LONDON, March 23 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Applications are now open for the 2026-27 Chevening Southeast Europe British Library Fellowship, delivered by the British Library and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). Applications close on 15 May 2026 at 12:00 (UTC). About the Fellowship The Chevening Southeast Europe British Library Fellowship offers a midcareer professional from the Balkans and Türkiye the opportunity to unde...
LONDON, March 23 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Some of the country's highest profile sports stars have joined forces with the government's Enough campaign to tackle violence against women and girls. To raise awareness of abusive behaviour, stars including Arsenal footballer Chloe Kelly, Newcastle United's Dan Burn and boxing star Conor Benn are featured in a brand-new social content series produced with Sky Media and planned and activated by MG OMD (part of...
LONDON, March 23 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: As Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain, our statutory role is to ensure that operators and drivers uphold the highest standards of safety, compliance, and professionalism. Drivers' hours rules are essential safeguards against fatigue, unfair competition, and risk to life. However, there is no research to support that 4 ½ hours is a safe period to drive. The rules aim to prevent operators competing on th...
LONDON, March 23 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Student Finance England Full-time undergraduate students from England whose course starts between 31 August and 31 December 2026 can now apply for student finance. SLC is encouraging students to apply before the deadline ofFriday 15 May 2026to ensure their funding is in place for the start of their course. Students can apply even if they don't yet have a confirmed university place, they can select the course t...
LONDON, March 23 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Skills England has developed a new battery manufacturing apprenticeship unit, following rapid consultation with employers and sector experts * this will help meet the skills needs of Agratas' new gigafactory under construction in Somerset and the UK's growing battery sector * the gigafactory is expected to deliver around 4,000 jobs and contribute over £700 million in annual economic value to the S...
LONDON, March 23 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Chief executive of the Charity Commission, David Holdsworth, said: Our thoughts are with those affected by the horrendous attacks in North London. Such cowardly violence committed against those serving their community represents an attack on all of us: on the very meaning of charity, and on the respect, tolerance and community that are the hallmarks of the best of British society. The Commission stands with t...
LONDON, March 23 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The decision, designed to protect stocks during spawning, is based on extensive analysis of the latest scientific and economic evidence, responses to a consultation last year and wider engagement with stakeholders. The closure area has been extended this year to include all English waters of 7e in response to evidence of scallop stocks being in decline. This decision is precautionary and will extend protection ...
LONDON, March 23 -- 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 autumn 2026 COVID-19 vaccination programme. JCVI, the independent expert committee advising UK ministers on vaccination, published advice on COVID-19 vaccination for autumn 2026 on 16 July 2025. In line with this advice, a vaccination will be offered to those at higher risk of serious outcom...
LONDON, March 23 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Tallinn Mechanism members and observers, and representatives of the Government of Ukraine, gathered at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office in London on 9 and 10 March 2026. Tallinn Mechanism members have once again laid down a commitment to deliver civilian cyber security needs and projects to Ukraine, to support national resilience in the face of persistent state cyber attacks from Russia. ̈́...
LONDON, March 23 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Following a successful pilot in theSouth Eastof England in autumn 2025, the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) is expanding its Faith in Safeguarding campaign nationally.The campaign raises awareness of the legal duty to refer-the process organisations must follow by law when there are safeguarding concerns about individuals in regulated activity. Faith organisations are currently among the lower-referring se...