LONDON, Oct. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued text of the following speech: Since the House last sat, we have received a reminder of the threats ranged against this country. This has included the danger posed by extremists and terrorists, but it has also comprised threats posed by foreign powers seeking to undermine our nation's security. These threats have targeted people, businesses and critical infrastructure, but above all else, they are attacks on our values and our way o...
LONDON, Oct. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A new film, produced in partnership with Aardman, the Environment Agency and East Sussex County Council, has been launched today (Monday 12 October) to help people understand their flood risk and the support available to protect their homes and families. Its launch comes as part of Flood Action Week, the Environment Agency's national campaign encouraging people to check their flood risk, sign up for flood warnin...
LONDON, Oct. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New Youth HubopenMonday,Wednesdayand FridayinExeterwill offerCV advice, skills training, mental health support, housing advice, and careers guidance under one roof. * With almost a million young people not in education, employment or training Youth Hubs will open in every local area in Great Britain togive young people access to vital support on their doorstep. * Opening comes as Government invests ...
LONDON, Oct. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Business, Environment and Scotland Secretaries arrive in India with one of the largest ever regional trade missions of businesses and northern Mayors * Fresh commercial wins bring investment and hundreds of jobs, building on the momentum of the UK-India FTA that businesses are now using * The Great North mission will promote regional strengths, attracting investment from one of the world's fastest-growing econ...
LONDON, Oct. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Green light for prison vans to beat traffic and keep courts moving  * Journey times slashed by a third in boost for court efficiency  * Part of the Government's plan to deliver swifter justice for victims Councils in cities plagued by congestion have been urged to grant prison vans access to bus lanes, helping defendants reach court on time and preventing avoidable disruptions that can leave victim...
LONDON, Oct. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Victims to receivefaster and fairer justiceas trailblazing tech helps reallocate resource * Technology will allowjudges to hear cases hundreds of miles away * Part of Government's efforts to modernise courts and tackle the backlog The transformative technology has been deployed to allow court cases to be transferred digitally to judges anywhere in the country, helping redistribute resources, target courts bogg...
LONDON, Oct. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Domestic abuse, drug and knife crime cases to be prioritised by certain courts * Part of nationwide drive to cut the court backlog and get fast, fair justice for victims * Expansion comes as the Courts and Tribunals Bill returns to Parliament Judges, supported by court staff, are using the initiative - previously known as Blitz Courts - to help cut mounting court delays that have left victims waiting years for...
LONDON, Oct. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Government introduces a significant package of amendments to the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill to provide lasting protections which ensure former Armed Forces and police personnel are treated with fairness, dignity and respect. * New measures will put into law a recognition that there is no equivalence between soldiers and terrorists, and ensure that the uniquely challenging context that front line soldiers we...
LONDON, Oct. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Crossfields Institute has objects which include the provision of training and qualifications across a range of sectors. The charity is based in Stroud and it was registered with the Charity Commission in 2008. In September 2025, the charity was placed in the Commission's double defaulters class inquiry as it had failed to submit its accounting information for the financial years ending 31 March 2023 and 2024. Du...
LONDON, Oct. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Fraser Hardie Fraser is a Senior Adviser at Teneo and an experienced consulting leader who advises boards and executive leadership across FTSE 100 and global organisations in retail, consumer healthcare, professional services, and sport. He has also advised the UK Government on policy communications relating to foreign affairs, communities, public health and the Olympic legacy. Previously, he served as Executive...