LONDON, Dec. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Community champions up and down the country are being celebrated in His Majesty The King's New Year Honours List today. 1157 recipients have been awarded from every part of the UK, with a particular focus this year on those who have gone above and beyond for their communities. From foster carers to health workers, Lionesses to Red Roses as well as champions of the arts and supporters of young people, this year'...
LONDON, Dec. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Sarina Wiegman, the Head Coach of the England Women's football team, appointed an honorary Dame in recognition of her services to football * Dame Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York, is made a Dame Grand Cross for her contribution to British foreign policy, and incoming Ambassador to the USA Dr Christian Turner is awarded with a Knighthood for his service in advancing...
LONDON, Dec. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: 67 people from Wales who have contributed to their community and country are celebrated in His Majesty The King's New Years Honours List 2026 today. Those receiving honours in Wales include 29 year old Ffion Lucy Mitchell-Langford who received a BEM for her dedicated efforts to environmental and social justice in Wales and Julie Denley who receives a BEM at aged 56 for her commitment to reforming Mental Health s...
LONDON, Dec. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: January marks the second maintenance loan instalment for many students whose courses started in autumn - and the first payment for those starting courses in January - making this a period where scammers will be targeting students. Each year, SLC pays billions of pounds directly into students' bank accounts. Scammers take advantage of these payment windows by sending out convincing text messages, emails and phone...
LONDON, Dec. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Hospitals usingAI toimprove planning and tackle bottlenecks inA&E departments as government delivers NHS fit for the future * Forecasting tool in use across 50 NHS organisationsspeeding uptreatment times for patients * Latest milestone for the Prime Minister's AI Exemplars programme, using AI to improve lives and modernise services across health, justice, taxand planning. Patients could be seen quicker this wi...
LONDON, Dec. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * State-of-the-art military artillery that can move at speeds of up to 100km/h secured under £52 million contract. * Joint deal speeds up delivery of military kit to both the UK and Germany - demonstrating deepening defence cooperation. * Partnership strengthens NATO capabilities of collective defence - strengthening interoperability. Military artillery that can fire on the move and hit targets 70km away ha...
LONDON, Dec. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister spoke with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy today. The Prime Minister reaffirmed the United Kingdom's unwavering support for Ukraine and its commitment to achieving a just and lasting peace. They condemned Russia's brutal and illegal invasion, as well as the recent attack on Kyiv. Both leaders welcomed ongoing diplomatic efforts and commended President Trump's continued engagemen...
LONDON, Dec. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Britain's young people will be given new opportunities to experience military servicethrough a 'gap year' Foundation Scheme set to launch in 2026. A first wave of around 150 participants will open for recruitment from early 2026, offering young people a year of paid experience and training in the Armed Forces: across the Army, Royal Navy and Royal Air Force.Ministers have an ambition to eventually grow the schem...
LONDON, Dec. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Families urged to take simple security steps when setting up new accounts for Christmas gifts like tablets, smart watches and connected toys * Quick 5 minute checks including enabling 2-step verification and automatic updates will protect homes from cyber criminals * Taking these steps will help keep personal data and home networks safe from unwanted access As Christmas celebrations are wrapping up and excited...
LONDON, Dec. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Boost for local business and people who will have better access to nature * The walk is first of nine to be created as part of manifesto pledge CommunitiesinGreater Manchester and the northwest of England are set tobenefitfroma new National River Walk,stretching21 kilometres orthe length of a halfmarathon. This walk is the first of its kind and is part ofthe government's manifesto pledge to createnine ne...