) invests over £140 million in its first year intonewdrone systems * Rapidinnovationinvestmentsupports British SMEs, Micro-SMEs and universities * Advanceddrone and counter-drone systemsfor UK Armed Forces and to counter Russian drone threat Britain's Armed Forces will be better equipped and small British defence businesses will grow rapidly as the Government boosts inve...