LONDON, June 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * UK sanctions Israeli government ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich today, in response to their repeated incitements of violence against Palestinian communities * alongside partners Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Norway, the UK calls for immediate action against extremist settlers * measures announced today demonstrate UK commitment to challenging those inciting hatred and violence As Palestinia...
LONDON, June 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The latest UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) provisional data shows an increase in travel-associated enteric fever cases (typhoid fever and paratyphoid fever cases) in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with 702 cases in 2024, an 8% rise from 2023 (645 cases). This represents the highest number of cases recorded annually to date. Typhoid and paratyphoid fever are serious preventable illnesses caused by Salmone...
LONDON, June 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A new milestone has been marked in the ongoing regeneration of Whitehill & Bordon Town Centre with ground being broken on the new Sainsbury's store. The start of work on the new 16,000 sq. store at Bordon, in Hampshire, is the latest step forward in the major redevelopment of the former Army site, which has already seen the delivery of 2,400 new homes by the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and its deve...
LONDON, June 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Former sports presenter Alan Bentley has received an 11-year directorship ban after his football betting firm collapsed owing investors over £10 million, having continued to collect £1.5 million in investments despite no evidence of trading activity * His company, Bentley Global (UK) Limited, promised investors returns of up to 20% by using a football betting algorithm, but financial records show...
LONDON, June 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Two independent members of the Civil Nuclear Police Authority (CNPA) Board were presented with Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) service plaques at the end of their final Board meeting last week. Sir Craig Mackey and Sue Scane both completed the maximum service - two terms of three years. Sir Craig served as interim chair in 2021/22 and Sue as chair of the Audit, Risk and Finance Committee (ARFC). Reflecting on ...
LONDON, June 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The main developments are: * the Intellectual Property Office has partnered with Taskmaster Education to launch a new creative skills opportunity for UK secondary school students aged 11 to 16 * 'Taskmaster Club 100' applications open on 10 June 2025 and close on 15 August 2025. Successful schools will be notified by 1 September 2025 * selected schools will gain free access to Taskmaster Club resources a...
LONDON, June 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Chancellor to confirm funding at the GMB Congress ahead of Spending Review, as Energy Secretary vows 'golden age' of nuclear. * Investment to deliver clean power to millions of homes, cut energy bills and boost energy security. * Government commits over £6 billion of investment to nuclear submarine industrial base to deliver on Strategic Defence Review. Ten thousand jobs will be created as the government ...
LONDON, June 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister spoke to the German Chancellor, FriedrichMerz ahead of the G7 and NATO summits later this month. The leaders began reflecting on the Chancellor's visit to Washington D.C. last week and welcomed President Trump's efforts to secure a sustainable peace for Ukraine. Both leaders also welcomed efforts by NATO Allies to step up defence spending and agreed on the importance of a NATO that was fair, ...
LONDON, June 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Joint statement: "Today, the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway and the United Kingdom have announced sanctions and other measures targeting Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich for inciting violence against Palestinians in the West Bank. "Settler violence is incited by extremist rhetoric which calls for Palestinians to be driven from their homes, encourages violence and human rights ab...
LONDON, June 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Pupils across England will benefit from more face-to-face time with teachers as the government forges ahead with plans to harness the power of AI to deliver educational excellence. The Department for Education has today (June 10th) launched a package of measures to transform how schools use AI - including the first ever AI guidance for schools and colleges setting out how schools can safely and effectively use A...