LONDON, Dec. 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Statement by Chancellor Merz, Prime Minister Frederiksen, President Stubb, President Macron, Prime Minister Meloni, Prime Minister Schoof, Prime Minister Støre, Prime Minister Tusk, Prime Minister Kristersson, Prime Minister Starmer, as well as President Costa and President von der Leyen on Peace for Ukraine. The Leaders welcomed significant progress on President Trump's efforts to secure a just and lasting...
LONDON, Dec. 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: As the festive season approaches, many of us enjoy foods and drinks that aren't part of our usual routines. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is reminding people that some of these seasonal favourites - including traditional Christmas vegetables, sugary treats and certain cheeses - can interact with medicines, altering how well they work or increasing the risk of side effects. Change...
LONDON, Dec. 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * An extra £19 million will be invested for support in safe accommodation, providing significant expansion in domestic abuse support. * This is on top of the £480 million already confirmed in local government budgets and £550 million across justice over the next three years to pay for counselling, court guidance and children services to support victims. * The Government will deploy the full power o...
LONDON, Dec. 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Families across the country will continue to benefit from more affordable, high-quality childcare as from next year nurseries and childminders will be backed by a record £9.5 billion investment to deliver the places families need - a boost of over £1 billion compared to this year. Since September, over half a million families have been benefitting from the government's landmark rollout of 30 hours fund...
LONDON, Dec. 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: At around 19:05 on 26 November 2025, a young person was struck by a train and fatally injured while crossing the railway on Chestnut Grove footpath crossing, which is situated in Nottinghamshire between Lowdham and Burton Joyce stations. The train was travelling at about 60 mph (97 km/h) at the time of the accident. Chestnut Grove footpath crossing provides pedestrians with access between the village of Burton J...
LONDON, Dec. 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: British farmers are driving the next wave of greener, smarter farming, withnew technologytrials tackling emissions,productivity,and resilience, announced today (Monday 15 December) by Farming Minister Dame Angela Eagle. Backed bynearly£2.3millionacross 30projectsthrough the first round ofthe government'sADOPT Fund,the trials explorenew ideasin real working farm conditions, from lower emission machinery to d...
LONDON, Dec. 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: More builders, coders and engineers of the future will be able to access the life-changing opportunity to gain the skills they will need for their careers, as the government delivers on its investment of more than £283 million to help them meet surging demand for homegrown skilled workers. Around £100 million of this funding will go to mayors and local leaders to boost capacity specifically in construc...
LONDON, Dec. 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The third UK-EU Cyber Dialogue took place on Tuesday 9 December and Wednesday 10 December in Brussels. The meeting was co-chaired by Andrew Whittaker, Cyber Director in the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Officer (FCDO) and Irfan Hemani, Deputy Director, Cyber Security Policy in the Department of Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). Held under the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement, the Cyber ...
LONDON, Dec. 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Regulator of Social Housing has today (Monday 15 December) placed Keystage CIC on its gradings under review list. RSH is currently investigating matters which may indicate serious failings in the landlord delivering the outcomes of the Governance and Financial Viability Standard. Keystage CIC has fewer than 1,000 social housing units and does not therefore have grades. Notes to editors * If&...
LONDON, Dec. 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Climate Finance Accelerator (CFA) South Africa, funded by the UK Government, has opened its fourth call for proposals. The programme supports the development and financing of low-carbon projects that contribute to South Africa's transition to a net-zero economy. Who can apply? We are inviting applications from businesses and project developers with projects in: * energy * transport * waste management * water *...