LONDON, Feb. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Public protection is, and will always remain, at the heart of everything that drives myself, the SIA Chief Executive Michelle Russell, our Board and the whole of the SIA. We understand both this purpose and our duty to the public. At this critical juncture in the SIA's history, our responsibility to deliver the Martyn's Law regulator sits high on our agenda. We remain grateful to Figen Murray for her tireless ca...
LONDON, Feb. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: AnMHRA spokesperson said: "Withallclinical trials,theMHRA's top priority is the safety and wellbeing of the trial participants. As part of that commitment,complexclinical trialsarekept continuously under review andtheMHRA maintainsan active scientific dialogue with trial sponsors. "The MHRA has world-class medical, scientific, and regulatory experts who work as a multidisciplinary team to provide evidence...
LONDON, Feb. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The UK convened NATO's leading political and military officials on 27 February to discuss the crucial role of nuclear deterrence in keeping the Alliance's one billion citizens safe. Demonstrating the unity of the Alliance,the UK'sunwavering commitment to NATO and the credibility of its nuclear deterrence mission, this flagship event brought together NATO Ambassadors, the Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR), ...
LONDON, Feb. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * His Majesty The King makes his first visit as monarch to the UK's top operational military headquarters. * Military personnel and civil servants showcase their round-the-clock work to keep the UK and our allies safe. * The visit reaffirms the enduring and close relationship between the Crown and the United Kingdom's Armed Forces. Northwood HQ is the nerve centre of UK defence, directing military operations acr...
LONDON, Feb. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Ambassador Correa underlined the strong and growing economic partnership between the UK and Honduras. Bilateral trade reachedUS$273million in 2025, an11% increasefrom the previous year, driven in large part by the successful implementation of theUK-Central America Association Agreement, now marking its fifth year in force. She reaffirmed the UK's commitment to supporting strategic infrastructure initiatives that ...
LONDON, Feb. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: At around 12:00 on 25 January 2026, a young person was struck by a train and fatally injured while crossing the railway at Bottesford footpath crossing in Leicestershire. Bottesford footpath crossing provides access for pedestrians between two residential areas of Bottesford. The crossing is located next to Bottesford station. The crossing has gates on either side of the railway and is provided with signage whic...
LONDON, Feb. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Doug Gurr has today [Friday 27 February 2026} been confirmed as the new chair of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). He will lead the CMA for a five year term, continuing the work he undertook as intermin chair, to boostgrowth and business confidence while ensuring consumers remain protected - all delivered in partnership with CMA Chief Executive Sarah Cardell, Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
LONDON, Feb. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Secretary of State for Justice has approved the appointments of Jenny Coles and Natalie Trentham as members of Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (CAFCASS). Jenny Coles' appointment will be for 4 years from 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2030. Natalie Trentham's appointment will be for 4 years from 14 May 2026 to 13 May 2030. CAFCASS is a non-departmental public body, created under the Criminal ...
LONDON, Feb. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * A landmark £7.53 billion has been protected for the public purse in the last financial year through aggressive fraud prevention and recovery. * The savings secured are equivalent to the cost of employing an additional 230,000 nurses or repairing every pothole in the country. * New measures include the launch of the Public Authorities Fraud Investigation and Enforcement Service to hunt down COVID-era losses...
LONDON, Feb. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * £4 million boost to NHS chargepoint scheme to help modernise the health service and save millions in fuel costs * brings combined investment from the Department for Transport and Department for Health to £22 million to electrify the UK's second largest fleet and clean up 460 million journey miles a year * comes as new figures show public EV chargers have now reached a record 116,052 as the UK's chargi...