LONDON, Dec. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is proposing to accept remedies offered following its investigation into Vandemoortele's deal to buy Delifrance. Vandemoortele and Delifrance each supply frozen viennoiserie products such as croissants and pains au chocolat, to supermarket and foodservice customers. Supermarkets and other customers bake these products in their in-house bakeries and sell or serve them t...
LONDON, Dec. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves has asked the Office for Budget Responsibility to prepare an economic and fiscal forecast for publication on3March 2026. As set out at the Budget, the Spring forecast will notmake an assessment ofthe government's performance against the fiscal mandate and willinsteadprovide an interim update on the economy and public finances. The government willrespond to the March...
LONDON, Dec. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: We have a vacancy for a Policy Officer. Job Title Policy Officer Grade Senior Executive Office (SEO) Salary & Pension £46,060 per annum Annual Leave entitlement Commencing at 25 days Role As a policy officer, you will be responsible for contributing to the development and implementation of policy and legislation on veterinary medicines including medicated feeds, specified feed additives, antimicrob...
LONDON, Dec. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: TheSerious Fraud Office (SFO), working with law enforcement partners across the Five Eyes nations, has published guidance to help businesses, professionals and the publicidentifypotential indicators of foreign bribery. For the first time, the International Foreign Bribery Taskforce (IFBT) has collectively published"Indicators of Foreign Bribery", an agreed list of factors thatindicateforeign bribery. This brings...
LONDON, Dec. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * UK launches anti-dumping and anti-subsidy investigation into imported boom lifts to defend British manufacturers. * Boom lifts - vital for installing Christmas trees and lights - underpin hundreds of UK jobs and millions in economic value. * Action reflects government's commitment to fair competition and supporting businesses that keep Britain's festive spirit alive. As families gather to admire towering Chris...
LONDON, Dec. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Ali Harris and Professor Shazia Choudhry appointed as interim commissioners at Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC). * They will ensure the EHRC can operate effectively while new commissioners are recruited. * Appointments will run for 12 months from 1 January 2026. * Appointments will ensure the EHRC can continue upholding and promoting equality and human rights and safeguarding and enforcing the laws t...
LONDON, Dec. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The 17th meeting of the Specialised Committee on Citizens' Rights was held on 18 December 2025 in London, co-chaired by officials from the UK Government and the European Commission. Representatives from EU Member States were also in attendance. The UK and the EU discussed the implementation and application of the Citizens' Rights part of the Withdrawal Agreement, under the overall objective of ensuring the full,...
LONDON, Dec. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * British media agency WPP Media (part of WPP) appointed to lead government media strategy and support vital public sector campaigns. * Innovative new approach will ensure that Government communications connect and engage with audiences directly on the platforms where they are most active. * New agreement to focus on vital campaigns, including the National Blood Donation drive and Armed Forces and teacher recruit...
LONDON, Dec. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Our Contact Centre will be operating under reduced hours over the Christmas and New Year period. Core DBS services and turnaround times for DBS checks and barring decisions will not be affected, and employers and customers should continue to access our services as normal.  Online services such as the Update Service and online tracking  will also available as usual over Christmas. D...
LONDON, Dec. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The building of a new Civil Service office space will begin next month after the Government Property Agency (GPA) secured a crucial agreement. Signed today - 22nd December - the contract between the agency and Kier Group confirms works will begin at Brunswick Street, Darlington, in January 2026 and last for two years. The new Government Hub, being delivered by the GPA, will be ready for occupation during the fi...