LONDON, Feb. 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Over 300,000 children areset tobenefitfrom Best Start free breakfast clubs in April, asthe government prioritises support to tackle the cost of living and help parents juggle work and family life. Schools already enrolled on the programme have served up 7 million meals to date and saved families up to £450 per year, while giving them up to 95 hours of precious time back each morning. Meanwhile, children are ...
LONDON, Feb. 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: An FCDO spokesperson said: "We condemn in the strongest possible terms Russia's unprovoked and unjustified decision to expel a British diplomat last month and its baseless accusations against our staff. "Summoning the Russian Ambassador, a senior FCDO official made it clear that the UK will not standfor intimidation of British Embassy staff andso we are takingreciprocalaction today, revoking the accreditation of...
LONDON, Feb. 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: MHRA foreword Mila's story is one of the most powerful you will ever read. It is both heart-breaking and also inspiring when you learn how her mother, Julia, has turned her own personal tragedy into a global mission to save millions of other children and their families from going through similar ordeals in the future. Where she finds the strength, we will never know, but it surely demonstrates the power of a moth...
LONDON, Feb. 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Thecharityis located inYork, and its objectsincludefurtheringthe religious and other charitable work of theChurch of Englandin the area ofbenefit,includingthroughthe repair and maintenance of churches. InJuly2025, the Commission launched an inquiry intoThe Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Holy Trinity With St. John, Micklegate and St. Martin Cum Gregory, Yorkwhich is ongoing.During the cou...
LONDON, Feb. 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * More than 250 drone incidents near UK military sites in 2025, double the number in 2024. * Defence personnel will be given new powers through the Armed Forces Bill to defeat drones threatening Defence sites. * New legislation will also allow personnel to take action against land and maritime drones posing a threat. The security of key military sites will be strengthened as Defence personnel will be give...
LONDON, Feb. 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Regulator of Social Housing has published the Rent Standard 2026 for social landlords. The government published a revised Policy statement on rents for social housing on Wednesday 28 January 2026, which sets out rent policy from 1 April 2026 onwards. The government has directed RSH to set a rent standard that reflects the government's 10-year rent settlement. The revised rent standard will apply to all socia...
LONDON, Feb. 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The government has accepted advice on eligibility from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) for theRSV vaccination programme. On 16 July 2025, JCVI published advice on extending the RSV vaccination programme for older adults. On2 February 2026, the government decided, in line with JCVI advice, that the RSV vaccine should be offered to additional groups in the population most vul...
LONDON, Feb. 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Foreign Secretary says UK must increase international partnerships with sourceand transit countries to tackle the drivers of migration and accelerate returns * follows changing patterns in small boat arrivals, with an increasing proportion oftotal arrivals across the Channel and across the Mediterranean coming from theHorn of Africa * new co-operation includes job creation partnerships backed by UK investment to...
LONDON, Feb. 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The ninth round of negotiations on an enhanced Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Switzerland took place in London between 12 and 16 January 2026. The new deal aims to support British businesses, back British jobs, and put more money in people's pockets. The enhanced agreement with Switzerland demonstrates the UK government's commitment to economic growth through strengthening trade ties with our 10thbiggest tradin...
LONDON, Feb. 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Following his appointment by His Majesty The King on 18 December 2025, Sir Christian Turner KCMG has presented his credentials to the US State Department and taken up the role of His Majesty's Ambassador to the United States of America. Curriculum vitae Full name: Christian Philip Hollier Turner Date Role 2023 to 2025 FCDO, Director General Geopolitics and Political Director 2019 to 2023 Islamabad, British H...