LONDON, April 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The ongoing partnership between the Medicines and Health products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and global online marketplace eBay has removed a further 215 listings of potentially dangerous unauthorised erectile dysfunction medicines from the platform, it was announced today (13 April 2026). Erectile dysfunction medicinesremainone of the mostfrequentlyillegally tradedmedicines in the UK. Because these are unauthori...
LONDON, April 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Themajor investmentfrom the UK Governmentwill begin tobedeliveredthroughan updatedFisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS).Themulti-yearscheme will support projects that make a real difference to the industry and to coastal life.Following engagement with industry,thisincludesimprovingworkforce development, health and safety,seafood processing,community partnerships and local regeneration,portand harbour infrastructur...
LONDON, April 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * London Games Festival kicks off with £1.5 million of new government funding to help it attract investment in British talent * Measures form part of government's Creative Industries Sector Plan, part of the UK's Modern Industrial Strategy, to turbocharge economic growth Video game developers with great ideas for the next generation of smash hit games are being urged to apply for a share of a new £28....
LONDON, April 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Thank you Mr Vice President, The United Kingdom welcomes the Special Rapporteur's report on the challenges human rights defenders face. We also wish to commend her tireless efforts throughout her term to promote the work of human rights defenders. The UK recognises the essential role human rights defenders play in promoting and protecting human rights. The report demonstrates their bravery and resilience as th...
LONDON, April 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Stephanie Roberts-Bibby, Chief Executive of the YJB, says: "This report lays bare the devastating consequences when risk of harm and offending is not fully understood, owned or acted on across the system. "This is an unimaginable tragedy. Three young girls lost their lives in an act of extreme and devastating violence, and many others - children, families, professionals and an entire community - will carry the...
LONDON, April 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New Defence Growth Dealto boostskills, research and development and supply chainsacross South Yorkshire. * Investmentwill supporthundreds ofwell-paid jobsand makedefence an engine for growth. * Yorkshire and the Humberbenefits fromalmost£1billiona year indefence spending,supporting3,200 jobs.  South Yorkshire willbenefitfrom a£50 million investmentto createhighly-skilledjobs and ...
LONDON, April 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Today, the Home Secretary has announced the appointment of TimJacquesas the government's new Independent Prevent Commissioner, following a robust open competition. In December 2024, the role was created by the former Home Secretary to provide consistent oversight, increase effectiveness and develop insight into the Prevent system over the longer term. Tim brings a wealth of experience from his previous roles a...
LONDON, April 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Local communities,waterqualityandwildlifewillbenefitfrom a record £8.5million paid by water companies into environmental restorationprojectsas part of a strengthened crackdown on pollution andpoor performanceacross the sector. This compares to £5.8 million the year before, a 47% increase, and just under £2 million in the 2023/24financial year. The Environment Agencyensures thisrecord fundinggoes...
LONDON, April 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Patients to get quicker checks,testsand scans closer to home as government invests £237 million in new Community Diagnostic Centres (CDCs) * Four CDCs will open, 17 will be expanded, and 15 will receive enhancements to boost diagnostic capacity and get patients seen quicker. * NHS in England carried out record 29 million diagnostic tests in 2025 thanks to government modernisation and investment Patients ...
LONDON, April 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Incentives that discourage work and trap people on benefits to be removed via legislation coming into force today. * Nearly £1 billion taxpayer money expected to be saved thanks to measures to narrow the gap between payments for people on health-related benefits and those actively seeking work. * Comes alongside employment support package of £3.5 billion, with 65,000 disabled people or those with heal...