LONDON, Dec. 26 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister spoke to the President of France, Emmanuel Macron and the German Chancellor, Friedrich Merz this afternoon. The leaders reiterated their unshakeable commitment for a just and lasting peace for Ukraine and the importance that talks continue to progress towards this in the coming days. The Prime Minister emphasised this remained a crucial moment for Ukraine and security across the Euro-Atlantic...
LONDON, Dec. 26 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: As thousands of people across England brave icy waters for traditional Boxing Day swims, the government reflects on a year ofactionin cleaning up the nation's rivers,lakesand seas. Thisfollowslast month's resultsshowingthat 93% of bathing sites meet standards for swimming - an encouraging improvement on last year. In 2025, decisive actionwastakentoreset the water sector, strengthen regulation and drive long-ter...
LONDON, Dec. 26 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * UK secures over £20 billion in defence exports to allies in 2025, expected to be the highest since records began over 40 years ago * Deals include UK's largest ever warship export agreement and largest fighter jet sale for a generation * Over 25,000 Britishjobs directlysupported by these deals for decades to come 2025 is set to be the best year for UK defence exports since records began more than 40 years...
LONDON, Dec. 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: We, States of Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Iceland, Ireland, Japan, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain and the United Kingdom condemn the approval by the Israeli security cabinet of 19 new settlements in the occupied West Bank. We recall that such unilateral actions, as part of a wider intensification of the settlement policies in the West Bank, not only violate international law but also...
LONDON, Dec. 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Millions of people use emollient creams to relieve dry or itchy skin during winter. While the creams themselves are not flammable, residue from them can build up on clothing, bedding,bandagesand soft furnishings. This canmakethese materials ignite more easily and burn more rapidly if theycome into contact witha flame,cigaretteor close to heat sources like open fires, electricbar,gasor halogen heaters. To help ke...
LONDON, Dec. 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Completion of Consumer Charter pledge to transform 1,000 worst homes ahead of schedule * Hundreds more military properties to be upgraded by the spring. * The major upgrades show early delivery of the Defence Housing Strategy - a generational renewal of military homes. Military families across the UK will celebrate Christmas in homes fit for heroes as improvements to fix 1,000 of the worst forces houses have c...
LONDON, Dec. 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: R102025_251224_Audenshaw PDF, 25.6 MB, 83 pages This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. Request an accessible format. If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need a version of this document in a more accessible format, please email enquiries@raib.gov.uk. Please tell us what format you need. It will help us if you say what assistive technology you use. Audenshaw ...
LONDON, Dec. 23 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Nearly £20 million for legal support over the next three years * Funding will help more people facing debt, employment, housing and family issues access vital advice services * Part of the Government's Plan for Change to increase access to justice The new grant, which will run from October next year to March 2029, is worth nearly £20 million and will improve access to social welfare and family legal ...
LONDON, Dec. 23 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Over 100 mobile masts upgraded across rural Wales, Scotland and England delivering new 4G coverage from all mobile network operators for the first time * Milestone reached in government's Plan for Change to boost rural connectivity through Shared Rural Network, helping communities get the mobile coverage they need * Over 400 businesses benefiting from new 4G coverage, boosting economic growth to deliver...
LONDON, Dec. 23 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The government has today (Tuesday 23 December) announced that the level of the Agricultural and Business Property Reliefs threshold will be increased from £1m to £2.5m when it is introduced in April 2026.Thisallows spouses or civil partners to pass on up to £5m in qualifying agricultural or business assets between them before paying inheritance tax, on top of existing allowances. Following the ref...