LONDON, Feb. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Katharine BraddickCBappointed as the next Deputy Governor for Prudential Regulation at the Bank of England and Chief Executive of the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA), succeeding Sam Woods when his term ends in June 2026 * Katharine brings deep City, regulatory and policyexpertiseto keep the UK safe and open for investment, and to support growth and competitiveness. * The appointment buildson momentum alre...
LONDON, Feb. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Government Actuary's Department (GAD) has updated its analysis of the Jersey Social Security Fund, following a request from the Government of Jersey. GAD carried out the last actuarial review of the Fund (as at 31 December 2021) and it was published in June 2023. The Government of Jersey asked GAD to provide updated analysis of the proposal affecting the Social Security Fund, set out in the Jersey Budget 20...
LONDON, Feb. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Public protection is, and will always remain, at the heart of everything that drives myself, the SIA Chief Executive Michelle Russell, our Board and the whole of the SIA. We understand both this purpose and our duty to the public. At this critical juncture in the SIA's history, our responsibility to deliver the Martyn's Law regulator sits high on our agenda. We remain grateful to Figen Murray for her tireless ca...
LONDON, Feb. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: AnMHRA spokesperson said: "Withallclinical trials,theMHRA's top priority is the safety and wellbeing of the trial participants. As part of that commitment,complexclinical trialsarekept continuously under review andtheMHRA maintainsan active scientific dialogue with trial sponsors. "The MHRA has world-class medical, scientific, and regulatory experts who work as a multidisciplinary team to provide evidence...
LONDON, Feb. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The UK convened NATO's leading political and military officials on 27 February to discuss the crucial role of nuclear deterrence in keeping the Alliance's one billion citizens safe. Demonstrating the unity of the Alliance,the UK'sunwavering commitment to NATO and the credibility of its nuclear deterrence mission, this flagship event brought together NATO Ambassadors, the Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR), ...
LONDON, Feb. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * His Majesty The King makes his first visit as monarch to the UK's top operational military headquarters. * Military personnel and civil servants showcase their round-the-clock work to keep the UK and our allies safe. * The visit reaffirms the enduring and close relationship between the Crown and the United Kingdom's Armed Forces. Northwood HQ is the nerve centre of UK defence, directing military operations acr...
LONDON, Feb. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Ambassador Correa underlined the strong and growing economic partnership between the UK and Honduras. Bilateral trade reachedUS$273million in 2025, an11% increasefrom the previous year, driven in large part by the successful implementation of theUK-Central America Association Agreement, now marking its fifth year in force. She reaffirmed the UK's commitment to supporting strategic infrastructure initiatives that ...
LONDON, Feb. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: At around 12:00 on 25 January 2026, a young person was struck by a train and fatally injured while crossing the railway at Bottesford footpath crossing in Leicestershire. Bottesford footpath crossing provides access for pedestrians between two residential areas of Bottesford. The crossing is located next to Bottesford station. The crossing has gates on either side of the railway and is provided with signage whic...
LONDON, Feb. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Doug Gurr has today [Friday 27 February 2026} been confirmed as the new chair of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). He will lead the CMA for a five year term, continuing the work he undertook as intermin chair, to boostgrowth and business confidence while ensuring consumers remain protected - all delivered in partnership with CMA Chief Executive Sarah Cardell, Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
LONDON, Feb. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Secretary of State for Justice has approved the appointments of Jenny Coles and Natalie Trentham as members of Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (CAFCASS). Jenny Coles' appointment will be for 4 years from 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2030. Natalie Trentham's appointment will be for 4 years from 14 May 2026 to 13 May 2030. CAFCASS is a non-departmental public body, created under the Criminal ...