LONDON, Aug. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * More people will be supported to get online through new government fund helping to drive economic growth and raise living standards as part of the Plan for Change. * Backed by £9.5 million from UK government, the funding will help tackledigitalinequality across the UK, including through workshops to familiarise people with tech and donating new devices to those without access to online world. * Fun...
LONDON, Aug. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Every neighbourhood across England and Wales now has named, contactable officers in place to tackle issues blighting their communities, marking a major milestone in the government's Plan for Change. As part of the Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee to put 13,000 more officers into communities by 2029, the public will have consistent direct links to their local force, with dedicated anti-social behaviour leads and ...
LONDON, Aug. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Government issues reminder to those on eligible means-tested benefits to check they are named on their electricity bill to get £150 off this winter * This will help ensure people automatically receive the discount from their energy supplier, putting more money in their pockets under the Plan for Change * Follows the extension of the Warm Home Discount, meaning an extra 2.7 million households will qualify t...
LONDON, Aug. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: UK Ambassador to Guatemala, Juliana Correa, visited the community of San Miguel in Poptun on 13 August, where the Biodiverse Landscapes Fund (BLF) is investing approximately £16,000 to support local initiatives. The project has provided piped water access to 38 families (benefiting around 210 people), supported environmental protection systems for 21 families, and helped 14 families revive traditional bean ...
LONDON, Aug. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: President Macron, Prime Minister Starmer and Chancellor Merz today co-chaired a virtual meeting of a grouping of 'Coalition of the Willing' Leaders and with the participation of President Zelenskyy and Vice-President Vance, ahead of President Trump's meeting with President Putin in Alaska. Leaders welcomed President Trump's efforts to stop the killing in Ukraine, end Russia's war of aggression, and achieve just ...
LONDON, Aug. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: We are pleased to share that portal customers are now able to search for and view first registration (FR) applications in the View Applications (VA) service. FR applications can be found in VA, provided the Business Unit Variable Direct Debit account key number was present on submission. In May, we introduced a new information panel to the portal homepage, displaying the number of applications that are subject t...
LONDON, Aug. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister joined a call with the leaders of the United States, Ukraine, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Finland, NATO and the European Union this afternoon. All leaders agreed this week marks an important moment for the future of Ukraine. They thanked President Trump for his efforts in bringing Putin to the table in pursuit of a ceasefire to end to the ongoing bloodshed. The Prime Minister was clear th...
LONDON, Aug. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Norfolk's wetlands will once again echo with the distinctive ticking calls of the large marsh grasshopper following its successful reintroduction after an 86-year absence. Citizen Zoo's Hop of Hope project has seen this rare species return to Norfolk through innovative conservation techniques. The project allowed volunteers to home-rear and release thousands of grasshoppers at restored wetland sites, where habit...
LONDON, Aug. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Latest hearing following major investigation by Environment Agency into site at Fen Lane, Long Bennington * Court told company was responsible for delivering over 1400 tonnes of controlled waste * Sentencing hearing at Nottingham Crown Court on Friday 8 August 2025 The sentence imposed on Fletcher Plant Limited of Clement Street, Sheffield, is the latest result from a major investigation by the Environment Age...
LONDON, Aug. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister spoke to the Prime Minister of the Netherlands Dick Schoof earlier today. They discussed their sustained support for Ukraine and the ongoing work to end Russia's barbaric war. They agreed that there should be no decisionsabout the future of Ukraine without Ukraine. They looked forward to discussing further in this afternoon's meetings alongside President Trump and President Zelenskyy. Discla...