LONDON, July 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * UK announces 137 sanctions targeting Putin's critical energy and oil sectors.  * New sanctions will disrupt the flow of oil money into Putin's war chest and strand more of his beleaguered shadow fleet.  * Today's action comes as the UK and EU lowered the Crude Oil Price Cap further disrupting the flow of oil money into Putin's war chest. The 137 targets strike at the heart of Russia's energy secto...
LONDON, July 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Bartholomew Dalton is a solicitor and key member of the Serious and General Crime team at top-ranked London criminal defence firm Hickman & Rose. He has represented clients accused of a wide range of offences and provides expert advice in relation to all stages of criminal cases, from investigation through to trial and appeal. He is an experienced police station representative, litigator and advocate in the Magi...
LONDON, July 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Without action tomorrow's retirees are on track to be poorer than today's. * Almost half of working-age adults are still saving nothing with low earners, some ethnic minorities and the self-employed least likely to be pension saving. * Revived Pension Commission will consider the long-term future of our pensions system to make today's workers better off in retirement. Millions of people could benefit from a mo...
LONDON, July 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * UK government announces new £60m humanitarian aid package to support healthcare, food and water. * Includes vital funding to treat patients at UK-Med field hospitals in Gaza * Aid package will help provide emergency food, shelter and support for over 2 million people Tens of thousands of civilians in Gaza will receive additional humanitarian aid funded by the UK government. In a statement to Parliament, ...
LONDON, July 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Joint statement by: * foreign ministers of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Greece, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the UK * EU Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management We, the signatories listed below, come tog...
LONDON, July 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Scheme recognises employers who go above and beyond in supporting defence to renew the nation's contract with those who serve or have served. * Gold Award is the highest badge of honour for employers who support the armed forces community and uphold the Armed Forces Covenant. * Announcement supports wider defence transformation under the Strategic Defence Review and Defence Industrial Strategy towards innovatio...
LONDON, July 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Overhaul will simplify and strengthen standards system as government delivers on key manifesto promise * Rule-breaking ministers who leave office following serious breach of Ministerial Code stopped from getting severance payments * Advisory Committee for Business Appointments abolished as financial sanctions introduced A new Ethics and Integrity Commission will be established to drive up standards in public l...
LONDON, July 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: "The Committee is pleased that its work over the last 30 years has been recognised and that the government wants to retain and build on this model. Reporting annually to the Prime Minister on the health of the standards landscape and the government's commitment to respond to the Ethics and Integrity Commission's recommendations within a reasonable timeframe are both welcome and important changes,creating a more ...
LONDON, July 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Departments publish 5-year British Sign Language (BSL) plans * Third BSL report published and government commits to publish BSL reports every year up to 2027 to break down barriers faced by Deaf and disabled people * 'Plan for Disability' announced to boost opportunities for Deaf and disabled people across the UK For the first time ever, the government has launched new 5-year plans to improve the use o...
LONDON, July 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New PAYE service to make tax system simpler and easier for around 35 million workers. * At least 90% of customer interactions with HMRC to be digital by 2030. * Reducing post and letters to save £50 million a year - equal to almost 1,500 full time nurses. Workers are set to take control of their tax affairs as the government today (21 July 2025) announces a new online Pay As You Earn (PAYE) service for ar...