LONDON, May 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has today, 15 May 2026, approved beremagene geperpavec (Vyjuvek) for the treatment of wounds in patients with dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (DEB). It can be used from birth onward. DEBis a rare genetic condition that makes the skin fragile and prone to blistering due to a fault in a gene responsible for holding skin layers together. Beremagenegepe...
LONDON, May 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Elevenforeign far-rightagitatorshave been blocked from coming to the UK, ahead of the unpatriotic Unite the Kingdom March * Prime Minister warnsviolent thugs who spew hatred on our streets will face the full force of the law * Saturdayexpected beone of the busiest days for policing in recent years, as thousands descend on the capital Elevenforeign far-right agitatorsintent on coming to the UK tospew their extre...
LONDON, May 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Ms Maya Sivagnanam has been appointed His Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of North Macedonia in succession to Mr Matthew Lawson. Ms Sivagnanam will take up her appointment during August 2026. Curriculum vitae Full name: Maya Sivagnanam 2025 to present FCDO, Macedonian Language Training 2023 to 2025 FCDO, Deputy Director, European Political Community Summit 2021 to 2023 FCDO, Deputy Director, South Asia ...
LONDON, May 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * After extensive evidence gathering, inquiry group concludes deal did not raise concerns for stock content globally * Inquiry group finds deal raises concerns in the supply of editorial content in the UK * Sale of Shutterstock's editorial business to suitable purchaser would address concerns The CMA's independent inquiry group has concluded the merger between Getty and Shutterstock would lead to competition conc...
LONDON, May 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * More than 2,000 young people attendedWales'first ever Youth Jobs Fair, heldatthe Principality Stadium,connected with employers, trainingprovidersand careers services * Morethan 600on the spot job offers confirmed on the day with more than40employersandtrainingprovidersfrom Southeast Walesin attendance, includingWelsh Rugby Union,Aramarkand Transport for Wales. Thousands of young peoplefrom across Waleswere brou...
LONDON, May 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * NHS Modernisation Bill will introduce two big changes - joining up health information and abolishing NHS England * Single Patient Record will mean NHS staff can see a patient's full medical history and patients won't have to repeat their story unnecessarily * Legislation will enable power and resources to be put in the hands of frontline NHS organisations by scrapping world's largest quango Patients will receiv...
LONDON, May 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Mrs Louise de Sousahas been appointedHis Majesty's AmbassadortotheRepublic ofColombiain succession toMr George Hodgson,who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mrsde Sousawill take upherappointment duringAugust 2026. Curriculum vitae Full name: Louise Amanda de Sousa 2021 to present Santiago, His Majesty's Ambassador 2020 to 2021 Pre-postingtraining (including Spanish language trai...
LONDON, May 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The company applied to vary the permit to introduce an effluent treatment plant to reduce PFAS chemical contamination on its site. It follows a public consultation on the Agency's draft decision to approve the variation, which took place earlier this year. The decision is based on Angus Fire demonstrating that it has met and will continue to meet expected mandatory conditions as outlined in the permit. The Envi...
LONDON, May 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Adults balancing responsibilities such as work and childcare will now have a new route into university and college thanks to radical reforms to create a new, more flexible student finance system. From September 2026, for the first time ever people will be able to access student finance for shorter, flexible,bite-sizedcourses,known as"modules",as well as traditional university degrees. Today the government has co...
LONDON, May 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Festivals, touring artwork and other projects celebrating the outstanding contribution of the Windrush generation and their descendants are today, 15 May, set to receive a share of £500,000. A total of 33 projects, from Plymouth to Leeds, will receive government funding to bring communities together and mark the lasting contribution of the Windrush generation to British life. These community-led initiatives...