LONDON, Dec. 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * First meeting of new panel working to future-proof UK's world-leading position * Legal and business experts will identify key opportunities to grow £42.6bn sector * Group includes representatives from CBI and TheCityUK, alongside senior legal figures He will be joined by legal and business leaders, judges, academics and major PR organisations at the International Dispute Resolution Centre in London. The E...
LONDON, Dec. 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Key messages * HM Land Registry is improving transparency and supporting complete and correct applications by now publishing avoidable requisitions data on GOV.UK. This information helps professional customers take action to reduce costly delays by taking advantage of free training and support on offer. * The data adds context to the existing Request for information (requisition) data, published since ...
LONDON, Dec. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Major £725 million investment to deliver more apprenticeships for young people and help match skills training with local job opportunities. * Young people to benefit from increased access to training with full cost of apprenticeships at SME's covered by Government. * New wave of foundation apprenticeships in sectors such as retail and hospitality sectors to get young people into work. * Backing thousands mo...
LONDON, Dec. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Governments, civil society and the private sector to gather in London next year to accelerate fight against corruption and dirty money, as details of major summit outlined by Foreign Secretary. * Foreign Secretary calls out illicit finance as the 'lifeblood of crime' on UK streetsand promises to 'take the fight to the corrupt'. * New funding for investigative journalists exposing corruption announced as UK prepa...
LONDON, Dec. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister spoke to the Prime Minister of the Netherlands Dick Schoof today. They began by discussing Russia's intensified strikes on Kyiv in recent days and agreed the need for sustained international support for Ukraine's defence. The Prime Minister then briefed Prime Minister Schoof on tomorrow's meeting at Downing Street with French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Ukra...
LONDON, Dec. 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * The funding will create 350,000 new workplace opportunities designed to support young people into employment. * Hundreds of thousands more young people on Universal Credit to benefit from dedicated support. * Guaranteed jobs scheme to roll out in areas with some of the highest need from Spring 2026. Almost one million young people will benefit from learning or employment opportunities as a result of a major ...
LONDON, Dec. 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Dr Alison Cave, Chief Safety Officer at the MHRA, said: "Patient safety is our top priority, which is why all vaccines authorised for use in the UK undergo rigorous assessment for safety, quality and effectiveness. "The UK has been providing universal hepatitis B vaccination for all babies since August 2017. It has a well-established safety record and ensures long-term protection against the virus. "All pregnan...
LONDON, Dec. 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Government calls on the public to get out together and shop local on Small Business Saturday * National celebration of the UK's entrepreneurs comes off the back of the flagship Small Business Plan to boost the nation's 5.7m small businesses with the strongest reforms to tacklelate paymentsin 25 years * New 'Backing Your Business' campaign launched to help businesses get what they need to thrive, from sol...
LONDON, Dec. 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * As the nation marks Small Business Saturday, MOD reveals innovative ideas across the UK which are being scaled into frontline military solutions, through dedicated defence funding. * SMEs are expanding, creating hundreds of high-skilled jobs nationwide, strengthening supply chains and making defence an engine for growth. * £400 million annual ringfenced budget for harnessing commercial innovation, i...
LONDON, Dec. 5 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * England and Scotland navigate football coming home as FIFA World Cup draw takes place in Washington DC today. * Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) updates travel advice to help thousands of expected travelling football fans enjoy next summer's tournament. * Travellers urged to check visa requirements, arrange insurance and sign up for FCDO email alerts. As the draw for the FIFA World Cu...