LONDON, Oct. 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Victims of the Home Office Windrush scandal will be paid up to 75% of their compensation award in advance as part of a major overhaul of the claims process. For the first time, victims will be compensated for lost contributions to a work or personal pension.  And priority will now be given to applications from those aged 75 and over and people with serious health conditions - speeding up justice for elder...
LONDON, Oct. 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The annual Remembrance Day Service organised by the British Embassy in Bangkok will be held at The British Club commencing at 10:50am on Sunday 9 November 2025. The event will not only commemorate British, Commonwealth, and allied personnel, but all those who have been affected in all conflicts. It serves as a reminder that nations who fought so bitterly against each other can come together to promote peace and s...
LONDON, Oct. 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Criminal networks fuelling addiction and profiting from its devastating impact across the United Kingdom (UK) will face stronger barriers to concealing synthetic opioids. The world's first detection dogs trained to identify the synthetic opioids nitazenes and fentanyl are now operational at key border crossings, marking a significant step forward for UK border security. The pioneering K9 Synthetic Opioid Detect...
LONDON, Oct. 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Global leaders set to convene this afternoon both in person in London, and virtually, to discuss how they can pile pressure on Putin * Prime Minister will urge leaders to act to take Russian oil and gas off the global market, finish the job on Russian sovereign assets to unlock billions of pounds to fund Ukraine's defences, and step up the gifting of long-range capabilities * Meeting comes as the Prime Minister...
LONDON, Oct. 23 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Today the government announced that in order to deliver this cross-government priority, the Cabinet Office will have overall responsibility of the new digital identity scheme, including policy development, legislation and strategic oversight. The Cabinet Office will work alongside the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology(DSIT), who will be responsible for the technical design, build and delivery; an...
LONDON, Oct. 23 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Prime Minister sets out broader vision for how a digital ID could make life simpler, easier and more secure * A new digital ID will cut paperwork, save time and ensure everyone can access the services they are entitled to The Prime Minister today set out how anew national digital IDwill bring Britain into the modern age - making everyday life easier for millions, cutting red tape and putting power back in peop...
LONDON, Oct. 23 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The United Kingdom and Germany are ramping up their cyber and military cooperation to strengthen European and NATO security - with the two Armed Forces working closer than ever one year on from the signing of the landmark Trinity House Agreement on Defence. During a joint visit to RAF Lossiemouth today, Defence Secretary John Healey and his German counterpart Boris Pistorius marked the first anniversary of the A...
LONDON, Oct. 23 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Reserve Forces' and Cadets' Association (RFCA) for Wales welcomed a packed house of 150 guests to its annual briefing. The keynote speaker was Major General (Retd) Stephen Potter QVRM TD VR who set the context of UK Defence in the light of the Strategic Defence Review 2025 and the MOD's Defence Reform programme. Major General Potter, a former Director Reserves in Army HQ, leads the External Scrutiny Team wh...
LONDON, Oct. 23 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)has launched a new national campaign to raise awareness of the legal duty to refer - the process organisations must follow by law when there are safeguarding concerns about individuals in regulated activity.  The first phase of the campaign is being rolled out across theSouth Eastof England, with a particular focus on engaging faith-based organisations. In the past s...
LONDON, Oct. 23 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The dry conditions of recent months mean that the ground is hard and compacted, increasing the risk of localised surface water flooding. Members of the public can: * check their long-term flood risk * Get flood warnings by text, phone or email - GOV.UK by phone, text or email * take steps to protect themselves from future flooding, including preparing a flood kit. Work led by Environment Agency and its partne...