LONDON, Aug. 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: "As fighting continues unabated in North Darfur, Sudan, hundreds of thousands of civilians are trapped in and around the city of El Fasher besieged by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). All trade routes and supply lines have been cut off, and humanitarian organisations have been unable to deliver lifesaving aid for over a year. Even communal kitchens, which have been feeding civilians across the country on the front...
LONDON, Aug. 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) today outlines its comprehensive approach to veterinary medicine safety monitoring following concerns about changes to adverse event reporting processes, confirming interim measures to ensure continued robust pharmacovigilance. Maintaining Comprehensive Reporting Options Whilst developing an enhanced online reporting portal, the VMD has ensured there are sufficient rep...
LONDON, Aug. 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister spoke to His Royal Highness Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince of Saudi Arabiathis afternoon. Discussing the appalling humanitarian crisis in Gaza, the Prime Minister set out the work the UK is doing to improve the situation on the ground while continuing to press for a ceasefire. He said that Israel must urgently lift its restrictions on aid and Hamas must immediately and unconditionally relea...
LONDON, Aug. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Driving theory tests will include enhanced first aid questions from autumn 2025, building on existing first aid content that has been part of driver education for years. The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is expanding the theory test question bank to: * include enhanced cardiopulmonaryresuscitation (CPR) content * add questions about automated external defibrillators (AEDs) for the first time The m...
LONDON, Aug. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * More people will be supported to get online through new government fund helping to drive economic growth and raise living standards as part of the Plan for Change. * Backed by £9.5 million from UK government, the funding will help tackledigitalinequality across the UK, including through workshops to familiarise people with tech and donating new devices to those without access to online world. * Fun...
LONDON, Aug. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Every neighbourhood across England and Wales now has named, contactable officers in place to tackle issues blighting their communities, marking a major milestone in the government's Plan for Change. As part of the Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee to put 13,000 more officers into communities by 2029, the public will have consistent direct links to their local force, with dedicated anti-social behaviour leads and ...
LONDON, Aug. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Government issues reminder to those on eligible means-tested benefits to check they are named on their electricity bill to get £150 off this winter * This will help ensure people automatically receive the discount from their energy supplier, putting more money in their pockets under the Plan for Change * Follows the extension of the Warm Home Discount, meaning an extra 2.7 million households will qualify t...
LONDON, Aug. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: UK Ambassador to Guatemala, Juliana Correa, visited the community of San Miguel in Poptun on 13 August, where the Biodiverse Landscapes Fund (BLF) is investing approximately £16,000 to support local initiatives. The project has provided piped water access to 38 families (benefiting around 210 people), supported environmental protection systems for 21 families, and helped 14 families revive traditional bean ...
LONDON, Aug. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: President Macron, Prime Minister Starmer and Chancellor Merz today co-chaired a virtual meeting of a grouping of 'Coalition of the Willing' Leaders and with the participation of President Zelenskyy and Vice-President Vance, ahead of President Trump's meeting with President Putin in Alaska. Leaders welcomed President Trump's efforts to stop the killing in Ukraine, end Russia's war of aggression, and achieve just ...
LONDON, Aug. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: We are pleased to share that portal customers are now able to search for and view first registration (FR) applications in the View Applications (VA) service. FR applications can be found in VA, provided the Business Unit Variable Direct Debit account key number was present on submission. In May, we introduced a new information panel to the portal homepage, displaying the number of applications that are subject t...