LONDON, Feb. 5 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has today (5 February 2026) updated product information for healthcare professionals and patients regarding the risk of the very rare occurrence of non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION) in patients taking semaglutide. Semaglutide is a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1RA) sold under the brand names Ozempic and Rybelsus,...
LONDON, Feb. 5 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The UK Government has reinforced its commitment to help create a more robust, profitable and sustainable agriculture industry in Scotland while maximising economic growth in rural areas. Addressing the National Farmers' Union Scotland's (NFUS) annual conference today [Thursday 5 February] Scotland Office Minister Kirsty McNeill set out how the UK Government is building the foundations for a stronger future for Sc...
LONDON, Feb. 5 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Defence SecretaryJohn Healey has confirmed that His Majesty the King has approved the appointment of Major General Matthew Jones OBE as Chief of Defence Intelligence (CDI), on promotion to Lieutenant General.  He will take up the role in the summer of 2026, succeeding Adrian Bird.  The appointment follows the major reform of theintelligencef...
LONDON, Feb. 5 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * HM Treasury launchesnew Green Book to support fairer and more balanced public investment decisions. * Government addressing historic underinvestment head-on so every region realises full potential. * Move integral to Government's plan to deliver change and opportunity across the whole of the United Kingdom. Overlooked regions and communities across the country are to be finally given a "fair hearing" in public ...
LONDON, Feb. 5 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Cannabis with an estimated street value of £7.1 million has been discovered at a derelict former school in Wick following a Police Scotland-led investigation supported by the Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC). On Thursday, 29 January 2026, officers acting on intelligence executed a warrant at a building on West Bank Avenue. A sophisticated cannabis cultivation was discovered, including more than 5,900 cannabi...
LONDON, Feb. 5 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New UK-US partnership will help secure supply chains of critical minerals, driving investment into UK projects. * Partnershipbacks the UK's Critical Minerals Strategy, helping to shore up supplies of everyday products like smartphones,laptopsand fridges. * Foreign Office Minister Seema MalhotrasignedpartnershipwithUS Under Secretary of State Jacob Helberg at meeting of over 50 countries in Washington DC yesterda...
LONDON, Feb. 5 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Communities have been called on to have their say on proposals to shake-up local government and improve public services in over a dozen areas. Ministers have received a total of 52 submissions from local leaders in 14 areas including Devon, Derbyshire, and Kent relating to local government reorganisation. These proposals show plans to simplify the needless duplication and reduce bureaucracy, and they have today ...
LONDON, Feb. 5 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Today, we have published our accident investigationreport into the collision between the crude oil tanker Apache and the stern trawler Serinah (GH 116) in the Firth of Clyde, Scotland on 25 April 2024. Chief Inspector of Marine Accidents, Andrew Moll OBE, said: This accident could have had a far worse outcome, and the investigation identified shortcomings in the navigational practices on both vessels involved. T...
LONDON, Feb. 5 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: New UKHSA data highlights cases ofShigellaand Salmonellalinkedto travel to Cape Verde,a popular winter sun destination for British holidaymakers.As many UK residents prepare for February half-term holidays, with some headingto wintersun destinations, UKHSA is sharing advice to help families stay healthy and enjoy their trips. An investigation led by UKHSA, together with other public health agencies, found that of...
LONDON, Feb. 5 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Andy King has been appointed as Regulator of Community Interest Companies ("CIC Regulator"), the government announced today (5 February). Andy is currently the Chief Executive of Companies House and Registrar of Companies for England and Wales. He will take on the position of CIC Regulator alongside these roles, replacing Louise Smyth CBE, who has retired. The Regulator of Community Interest Companies is an offi...