LONDON, Jan. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: New advice on using apps and other digital tools to support mental health is being published by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) today (27 January), as part of free online resources developed with NHS England for the public, parents, carers and professionals who use or recommend these tools. More people in the UK, particularly young people, are turning to digital tools for mental h...
LONDON, Jan. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Prime Minister to travel to Beijing and Shanghai accompanied bynearly 60British businessesand culturalorganisations * Asthe world's second largest economyandthe UK's third largest trading partner, engagement with China isvitalfortheBritish people * He willpledge a partnershipfit for our times,grounded intheUK nationalinterestand focused on making theUKbetter off Working people and UK businesses willben...
LONDON, Jan. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Every year, 500 British and Uruguayan nationals between the ages of 18 and 30 can experience life and culture in the other country for a period of up to 2 years. Uruguayan citizens who would like to travel to the UK under this scheme need to apply for a Youth Mobility Scheme (YMS) visa. British citizens who would like to travel to Uruguay should apply for a Working Holiday temporary residency. The scheme foster...
LONDON, Jan. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Government backs British pubs with a major package of support on business rates and licensing reform, recognising the challenges they face and important role they play in local communities. * Pubs will get a 15% cut to new business rates bills from April followed by a two-year real-terms freeze, as well as a review into the method used to value them for business rates. This is on top of support announced a...
LONDON, Jan. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Eligibility Pubs Reliefwillbe awarded to pubsthatmeetall ofthe following characteristics: a. is open to thegeneralpublic, b. allows free entry other than when occasional entertainment is provided, c. allows drinking without requiring food to be consumed, and d. permitsdrinks to bepurchasedat a bar. For these purposes, the meaning of pub does not include: a. Restaurants, cafes, nightclubs, snack bars, b. ...
LONDON, Jan. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Millions of leaseholders across England and Wales are set to benefit from a major shake-up of the outdated leasehold system - with ground rents set to be capped at £250 a year, changing to a peppercorn cap after 40 years. Making the announcement in a video on TikTok this morning, Prime Minister Keir Starmer sets out how the cap will save some families hundreds of pounds as the cost of living is the single m...
LONDON, Jan. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Millions of pet owners and vet professionals across the country will benefit from major reforms to the veterinary sector - the first overhaul in sixty years. The reforms help households understand what they are paying for, avoid unexpected costs and choose the best value care for their pets. They come after the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) found problems in the veterinary market could be costing hous...
LONDON, Jan. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister spoke to thePrime Minister of Sweden Ulf Kristerssonthis afternoon. The Prime Minister thanked Prime Minister Kristersson for Sweden's strong and consistent support for Ukraine and highlighted the need to collectively go further to support their resilience, energy security, and air defence. They underlined the importance of ensuring Ukraine has the long‑term security assurances and cont...
LONDON, Jan. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: New, clearer rules proposed today (Tuesday 27 January) willhelp to improve water quality, reduce pollution in ourriversandgive farmers the confidence to grow food sustainably. 41%ofEngland's rivers, lakes and streams are currently affected by agricultural pollution,and theywill get stronger protection undernewproposalstoincreaseoversighton sewage sludge spreading. Aconsultationlaunched today proposestighter con...
LONDON, Jan. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: An FCDO spokesperson said: We are concerned by reports that North Korea conducted a further ballistic missile launch on 27 January. Ballistic missile launches violate multiple UN Security Council resolutions (UNSCRs) and destabilise peace and security on the Korean Peninsula. The UK continues to urge North Korea to stop provocations, to engage in meaningful diplomacy and return to dialogue. Media enquiries E...