LONDON, Oct. 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Defra and the Devolved Governments have appointed Dr Michael Keil and Mr Ian Dickie to the Adaptation Committee of the Climate Change Committee. The Adaptation Committee is comprised of experts in the fields of climate change impacts, science, environmental economics, conservation, public health and business. It provides independent, expert advice on preparing for and adapting to climate change to UK and devolved...
LONDON, Oct. 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * More than 570,000 families received an average of £100 towards their monthly childcare bills in June 2025. * Working families encouraged to sign up to Tax-Free Childcare as Government top-ups totalled £57.7 million. * Supporting the government's mission to grow the economy and deliver on the Plan for Change. Working families are encouraged to sign up to Tax-Free Childcare ahead of the spooky school ho...
LONDON, Oct. 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Prime Minister confirms UK universities will open new campuses in India as part of trade mission to Mumbai * Higher education is one of the UK's greatest exports, and international education was worth £32 billion in export revenue in 2022 * Expansion in India will boost the UK's soft power while driving millions back into the UK economy - boosting growth and supporting UK jobs as part of the government's Pl...
LONDON, Oct. 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Tuberculosis (TB) levels in England increased by 13.6% in 2024 compared to the previous year, data published today by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows. There were 5,490 notifications of the disease in 2024, compared to 4,831 in 2023. Although rates have continued to increase, the risk to the general population in England from TB remains low. TB is preventable and curable, with 84.4% of patients comple...
LONDON, Oct. 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Group rejects nearly 80% of increases sought by companies. * Average additional increase in customer bills of 3% expected. * Extra money to fund more resilient supply, reduce pollution and reflect increased financing costs. Background to the redetermination A price control sets the amount of revenue companies are allowed to recover from customer bills. In December 2024, Ofwat published its decisions on...
LONDON, Oct. 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * £350m deal set to deliver UK missiles for the Indian Army, supporting hundreds of jobs in the UK * New milestone reached in UK-India defence industrial collaboration on electric-powered engines for naval ships, worth an initial £250m * Prime Minister Keir Starmer, speaking in Mumbai, hails the deals as an example of the growing strategic partnership between the UK and India A new £350 mil...
LONDON, Oct. 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Border Force is set to smash records for cocaine seizures in a single year after intercepting more than £1 billion worth in a significant summer of action. Between 1 June and 31 August, officers confiscated 15.6 tonnes of the deadly drug - equivalent to the weight of a London double decker bus. This exceeds more than half the total seized in the whole of 2024 (26.5 tonnes) and the entire volume seized in th...
LONDON, Oct. 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: I welcome the news that a deal has been reached on the first stage of President Trump's peace plan for Gaza. This is a moment of profound relief that will be felt all around the world, but particularly for the hostages, their families, and for the civilian population of Gaza, who have all endured unimaginable suffering over the last two years. I am grateful for the tireless diplomatic efforts of Egypt, Qatar, T&...
LONDON, Oct. 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Improvements to Horizon scandal redress schemes announced today, including funding of legal advice for postmasters, redress for close family members and a restorative justice programme. * Sir Gary Hickinbottom appointed as senior lawyer to oversee the Horizon Shortfall Scheme (HSS). * The Government's response is supported by the Horizon Compensation Advisory Board. Redress schemes for postmasters involved in t...
LONDON, Oct. 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Foreign Secretary will host European partners today (9 October) to focus on preserving security and stability in the Western Balkans, boosting growth and trade, and increasing cooperation in the fight against organised immigration crime.  Yvette Cooper will host the Western Balkans Summit Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Hillsborough Castle to discuss how the UK can support a region where instability can c...