LONDON, Nov. 25 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister spoke to the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, this morning, ahead of the Coalition of the Willing meeting this afternoon. The Prime Minister began by sharing his condolences with President Zelenskyy on the appalling Russian attacks overnight, paying tribute to the Ukrainian people who showed such courage and resilience in the face daily hardship and bloodshed from Putin's ongoing ons...
India, Nov. 24 -- Bathrooms are spaces where daily routines unfold and small moments of calm happen. The way they are designed can make a big difference, creating a sense of order, comfort, and ease. Among all the elements, the countertop plays an important role. It's where functionality meets style, supporting everyday use while adding a subtle touch of personality to the space. Choosing the right countertop helps make your bathroom feel thoughtfully put together and welcoming.Why Bathroom Coun...
LONDON, Nov. 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * £300 million of funding for NHS technology to support work of staff and boost their productivity. * At the Autumn Budget the Chancellor will take the fair choices to cut NHS waiting times, cut national debt and cut the cost of living - continuing record investment into the NHS. The Chancellor will double down on the government's commitment of continuing to slash NHS waiting times in this week's Budget - t...
LONDON, Nov. 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Busia, Monday 24 November 2025 - A smart digital solution to simplify trade, speed up clearance of goods, and modernise border operations has been launched today in Kenya, as part of a 15-year partnership to accelerate trade growth across the country's borders. Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), in collaboration with TradeMark Africa (TMA) and the British High Commission (BHC), has launched the eCUSTOMS app at the B...
LONDON, Nov. 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A man who helped his brother store vast quantities of illegal waste in Hertfordshire has been ordered to return thousands of pounds he made from it. Mark Winters served a 12-month suspended prison sentence for his part in burying illegal household and business rubbish at Codicote Quarry, near Stevenage. Investigators said the amount of illegal rubbish at the landfill site could have filled the Albert Hall 3 tim...
LONDON, Nov. 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The SIA's annual independent customer satisfaction survey saw levels of satisfaction in the SIA's licensing process amongemployers rise from 89% in 2024 to 93% in 2025. This is the highest level recordedsince the SIA begantracking customer satisfaction among employers in 2013. Satisfaction rates amongindividual licenceapplicants remained high at 89%, despite having fallen slightly from 91% in 2024.Similarly, the...
LONDON, Nov. 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The UK, Scottish and Welsh Governments are seeking views on proposals to revise the charges for the National Residues Control Programme (NRCP). The NRCP monitors residues of banned substances, veterinary medicines, and contaminants in products of animal origin before they enter the food chain. The charges need to be adjusted to cover the rising costs of delivering the programme. We want to hear your views on ou...
LONDON, Nov. 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The UK Armed Forces are on patrol from the English Channel to the High North amid increased Russian activity threatening UK waters. In the past fortnight, Royal Navy patrol ship HMS Severn intercepted Russian corvette RFN Stoikiy and tanker Yelnya off the UK coast, in a round-the-clock shadowing operation as the Russian vessels sailed through the Dover Strait and westward through the English Channel. HMS Severn...
LONDON, Nov. 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * UK-based businesses supplying critical mineral products can now access high-value finance to secure long-term import contracts or invest in domestic capability * New Critical Goods Export Development Guarantee will strengthen critical minerals supply chains * Support covers minerals including beryllium, chromium, copper and uranium which are essential to the UK's high-growth exporting sectors Following...
LONDON, Nov. 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Dr Alison Cave, Chief Safety Officer at the MHRA, said: "Multiple large, well-conducted studies involving millions of children worldwide have consistently demonstrated that there is no evidence that vaccines cause autism in children. "Vaccination remains one of the most effective and safest ways to protect against serious and potentially life-threatening diseases, supported by decades of scientific evidence in ...