LONDON, Nov. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The King has been pleased to appoint Michael Butterwick, CBE, DL, as His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of the County of Durham on the retirement of Dame Susan Snowdon, DCVO, on 1st April, 2026. Mike Butterwick (55) had a distinguished 34-year military career. He served across the globe, leading soldiers in numerous operations before commanding the Army's initial training organisation and finishing as the Brigadier Ge...
LONDON, Nov. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: From 18 November 2025, all new and existing company directors and people with significant control (PSC) will need to verify their identity with Companies House. This will provide more assurance about who is setting up, running, owning and controlling companies in the UK. Making information on the company register more reliable is good news for business, users of the register and efforts to tackle economic crime. ...
LONDON, Nov. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Commercial property valuations are changing later this year. If you want to see the details of your new valuation, you will need to: * have a business rates valuation account * link your property so it shows in your account Once you have linked your property, you can use your business rates valuation account to: * check the details we hold * let us know if something is wrong * see how your property's valuation...
LONDON, Nov. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The British High Commission will today (31 October) host the King's Birthday Party in New Delhi. The gala event pays tribute to His Majesty King Charles III as the UK's Head of State. India's External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar has been invited as the Chief Guest for this evening's celebration. It comes after a landmark year in UK-India relations, with an agreed Free Trade Agreement (FTA), a shared vision...
LONDON, Nov. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: We wish to inform veterinarians that Veyx-Pharma GmbH has initiated a Class II recall to veterinarian level with immediate effect for Vey Tosal 100 mg/ml + 0.05 mg/ml solution for injection Vm 27569/3000. The reason for this recall is due to the presence of particles observed in the batch. The recall is for: Batch number Expiry date 23K019 11/2026 For further information regarding the recall, please contact: ...
LONDON, Nov. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * new location-based digital ticketing trial rolled out on Northern services between Sheffield and Doncaster * thousands of journeys already made across England using digital ticketing technology * the government is delivering on its promise to modernise ticketing, making it easier for people to choose rail Rail passengers in South Yorkshire can now join hundreds across England in trialling new digital ticketing ...
LONDON, Nov. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is urging the public to help keep medicines, medical devices, vaccines and blood products safe by reporting any side effects, device incidents and suspected fake medical products, as part of #MedSafetyWeek (3-9 November). The global campaign is marking its tenth year, bringing together more than 130 regulators and health organisations across 117 coun...
LONDON, Nov. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New standalone Defence Housing Service to put Forces First, prioritising needs of military personnel, families and veterans. * New and renewed homes will meet modern property standards comparable to high-quality professional landlords. * Defence Secretary to meet military families benefiting from improved accommodation. A new Defence Housing Service will be the centrepiece of a 'Forces First' approach i...
LONDON, Nov. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A statement from the Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner, Professor William Webster. I am delighted to have been appointed as the next Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner, and I look forward to a busy and challenging time in the role. I am committed to playing an active role in meeting the challenge that developments in new technology pose, for example around biometrics, overt surveillance...
LONDON, Nov. 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Over half of children aren't getting the recommended 60 minutes of daily activity, with levels set to drop this autumn and winter - and around 8 in 10 parents underestimating how much movement kids need. * The campaign is backed by Alex and Olivia Bowen, Max Whitlock, Beth Tweddle, and Joe Wicks, who has shared top tips for parents getting active with children, as research uncovers impact parents have on th...