LONDON, July 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Plans to keep vapes out of sight in shops,airportsand wholesalers * Plainpackaging for all tobacco products, including cigars and cigarette papers Plansto stop vapes being marketed to children have been unveiled today (10 July)as part of a UK-wideconsultationtointroduce plain packaging, restrictions on flavour description rulesand keeping vapes out of sight in shops. Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) report ...
LONDON, July 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Servicewomen are set to have their fitness, nutrition and recovery revolutionised under a world-first dedicated arduous training guide for women in the Armed Forces. Published today [9July 2026], the handbook delivers the first Defence-specific guidance on female physiology in military training,drawing ona decade of research and lived experience. The launch of the guide - intended ...
LONDON, July 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * as schools break up,under-16sin England will get free local buses for whole of August * roads minister visits Historic Bath to launch government measures to ease the pressure on families this summer * families can enjoydays out for less to theme parks, museums and beaches As schools shut for summer, free bus travel for all 5-to-15-year-olds in Englandwill be available next month. Roads Minister, Simon Lightwo...
LONDON, July 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Latest evidence highlights the importance of incorporating strength and balance activities throughout life, including those on GLP-1 agonists including for people taking GLP-1 diabetes and weight loss drugs. * Evidence is stronger than ever, showing health benefits increase with more time spent active, however the biggest gains in health are in moving from inactivity to any level of activity  ...
LONDON, July 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Dozens of4Gmast upgradeshave been activatedthanks toUK Governmentfunding through the Shared Rural Network,helping putan end to poorphonesignal for rural communities across Scotland * Better mobile coverage will support rural businesses to respond to customers, managedeliveriesand keep staff connected, while helping local communities access services, stay in touch and get help more quickly in emergencies * ...
LONDON, July 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Up to85,000 jobs and £6.4billionto national GDP supported by UKEF financingas part of the government'sGrowth Mission. * Today, plans will be announced to expand and update UKEF's role, further supporting UK businessestocompete globally and strengthening the UK's economic security. UK Export Finance (UKEF) providedover£11billionin loans, guarantees and insurance over the last year and supported te...
LONDON, July 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Life Sciences sector attracts more than £3 billion in new public-private investment in just 12 months, reflecting international confidence in the UK's world-class science, innovation and health ecosystem. * Patients benefit from new drugs and faster-access to life-saving medicines. * New plan to help unlock the talent to support 66,000 additional roles in Life Sciences in every part ...
LONDON, July 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Millions of pet owners willbenefitfrom the most significant overhaul of veterinary regulation in six decades, as the government today (Thursday 9 July 2026) publishes its White Paper setting out its vision for a thriving and fairer veterinary sector. New measures will radically modernise the industry, delivering better protections for households and greater transparency around prices - helping pet owners understa...
LONDON, July 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Millions of disabled people are being failed by a benefit that is no longer working, the first ever full review into Personal Independence Payment has found. * The largest co-produced review ever undertaken by government at a national level has heard from nearly 40,000 people and organisations across the country. * Publication of interim report finds that while PIP is a lifeline for many claimants, it ca...
LONDON, July 8 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED Industry: Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products Description: CRH intends to appoint suppliers capable of delivering a comprehensive, end-to-end accommodation inventory solution. This will include, but not be limited to, the sourcing and procurement of goods, appropriate storage, c...