LONDON, July 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Latest evidence highlights the importance of incorporating strength and balance activities throughout life, including those on GLP-1 agonists including for people taking GLP-1 diabetes and weight loss drugs. * Evidence is stronger than ever, showing health benefits increase with more time spent active, however the biggest gains in health are in moving from inactivity to any level of activity  ...
LONDON, July 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Dozens of4Gmast upgradeshave been activatedthanks toUK Governmentfunding through the Shared Rural Network,helping putan end to poorphonesignal for rural communities across Scotland * Better mobile coverage will support rural businesses to respond to customers, managedeliveriesand keep staff connected, while helping local communities access services, stay in touch and get help more quickly in emergencies * ...
LONDON, July 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Up to85,000 jobs and £6.4billionto national GDP supported by UKEF financingas part of the government'sGrowth Mission. * Today, plans will be announced to expand and update UKEF's role, further supporting UK businessestocompete globally and strengthening the UK's economic security. UK Export Finance (UKEF) providedover£11billionin loans, guarantees and insurance over the last year and supported te...
LONDON, July 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Life Sciences sector attracts more than £3 billion in new public-private investment in just 12 months, reflecting international confidence in the UK's world-class science, innovation and health ecosystem. * Patients benefit from new drugs and faster-access to life-saving medicines. * New plan to help unlock the talent to support 66,000 additional roles in Life Sciences in every part ...
LONDON, July 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Millions of pet owners willbenefitfrom the most significant overhaul of veterinary regulation in six decades, as the government today (Thursday 9 July 2026) publishes its White Paper setting out its vision for a thriving and fairer veterinary sector. New measures will radically modernise the industry, delivering better protections for households and greater transparency around prices - helping pet owners understa...
LONDON, July 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Millions of disabled people are being failed by a benefit that is no longer working, the first ever full review into Personal Independence Payment has found. * The largest co-produced review ever undertaken by government at a national level has heard from nearly 40,000 people and organisations across the country. * Publication of interim report finds that while PIP is a lifeline for many claimants, it ca...
LONDON, July 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Artificial intelligence is transforming economies worldwide, and for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, AI is a strategic priority embedded within Vision 2030. The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) lead the Kingdom's AI agenda, positioning Saudi Arabia as a global AI leader. This call for concept notes is issued by FCDO under the Gulf Strategy Fund (GSF), a non-ODA programme fund that supports st...
LONDON, July 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: His Majesty's Treasury (HMT) has today announced the reappointment of Dr Vanessa Lawrence CB, Andrew Halford and Iain Mackay as Non-Executive Directors of UK Government Investments (UKGI). They will remain as UKGI Board Members for the following terms: Vanessa Lawrence (26/09/2026-25/03/2029); Andrew Halford (17/10/2026-16/10/2029); Iain Mackay (01/11/2026-30/04/2030). UKGI is the government's centre of expertise...
LONDON, July 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The visit strengthened parliamentary links between the UK and Guatemala. Deputies learned about the Westminster system, including how it examines legislation, debates public policy and holds government to account. The delegation met Minister of State for Trade Policy Chris Bryant MP, UK Trade Envoy to Central America Dame Jess Morden MP, parliamentary committee representatives, and officials from government depar...
LONDON, July 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Environment Agency is set to host a multi-agency community drop in event at Calne Town Hall on Tuesday 21 July from 4pm to 7pm, alongside partners from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and Wiltshire Council. The UKHSA has now completed and published a public health risk assessment using data collected by the Environment Agency's mobile monitoring facility in the Calne community. Residents will have the ...