LONDON, Feb. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The United Kingdom aims to reinforce its commitment to digital and technology collaboration with Malaysia and the wider region through UK-Southeast Asia Tech Week 2026, held in Kuala Lumpur from 11 to 13 February. Organised by the UK Government in partnership with key stakeholders including the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), the British Malaysian Chamber of Commerce (BMCC) and HSBC Malaysia, the th...
LONDON, Feb. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: New QR code badges have been created for every school, college, training provider and early years setting, which link directly to their individual page on the Ofsted reports website. The Ofsted-branded badges can be displayed anywhere the provider wishes to promote their inspection outcomes, offering instant access to their full report. Since November last year, education providers have been inspected against a ...
LONDON, Feb. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Consultation on extending smoke-free places and introducing vape-free and heated tobacco-free spaces - as part of the 10 Year Health Plan * Kids'playgrounds and schools set to be smoke, vape and heated tobacco-free to better protect children and vulnerable people from harm * Outside hospitals to be smoke and heated tobacco-free. Outdoor hospitality and wide-open public spaces not included Children and medicall...
LONDON, Feb. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Schools and colleges will soonhave clear and pragmatic guidance instructing them that they must takea very carefulapproach whena child asks to socially transition. Legal duties will be absolutely clear after government embeds guidance within Keeping children safe in education,theestablished statutory safeguardingframework schools are expected tofollow. BackedbyBaroness Cass,whosereviewwarnedthatstro...
LONDON, Feb. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Energy Secretary and Industry Minister joined byaround175pupils and students for Clean Energy Jobs Fair at Barnsley College in South Yorkshire during National Apprenticeship Week * Up to 20,000 extra clean energy jobs expected in Yorkshire & the Humber by 2030 * Follows the government's Clean Energy Jobs Plan&#...
LONDON, Feb. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Stephanie Roberts-Bibby, Chair of the YJB, says: I would like to welcome Phil Bowen as the Interim Chair of the YJB. Having served as a YJB Board member since March 2023, Phil brings strong knowledge of the youth justice sector and the Board's work, as well as a shared commitment to evidence-based practice and diversion. Phil'sleadership will provide continuity and stability for the Boardand youth justice serv...
LONDON, Feb. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Seizures of ketamine,cannabisandnitrous oxideare at an all-time highfollowing a record-breaking year of interceptions by Border Forceandpolice. Cocaine interceptions by policeare also at recordlevelswith23,706 seizuresin the yearto March 2025. Almost150tonnes of illegal drugs- equivalent totwoBoeing737s-with a street value of £2.6billionwasseizedby Border Force.This is a 40% increaseon the total quantity s...
LONDON, Feb. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Communities across the country could soon benefit from thirteen new designated bathing spots, giving local people greater confidence to enjoy the rivers and beaches they cherish, Water Minister Emma Hardyannounced today. The proposals include the first ever designated bathing spot on the River Thames in London, which marks a vast transformation in water quality across the river. Fromit being declared "biological...
LONDON, Feb. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: At Villa Somalia, the Minister was hosted byPresidentHassan Sheikh Mohamud. Discussions focussed on the rapidly escalating drought risk across Somalia and the significantchallengesit is causingforvulnerable communities.Baroness Chapman underscored the UK's shift from a traditional donor relationship to an investment‑driven development partnership, designed to strengthen Somali resilience, support economic o...
LONDON, Feb. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister and the Cabinet Secretary have agreed that Sir Chris Wormald will stand down as the Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service by mutual agreement from today (12 February). Sir Chris Wormald, said: It has been an honour and a privilege to serve as a civil servant for the past 35 years, and a particular distinction to lead the Service as Cabinet Secretary. I want to place on record my sin...