LONDON, Oct. 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Online retailers of veterinary medicines in Great Britain and Northern Ireland are being reminded to check their registration details and ensure they display the correct logo on their websites. We have written to these retailers and provided instructions on how to display these logos on their website. The logos differ between Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Retailers should check which arrangements apply to ...
LONDON, Oct. 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New Youth Hub, open fromTuesday to Friday, will offer CV advice, skills training, mental health support, housing advice, and careers guidance under one roof. * With almost a million young people not in education, employment or training Youth Hubs will open in every local area in Great Britain to give young people access to vital support on their doorstep. * Opening comes as Government invests £2.5 ...
LONDON, Oct. 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Sea Link Project comprises construction of a new converter station within 5km of the proposed Friston substation to be connected via High Voltage Alternating Current (HVAC) underground cables between the new converter station and the proposed Friston substation. The application was submitted to the Planning Inspectorate for consideration by National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) Plc on 27 March 2025 a...
LONDON, Oct. 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is calling on those celebrating Diwali to come forward for their flu, COVID-19 and RSV vaccinations, if they are eligible, so they can be protected during Diwali and throughout winter. The vaccines can take several days to provide maximum protection, so getting vaccinated as soon as possible will help reduce the risk of severe disease ahead of Diwali and further into winter ...
LONDON, Oct. 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Environment Secretary Dame Angela Eagle has selected Lisa Tennant as the Government's preferred candidate to succeed Alan Lovell as the Chair of the Environment Agency. Lisa Tennant is an experienced Chair and Board member of environmental and other organisations, including currently serving as Chair of the Scottish Environment Protection Agency. Ms Tennant's selection followed a rigorous process conducted in a...
LONDON, Oct. 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: This statement provides an update on the AAIB investigation into the accident to Robinson R44 II, which occurred near Bentley, South Yorkshire on 30 October 2025. The pilot of G-CFNF entered autorotation after hearing a loud bang accompanied by a lateral vibration. During the landing, the helicopter rolled over leading to one fatality. The investigation into this accident is complete and a final report will be ...
LONDON, Oct. 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Northern Games could transform region, drive growth and benefit whole country * Next phase of work on potential bid gets green light after £7 million Budget investment * Full feasibility study to look in detail at how North of England could host Games in 2040s Ambitious plans to bring the Olympic and Paralympic Games back to the UK for the first time since London 2012 are ramping up, with a £7 millio...
LONDON, Oct. 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The government has accepted advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) on eligibility for the spring 2027 COVID-19 vaccination programme. The JCVI is the independent expert committee advising the government on vaccination. In the upcoming spring 2027 campaign, in line with JCVI advice, a COVID-19 vaccination will be offered to: * adults aged 75 and over * those aged 6 months an...
LONDON, Oct. 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * More than 250young people secured jobsopportunitieson the day, as employers connected with young people to showcase jobs, apprenticeships and training opportunities in the region. * The fair was hosted at the Eden Project, and highlighted opportunities for young people in local high growth sectors including renewable energy, engineering and critical minerals. * Jobs fair is part of the government's wide...
LONDON, Oct. 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * The CMA will examine whether Meta is abusing a dominant position by imposing exploitative terms on publishers and advertisers * The terms allow Meta to access and use content from news publishers' websites to develop and provide its own products and services The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation into whether Meta's commercial terms for businesses using its platforms and serv...