LONDON, Aug. 31 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: If you want to donate money to support those affected by the floods, there are trusted charities and organisations providing humanitarian relief on the ground. Donate to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent (IFRC) Societies appeal in support of Nepal. The UK government immediately announced a £5million response package to support the most urgent humanitarian needs in Nepal. Donating ...
LONDON, Aug. 31 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * British AI startups backed to tackle some of society's biggest challenges, from cutting NHS lists and improving patientcare, tostrengthening cyber and national security. * £100 millionfundcompetition isthe latest part of Sovereign AI's support to help promising British AI start-ups start in the UK, scale in the UK, and win globally. * TheChancellorhas also confirmed today that the UK plans toopen uptheAIEc...
LONDON, Aug. 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Prime Minister blocks manslaughter, death by drunk or dangerous driving and historic child sex offences from sentencing changes   * Builds on action to keep those in prison for rape, child sex or grooming offences behind bars * Victims of domestic violence will be better protected from perpetrators, with record numbers of offenders set to leave prison tagged and the new restriction...
LONDON, Aug. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Families are being encouraged to enjoy days out for less over this bank holiday weekend as the government's Great British Summer Savings scheme is set to end on 1 September. * Millions of pounds have been saved by families so far via a VAT cut from 20% to 5% on kids' meals in restaurants and tickets to attractions like theatres and soft play, alongside free bus fares in England for children aged five to fifteen...
LONDON, Aug. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Tourism is forecast to contribute £161 billion to the UK economy annually by 2030, supporting jobs and growth across the country * Bank holiday weekend will be the last chance for people across the UK to take advantage of the government's Great British Summer Savings scheme. Tourism Minister Stephanie Peacock has visited Blackpool's iconic Winter Gardens and Pleasure Beach to see how the town's visitor ec...
LONDON, Aug. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister met with the First Minister and Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland. He also met the leaders of Sinn Fein, the Democratic Unionist Party, the Alliance Party, the Ulster Unionist Party and the Social Democratic and Labour Party. The Prime Minister said it was good to be in Belfast where he earlier met young people and spoke about the issues affecting their lives. The Prime Minister agre...
LONDON, Aug. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: In May, nearly 100 homes in Coalsnaughton, Clackmannanshire were evacuated because of ground movement linked to historic coal mining. On Thursday 27 August the Mining Remediation Authority hosted meetings with affected residents to provide an update on ongoing investigations and proposed upcoming operational activities. Carl Banton, Chief Operations Director for the Mining Remediation Authority, said: We have ...
LONDON, Aug. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Border Force has seized a record amount of ketamine at the UK border, preventing almost 1.3 tonnes of the dangerous drug from reaching communities across the country. Officers seized 1,298kg of ketamine during the first quarter of 2026, a 42% increase on the final three months of 2025, when almost 915kg was intercepted before entering the UK illegally. The figure is the highest quarterly total for 15 years and e...
LONDON, Aug. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The changes to inspection under the renewed framework include: * higher expectations for prison education and skills training, which reflect standards of further education and skills provision in the community. * a new inclusion evaluation area, focused on how providers overcome the diverse range of barriers prisoners can face to engaging in education, skills training and work. * a strengthened focus on ...
LONDON, Aug. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * UK's first foot-launched military paraglider systems could give British troops the freedom to take to the skies independently, with no runway, helicopter or drop aircraft required. * The gliders can be assembled in under eight minutes, in darkness, and are capable of travelling up to 200 miles on their own power. * British start-up Blakcro expands workforce with MOD support, showing defence is an engine for gro...