LONDON, Dec. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The coming new year will see the delivery of jobs, growth and increased investment in Wales, Welsh Secretary Jo Stevens has said. Throughout 2025 the UK Government has delivered transformative investment in Wales with measures to grow the economy, create jobs and tackle the cost of living. November saw one of the most significant infrastructure investments in Welsh history with the announcement that Wylfa on An...
LONDON, Dec. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Occupational health training will be funded by Government for line managers in small businesses across England between January and March 2026. * Will help equip SMEs to support employee health and recruit and retain skilled staff - and boost productivity. * Part of Government's Plan for Change to break down barriers to opportunity and drive economic growth by creating an accessible labour market. Thousands of ...
LONDON, Dec. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * 4,606 people filed their Self Assessment tax return on Christmas Day * 37,435 people completed their return over the three-day festive period * One month to go until 31 January deadline - HMRC encourages customers to get started now More than 4,600 Self Assessment customers filed their tax return on Christmas Day. In total, 37,435 customers filed between Christmas Eve and Boxing Day, suggesting that for some,...
LONDON, Dec. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister spoke with President Trump, President Zelenskyy and European leaders. The discussion focused on ongoing efforts to secure a just and lasting peace in Ukraine, with leaders commending President Trump for the progress achieved so far. They underlined the importance of robust security guarantees and reaffirmed the urgency of ending this barbaric war as soon as possible. The Prime Minister empha...
LONDON, Dec. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New figures show UK research backed by Horizon made bigger academic impactand more ambitious projects reached fruition * Comes as UK marks2years in Horizon Europe - the world's largest research and Innovation programme - with plans to boost joint work with Spain and Germany in the new year * From health to clean energy, science and tech breakthroughs made possible by Horizon Europe and its predecessor are criti...
LONDON, Dec. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The MHRA continues to warn about the serious risks linked to buying weight-loss products from unregulated websites or through social media. Products sold illegally may be fake, contaminated, incorrectly dosed, orcontainpowerful ingredients not listed on the packaging. These can lead to dangerous side effects, including heart problems, psychologicaleffectsand dangerously low blood sugar. Some medicines used for w...
LONDON, Dec. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Military Division of the New Year Honours List 2026 Royal Navy Awards Promotions in and appointments to the military division of the most honourable order of the Bath As Knight Commander * Vice Admiral Michael Keith UTLEY, CB, OBE As Companion * Rear Admiral James Miles Benjamin PARKIN, CBE Promotions in and appointments to the military division of the most excellent order of the British Empire As Kni...
LONDON, Dec. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) A Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) project manager who played a pivotal role in critical 'first-of-their-kind' science and technology solutions for military operations has been recognised in the King's New Year Honours list. Aimee Anderson has been made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) by His Majesty King Charles III for helping pi...
LONDON, Dec. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Military personnel from across the three services have been recognised for their dedication andexceptionalservice in the New Years Honours List, published today. The many achievements includeprovidinglife-savinghumanitarian support toCaribbeanislands struck by a powerful hurricane, the firsteverfemaleintelligence officer to reach the rank ofGeneral Officer,andadult volunteerswho havechanged the lives of th...
LONDON, Dec. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Naloxone to be made accessible at homeless shelters and to the public in emergencies * Government launches consultation to help combat rising drug deaths from opioids * Part of record £3.4 billion investment including in drug and alcohol treatment and education services Hundreds of people at risk of overdosing on opioids could be saved by providing homeless shelters with access to naloxone. The governmen...