LONDON, Aug. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The UK's support is enabling a wide range of emergency and early recovery efforts. These include the provision of dry food rations, search and rescue operations, mobile medical camps, rehabilitation of drinking water systems, restoration of irrigation channels, and support for livelihoods and agriculture. British High Commissioner, Jane Marriott CMG, OBE said: Through UK-funded programmes, vital assistance is r...
LONDON, Aug. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * A new specialist team is expected to stop over £350 million in Child Benefit fraud and error over the next five years. * The move follows a successful pilot where just 15 investigators stopped around £17 million in wrongful payments in under 12 months. * Thousands of people who left the UK but carried on claiming Child Benefit have already been removed from the system. Child Benefit will be stripped ...
LONDON, Aug. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Scottish Secretary, Ian Murray, is to 'take the salute' at tonight's [22 August] Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Mr Murray will use the opportunity to personally thank Scotland's military personnel who have given so much in service to their country. He will be joined by staff and volunteers from Scottish veterans' charities as well as VE Day veterans. The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is a key part of Sco...
LONDON, Aug. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Foreign Secretary David Lammy said: The confirmation of famine in Gaza City and the surrounding neighbourhood is utterly horrifying and is wholly preventable. The Israeli government's refusal to allow sufficient aid into Gaza has caused this man-made catastrophe. This is a moral outrage. The IPC report makes clear the sickening consequences, especially for children. The Government of Israel can and must immedi...
LONDON, Aug. 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Independent Disability Advisory Panel will have broad remit across health and disability policy. * Panel will consist of up to 10 Deaf and disabled people and people with long-term health conditions, for the Government to listen to, learn from, and collaborate with. * Demonstrates Government's commitment to including the expertise of disabled people in policy design and delivery as part of the Plan for Change. ...
LONDON, Aug. 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: This statement provides an update on the AAIB investigation into the accident involving a Boeing 737-8AS, 9H-QAA on 21 August 2024. The aircraft was pushed back by a tug at Stansted Airport, when its tail struck the blast fence at the end of the taxiway. The investigation into this event is complete and a final report will be issued in due course. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
LONDON, Aug. 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Please note this data shows what HM Land Registry has been able to process during thetime periodcovered and is not necessarily a reflection of market activity. InJuly: * HM Land Registry completed over 2,052,580 applicationstochange or query the Land Register * the South East toppedthe table of regional applications with461,467 HM Land Registry completed 2,052,588 applications inJuly compared with1,883,560 inJ...
LONDON, Aug. 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: About the programme As part of the Small Projects Programme, the British Embassy Dushanbe is inviting proposals for sustainable tourism development projects in Tajikistan. We encourage proposals that promote gender equality and support both foreign and domestic tourism. Projects must show how they will remain sustainable after completion. Project requirements * maximum budget: £20,000 * project activity ...
LONDON, Aug. 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * DASA has launched Phase 2 (Cycle 6) of Innovation in Support of Operations * Funded by the Ministry of Defence * Cycle 6 closes on 14 October 2025 at 12:00 Midday (BST) TheDefence and Security Accelerator (DASA)is pleased to launch Phase 2 (Cycle 6) of our fast paced Themed Competition Innovation in Support of Operations. Run on behalf of theMinistry of Defence, this competition is looking for innovative prop...
LONDON, Aug. 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: In response to the decrease in the Bank of England base rate on 7 August 2025, the Court Funds Office (CFO) rates of interest payable to clients have been reviewed and from 20 August 2025 these will change to the following: * Special Account - decreased from 4.25% to 4.00% * Basic Account - decreased from 3.19% to 3.00% The decision was made to ensure that the running costs of the CFO service can continue to be...