LONDON, Aug. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Thirty five Malaysian scholars have been awarded the prestigious Chevening scholarship to pursue their postgraduate studies in the UK for the 2025 to 2026 academic year. This year's Chevening cohort from Malaysia comprises of 34 scholars who will be pursuing one-year Master's programmes across the UK, alongside one Chevening Fellow affiliated with the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies. Among the 35 scholars, Da...
LONDON, Aug. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Final call for applications for War Widows Recognition Payment Scheme * Eligible forces families urged to apply for War Widows Recognition Payment Scheme before it closes in October 2025. * Time-limited scheme to come to an end after helping hundreds of war widows and widowers, totalling £21 million Families who have lost loved ones during military service are being urged to apply for the War Widows Recog...
LONDON, Aug. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The UK's support is enabling a wide range of emergency and early recovery efforts. These include the provision of dry food rations, search and rescue operations, mobile medical camps, rehabilitation of drinking water systems, restoration of irrigation channels, and support for livelihoods and agriculture. British High Commissioner, Jane Marriott CMG, OBE said: Through UK-funded programmes, vital assistance is r...
LONDON, Aug. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * A new specialist team is expected to stop over £350 million in Child Benefit fraud and error over the next five years. * The move follows a successful pilot where just 15 investigators stopped around £17 million in wrongful payments in under 12 months. * Thousands of people who left the UK but carried on claiming Child Benefit have already been removed from the system. Child Benefit will be stripped ...
LONDON, Aug. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Scottish Secretary, Ian Murray, is to 'take the salute' at tonight's [22 August] Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Mr Murray will use the opportunity to personally thank Scotland's military personnel who have given so much in service to their country. He will be joined by staff and volunteers from Scottish veterans' charities as well as VE Day veterans. The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is a key part of Sco...
LONDON, Aug. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Foreign Secretary David Lammy said: The confirmation of famine in Gaza City and the surrounding neighbourhood is utterly horrifying and is wholly preventable. The Israeli government's refusal to allow sufficient aid into Gaza has caused this man-made catastrophe. This is a moral outrage. The IPC report makes clear the sickening consequences, especially for children. The Government of Israel can and must immedi...
LONDON, Aug. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * UK buying six new Land Ceptorair defence missile systemsto bolster national security and defence. * New contract with MBDA supports up to 140 jobs across the UK, demonstrating defence's role as an engine for growth and supporting the Government's Plan for Change. * First live firing in the UK of system so accurate it can hit a tennis-ball sized object travelling twice the speed of sound. Britain's air defences...
LONDON, Aug. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Healthier food for children thanks to new guidelines for manufacturers to reduce sugar and salt in commercial baby foods  * Labelling to be made clearer to help parents shop easier and make informed choices about what they feed their children   * Reforms part of Plan for Change to tackle concerning levels of sugar found in snack foods for young children   Parents and carer...
LONDON, Aug. 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Independent Disability Advisory Panel will have broad remit across health and disability policy. * Panel will consist of up to 10 Deaf and disabled people and people with long-term health conditions, for the Government to listen to, learn from, and collaborate with. * Demonstrates Government's commitment to including the expertise of disabled people in policy design and delivery as part of the Plan for Change. ...
LONDON, Aug. 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: This statement provides an update on the AAIB investigation into the accident involving a Boeing 737-8AS, 9H-QAA on 21 August 2024. The aircraft was pushed back by a tug at Stansted Airport, when its tail struck the blast fence at the end of the taxiway. The investigation into this event is complete and a final report will be issued in due course. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....