LONDON, Oct. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The government has today published its response to its consultation on Standard Essential Patents (SEPs). This sets out a package of targeted, practical measures the government will take forward to improve transparency, make dispute resolution more efficient and support better-informed licensing negotiations for SEPs. SEPs are patents which protect innovations essential to technical standards, enabling products...
LONDON, Oct. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) enforcement officers have received reports of animal keepers buying, selling and exchanging BTV-3 vaccines through social media platforms. The sale or transfer of surplus vaccine presents significant risks to animal health. Once a product leaves the authorised supply chain, there can be no guarantee that it has been stored, handled or transported correctly, potentially affec...
LONDON, Oct. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * The Foreign Secretary attends Warsaw Security Forum today, which takes place as Ukraine faces another freezing winter, amid escalating Russian energy strikes * He will call for an end to attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, and underline UK's determination to act together with its European partners including to defend against Russian hybrid attacks across the continent * UKwill stress that no ally is imm...
LONDON, Oct. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * £50 million for quantum technologies to help cut train delays, speed up NHS diagnosis and strengthen national security * Winning projects include railway fault detectors, portable eye scanners, and navigation systems that work when GPS fails * Fresh backing for quantum supply chains, skills, and jobs to grow a world-leading UK quantum industry British businesses developing quantum technologies are being b...
LONDON, Oct. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has today (13 October) strengthened its guidance for corporates on self-reporting suspected fraud, bribery and corruption, introducing a new route for legal representatives to communicate directly with the organisation's Director of Legal Services. The update, announced by Director of Legal Services and General Counsel Matthew Wagstaff at the International White Collar Institute in...
LONDON, Oct. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Environment Agency has replaced the Avon Water Outfall at Keyhaven Harbour in Hampshire, better protecting around 40 properties from flooding ahead of winter. This announcement coincides with this year's Flood Action Week, starting 12 October, which urges people to check their flood risk, draft a flood plan, and sign up for flood warnings. The outfall forms a barrier between the Solent and Avon Water and is...
LONDON, Oct. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Latest figures show 601,620 families saved up to £2,000 a year with Tax-Free Childcare. * Working parents encouraged to sign up to Tax-Free Childcare today to save on the cost of childcare this Hallowe'en. * More than £55 million of government cash added to Tax-Free Childcare accounts in June. More than 600,000 families cast a savings spell and cut their childcare costs with Tax-Free Childcare HM Rev...
LONDON, Oct. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Lord Chancellor has approved the appointment of Tim De Meyer as Policing Member of the Sentencing Council for three years from 1 October 2026. Tim De Meyer Tim De Meyer has 29 years of policing experience across a range of operational and strategic roles. He has served in the Metropolitan Police and Thames Valley Police. In 2023, he was appointed Chief Constable of Surrey Police. Since 2019, Tim has held t...
LONDON, Oct. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: ASEAN is taking further steps to strengthen regional electricity connectivity. Senior officials, regulators and utility representatives from ASEAN Member States concluded a study visit to France, Brussels (EU) and the United Kingdom from 21 to 25 September. The visit supported knowledge exchange on regional electricity connectivity and the implementation of the ASEAN Power Grid (APG). The visit programme brought...
LONDON, Oct. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Homeowners across England will gain a clearer picture of their property's flood risk under plans unveiled by the Government and Flood Re today (Tuesday 13 October 2026). New Flood Performance Certificates (FPCs) will be piloted to provide clear, standardised information on flood risk and resilience, reflecting the steps taken to protect them and where further action is needed. The goal is for FPCs to be a trust...