LONDON, Aug. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: New figures reveal millions of pounds of investment and thousands of British jobs created through the UK-Japan defence relationship as Defence Secretary John Healey visits Japan for the first time. The Defence Secretary announced today (29 August) that the UK's Future Combat Air System programme supports over 4,500 British jobs across the UK, including in the South West, North West and Scotland. At the core of t...
LONDON, Aug. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The King has been pleased to appoint Mr Peter Oliver, OBE, DL, as His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of the County of Merseyside on the retirement of Mr Mark Blundell, CVO, on 15th December, 2025. Background Peter Oliver (46) was born and has spent his whole life in Merseyside. He lives in Southport. He has had a career delivering complex strategic digital transformation programmes, beginning within the NHS in Live...
LONDON, Aug. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The aim of the meeting is to give members of the public, their representatives, and people with a professional interest in occupational diseases, the opportunity to learn and ask questions about the council's work. The meeting will in London from 10am to 1pm at: The Wesley Hotel & Conference Venue Euston House 81-103 Euston Road London NW1 2EZ The meeting will include: * an explanation of the council's ...
LONDON, Aug. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: On 27 August, Russia launched yet another large-scale attack on Kyiv and many other Ukrainian cities killing at least twenty-three civilians including four children and injuring many more. We extend our condolences, stand in solidarity with all Ukrainians andstrongly condemn Russia's ongoing assaults on civilians and civilian infrastructure, which are a deliberate escalation and undermine efforts toward peace. T...
LONDON, Aug. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The charity was set up to support blind and partially sighted members of African and Caribbean communities and provide services which included immigration advice, education and training. An official inquiry report, published today, found that four trustees of the charity had not sufficiently overseen the actions of the charity's CEO, Ibukun Olashore, including by allowing her to continue acting as CEO following ...
LONDON, Aug. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * £3,750 discount on 2 Ford models becomes available as part of the Electric Car Grant scheme, slashing prices for consumers and boosting growth in the sector with eligible models seeing up to an 80% increase in interest amongst potential buyers * comes as 28 models are now on the list of eligible cars, thanks to government efforts to make owning an electric car cheaper and easier * the £650 million gov...
LONDON, Aug. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has approved gepotidacin (Blujepa), a new kind of oral antibiotic pill to treat uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) in females aged 12 years and older, weighing at least 40 kg. Uncomplicated UTIs are the most common bacterial infection in women, affecting around half of females in the UK. With drug-resistant bacteria increasing, new t...
LONDON, Aug. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A week out from the start of the new school term, the government has delivered a boost for families by investing more to cover the cost of childcare fees in term time and school holidays. Parents using the 30 hours can save up to £7,500 a year, which can be better spent on quality family time and comes as a massive salve for parents who have been struggling with the cost-of-living pressure that we inherited...
LONDON, Aug. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: On Thursday 28 August, Charge D'Affaires Tony Kay bid farewell to the 25 Argentine scholarship holders who will leave for the UK to do their master's studies for a year, wishing them a safe and successful trip. In his speech, the Charge congratulated the scholars and appreciated the diversity of courses and universities chosen by the young students who will spend a year in the United Kingdom. The Chevening scho...
LONDON, Aug. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Bolstered support to include strengthened safeguarding and staff training * Extra investment in healthcare provision and mental health support * New leadership team appointed with extensive youth custody experience The centre in Milton Keynes, operated by G4S, was issued an Urgent Notification in July by Ofsted, HM Inspectorate of Prisons, and the Care Quality Commission. The report detailed living conditions ...