LONDON, Jan. 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * proposals toreduce the practice of 'out-of-area' working, which sees drivers obtaining their licence in one area andoperatingmainly inanother * changes wouldsimplify how taxi and private hire vehicle drivers get their licences by putting the power in the hands of local transport authorities * step towards making our streets safer,especially for women and girls, helpingdeliver on thegovernment'sPlan for Change W...
LONDON, Jan. 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Water companies must now publish annual pollution-cutting plans under tough new powers introduced by the government. Pollution Incident Reduction Plans (PIRPs) were previously voluntary, with only some water companies electing to produce and deliver them. Through powers in the Water (Special Measures) Act, they will now be mandatory and must be made public, creating unprecedented transparency and accountability i...
LONDON, Jan. 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Following a comprehensive safety review by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), warnings on the packaging and patient information leaflets for gabapentinoids, benzodiazepines, and z-drugs are being strengthened tobetterinformpatients and healthcare professionals of therisks of dependency, addiction, withdrawal,and tolerance. Thesemedicines, whicharecommonly prescribed to treata range of...
LONDON, Jan. 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Marine Management Organisation (MMO)hasbeenworkingwith all UK Fishing Administrationsto helpindustryprepareandbecompliant from today.This includes extensive supportprovided throughtheFish, Trace, Ship campaign,aimed atensuringfishermen, processors,exportersand transporters understand the newlegal requirementsand can continue toexportproducts without disruption. This support has been shaped directly by industr...
LONDON, Jan. 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Launched today [Thursday 8 January] by Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander, the Local Growth Fund will help drive economic prosperity across Scotland. The five regions' allocations from the programme over the next three years (26/27 - 28/29) are: * Glasgow City: £60.9 million * Edinburgh & South East: £37.8 million * Tay Cities: £19.5 million * Ayrshire: £11.8 million * Forth Valley Region: ...
LONDON, Jan. 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: MHRA Foreword For decades, the UK has been recognised for its leadership in pharmacovigilance, underpinned by the MHRA's Yellow Card scheme, which continues to play a vital role in detecting important safety signals early. As medicines and medical technologies become more complex, used by increasingly diverse populations, and reach patients at greater speed, there are exciting opportunities to further strengthen...
LONDON, Jan. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister spoke with President Trump this evening. They discussed the joint operation to intercept the Bella 1 as part of shared efforts to crack down on sanctions busting, recent progress on Ukraine and the US operation in Venezuela. The Prime Minister also set out his position on Greenland. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
LONDON, Jan. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Homes England has appointed John Reid as Executive Director for Technical Capacity and Coordination, a pivotal role within the agency's new operating model. This follows the recent announcement of five executive regional directors to the new model, which will take effect in April 2026 and is designed to best respond to the needs of local communities. John will lead a nationally managed technical capacity and coo...
LONDON, Jan. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The UK has provided enabling support to the United States at their request to interdict the vessel Bella 1 today. UK armed forces provided pre-planned operational support, including basing, to U.S. military assets interdicting the Bella 1 between the UK and Iceland following a U.S. request for assistance. RFA Tideforce is providing support for U.S. forces pursuing and interdicting the Bella 1, while the RAF provi...
LONDON, Jan. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Diplomat for a Day competition is a joint initiative by the British and Canadian embassies that aims to encourage young women and girls to become leaders and advocates for change. If you win the competition, you will be invited to spend a day with the embassies in Luxembourg, shadowing senior leaders and learning about the work of a diplomat. You will also be able to take part in activities and discussions on ...