LONDON, Nov. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Parole Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Hamilton OBE, as its new Non-Executive Director of the Management Committee, effective from 4 December2025. The term will run for three years until 3 December 2028. Mark brings more than 30 years of experience in policing and public-sector leadership, most recently serving as Deputy Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI). D...
LONDON, Nov. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Government convened a series of constructive conversations between trade unions and business representatives. On the basis of the outcome of these discussions, the Government will now move forward on the issue of unfair dismissal protections in the Employment Rights Bill to ensure it can reach Royal Assent and keep to the Government's published delivery timeline. This will mean delivering day one rights to s...
LONDON, Nov. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * First fast-track cyber recruits graduate from Defence Cyber Academy, Shrivenham, delivering on the Strategic Defence Review * More than 30 new training places available for people aged 18-39 years old as 2026 recruitment opens to expressions of interest * Graduates join new Defence Cyber & Electromagnetic Force to fight 90,000 annual cyber-attacks on UK defence, safeguarding our national security The first fas...
LONDON, Nov. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Ministers will change the law to strengthen safety and protections for passengers in taxi and private hire vehicles (PHVs). The proposed new standards come after Baroness Casey's audit into Group-based Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, which was published in June of this year. Since then, the government has acted fast to keep passengers and young people safe. Under new rules, debated in Parliament on Tuesd...
LONDON, Nov. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: We - France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom - strongly condemn the massive increase of settler violence against Palestinian civilians and call for stability in the West Bank. Destabilising activity risks undermining the success of the 20 Point Plan for Gaza and prospects for long-term peace and security. The number of attacks has reached new heights, with 264 attacks in October according to OCHA, the largest...
LONDON, Nov. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Chancellor yesterday (26 November) announced the Budget, focused on taking the fair choices todeliveron the country's prioritiesofcuttingthe cost of living,reducingNHS waiting lists anddrivingdown our borrowing and debt. For the department, the Budget brings with it the prospect of thousands of new homes, new powers for Mayors to drive improvements in local communities, hundreds more planners to turbocharge ...
LONDON, Nov. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Sara Halton's term as Non-Executive Director of the Crown Commercial Service has been extended by 5 months, commencing on 12 October 2025 until 31st March 2026. Sara Halton has held key senior executive positions at well-known British brands, including as Chief Executive Officer of Molton Brown. She brings a wealth of experience in driving strategic growth for global brands. Sara is a Chartered Accountant and ha...
LONDON, Nov. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: We announcedintheAutumn Budgetthat we willcut the cost of living, including bytaking an average of£150 offthe costs ofhouseholdenergy bills from April next year. Thisenergy bill supportis on top ofextendingthe £150 Warm Home Discount toarounda further 2.7 million of the poorest households, withup to6 million households now receiving the discount. Where is the saving coming from? The Energy Comp...
LONDON, Nov. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has launched a new campaign to raise awareness of unsafe products sold online. Ahead of Black Friday, Cyber Monday and the Christmas sales season, OPSS is warning that even well-known and trusted online marketplaces sometimes list unsafe products. The public is being urged to pause and carry out simple checks before purchasing. These include checking the seller...
LONDON, Nov. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * A natural flood managementscheme iscompletenear Colchester, Essex * 5-hectare wetland scheme will improve flood storage whilst enhancing biodiversity * Collaborative project completes after three yearsisready for winter weather The Fiddlers Hill wetland project in Fordham,Essexhasrecently beencompleted.Thisnatural flood management scheme increases the meadow's capacity to hold water during heavy rainfallwhilst...