LONDON, Jan. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister welcomed the President ofPoland, Karol Nawrocki, for his first visit to Downing Street today. The leaders began by reflectingon the strength of the relationship between the UK andPoland. They agreed that both countries woulddeepen that relationship even further, from defence and security, to trade, commerce and education. The increasingly close cooperation on the defence projects was good for...
LONDON, Jan. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: New regulations mandating classification and price reporting for sheep carcasesin Englandcome into force this week (Monday 12 January), bringing the sector in line with beef and pork and ensuring farmers are paidmorefairly for their livestockat slaughter. The government has brought in the rules following extensive consultation with industry toestablisha consistent and transparent system, giving producers clear i...
LONDON, Jan. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Independent Chairs have alsonowbeen selectedandappointedforall 4 groups. These voluntary advisory groups will support the continued development and delivery of the Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging scheme (pEPR). They playan important rolein shaping the UK's packaging waste reforms. These groups are: * Scheme Administrator Steering Group * Recyclability Assessment Methodology Technical Advisory Com...
LONDON, Jan. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: At 10:39 on 11 December 2025, train reporting number 1T20, the 10:12 London Kings Cross to Ely service, operated by Great Northern (a trading name of Govia Thameslink Railway Ltd), was involved in an overspeeding incident at Cambridge Junction. At the junction, the train was routed from the Down Slow line over points for a diverging route. These points have a permanent speed restriction of 25 mph (40 km/h). CCTV...
LONDON, Jan. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A major project to regenerate a conservation area in North Wales has been backed by Nuclear Authority Decommissioning (NDA) funding. The NDA has contributed £351,000 funding to support projects under the North Anglesey Sites and Premises programme; a £10.4m investment package driving economic growth in Amlwch, close to the former Wylfa nuclear power station. The investment will support the economic re...
LONDON, Jan. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Emma Clancy Emma is an experienced leader in both the public and private sector and formerly served as Chair of the Building Regulations Advisory Committee (BRAC). She served the committee for over 9 years and headed up a number of committees providing expert advice to Government, helping to develop the future regulatory framework for buildings addressing sustainability and safety issues. She boasts a wealth of...
LONDON, Jan. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * UK and Poland to enhance joint training to improve both countries' ability to shoot down air and missile threats. * Polish helicopter pilots and instructors to begin training in the UK this summer as part of deepening cooperation. * Agreement comes as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer welcomes Polish President Karol Nawrocki to Downing Street. The UK and Poland's ability to shoot down air and missile threatswill...
LONDON, Jan. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Millions of children,familiesand communities willbenefitfrom the power of reading as thegovernmentand National Literacy Trust kick off the National Year of Reading. Thecampaign'Go All In' aimsto tackle the worrying decline in reading for pleasure, especially among young people which has dropped to its lowest level since 2005, with just one in three 8- to 18-year-olds saying they enjoy reading in their spare tim...
LONDON, Jan. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Government Actuary's Department (GAD) has published the2026 Up-rating Report. This annual report projects contribution income and benefit expenditure for the National Insurance Fund of Great Britain up to and including 2030 to 2031 and is used as a source of information by ministers and Parliament. Fund projections The Up-rating report includes projections of the Fund up to and including 2030 to 2031. It ...
LONDON, Jan. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Jo Lomas has been appointed His Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Estonia in succession to Ross Allen, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Ms Lomas will take up her appointment during July 2026. Curriculum vitae Full name: Jo Lomas Year Role 2025 to present FCDO, Deputy Director, Europe Directorate 2021 to 2025 FCDO, UK Commonwealth Envoy 2018 to 2021 Kigali, British Hi...