LONDON, July 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Six areas receive confirmation as priority areas for English devolution * Areas finalised will have new mayors with powers to ensure housing and transport work for their communities * Devolution Priority Programme forms key part of government's mission to shift power out of Whitehall and into communities as part of Plan for Change The government's devolution revolution has taken another step forward and all pl...
LONDON, July 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Soldiers sprinting through a salon, abseiling into gyms and crawling through offices feature in a striking new campaign by the Ministry of Defence, turning the tables on the issue of public interruptions to military training exercises. The new photo campaign features thought-provoking images of soldiers unexpectedly interrupting civilians at work, highlighting the disruption this would cause. Aldershot was chos...
LONDON, July 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: "CSPL welcomes today's publication of the government's Electoral Reform Strategy which marks a step forward towards a more transparent, proportionate and effective framework for regulating election finance. We are pleased the strategy picks up many important recommendations from our 2021 report, including tightening the requirement to identify the true source of donations, thereby reducing the potential for fore...
LONDON, July 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * new direct rail link between UK and Germany could boost tourism, create jobs and help stimulate economic growth as part of the Plan for Change * joint taskforce will be established between governments to pave the way for direct services within the next decade * move forms part of the government's wider plan to boost international rail connectivity and deliver more travel options for passengers Millions of pass...
LONDON, July 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Federal Republic of Germany, hereinafter referred to as "the Parties", Guided by the desire to join forces for a prosperous, secure and sustainable future for their citizens and their open, democratic societies in the face of fundamental changes of the geopolitical environment; Inspired by a common will to address the momentous new challenges to E...
LONDON, July 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The burial service, organised by the Ministry of Defence's Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre (JCCC), also known as the 'War Detectives', took place at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission's (CWGC) Loos British Cemetery Extension, which was opened in September 2024. The four identified soldiers were Corporal Alfred James Morrant and Private Henry Joseph Rycraft of the 11th Battalion The Essex Regiment, wh...
LONDON, July 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones has extended the appointment of Sir John Armitt as the Chair of the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority's (NISTA) Expert Advisory Council (EAC). Sir John Armitt's appointment has been extended for six months (until 31 December 2025) to support the implementation of the 10 Year Infrastructure Strategy. He has been Chair of NISTA's EAC since...
LONDON, July 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * UK's major infrastructure projects published giving investors and British business the certainty to plan for the long term. * NISTA's new interactive Pipeline website sets out 780 planned projects including transport, energy, schools and hospitals. * Follows publication of government's landmark 10 Year Infrastructure Strategy setting out new approach to infrastructure and vital reforms to ensure planning and de...
LONDON, July 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Prime Minister Keir Starmer will welcome Chancellor Merz to London today for his first official visit to the UK as Chancellor * The leaders will sign a new Treaty to strengthen their partnership and deliver benefits for UK and German citizens * PM set to welcome German commitment to criminalise facilitating illegal migration to the UK this year, as leaders agree to boost joint defence exports Brits and Germans...
LONDON, July 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Thousands more women and children will be better protected from domestic abuse through the direct targeting of perpetrators, the Home Secretary has announced today. Backed by a £53 million investment over the next 4 years, domestic abuse perpetrators who pose the highest risk will be forced to change their behaviour and stop their offending as more police and agencies roll out tactics shown to reduce abuse....