LONDON, March 23 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Landmark new Steel Strategy shows that UK Government is standing up for Welsh steelmaking and will do whatever it takes to boost domestic steel production and protect the thousands of steelmaking jobs in Welsh communities. * UK Government will introduce tough new trade measures to protect and promote domestic steelmaking and reduce our reliance on overseas suppliers with Welsh producers like Tata Steel and 7St...
LONDON, March 23 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The UK Government has pledged up to £9 million to support the future of the Mossmorran site and help protect Fife's wider economy following the ethylene plant's closure. The investment, announced by Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander, is designed to help secure a successful future for the site and support the local economy and communities affected by the closure. Funding is contingent on suitable investm...
LONDON, March 23 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Planstoestablisha single Industry Training Boardby mergingconstruction andengineering boards in latest move to simplify the skills system and strengthen industry leadership. * Reforms designed to improve workforce planning, productivity and better meet employers' skills needs. * 12-weekconsultation, launched today,seeks views from employers, training providers and stakeholdersacrossEngland,Scotlandand ...
LONDON, March 23 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: An FCDO spokesperson said: Today, upon instruction from the Foreign Secretary, the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Kingdom was summoned to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. His Excellency Seyed Ali Mousavi was summoned by the Minister for the Middle East, Hamish Falconer. The summons follows the recent charging of two individuals, one Iranian national and one British-Iran...
LONDON, March 23 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Four months of above average rainfall mean England's water levels have now largely recovered from last year's drought, the National Drought Group heard today. East Anglia today (Monday 23rd March) became the final area to move out of recovery, with all regions in England now classed at normal status. The expert group noted that while this is positive for water supplies, exceptional levels of rain have caused d...
LONDON, March 23 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Sir Robert Buckland KC has been appointed to lead an independent review to explore any missed opportunities that could have prevented the murder of Sir David Amess. The Home Secretary has appointed Sir Robert Buckland KC, who was previously Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice and Solicitor General for England and Wales, as well as having a distinguished legal career as a barrister. Sir Robert wi...
LONDON, March 23 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: As a precautionary measure,Molnlycke Health Careisrecallingthreebatches of Hibiwash, an antimicrobial wash,due tomicrobialcontamination at the manufacturing facility. ContaminationwithBurkholderiacepaciawasidentifiedduringroutine weekly monitoring,butthere have been no reports of patient harm. The risk fromBurkholderiacepaciaisvery lowformost people, but some patient groups are at a higher risk andmay bemore v...
LONDON, March 23 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Susannah brings a wealth of leadership experienceandexpertiseacross youth justice, emergencyservicesand victims' services. She has previously served as Chief Executive of the National Fire Chiefs Council and the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners, working closely with partners across emergency services, criminaljusticeand victim-focused organisations to drive public service transformation. Susannahpr...
LONDON, March 23 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * The Government is recruiting an independent Reviewer to examine historical DWP prosecutions of Post Office staff for welfare related fraud. * The review will cover the period from 23 September 1996 to 31 March 2012. * Applications close at 10:00 on 13 April 2026. An independent Reviewer will assess the steps taken by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) regarding its prosecutions of Post Office staff du...
LONDON, March 23 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Applications are now open for the 2026-27 Chevening Southeast Europe British Library Fellowship, delivered by the British Library and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). Applications close on 15 May 2026 at 12:00 (UTC). About the Fellowship The Chevening Southeast Europe British Library Fellowship offers a midcareer professional from the Balkans and Türkiye the opportunity to unde...