LONDON, Aug. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is advising parents and caregivers to stop all use of Nutrition Ignition Kids Magnesium Glycinate Gummies, due to the presence of undeclared melatonin, a prescription-only medicine. Testing of two batches by the MHRA identified melatonin within the product. The gummies tested were found to contain between 1.5 and 1.7mg of melatonin in each individual...
LONDON, Aug. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Council for Science and Technology (CST) has today published a report recognising the critical role of semiconductors in achieving the UK's economic and security goals and has set out the opportunity for the UK to build a globally competitive AI chip design industry. The Council, which provides independent advice to the Prime Minister and Cabinet, highlights that the UK is uniquely positioned to build an AI ...
LONDON, Aug. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Introduction of time-consuming border checks suspended * It comes ahead of the UK's forthcoming SPS deal with the EU * Deal will save businesses time and money by cutting red tape as part of government's Plan for Change In a win for traders, the government is suspending the introduction of extra border checks on live animal imports from the EU, and on specific animal and plant goods from Ireland, to support Br...
LONDON, Aug. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * 100 Community Diagnostic Centres across the country now offer out of hours services, 12 hours a day seven days a week * Milestone means tens of thousands of patients can access vital tests, scans and checks around busy working lives * Delivering more convenient care out of hours as part of Government's Plan for Change, transforming healthcare and making the NHS fit for the future Tens of thousands of p...
LONDON, Aug. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Dame Andrea Jenkyns, Mayor of Greater Lincolnshire, visited the STEP Fusion site at West Burton on Thursday to see first-hand how the UK's world-leading fusion energy programme is set to deliver exciting new opportunities for Lincolnshire residents. During her visit, Mayor Jenkyns observed the demolition of cooling towers at the neighbouring former coal-fired Cottam power station - one of the largest demolitions...
LONDON, Aug. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The final stretch of King Charles III England Coast Path in Yorkshire and the North East has officially opened today (18 August) The new stretch joins Easington to Bridlington, forming a continuous path from the Scottish border down to Gibraltar point, in Lincolnshire, some 397 miles. It is the latest part of the 2,700 mile (4345km) national path to be completed. Commencing at the village of Easington, the King...
LONDON, Aug. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * EDC Group NE Ltd, UK EDC Ltd and UK TCF Limited have been shut down by the High Court after keeping more than £50,000 in funds they collected on behalf of clients * The three companies falsely claimed decades of experience despite being recently established, and used fake testimonials and misleading websites to deceive small businesses into paying upfront fees * Clients paid fees of hundreds of pounds but ...
LONDON, Aug. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * thousands of businesses and fleet operators will continue to receive crucial financial supportafter existing grant scheme extended  * move provides certainty for businesses to continue their switch to electric, supporting their expansion and jobs across the UK  * forms part of government's £650 million scheme to make it cheaper to buy EVs and helping to boost growth as part of the Plan for Chan...
LONDON, Aug. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Secretary of State is pleased to announce the appointment of Ceri Morgan as His Majesty's Trade Commissioner (HMTC) for Europe, succeeding Chris Barton from 1 September. Morgan brings a wealth of experience across multiple sectors to this critical role. In her most recent position she led the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) on international trade, international food security, and ...
LONDON, Aug. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: President Macron and Prime Minister Starmer today co-chaired a virtual meeting of a grouping of 'Coalition of the Willing' Leaders with the participation of President Zelenskyy. Leaders convened to discuss support for Ukraine and next steps in peace negotiations following President Trump's meeting with President Putin in Alaska. The Leaders reaffirmed their continuedsupport to Ukraine, and praised President Zel...