LONDON, Aug. 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Under the agreement signed today [19 August] in Lucknow in the presence of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and British High Commissioner Lindy Cameron, up to 15 scholars from the state will be eligible for full financial support to pursue a one-year master's in the UK. The Chevening programme in India is the largest in the world, benefitting over 3,900 scholars and fellows since 1983, demonstrating the UK's commi...
LONDON, Aug. 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * As teenagers get their exam results, parents are urged to renew their Child Benefit claim by 31 August for payments to continue in September. * Parents can quickly and easily extend their Child Benefit claim via the HMRC app or online to guarantee their payments. * Record numbers of parents of 16 to 19-year-olds staying in education or training have extended their Child Benefit online. With GCSE results due th...
LONDON, Aug. 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Income Contingent Repayment Student Loans Undergraduate loans Income Contingent Student Loans for Plan 1 (1998-2012) undergraduate loans The applicable Retail Price Index (RPI rate) is 3.2% for the period 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2026. The interest rate for Plan 1 income-contingent repayment student loans is RPI (3.2%) or the Bank Base Rate (currently 4%) + 1% (5%), whichever is lower. Themaximum interes...
LONDON, Aug. 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * WH Davis is exporting railway wagons for the first time in 20 years, with plans to grow into more international markets * The company is creating 20 new jobs after securing a new exporting contract to Ireland * Latest action in the government's Plan for Change and in support for the UK's manufacturing sector as part of the Industrial Strategy WH Davis, the UK's sole remaining independent railway wagon manufact...
LONDON, Aug. 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * 2024 was the deadliest year on record for humanitarian aid workers, with 2025 set to be as bad or worse due to the ongoing crises in Gaza and Sudan. * Around 100 more aid workers are set to be honoured for life-saving relief efforts in Gaza, where humanitarian need has reached new depths. Around 100 more aid workers are set to be recognised for life-saving relief efforts in Gaza, Minister for Development Baron...
LONDON, Aug. 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A new funding package worth £121.8 million has brought the transformation of Quayside West at Forth Yards in the heart of Newcastle another step closer for people of the city. The package will fund vital remediation, groundworks and infrastructure activity, fixing complex land issues that have long acted as a barrier to investment at the site, which despite its prime location near Newcastle Central Station ...
LONDON, Aug. 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: First-time home buyers and local communities will reap the benefits as Britain's broken planning and development system is rewired to accelerate infrastructure delivery and homebuilding while safeguarding the environment under the Plan for Change. Environmental planning reforms will be backed by £500 million, which includes funding for the government's flagship Nature Restoration and Marine Recovery Fund sc...
LONDON, Aug. 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Change to benefits payment date for millions of people will help them with their financial planning and providing peace of mind for those on low incomes. * It comes ahead of the new school year, which will allow families and carers to plan their spending with confidence, knowing their support is already in place. * This proactive measure demonstrates the Government's commitment through its Plan for Change to ra...
LONDON, Aug. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * thousands of businesses and fleet operators will continue to receive crucial financial supportafter existing grant scheme extended  * move provides certainty for businesses to continue their switch to electric, supporting their expansion and jobs across the UK  * forms part of government's £650 million scheme to make it cheaper to buy EVs and helping to boost growth as part of the Plan for Chan...
LONDON, Aug. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Secretary of State is pleased to announce the appointment of Ceri Morgan as His Majesty's Trade Commissioner (HMTC) for Europe, succeeding Chris Barton from 1 September. Morgan brings a wealth of experience across multiple sectors to this critical role. In her most recent position she led the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) on international trade, international food security, and ...