LONDON, Oct. 5 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Hundreds of thousands of first-time buyers set to save £710 on average when buying a home, along with vital time and energy, thanks to the biggest shakeup to the homebuying system in this country's history. Proposals unveiled by the government today (Monday 6 October) will speed up the long-drawn out and costly process of buying a home by four weeks, saving people money and unnecessary stress, alongside wide...
LONDON, Oct. 5 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Police forces will be granted new powers to put conditions on repeat protests as the Home Secretary orders a fresh look at how protests are policed and organised. The new powers, which will be brought forward as soon as possible, will allow senior officers to consider the 'cumulative impact' of previous protest activity. If a protest has taken place at the same site for weeks on end, and caused repeated disorder...
LONDON, Oct. 4 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Hamas' acceptance of the US peace plan is a significant step forwards. We strongly support President Trump's efforts, which have brought us closer to peace than ever before. There is now an opportunity to end the fighting, for the hostages to return home, and for humanitarian aid to reach those who so desperately need it. We call on all sides to implement the agreement without delay. The UK, alongside our partne...
LONDON, Oct. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Children and young people are being inspired to learn more about climate change and coastal flood resilience through a custom-built Minecraft world, thanks to a new game publicly launched today (Friday 3 October). CoastCraft is an educational game developed for Minecraft Education, aligned with the curriculum in England and designed for students aged between 9 and 14. Bringing the impacts of the dynamic processe...
LONDON, Oct. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: I welcome the appointment of The Right Reverend and Right Honourable Dame Sarah Mullally D.B.E as the new Archbishop of Canterbury and the first woman to hold the role. The Church of England is of profound importance to this country. Its churches, cathedrals, schools, and charities are part of the fabric of our communities. The Archbishop of Canterbury will play a key role in our national life. I wish her every ...
LONDON, Oct. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Founded to strengthen trade and investment ties between Uganda and the United Kingdom, British Chamber of Commerce Uganda (BCCU) has quickly become a vibrant platform for business collaboration, innovation, and opportunity. Led by Ugandans, connected globally, and committed to making a difference in Uganda, BCCU is shaping a future where business drives inclusive development. Over the past year, BCCU has hosted h...
LONDON, Oct. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The King has approved the nomination of The Right Reverend and Right Honourable Dame Sarah Mullally D.B.E., for election by the College of Canons of Canterbury Cathedral in the place of The Right Reverend and Right Honourable Justin Portal Welby, GCVO, as Lord Archbishop of Canterbury, Primate of All England and Metropolitan. Lord Evans of Weardale, KCB, DL, Chair of the Crown Nominations Commission for Canterbur...
LONDON, Oct. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: In July the Environment Agency's fisheries team carried out an emergency rescue of a previously unknown population of white clawed crayfish at Burley in Wharfedale. This followed a report from a member of the public about crayfish in distress in the watercourse, which was very low due to ongoing drought conditions in the region. The team successfully rescued 32 adults, including 21 females carrying eggs (known a...
LONDON, Oct. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Main developments: * 259,000 fake toys worth over £3.5m have been seized at the UK border so far this year - equivalent to 24 tonnes of goods * 90% of these - 236,000 items - were counterfeit Labubu dolls, seized before they could reach UK consumers * 75% of seized counterfeit toys fail safety tests with banned chemicals and choking hazards found, while 46% of those purchasing them experienced seriou...
LONDON, Oct. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The name change reflects the committee's increasing role in providing ethical advice on the use and deployment of data ethics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning by the Home Office. The committee's remit has evolved significantly since its inception, now tackling some of the most pressing ethical challenges posed by emerging technologies. Recognising that its original name no longer captured the breadt...