LONDON, June 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: UKHospitality and its members have driven forward a proactive programme of further work to promote the safety and security of women and girls, including enhancing guidance on guest safety. Government and industry agreed to work together to build on existing partnership work at both national and local level to protect guests and teams, as well as share best practice to prevent any opportunities for perpetrators i...
LONDON, June 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) hastoday, 12 June 2026, approved a newlower doseversion of the adrenaline (epinephrine) nasal spray, EURneffy, for the emergency treatment ofserious allergic reactions(anaphylaxis)in childrenaged four years and over. This approval means younger children are eligible for a needle-free treatmentoptionfor the first timein the UK. The1 mgdosenasal spray...
LONDON, June 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Defence Secretary Dan Jarvis MP opens Europe's biggest drone testing centre in Swindon, learning lessons fromthe Ukraineand Iran conflicts. * Uncrewed Systems Centre, based at new DroneTEX facility, will keep Armed Forces at edge of innovation, rapidly developing and fielding capabilities in weeks, not years. * Centre will support small British businesses, unlock exports and create jobs as part of largest susta...
LONDON, June 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Rachel Blake gave her backing to the growth of the mutuals and co-ops sector and doubling its size at the Co-op Congress today - an annual event which brings together leaders, practitioners, and innovators to explore shared challenges and opportunities. Mutuals and co-operatives are businesses or organisations owned and run by their members, and they play an important role in strengthening local economies and gi...
LONDON, June 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Eighty four people from Wales who have contributed to their community and country are celebrated in His Majesty The King's Birthday Honours List 2026 today. Those receiving honours in Wales include: Julia Jones, from Dyfed, who was awarded a BEM for services to Music after establishing the Llandeilo Fawr Festival of Music; and, Karl Lester from Conwy who was awarded a MBE for voluntary services to Mountain Rescu...
LONDON, June 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Community change-makers up and down the country are being celebrated in His Majesty The King's Birthday Honours List today, with 1182 recipients awarded from every part of the UK. These recipients have contributed significantly to their communities, going above and beyond in delivering positive change to benefit others. Their involvement in their local areas includes fostering children in need, alleviating hygi...
LONDON, June 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The King has been pleased to approve the following appointments: * Dame Angela Eagle DBE MP as Minister of State (Security Minister) jointly in the Home Office and the Cabinet Office * Stephen Morgan MP as Minister of State in the Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs * Calvin Bailey MBE MP as a Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State in the Ministry of Defence * Jade Botterill MP as a Junior Lord o...
LONDON, June 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: 81 people from Northern Ireland who have contributed to their community and country are celebrated in His Majesty The King's Birthday Honours List 2026 today. Those receiving honours in Northern Ireland include David Workman, a 74 year-old, who was awarded a BEM for services to rugby and to community relations in Ballynahinch; Susan Lagdon who was awarded an MBE for services to ending violence against women and ...
LONDON, June 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Staff from the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) have been recognised for their achievements with an award in the King's Birthday Honours and commendations by the Vice Chief of the Defence Staff (VCDS). Nicholas Goddard, a principal scientist specialising in underwater systems, has been made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE). Nicolas works on current and future generation submarine...
LONDON, June 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Dr Nicola Rose, Executive Director of Science and Research at the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), has been appointed an OBE in the 2026 King's Birthday Honours, for services to science and public health. She has played a major role in shaping the UK's regulatory science research, and in the global response to emerging viral diseases. A globally respected leader in regulatory science, ...