LONDON, Dec. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * David Roberts has been reappointed as Chair of the Court of the Bank of England by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Rt Hon Rachel Reeves MP. * Following his reappointment, he will serve a second four‑year term as Chair of Court, commencing on 24 October 2026. * The Chancellor has also reappointed two Non‑Executive Directors on the Bank's Court: * Dame Anne Glover has been reappointed as a Non&#...
LONDON, Dec. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Reforms to protect children from abuse will be significantly strengthened through the creation of a new Child Protection Authority, tasked withidentifyingemergingthreats and driving accountability across the system. The proposalsfor a newpublicbodywill strengthen England's child protection system by providing national oversight, ensuring that vulnerable children are not failed by the authorities who are supposed...
LONDON, Dec. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister co-chaired a virtual meeting of the Coalition of the Willing this afternoon. The Prime Minister updated allies on this week's engagements with other international partners and on the continued intensive work on the US-led peace plan. They all agreed this is a pivotal moment for Ukraine, its people, and for the security we all share across the Euro-Atlantic region. President Zelenskyy updated...
LONDON, Dec. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Children with SEND will benefit from a brilliant education close to home as the government announces at least £3 billion to create tens of thousands of new specialist places in mainstream schools. The Education Secretaryhastoday announceda transformational expansion of specialist, calm learning spaces in mainstream schools, equipped with facilities to support children with special educational needs and disa...
LONDON, Dec. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The proposal came from work delivered by Marine Management Organisation (MMO) on proposal three (the trial of finer scale management) of the Crab and Lobster Fisheries Management Plan (FMP). Given the support received during stakeholder meetings and in survey responses to the anticipated long-term benefits to crab stocks, the government has proposed the harmonisation of MCRS will be made a permanent measure in t...
LONDON, Dec. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * UK development Minister visits Pakistanto re-enforcejoint work on migrationandsustainablegrowthefforts. * Newprojects toboost growth and support UK education sector,as trade with Pakistan passes £5 billion, with 200 British companies now operating in Pakistan. * Partnership to deliver mutual benefits for UK and Pakistan through climate development investments. Combatting people smuggling was the focus of ...
LONDON, Dec. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Local authorities across England are preparing local plans that will shape their communities for years to come. These plans determine where homes are built, how town centres evolve, and how communities grow sustainably. The Planning Inspectorate needs experienced planning and built environment professionals to join as inspectors to help meet the increasing demand for local plan examinations. About the role Pla...
LONDON, Dec. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Today the Honorable Pete Hegseth, U.S. Secretary of War, hosted the Honourable Richard Marles MP, Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, and the Right Honourable John Healey MP, United Kingdom Secretary of State for Defence, at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. to reaffirm the shared commitment to the AUKUS partnership. In line with shared intent to move "full steam ahead" on AUKUS, the Princi...
LONDON, Dec. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Threemembersof the Board of theMedicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agencyhave hadtheir terms of office extended. Responding,ProfessorAnthony Harnden, Chair of the MHRA, said: "I would like to congratulate our three non-executive directors-Mercy Jeyasingham,DrJunaid Bajwaand Rajakumari Long -who have all been re-appointed to ourBoard. "All three will continue to bring a wealth of knowl...
LONDON, Dec. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Local Transport Minister joins forces with Sussex Police Chief to spotlight enforcement operations and raise awareness of the dangers of drink and drug driving during the busy festive season * minister also teams up with Captain Morgan to raise awareness of the THINK! campaign to encourage drivers to opt for a 0% drink before getting behind the wheel * comes ahead of the Road Safety Strategy and follows launch ...