LONDON, Aug. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Customers of Cask Spirits Global Limited paid almost £100,000 for whisky casks which many never legally owned * The company targeted its customers through social media advertising and cold-calling * Certificates were also issued in the name of a company that does not exist A whisky investment firm has been shut down after customers paid for casks they never legally owned. Cask Spirits Global Limited used...
LONDON, Aug. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: MHRA foreword The UK has world-class strengths in life sciences, but healthcare innovation only delivers its full value when it reaches patients. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is working to ensure regulation acts as a catalyst, not a barrier, to innovation - protecting patient safety while supporting access and growth. As Cari-Anne Quinn highlights in this blog, Wales has partic...
LONDON, Aug. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Thousands of heating oil households apply for a heat pump, taking advantage of increased £9,000 grant * Increase of 112% on total applications compared to same month last year * Installing a heat pump will protect rural households from fossil fuel price spikes and provide certainty over energy bills Thousands of households on heating oil are making the switch to a heat pump using the £9,000 Boiler Up...
LONDON, Aug. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New Bank of England objective will help ensure UK payments regulation keeps pace with technological change and create conditions for innovation. * Secondary payments innovation objective will sit below Bank's primary financial stability objective and is part of reforms to boost UK's leading financial services sector. As digital technology continues to transform the way people and businesses make payments, the ...
LONDON, Aug. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: These scenes emerging from along the Nepal-China border are devastating. My thoughts are with all those affected, including the families and loved ones of British nationals missing in this tragedy. We will do everything we can to support British nationals impacted in the region and are in touch with the relevant authorities to offer support. I urge British nationals in the region to follow guidance from the loc...
LONDON, Aug. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), alongside the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and other public health partners, continues to investigate an outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis t5.9411 in the UK. The latest investigations suggest the outbreak may be linked to eggs imported to the UK from abroad, with cases associated with eating out, from small cafes,restaurants and takeaway businesses. As of 25 August 2026, t...
LONDON, Aug. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The latest annual COVER data on childhood vaccines 2025 to March 2026 published today by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows signs that uptake of key vaccines offered as part of the NHS childhood vaccination schedule by age 5 (prior to starting primary school) are stabilising after a decade of slow decline across all vaccines in England. However, UKHSA is today warning that despite these signs current up...
LONDON, Aug. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Minister for Pensions is announcing today that he has extended Luke Jensen's term as Interim Chair to the Board of National Savings and Investments (NS&I). This extension to Luke's interim appointment has been made while the process for appointing a permanent Chair is completed. Luke Jensen has served as Interim Chair since 1 September 2025. He will serve as Interim Chair for a further two-month period from ...
LONDON, Aug. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: About the competition Ambassador for a Day is a competition run by the British Embassy and the Danish Embassy in Tunisia. The competition gives winners the opportunity to spend one day shadowing the British or Danish Ambassador and learn more about diplomacy, leadership and public service. It aims to encourage girls to learn about diplomacy and share their views on issues that affect their communities and the ...
LONDON, Aug. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The UK is joining forces with the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand to crack down on global fraud networks and protect the public from scammers. At the Five Country Ministerial in Sydney, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood and her Five Eyes counterparts backed a package of UK-led measures to strengthen the international response to fraud and online scams, bringing together governments, law enforcement and indust...