LONDON, Oct. 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Proposals to transform consumer experience will lead to more choice and savings. * Twenty-one measures proposed, including better information on prices, treatments, medicines and ownership, a price cap on written prescriptions and a new comprehensive price comparison website. * Current regulatory system not fit for purpose and must be modernised to keep pace with commercial practice and ensure pet owner...
LONDON, Oct. 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * UK unleashes strongest sanctions yet on Russia, choking off energy revenues that flow into its war chest by directly targeting oil giants Rosneft and Lukoil. * Government is taking Russian oil 'off the market' as 90 sanctions announced. * Foreign Office and Treasury take action in tandem, with Yvette Cooper introducing sanctions in parliament and Rachel Reeves leading discussions with international part...
LONDON, Oct. 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Ambassador and the Secretary discussed the strengthening of bilateral trade relations and future investment opportunities under the framework of the UK-Central America Association Agreement (UKCAA). Both parties celebrated the nearly five years of successful implementation of the UKCAA, which has facilitated a steady growth in trade between Honduras and the United Kingdom. In 2024, bilateral trade reached &#...
LONDON, Oct. 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: We wish to inform wholesalers that Anupco Ltd T/A Kela Animal Health UK has initiated a Class II recall to wholesaler level with immediate effect for: * Gonavet Veyx 50 micrograms/ml Solution for Injection for Cattle, Pigs and Horses, Vm 27569/4005 The reason for the recall is due to an increased risk of microbial contamination in the aseptically manufactured products at the site of the contracted manufacturer,...
LONDON, Oct. 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Life for overwhelmed parents is set to get that bit easier as the government kicks off a new national campaign to help them cut through the bombardment of sometimes unreliable advice and false expectations online. From Instagram gurus to TikTok tips, turning to online communities is an understandable trend among parents of young children - with new research revealing a third (33%) now scroll social media for sup...
LONDON, Oct. 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Migrants will be required to pass tough new English language requirements under a law introduced in Parliament today (14 October), as the government continues to replace Britain's failed immigration system with one that is controlled, selective and fair. Immigrants applying through certain legal routes must meet an A level equivalent standard in speaking, listening, reading and writing. The Secure English Langu...
LONDON, Oct. 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The UK Armed Forces will benefit from better equipment support and delivery to the frontline as a new defence storage facility opens in Cumbria, with 450 people employed during construction and 25 new permanent jobs created. The Longtown Defence Storage Facility - the size of 12 football pitches - will streamline supply chain operations and provide safe and secure storage for mission-critical equipment, from bod...
LONDON, Oct. 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: We wish to inform wholesalers that Anupco Ltd T/A Kela Animal Health UK has initiated a Class II recall to wholesaler level with immediate effect for: * Maprelin 75 µg/ml Solution for Injection for Pigs, Vm 27569/4000 The reason for the recall is due to an increased risk of microbial contamination in the aseptically manufactured products at the site of the contracted manufacturer, in the period from 01/202...
LONDON, Oct. 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Richard Guest, Professor of Biometric Technologies at the University of Southampton, has been appointed as the new chair of the Science and Technology Ethics Advisory Committee (STEAC), beginning on 26 September 2025 for a period of 3 years. Professor Guest has been a member of STEAC - formerly the Biometrics, Forensics Ethics Advisory Group (BFEG) - for 6 years and will continue to bring his internationally rec...
LONDON, Oct. 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: More than 85,000 military drones have been delivered by the UK to Ukraine in just six months this year by accelerating production from British companies and supporting jobs in both countries, the Defence Secretary will confirm in Brussels today as he co-hosts with Germany the latest meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group. It comes as Defence Secretary John Healey confirms, for the first time, that £60...