LONDON, Dec. 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Those receiving honours in Northern Ireland include Olympian champion Rhys McClenaghan who receives an MBE for services to gymnastics. The 26-year old won a sensational gold medal on the Pommel Horse at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris for Ireland. The oldest recipient this year in the region is 82-year-old Florence Victoria Methven for voluntary service to the NSPCC and to the community in Newcastle, County Down...
LONDON, Dec. 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Those receiving honours in Scotland includeRoland Christian Douglas Schau Engebretson, who established Macaulay College on the Isle of Lewis to address a critical gap in post-school opportunities for young adults with learning disabilities and additional support needs. Louise Goughreceives a BEM for services to Foster Care, after serving as a Foster Carer for 28 years and providing a stable and supportive enviro...
LONDON, Dec. 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The following individuals from CSOC have been recognised: Commander of the British Empire (CBE) - Operations * British Army Brigadier S J J MARKS Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) * British Army Colonel D A CHAMBERLAIN * British Army Colonel C M MORTON Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) - Operations * British Army Lieutenant Colonel J A JEEVARATNAM Member of the Order of the Br...
LONDON, Dec. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) is delighted to announce that Narinder Shergill, who leads our Departmental Security Unit, has been awarded an OBE in the New Year Honours List 2026 for Services to the Administration of Justice. Since joining the SFO in 2014, Narinder has been instrumental in delivering security risk management and ensuring the safety and security of the organisation as it pursues complex fraud, b...
LONDON, Dec. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The coming new year will see the delivery of jobs, growth and increased investment in Wales, Welsh Secretary Jo Stevens has said. Throughout 2025 the UK Government has delivered transformative investment in Wales with measures to grow the economy, create jobs and tackle the cost of living. November saw one of the most significant infrastructure investments in Welsh history with the announcement that Wylfa on An...
LONDON, Dec. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Occupational health training will be funded by Government for line managers in small businesses across England between January and March 2026. * Will help equip SMEs to support employee health and recruit and retain skilled staff - and boost productivity. * Part of Government's Plan for Change to break down barriers to opportunity and drive economic growth by creating an accessible labour market. Thousands of ...
LONDON, Dec. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * 4,606 people filed their Self Assessment tax return on Christmas Day * 37,435 people completed their return over the three-day festive period * One month to go until 31 January deadline - HMRC encourages customers to get started now More than 4,600 Self Assessment customers filed their tax return on Christmas Day. In total, 37,435 customers filed between Christmas Eve and Boxing Day, suggesting that for some,...
LONDON, Dec. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister spoke with President Trump, President Zelenskyy and European leaders. The discussion focused on ongoing efforts to secure a just and lasting peace in Ukraine, with leaders commending President Trump for the progress achieved so far. They underlined the importance of robust security guarantees and reaffirmed the urgency of ending this barbaric war as soon as possible. The Prime Minister empha...
LONDON, Dec. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New figures show UK research backed by Horizon made bigger academic impactand more ambitious projects reached fruition * Comes as UK marks2years in Horizon Europe - the world's largest research and Innovation programme - with plans to boost joint work with Spain and Germany in the new year * From health to clean energy, science and tech breakthroughs made possible by Horizon Europe and its predecessor are criti...
LONDON, Dec. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The MHRA continues to warn about the serious risks linked to buying weight-loss products from unregulated websites or through social media. Products sold illegally may be fake, contaminated, incorrectly dosed, orcontainpowerful ingredients not listed on the packaging. These can lead to dangerous side effects, including heart problems, psychologicaleffectsand dangerously low blood sugar. Some medicines used for w...