LONDON, Sept. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Government backs British shipyards with multi-billion pound investment in three major maritime projects to strengthen national security, support skilled jobs and drive growth in every part of the UK. * Chancellor confirms three new floating docks for the Royal Navy's submarine service at HM Naval Base Clyde will be built in Britain supporting Britain's defence industrial base and securing key sovereign capabil...
LONDON, Sept. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister welcomed the Prime Minister of Norway Jonas Støre to Liverpool today. The Prime Minister began by thanking Prime Minister Støre for visiting the United Kingdom, and reflected on the strength of the relationship between the two countries. Both leaders raised the Lunna House strategic defence agreement between the UK and Norway, and how the long term partnership would benefit both co...
LONDON, Sept. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Utility companies - including electricity, gas and water networks - will be expected to create British jobs and apprenticeships across the country as they invest for the future. * The National Shipbuilding Office will be given oversight of all civil shipbuilding in government, ensuring all decisions are made in the national interest and provide value to the taxpayer. * New Insourcing Unit based within the Offi...
LONDON, Sept. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Young people set to benefit from fully funded jobs as government continues to tackle UK's persistently high disability employment gap. * Number of NEET young people who report having a disability has doubled in the past decade. * New fast track for those on health benefits part of £2.5 billion investment to support almost a million young people towards employment. Under the scheme, eligible young people ...
LONDON, Sept. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: From today, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) will make its Universal Service for victims and Enhanced Service for survivors of domestic abuse permanent across every CPS Area. The Universal and Enhanced Services, tested in pilot areas since 2023, will now become the standard offer for victims in every part of England and Wales. The Attorney General Ellie Reeves KC MP said: I am pleased to announce the natio...
LONDON, Sept. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New lithium mine in Cornwall will ramp up UK's industrial resilience, support over 100 jobs and help make Britain better off. * Government is taking action to ensure UK has strong supply of critical mineral to back key supply chains for AI, advanced manufacturing and clean energy sectors. * Investments follows £1bn secured forUK automotive this month alone, supporting hundreds of jobs as part of the Prime...
LONDON, Sept. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The government has today (Sunday 27 September) announced reforms to Empty Dwelling Management Orders (EDMOs), supporting councils to bring more long-term empty homes back into use and helping ensure existing housing stock is used more effectively. EDMOs allow councils to take over the management of long-term empty homes and return them to occupation for up to seven years while ownership remains with the propert...
LONDON, Sept. 26 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The government has today (Saturday 26 September 2026) announced a new equity loan scheme - Your First Home - in England will be confirmed at next month's Budget, to support more people into homeownership. Thisisexpectedtosupport2.5%deposits,backed by20%government-backed equity loans, for prospective first-time buyerspurchasinga new-build propertyfrom adeveloper signed up to the scheme. Peoplewill be able to ac...
LONDON, Sept. 26 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Children will be better protected against misogyny as the Education Secretary sets out a new plan to challenge toxic influences and tackle harmful attitudes in schools. Schools will be supported with a practical framework to tackle misogyny with resources including practical guides, teacher training and parent support. The new approach will help to create a culture of respect and belonging, and embed positive ...
LONDON, Sept. 26 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Top employers are the first to join the Minister for Women and Equalities to support the women's sector and stamp out misogyny. * Major businesses across transport, utilities, software and financial services commit to working with the government to ensure safety and opportunity for every woman and girl. * Partnership with the first cohort of businesses is the latest step in a whole-society approach to tackling...