LONDON, Nov. 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Critical services will be better safeguarded, thanks to £155 million government investment to boost national security and deliver national renewal * Everyday activities from mobile phone signal to Sat Nav in cars, all use Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) - and invasion of Ukraine has shown how these signals can be vulnerable andif interfered with cancause disruption * Funding includes work on a wor...
LONDON, Nov. 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Environment Agency has today (Wednesday 19 November) convened local partners as a major investigation into illegal tipping at a site in Kidlington continues.  Meeting with agencies from across Oxfordshire, including Oxfordshire County Council, Thames Valley Police and National Highways, the Environment Agency provided an update on the joint efforts to protect the local environment and address safetycon...
LONDON, Nov. 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The September data shows: * on average, house prices have fallen -0.6% since August 2025 * there has been an annual price rise of 2.6% which makes the average property in the UK valued at £272,000 England In England the September data shows, on average, house prices fell by -0.8% since August 2025. The annual price rise of 2% takes the average property value to £293,000. The regional data for Englan...
LONDON, Nov. 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * UKstands with Government of Yemen againstHouthi influence with first Ministerial visit in six years * UK-backed programmes include maritime security operations to combat piracy and weapons smuggling * UK working to prevent security threatsat home through commitment to supporting peace and stability in the Middle East UK support to help Yemen combat piracy and weapons smuggling was on show as Hamish Falconer be...
LONDON, Nov. 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New sanctions target the Media Land cybercrime syndicate responsible for facilitating cyber-attacks on UK-based companies. * Foreign Secretary announces latest crack down on illicit cyber activity globally, as cyber-attacks cost the UK economy £14.7 billion in 2024. * Today's coordinated action with Australia and the United States demonstrates the UK's ongoing commitment to tackling malicious Russi...
LONDON, Nov. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Landmark strategy published onInternationalMen'sDayaims to tacklemen'smental health challenges, improve physical health and reduce inequalities somen and boys get on and live longer, healthier lives * As part of the strategy, DHSC will team up on the Premier League's Together Against Suicide initiative and smash the stigma aroundmental health * Menwith prostate cancer will alsobenefitfrom improved care through ...
LONDON, Nov. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Chair, let me welcome the Nepalese delegation, led by Commerce and Industry Secretary Dr. Ghimire, to its 3rd Trade Policy Review and thank both the government of Nepal and the WTO Secretariat for their Reports. I would also like to convey my appreciation to our discussant, the Ambassador of Japan, whose valuable contributions have deepened our conversation today. * Starting with the bilateral relationship bet...
LONDON, Nov. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Two men have been arrested for conspiracy to commitfraudand money laundering, the Environment Agency announced today (Tuesday 18 November 2025). In raids last week, Environment Agency officers worked with South Yorkshire Policeto apprehend the individuals as part of an investigation into fraudulent waste exporting claims, which is a way often used by organised criminal gangs to launder money. A 59-year-old man ...
LONDON, Nov. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)is supportingAnn Craft TrustduringNationalSafeguarding Adults Weekto help organisations prevent abuse and create safer cultures through this year's theme: 'Prevention: Act Before Abuse'. DBS supports employers to make safer recruitment decisions by processing and issuing criminal record checks and bymaintainingthe Adults' and Children's Barred Lists. Barred Lists are recor...
LONDON, Nov. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: England cannot continue to take water for granted, the Environment Agency has warned in a new report examining the country's latest water usage. While world leaders conclude climate talks in Brazil, the regulator has said achieving greater water efficiency at home must become a national priority - particularly during the current drought. The EA has said the current amount taken out of rivers, lakes and grou...