LONDON, Sept. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The new US initiative to deliver an end to the war in Gaza is profoundly welcome and I am grateful for PresidentTrump's leadership. We strongly support his efforts to end the fighting, release the hostages and ensure the provision of urgent humanitarian assistance for the people of Gaza. This is our top priority and should happen immediately. We call on all sides to come together and to work with the US Admini...
LONDON, Sept. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Plans have been confirmed to double the number of people coming to the UK through high-talent visa routes. The announcements also included a new investigations team to go after fraudulent Bounce Back Loan claimants and Public Procurement. Youth Guarantee Every eligible young person who has been on Universal Credit for 18 months without earning or learning will be offered guaranteed paid work through a new You...
LONDON, Sept. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Tech Secretary plans to make cyberflashing a "priority offence" under Online Safety Act, as part of the government's Plan for Change commitment to halve Violence Against Women and Girls * Social media platforms and dating apps will be required to take proactive steps to prevent users from seeing unsolicited nude images * Possible actions could see companies using automated systems pre-emptively detecting and h...
LONDON, Sept. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Home Secretary has announced a proposed new contribution-based settlement model to reduce net migration, boost integration and reduce pressure on public services. To ensure people contribute to the economy and society before being able to settle in the UK, under the new model they will have to be lawfully resident in the UK for the minimum of 10 years, double the current period. A person can earn a reducti...
LONDON, Sept. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Plans to deliver justice reform and enhance UK legal services announced * New expert panel to drive greater use of English law on international stage * Crime-cutting courts to be expanded with new site confirmed for Liverpool The panel will bring together the legal sector's key players to future proof English law's eminent international status as part of a drive to enhance UK economic growth. The panel will...
LONDON, Sept. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Greater Manchester, Liverpool City Region, North East, West of England, West Midlands and West Yorkshire receive £25m each to grow their creative industries * Comes as £8m in grants go to more than 100 small and medium-sized creative businesses across 12 UK regions including Cornwall, Devon, Hull and East Midlands * Funding to unlock growth as part of the Government's Plan for Change Creative busine...
LONDON, Sept. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Thank you, Mr President, The United Kingdom thanks Kyrgyzstan for participating in this review. We commend its efforts on gender equality and constructive engagement with the Council. We encourage continued progress. We welcome Kyrgyzstan's support of the majority of recommendations. However, we regret the exclusion of several key UK recommendations, particularly those concerning civil society and fundamental ...
LONDON, Sept. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Lord Chancellor, having consulted the Master of the Rolls, has reappointed Elisabetta Sciallis as a member of the Civil Procedure Rule Committee, for 3 years from 1 June 2026. She has been a member of the CPRC since 1 June 2023. Ms Sciallis has been Principal Policy Advisor for Consumer Rights at Which? since 2022. She previously worked as a legal executive at the UK European Consumer Centre within the Char...
LONDON, Sept. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is developing two new online services to make maritime processes faster and easier for cadets, seafarers, and vessel operators. We're looking for participants to provide feedback on these services and help shape the development of more user-friendly experiences. Maritime Certification Portal This service will allow users to: * apply for a Notice of Eligibility (NOE)...
LONDON, Sept. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The government has today (Sunday 28 September) confirmed it will progress work on the next generation of new towns across England, following publication of an independent report that recommends 12 locations as potential new towns. The government is determined to begin building in at least three new towns in this Parliament and is prepared to progress work on a far larger range of locations if it proves possible...