LONDON, March 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Energy suppliers forced to fix faulty smart meters as soon as possibleor facefines andpenalties * Cutting wait timetono more than 90 daysso households can save money on bills * Builds on £40 compensation if consumers face issueswhile gettinga smart meterinstalled Families will save money on bills through new obligations that energy suppliers will fix their smart meter more quickly, cutting waitin...
LONDON, March 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Government has announced plans to strengthen the Charity Commission's powers to close down charities that promote extremism and protect the vast majority of the sector delivering positive work. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has asked officials to work with the regulator to speed up the process for investigating charities suspected of engaging in extremist behaviour, including strengthening its powers to close...
LONDON, March 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Millions of families, friends and neighbours will feel a stronger sense of community, unity and national pride thanks to renewed efforts to stamp out extremism, hate and division announced today. Today the government is launching a rallying call for action, setting out the first steps towards a more connected, cohesive and resilient United Kingdom - a place where neighbo...
LONDON, March 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Applications arecurrentlyopen for professionals from planning and related fields to join the Planning Inspectorate as Band 1 planning inspectors. For full details and to apply,visit Civil Service jobs About the role Planning inspectorsdetermineplanning appeals, consideringevidenceand reaching independent, well-reasoned decisions that affect communities across England. As a Band 1 inspector you will: * work in...
LONDON, March 5 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) fee structure changed on 1 April 2026 and are as follows. Transmittal fee * £100 Search fee * £1,632 International fee * for the first 30 sheets: £1,242 * for each sheet over 30: £14 Restoration for restoration of priority * £200 Reductions for e-filing * electronic filing (not being in character coded format): £187 * electronic filing (b...
LONDON, March 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Register your presence with the UK government British nationals in Bahrain, Israel, Kuwait, Palestine, Qatar and United Arab Emirates can register their presence to receive direct updates from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). You should continue to follow our travel advice for the country you are in and the advice of the local authorities. * tell the UK government you're in Bahrain * ...
LONDON, March 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * 20 new bone scanners to speed up diagnosis of osteoporosis and other bone conditions across England. * Tens of thousands of patients - particularly women at higher risk - to benefit from earlier treatment and fewer life-changing fractures. * Builds on first wave of new scanners already in use, helping cut waiting times and prevent illness earlier. Tens of thousands of patients at risk of osteoporosis and other...
LONDON, March 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister spoke to the King of Bahrain, the Crown Prince of Kuwait and the King of Jordan this morning. He expressed the UK's solidarity in the face of dangerous Iranian escalation, which has seen indiscriminate missile and drone attacks launched at their countries in the last 24 hours. They discussed the safety of civilians in the region, including British nationals and armed forces personnel, and exp...
LONDON, March 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister spoke to the Sultan of Oman, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik al Said, this afternoon. He expressed the UK's support of Oman in the face of Iran's widespread and uncontrolled retaliation. They shared their concern about the safety of civilians and the rising number of injured people as a result of the strikes. He reiterated that the UK has had planes in the sky since yesterday as part of ...
LONDON, March 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: E3 leaders are appalled by the indiscriminate and disproportionate missile attacks launched by Iran against countries in the region, including those who were not involved in initial US and Israeli military operations. Iran's reckless attacks have targeted our close allies and are threatening our service personnel and our civilians across the region. We call on Iran to stop these reckless attacks immediately. We ...