LONDON, Feb. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister spoke with the President of the United Arab Emirates, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan this afternoon. The Prime Minister began by expressing his solidarity with the UAE and partners across the region in response to the loss of life, casualties and damage that has taken place. He also thanked the President for his efforts to keep British nationals in the UAE safe. The leaders welcomed the strong ...
LONDON, Feb. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Consumers are set to benefit from more home-grown clean energy, withan increased number of renewable projects to be enabled on the public forest estate under new powers coming into force today on Friday 27 February. The new statutory powers will enable renewable electricity proposals acrossland managed by Forestry England with the energy generated used on site and sold to the national grid. The move will boost t...
LONDON, Feb. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister spoke with the Amir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani this afternoon. The Prime Minister set out his deep concern over the attacks on Qatar and other regional partners today. He reaffirmed the UK's commitment to the defence of Qatar and its allies, shown by the UK's presence in the region as part of coordinated defensive operations. The leaders agreed on the importance of continu...
LONDON, Feb. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: France, Germany and the United Kingdom have consistently urged the Iranian regime to end Iran's nuclear program, curb its ballistic missile program, refrain from its destabilising activity in the region and our homelands, and to cease the appalling violence and repression against its own people. We did not participate in these strikes, but are in close contact with our international partners, including the Unite...
LONDON, Feb. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * More than 3,000 young people andlocal residentsconnected with employers, training providers and careers services at the first-ever Youth Guarantee Jobs and Careers Fair in Blackpool * Almost 100employersfrom Blackpool Pleasure Beach to the Royal Air Forceoffered apprenticeships, work experience,trainingand live vacancies * Work and Pensions Secretary also met major players from the localmanufacturing sectorasGo...
LONDON, Feb. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Committee on Fuel Poverty is delighted to welcome 2 new members to the Committee, Professor Richard Fitton, and Ross Armstrong. Following the departure of Anu Singh and Liz Bissett at the end of their terms, Richard and Ross have joined for a 3-year term of service, beginning on 16 February 2026. The Committee on Fuel Poverty is an Expert Advisory Committee which advises on the effectiveness of policies aime...
LONDON, Feb. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Adebanjo Adebayo Talabiwas the director of Bebo Construction Limited. * He pleaded guilty to three counts of fraud by falserepresentation for claiming£150,000inCovidBounce BackLoans. * He received atwo-yearsentence, suspended for two years, an unpaid work order, and a six-year director disqualification. The south-London director of a construction company has narrowly avoided jail after admitting e...
LONDON, Feb. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A court order is now in place prohibiting anyone from importing waste to the site known as "The Old Cricket Ground" in Bickershaw. The Restriction Order was granted at Wigan Magistrates' Court on Wednesday 25 February and will last six months. Access to the premises is also prohibited, subject to certain exceptions including Environment Agency access and for the removal of waste. Failure to comply with this ord...
LONDON, Feb. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Katharine BraddickCBappointed as the next Deputy Governor for Prudential Regulation at the Bank of England and Chief Executive of the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA), succeeding Sam Woods when his term ends in June 2026 * Katharine brings deep City, regulatory and policyexpertiseto keep the UK safe and open for investment, and to support growth and competitiveness. * The appointment buildson momentum alre...
LONDON, Feb. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Government Actuary's Department (GAD) has updated its analysis of the Jersey Social Security Fund, following a request from the Government of Jersey. GAD carried out the last actuarial review of the Fund (as at 31 December 2021) and it was published in June 2023. The Government of Jersey asked GAD to provide updated analysis of the proposal affecting the Social Security Fund, set out in the Jersey Budget 20...