LONDON, Oct. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * People urged to check doormats and letterboxes for a letter confirming £150 off bills this winter * Around 6 million households across Britain will receive the Warm Home Discount * This follows action to remove VAT from electricity bills, giving people breathing space on the cost of living From today (Thursday 22 October 2026), households across England and Wales should check their doormats and letterboxe...
LONDON, Oct. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: PackUK and the UK Packaging PRO have introduced a new process for annual updates to the Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM), providing producers with clearer engagement routes and increased visibility of how evidence is assessed and future updates are determined and prioritised. The new approach has been developed in response to feedback from producers and stakeholders across the packaging value chain, wh...
LONDON, Oct. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Lord Chancellor has approved the reappointment, for 1 year from 1 January 2027, of Amrik Kandola as a non-judicial member of the Civil Justice Council (CJC). The CJC is a statutory advisory body established under the Civil Procedure Act 1997. The CJC's membership brings together: the judiciary; civil servants; legal professionals and; those representative of the varied perspectives, expertise and experience ...
LONDON, Oct. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The sixth round of negotiations on an enhanced Free Trade Agreement with Turkey took place in London between 28 September and 2 October 2026. International trade is central to the Government's ambition to deliver good growth in every part of the UK. The UK and Turkey already enjoy a strong trading relationship, with total trade reaching £28.3 billion in 2025, an increase of 3.9% on the previous year. By bui...
LONDON, Oct. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has published its latest Cold mortality monitoring report, providing estimates of deaths associated with cold weather in England during winter 2025 to 2026. Findings from the report show that 2,200 deaths were associated with cold weather across 5 cold weather episodes. This was lower than the estimated 2,788 cold-associated deaths recorded across 3 cold weather episodes dur...
LONDON, Oct. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Tougher penalties - including lengthy prison sentences and unlimited fines - proposed for those who intentionally, recklessly or negligently damage the undersea cables and pipelines carrying UK's gas, electricity and international data * New security and resilience laws would require subsea telecoms cable providers to better identify and manage risks to vital infrastructure * White Paper published today sets ou...
LONDON, Oct. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Flu vaccination drive a key part of NHS winter preparations * Social media campaigns and NHS App make booking easier than ever * 10 million vaccinated and millions more encouraged to come forward for their free NHS flu vaccination The NHS is urging millions of people eligible for a free flu vaccine to help protect themselves, their families and ease the pressure on England's health services this winter. Data ...
LONDON, Oct. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Scotland received a boost as the UK's first subsea High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) cable manufacturing plant opened in Nigg. Secretary of State for Scotland Douglas Alexander took part in the official opening of Sumitomo Electric UK's facility [19 October], a £350m investment which will support the country's energy network. It means that Scotland plays an important role in manufacturing subsea cables, w...
LONDON, Oct. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Officers are investigating the deposit of around 75 tonnes of mixed commercial and household waste in the yard of a mill in Nelson the town. The man the Environment Agency want to trace is described as white, approximately 5ft 9in tall, of a heavy build, with red hair. Footage shows him with a beard. The Environment Agency believes the dumping was organised and deliberate. A total of five deposits were made dur...
LONDON, Oct. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Rheinmetall UK begins production at Telford gun hall, supporting 100 highly skilled jobs. * Return of large-calibre weapon manufacturing to UK soil, ensuring British Armed Forces are better equipped to defend the nation. * Part of the government's commitment to reindustrialisation and good growth in every postcode. British Armed Forces will be better equipped to defend the nation, benefiting from sovereign man...