LONDON, Dec. 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: November saw sustained levels of space activity with collision and space weather alerts higher than in October, but with fewer uncontrolled re-entries into Earth's atmosphere. All NSpOC warning and protection services were functioning throughout the period. Re-entry analysis November saw a 20% decrease in the number of objects re-entering Earth's atmosphere, monitored by NSpOC, when compared with the previous ...
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 depemokimab (Exdensur), the first twice-yearly biological medicine for use as an add-on treatment for asthma in adults and adolescents aged 12 years and older, and as an add-on treatment for severe chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) in adults. Depemokimabhas been approved,via the MHRA's national as...
LONDON, Dec. 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: 1. An upgraded deal to support British exports and British jobs Our trading relationship with South Korea, the 12th largest economy in the world, has increased by 32% in current prices over the last decade, reaching £15.8 billion in 2024. With over 1.5 million people employed by UK firms exporting goods to South Korea in 2023, this deal aligns with the Industrial Strategy to help grow our economy and suppor...
LONDON, Dec. 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: An FCDO spokesperson said: Today, on instruction from the Foreign Secretary, the Chinese Ambassador was summoned to the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.  Summoning the ambassador, a senior Foreign Office official was unequivocal in setting out that the UK is appalled by the politically motivated prosecution that has resulted in this verdict and called for Jimmy L...
LONDON, Dec. 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister spoke to NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte this afternoon ahead of the meeting in Berlin of European leaders and negotiators of the US-led peace plan this evening. The leaders began by discussing the significant progress made in recent days on the peace plan and agreed that this evening is an opportunity to make further essential progress at this critical moment for Euro-Atlantic security. Bo...
LONDON, Dec. 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) congratulates Professor Jonathan Benger CBE on his appointment as Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). Professor Benger's leadership comes at a pivotal time as the MHRA and NICE deepen collaboration to deliver faster, more streamlined access to innovative medicines and technologies. Joint work...
LONDON, Dec. 15 -- 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 2012 if 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...
LONDON, Dec. 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: TheEvaluation Services Unit (ESU)was launched by the Open Innovation Team in 2024 to make it quicker, easier and more affordable for civil servants to deliver high-quality evaluations. Operating like an in-house consultancy, the ESU works across the evaluation lifecycle. Ourteam of experienced specialists provides end-to-end support, from advice on scoping and design to full delivery - including process and impa...
LONDON, Dec. 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Statement by Chancellor Merz, Prime Minister Frederiksen, President Stubb, President Macron, Prime Minister Meloni, Prime Minister Schoof, Prime Minister Støre, Prime Minister Tusk, Prime Minister Kristersson, Prime Minister Starmer, as well as President Costa and President von der Leyen on Peace for Ukraine. The Leaders welcomed significant progress on President Trump's efforts to secure a just and lasting...
LONDON, Dec. 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: As the festive season approaches, many of us enjoy foods and drinks that aren't part of our usual routines. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is reminding people that some of these seasonal favourites - including traditional Christmas vegetables, sugary treats and certain cheeses - can interact with medicines, altering how well they work or increasing the risk of side effects. Change...