LONDON, Sept. 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has published its latest Trading Standards Survey report, setting out a picture of the IP crime issues local Trading Standards teams are investigating and observing on the frontline. Dangerous counterfeit toys are now a more visible enforcement concern, with 67% of responding local authorities reporting investigations. The annual survey covers April 2025 to March 2026 and ...
LONDON, Sept. 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A court order is now in place preventing the dumping of waste at Calder Quarry in Elland, Halifax. The restriction order bans waste from being imported on to the site and access to the land is also prohibited, subject to certain exceptions. Anyone breaching the order is committing a criminal offence. The order was obtained at West Yorkshire Magistrates' Court on Thursday 3 September and will be in place for si...
LONDON, Sept. 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New national space strategy brings together UK's plans for growth, defence, and national security to help reindustrialise the UK * Government will design a resilient, integrated national satellite communications system to boost our security and defence * Strategy also brings everyday benefits to Brits from better connectivity on trains to stronger phone signals Safeguarding our national security and defence ca...
LONDON, Sept. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister spoke to the President of the United States, Donald Trump, this afternoon. The Prime Minister began by wishing President Trump a happy Labor Day. Turning to the economy, the Prime Minister congratulated the President on the latest US employment figures and noted the positive signs of growth within the UK's own economy. The Prime Minister said the government was building more positivity about ...
LONDON, Sept. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Last winter (2025-26) just 55.5% of primary school children - around 2.5 million out of a total of the 4.5 million eligible - received a flu vaccine. While uptake in all primary school-aged children, reception to year 6, was slightly up on the previous winter (54.5% for 2024-25), it was well below levels (over 60%) seen before the COVID-19 pandemic (winter of 2019 -20). The youngest primary school aged children ...
LONDON, Sept. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Ianbringsmore than40yearsof finance leadershipexperiencespanningprofessional services, globalpharmaceuticalsand luxury retailtotheNAD Group. As CFO,Ian willjoin theNAD GroupExecutive Committee andplay a crucial role inhow the NAD GroupdeliverstheDefenceInvestment Plan (DIP),reacting to Defence's new capability priorities.Under his leadership,the Group'sfinance professionalswillsupportthe NAD Groupteamsresponsibl...
LONDON, Sept. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Derek Wilson Reappointed for a third term from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2030. With a 30-year career as a specialist sports architect, Derek's work is driven by his passion for sport. His expertise in stadium design, developed through his work on the Olympic and Paralympic Games, has fostered a particular focus on safety, accessibility, and major events. Derek brings extensive private and public sector experien...
LONDON, Sept. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister spoke to the President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, this morning. The Prime Minister began by welcoming the strong historic ties between the UK and Cyprus, including through the two countries' close cooperation on the Sovereign Base Areas in Cyprus. He thanked Cyprus for its support in advancing UK-EU relations during its Presidency and set out the UK's intention to continue to get close...
LONDON, Sept. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister spoke to the Prime Minister ofSweden, Ulf Kristersson, this morning.   The two leaders discussed the importance of the UK-Swedenrelationship, both bilaterally and through the Joint Expeditionary Force and NATO to protect shared interests. Russia's ongoing aggression, both in Ukraine and through hybrid attacks in Europe, emphasised the importance of that close relationship, the lea...
LONDON, Sept. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister spoke to the Amir ofQatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, this morning. The Prime Minister began by reflecting on the situation in the Middle East, adding that he was focused on ensuring de-escalation and supporting partners in the region to bring a return to stability and security. The ongoing conflict in the Middle East highlighted the strength of the UK-Qatari re...