LONDON, June 5 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New pilot to empower victims by giving them the right to ask for a review if prosecutors plan to drop cases * Plans will restore confidence in the system and help get victims the justice they deserve * The changes are one step in the Government's pledge to halve violence against women and girls in a decade, part of the Plan for Change Under the current system, criminal cases can be stopped at any point if a pro...
LONDON, June 5 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) today publishes its monthly update on measles cases in England, which shows outbreaks continuing, with 109 cases confirmed in April and 86 so far in May. Cases have predominantly been in unvaccinated children aged 10 years and under, with on-going outbreaks in a number of regions and London reporting almost half of all cases in the past 4 weeks. There has also been a global i...
LONDON, June 5 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: What is the IAA Yoshki badge? The IAA Yoshki badge is a simple but powerful tool that shows clients you're a registered and regulated immigration adviser or organisation. When added to your website, it performs a real-time check against the IAA's official register - giving visitors instant confirmation that you're authorised to provide immigration advice and services. Why use the badge? Adding the IAA Yoshki ba...
LONDON, June 5 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * plans to boost expansion of maritime ports to propel economic growth and support jobs across the country, as part of the Plan for Change * new guidance will help ports save time and money on planning applications to expand sites,opening up jobs and opportunities in coastal communities * plans will secure the long-term future of the maritime industry, inviting private investment into coastal communities and suppo...
LONDON, June 5 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The UK and ASEAN launched the Supporting Socially Inclusive Climate Adaptation & Resilience in ASEAN (CLARE-ASEAN) initiative on 4 June 2025 in Jakarta. The programme uses new evidence and innovation to promote socially-inclusive urban resilience to climate change in the Southeast Asia region. The CLARE-ASEAN is a regional programme under the UK's flagship Climate Adaptation and Resilience (CLARE) research framew...
LONDON, June 5 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Former world darts champion Rob Cross has been disqualified as a director after his company failed to pay more than £450,000 in tax * The Insolvency Service also found Cross withdrew more than £300,000 from Rob Cross Darts Limited between March 2020 and November 2023 that should have gone to creditors * Cross has now been banned as a company director until June 2030 and entered into an Individu...
LONDON, June 5 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Mrs Martine Sobey has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Kingdom of Lesotho in succession to Mr Harry MacDonald who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mrs Sobey will take up her appointment during September 2025. Curriculum vitae Full name: Martine Sunshine Sobey Year Role 2023 to present Abuja, Climate Change and Nature Team Lead 2022 to 2023 BEIS-FCDO, Team Leader,...