LONDON, Aug. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The latest annual COVER data on childhood vaccines 2025 to March 2026 published today by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows signs that uptake of key vaccines offered as part of the NHS childhood vaccination schedule by age 5 (prior to starting primary school) are stabilising after a decade of slow decline across all vaccines in England. However, UKHSA is today warning that despite these signs current up...
LONDON, Aug. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Minister for Pensions is announcing today that he has extended Luke Jensen's term as Interim Chair to the Board of National Savings and Investments (NS&I). This extension to Luke's interim appointment has been made while the process for appointing a permanent Chair is completed. Luke Jensen has served as Interim Chair since 1 September 2025. He will serve as Interim Chair for a further two-month period from ...
LONDON, Aug. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: About the competition Ambassador for a Day is a competition run by the British Embassy and the Danish Embassy in Tunisia. The competition gives winners the opportunity to spend one day shadowing the British or Danish Ambassador and learn more about diplomacy, leadership and public service. It aims to encourage girls to learn about diplomacy and share their views on issues that affect their communities and the ...
LONDON, Aug. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The UK is joining forces with the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand to crack down on global fraud networks and protect the public from scammers. At the Five Country Ministerial in Sydney, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood and her Five Eyes counterparts backed a package of UK-led measures to strengthen the international response to fraud and online scams, bringing together governments, law enforcement and indust...
LONDON, Aug. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The inspection will have a particular focus on the efficiency and effectiveness of the Work Services Command in delivering its responsibilities for the skilled worker route. The inspection team anticipates reporting to the Home Secretary in December 2026. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
LONDON, Aug. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * AUK gallery or institutionhas been granted the opportunitytosavethismasterpiecefor the nation The UK government has blocked a painting by Rembrandt, one of the most famous artists of all time, from being taken out of thecountrypermanentlyin the hope that a UK gallery or institution can save it for the nation. Rembrandt'sPortrait of Catrina Hooghsaet,painted in 1657,is one of the artist'smost exceptional later...
LONDON, Aug. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * 240people reported more than £1 million in capital gains from cryptoassets in the 2024 to 2025 tax year official statistics show, accounting for £717 million of cryptoasset gains between them. * Total taxable capital gains from cryptoassets for 17,600 individuals were £1.38 billion in the 2024 to 2025 tax year, with an average gain of £78,000 reported per individual. * Following the introduc...
LONDON, Aug. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Prime Minister in Belfast today, his first visit since taking office, hearing from young people about bills, jobs and their prospects. * He meets the First Minister and deputy First Minister this afternoon, then all five main parties, with an offer to solve problems rather than score points. * Northern Ireland will help set the growth agenda at the National Economic Council in October. The Prime Minister has a...
LONDON, Aug. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Across the UK, nearly 172,000 solar installations have been fitted since the start of 2026, with increases across every UK nation and English region over the last 12 months * Rooftop solar is helping to drive the surge - accounting for more than 7 in 10 installations during July * Comes as retailers including Currys, B&Q, Screwfix and Amazon prepare to roll out plug-in solar, following work with government Fam...
LONDON, Aug. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Sir David Bell has stood down as Vice Chair of Skills England, the organisation announced today. Skills England Chair Phil Smith said: "I want to thank Sir David for his outstanding contribution to the board and wish him all the very best for the future.We appreciate the time and considerable effort he has dedicated to the role of Vice Chair, alongside his many other commitments. He added: "His insight and con...