BRITAIN'S FIGHTER JET FLEET STRENGTHENED IN £205 MILLION BOOST FOR BRITISH JOBS

LONDON, Jan. 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * 250 skilled jobs supportedby £205 million investment inspecialist UK supportfor the RAF's Typhoon fighter jets, keepingaircraftmission-ready. * Typhoons play a critical role inprotecting the UK and our allies, with recent operations in Eastern Europe andcounteringDaesh. * Workers will benefit across thecountrywithjobs at sitesincluding in Lancashire,Lincolnshireand Hampshire. 250 high-skilledjobshave been...


GOVERNMENT UNVEILS BIGGEST OVERHAUL TO WATER IN A GENERATION

LONDON, Jan. 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A newonce-in-a-generation plan tooverhaulthewatersystemand protect households from disruption has been unveiledtoday (Tuesday 20 January).TheWaterWhite Papersetsoutclearpowersforthe new regulator,delivering tougher oversight and stronger accountability for water companies. For the first time in two decades,a Chief Engineer willsit inside thenewsingle water regulator. Their jobisto bringbackthehands-onchecks of w...


PM CALL WITH PRIME MINISTER MELONI OF ITALY AND PRIME MINISTER CARNEY OF CANADA: 19 JANUARY 2026

LONDON, Jan. 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister had further calls with leaders this evening. He spoke to Prime Minister of Italy, Giorgia Meloni and Prime Minister of Canada, Mark Carney. Reiterating his position, the Prime Minister was clear that the future of Greenland belongs to the people of Greenland and the Kingdom of Denmark alone. He said that it was in everybody's interests to go further to deliver on Arctic security and that the U...


FREE ACCESS TO SENTENCING REMARKS FOR ALL VICTIMS

LONDON, Jan. 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * All victims to have free access to judges' sentencing remarks in their case, providing clarity and closure to move forward with their lives. * Move is the latest measure to improve transparency and victims' experiences in the courts, consistent with the recommendations of the Leveson Review. * Next step in Government's Plan for Change to provide swifter justice while restoring faith in the system. Announced, M...


WYLFA REACTORS BREATHING NATURALLY

LONDON, Jan. 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The systems were fundamental tomaintainingdry air flow and humidity levels to support the safe conditions needed forfuel transfer and theremoval ofthe 87,890 fuel elementsduring the site's defueling phase. Asthe systems are no longerrequired, turning themoffbringsenvironmentalbenefitsand deliversefficiencies in energy costs. Redundant dehumidifier units All22of thefirst-generationMagnoxnuclear reactors in the ...


NEW TRUSTEE APPOINTED TO HISTORIC ROYAL PALACES BOARD

LONDON, Jan. 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Caroline Hope Caroline Hope is a Partner at Deloitte and Chair of the Board at YoungMinds. Caroline brings experience in strategic leadership and organisational transformation. Her expertise extends to stakeholder engagement, with a particular focus on ensuring the voices of young people are central to decision-making. Having begun her 20 year career in social work, she remains a passionate advocate for social ...


FISH KILL INCIDENT COSTS WORCESTERSHIRE FIRM OVER £1 MILLION

LONDON, Jan. 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Environment Agency completes case on pollution incident near Redditch * Mettis Aerospace makes contribution to environmental improvements * Wildlife trusts among organisations to benefit from payment An investigation by the Environment Agency has ended in Mettis Aerospace Limited of Redditch, making the payment under an Enforcement Undertaking (EU). An EU is a voluntary offer made by companies and ind...


CONVICTED COVID FRAUDSTER WHO RAN MOBILE PHONE SHOPS ORDERED TO REPAY ALMOST £200,000

LONDON, Jan. 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Zahid Afzal fraudulently obtained three £50,000 Bounce Back Loans for his mobile phone companies after they had already received £52,500 legitimately * He falsely declared his companies had not received previous Bounce Back Loans, inflated turnover figures for one of the companies, and transferred significant amounts to his personal accounts * Afzal has been ordered to repay £197,306 following a ...


EXPERT TEAMS TO SCRUITINISE PUBLIC SERVICE INEFFICIENCIES AND WASTE

LONDON, Jan. 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Healthcare,homelessnessand youth provision to go under microscope. * Processes thatthatduplicate work and spendingto be reformedbyChief Secretary to the Treasury. * Reformstobuild onbillions of pounds of efficiencies and savings already found. Wastefulduplication in government will be rootedoutunder a new programme of sweeping reviews intohow services are funded. Reviews, drawinginexpertisefrom across the pub...


GET THAT ELECTRIC FEELING: NEW CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED TO SHOW SAVINGS AND BENEFITS OF GOING ELECTRIC

LONDON, Jan. 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * new campaign launched todayshowsnow isthe time to go electric and save up to£1,400a year and access the UK's growing 87,000-strong charging network * latest move from the governmenttoback industry andboostEV demand,sending a clear signalthat there hasnever been a better time to switch * launch follows over 50,000 drivers already making the move thanks to the Electric Car Grant, which is providing new EV di...