LONDON, Dec. 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: From 17:00 on 8 January FES will be unavailable while the necessary updates are made. Once the changes have been made, FES will be available again, and the information will be mandatory for UK exporters to complete to create a catch certificate, processing statement or non-manipulation document. Marine Management Organisation, working in partnership with all UK Fishing Administrations, is continuing to support in...
LONDON, Dec. 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Following the announcement on 1 December 2025 by Minister of State for Courts and Legal Services Sarah Sackman KC MP, the Legal Aid Agency (LAA) is seeking to attract additional providers in the Housing and Debt and Welfare Benefits Categories of Law under the 2024 Standard Civil Contract ("2024 Contract"). The Government announcement includes uplifting housing and immigration legal aid fees by 18 million a year ...
LONDON, Dec. 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Corrupt insiders and criminal networks will be brought to justice by a strengthened specialist police unit and tougher safeguards across the public sector, as government unveils a landmark anti-corruption strategy. Launching today, the new strategy sets out how the UK will shut out corrupt actors, disrupt dirty money and restore integrity in public life. It targets corrupt networks at home and abroad to strengthe...
LONDON, Dec. 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: On Friday 5 December, the Deputy Head of Mission Victoria Dunne hosted the certificate ceremony for the Rebecca Dykes Changemaker Challenge (RDCC), a youth-led initiative that empowers students across Lebanon to design creative, context-sensitive solutions to end gender-based violence. This year's event coincided with the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, reinforcing the UK's commitment to ...
LONDON, Dec. 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Successful investigations by APHA have resulted in the sentencing of Mr Jeremy Saunders of Orchard Organic Farm, Newton Abbot for falsifying salmonella test results. The UK has strict rules in place to protect public health and maintain the integrity of the egg supply chain. Robust testing for salmonella in laying flocks is a vital part of these controls, and APHA will not hesitate to take firm enforcement action...
LONDON, Dec. 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New strategy to lift 550,000 UK children out of poverty by 2030 - delivering the largest expected reduction in child poverty since records began * Measures targeted at working families to stop children growing up in B&Bs, expanding childcare for families on UC and saving parents up to £500 on baby formula * Families in Wales struggling with the cost of living to benefit from wider support announced at budge...
LONDON, Dec. 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister welcomed the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, and the Chancellor of Germany, Friedrich Merz, to Downing Street today. The leaders discussed the importance of the US-led peace talks for European security and supported the progress made. They instructed their National Security Advisors to continue discussions over the coming days. The leaders un...
LONDON, Dec. 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: England's drought-hit areas are beginning to recover following the recent wet weather, the National Drought Group heard today. November saw 149% of the long-term average rainfall, which helped kick-start drought recovery but also brought flooding to many parts of the country. As several areas announced a change in drought status, the expert group also heard how the latest science is being used to better protect ...
LONDON, Dec. 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Following theannouncement at Rebuild Ukraine2025, thesecond round ofInnovateUkraine[www.innovateukraine.io]has launched witha further£17m invested by the UK government. Theseadditionalprojects,together with 12projects supported underthe firstcompetition round,will fosterlow-carbonsolutionsthataddress immediate needs forUkrainianenergyresilienceand security,as well as sustainable approaches tobroader globalcl...
LONDON, Dec. 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Simon brings more than 30 years' experience with Shell in the energy sector, both internationally and the UK. His background includes extensive experience in the management of energy infrastructure, and the delivery of complex energy projects. Most recently, as Senior Vice President for Shell UK, he has played a pivotal role in the North Sea's energy transition. Following the recent announcement that the UK's fir...