LONDON, Sept. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Ruth Evans Ruth Evans is a prominent UK regulatory figure and consumer champion, best known today for her role as the Chair of Stop Scams UK. With a career spanning over four decades, she has held high-profile leadership positions across charities, public regulatory bodies, and financial oversight boards, consistently focusing on public protection, consumer rights, and institutional accountability. Ruth has ser...
LONDON, Sept. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A review of plans to streamline local government has been announced to ensure the process is robust and aligns with the new government's plans to rewire the state. Following updated and privileged legal advice, ministers will review plans for Local Government Reorganisation. The review - which was announced by the Secretary of State in Parliament - includes decisions on Essex, Hampshire,Norfolkand Suffolk, whic...
LONDON, Sept. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued text of the following speech: With your permission, Madam Deputy Speaker, I will make a statement on public order following the protest activity seen on the south coast this weekend. I know many in this House and outside it will have been concerned by the events of the past two days and I welcome this opportunity to set out what happened, as well as updating members on the action this government is taking to address the issues at t...
LONDON, Sept. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued text of the following speech: Thank you, Mr Vice President. These reports document a worsening crisis affecting the human rights of communities across Myanmar. Airstrikes remain the leading cause of civilian deaths, striking schools, hospitals and places of worship. The Myanmar military's use of forced conscription, arson and arbitrary detention have driven displacement beyond 3.6 million. The Mechanism's evidence of sexualised tor...
LONDON, Sept. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued text of the following speech: Good afternoon. Thank you to the Financial Times (FT), News Media Association (NMA) and Reset for hosting, and to Roa for the report, along with colleagues at The Institute For Public Policy Research (IPPR). I'd like to start by pointing you in the direction of one of the most impressive British achievements on a world stage in 2026. Not, in fact, the CMA's publisher conduct requirement, put in place i...
LONDON, Sept. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Companies marketing medicines for small pet animals that are exempt from the requirements of a Marketing Authorisation (MA) under Schedule 6 of the Veterinary Medicines Regulations (VMR), must submit an annual list of products currently on the market to the VMD by 30 November 2026. Submitting this annual return ensures continued compliance with regulatory requirements for medicines marketed without a full MA for...
LONDON, Sept. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Richard Courtenay claimed £450,000 in Bounce Back Loans across nine fraudulent applications * Courtenay inflated the turnover of his companies, dishonestly secured multiple loans for the same business, and used the funds for personal purposes * The 62-year-old, who only fully repaid the funds when under investigation by the Insolvency Service, was handed a suspended sentence of three years, the maximum whi...
LONDON, Sept. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Government funding helps Liverpool City Region bring its bus services under public control * millions of passengers in Liverpool City Region to benefit from better, more reliable services and affordable fares, boosting the local economy * latest step forward in Prime Minister's mission to shift power out of Westminster and back local leaders through No.10 North Millions of passengers across the Liverpool City ...
LONDON, Sept. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Chevening Alumni Solomon Islands (CASI), in partnership with the Solomon Islands National University (SINU), on Wednesday 2 September, hosted a public information session to help prospective applicants better understand the Chevening Scholarship programme and the opportunities it provides for postgraduate study in the United Kingdom. Held at the SINU Lecture Theatre, Kukum Campus, the event brought together stud...
LONDON, Sept. 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Royal Marine Commandos and RAF personnelhavedeployedalongside Norwegian and US allies to Jan Mayen for Operation Atlantic City. * TheoperationtestedNATO'sability tooperatein harsh Arctic conditions, where weather and terrain demand meticulous planning. * Striking imageryshowcasesUK's contribution to enhanced deterrence in the Arctic Region. UK Armed Forceshavedeployedto the remote Arctic island of Jan Mayen al...