LONDON, April 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Foreign Secretarydoublesaidforfrontlineresponders and Sudaneseaid groups up to £15 million to support the hardest to reach areas in Sudan * UK will pledge£146 million humanitarian funding for Sudanthis year * Yvette Cooper demands warring parties cease bloodshed as she arrives in Berlin for the International Sudan Conference,on the third anniversary of Sudan's war The Foreign Secretary today (15 Apr...
LONDON, April 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Hundreds of grassroots organisations working to unite communities across England have been awarded a share of over £2m in government funding announced today. The 211 recipients of the Common Ground Award across England - stretching from Portsmouth to Newcastle - were selected for their work breaking down barriers and creating the opportunities for people from different backgrounds to connect, build trust a...
LONDON, April 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Major venues and events will be better equipped to protect the public from terrorism, as new guidance to support the implementation of Martyn's Law is published today. The guidance sets out clear steps for businesses. This includes for smaller premises like shops and restaurants with 200-799 people, to ensure evacuation routes are in place, staff know how to swiftly implement a lockdown in their building, and s...
LONDON, April 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * £879 million contract awarded to Boeing Defence UK to keep the British Army Apache and RAF Chinook helicopters mission-ready. * Deal brings support for both helicopter fleets together under one arrangement for the first time, improving efficiency and value for the taxpayer. * Work supports more than 1,000 UK jobs, as record government investment makes defence an engine for growth. More than 1,000 jobs ha...
LONDON, April 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Average set up time for commercial clinical trials in UK reduced to 122 days, down from 169 last year, meaning faster access to new treatments on the NHS * Significant reduction in set-up times marks progress on Prime Minister's commitment to get UK clinical trials up and running within 150 days by March 2026 * Target hit after red tape and unnecessary paperwork was slashed for researchers NHS patients ...
LONDON, April 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Outdated paper-based prison systems to be digitalised, with up to £82 million package to crack down on mistaken releases * New ID system to be rolled outto track individuals across the systemdigitallyand crack down on errors * Ministers accept independent review recommendationsto tacklelongstanding'systemic' failuresinherited by the Government * Recorded releases in error fallby a third as Government pled...
LONDON, April 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Eleven asylum hotels havebeenclosed and given back to local communities, with multiple more set to close in the coming weeks,as the government ramps up action to end the use of hotels for illegal migrants. The closures form part of the government'seffortsto fix the broken asylum system - tackling the immediate pressure of hotel use while driving longer‑term reform through faster asylum decisions, higher r...
LONDON, April 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Chancellor announces bold action on businesses' electricity bills during IMF meetings in Washington, as Government strengthens Britain's economic security - helping deliver stability, keeping costs down, and boosting competitiveness. * Bills cut by up to 25% for over 10,000 manufacturers from April 2027, with no increase to household and business energy bills. * British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme (BICS)...
LONDON, April 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Prime Minister calls senior leaders from some of the biggest social media companies into Downing Street * Follows government taking powers to act quickly once its consultation concludes, including on measures to protect kids from social media harms * PM puts children's safety first and tells companies this is the time to meet the moment, address parents' concerns and prepare for next steps The Prime Minister ...
LONDON, April 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Donna Ockenden confirmed as Chair of independent review intoSussex maternity * Announcement followsmeeting withSussex families, whoworkeddirectly with the Secretary of Stateto discuss Chair and scopeof review * Review is part of a wider government drive to improve maternity safety Harmed and bereaved families in Sussex will get the answers they deserve after the Health Secretary today confirmedDonna Ockenden ...