LONDON, Dec. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The King has approved the nomination of The Reverend Jennifer Helen Adams-Massmann, Chaplain and Welfare Officer at Peterhouse, University of Cambridge, to be appointed as Residentiary Canon of Westminster Abbey, in succession to The Right Reverend Anthony James Ball, following his resignation. Background Jennifer was educated at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, North Carolina, U.S.A. and traine...
LONDON, Dec. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Patients with severe mentalillness are to be better protected thanks to landmark new legislation. The new MentalHealthAct has received RoyalAssent, meaning it is now law, delivering on a key manifesto commitment. Itwill reform the outdated MentalHealthAct of 1983, which provides the legal framework to detain and treat people in a mentalhealthcrisis who are at risk of harm to themselves or others. The modernise...
LONDON, Dec. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: From 15 December 2025, all civil legal aid applications, amendments, and prior authorities must be submitted via CCMS or Civil Apply. The previous contingency process, which allowed email submissions, ended on 12 December 2025. A summary of the changes effective from Monday 15 December 2025: * The LAA has stopped accepting Applications/Amendments and Prior Authorities or any other associated tasks by email fr...
LONDON, Dec. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The next generation of girls will bebetterprotected from violence and young boys steered away from harmful misogynistic influences, undersweeping new measures announced by the Prime Minister. The plans unveiled today will focus on prevention and tackling the root causes of abuse, and come as the latest stats show that nearly 40%of teenagers in relationships are a victim of relationship abuse and over...
LONDON, Dec. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: For the first time, the UK has set out a clear, evidence-based view of the capabilities of the most advanced AI systems - putting hard numbers behind a discussion often driven by speculation and a lack of rigorous evidence. The AI Security Institute's Frontier AI Trends Report, a public assessment of how the most advanced AI systems are evolving, draws on 2 years of testing AI capabilities in areas critical to i...
LONDON, Dec. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Customers will be able to use our online services throughout the Christmas and New Year period. Date Contact centre opening times Monday 22 December 8am to 7pm (normal hours) Tuesday 23 December 8am to 7pm (normal hours) Christmas Eve 24 December 8am to midday Christmas Day 25 December closed Boxing Day 26 December closed Saturday 27 December 8am to 2pm (normal hours) Monday 29 December 8am to 5:30pm Tue...
India, Dec. 17 -- New Delhi, December 2025: FNP, India's leading gifting platform, today announced two strategic festive collaborations with Starbucks and House of Candy. The partnerships-both national and digital-first-mark a strategic step in FNP's 2025-26 vision of building a culture-driven gifting ecosystem powered by design, personal expression, and collaborations with brands young India already loves. These associations reflect FNP's commitment to reimagining modern gifting in ways that in...
LONDON, Dec. 16 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) Industry: Recruitment services and Assessment centre services for recruitment Description: Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) wishes to engage a recruitment partner to provide a confidential and professional Search & Selection service. The successful bidder must have a proven successful track record in operating...
LONDON, Dec. 16 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Whittington Health Industry: Psychiatric hospital services Description: Haringey Talking Therapies is looking for a supplier that can provide NICE recommended talking therapies treatments for common mental health problems. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA16790. Not registered: Visit https://sup...
LONDON, Dec. 16 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Heart of Worcestershire College Industry: Building-cleaning services Description: Heart of Worcestershire College - Tender for Building Cleaning Services - Competitive flexible procedure To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA16905. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register ...