LONDON, Feb. 26 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Do you have strong organisational skills? Can you deliver at pace? Do you have excellent communication skills? If so, we would love to hear from you! Your responsibilities will include: * acting as the focal point for all freedom of information requests received into the branch * providing guidance on information management best practice * ensuring correct application of the information management polic...
LONDON, Feb. 26 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Fewer than half of adults are taking up their free shingles vaccine in the first year of being eligible, according to latest UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) data. Figures published today show that 42.1% of those turning age 66, who had been eligible since their 65th birthday, had received their first Shingrix dose by October 2025. Among those turning age 71 who have been eligible since turning 70, vaccine upta...
LONDON, Feb. 26 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Statement by foreign ministers of the Sudan Core Group at the Human Rights' Council: The Foreign Ministers of the Sudan Core Group at the Human Rights' Council - Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway, and the United Kingdom - express our collective outrage and profound sorrow at the findings of the Fact-Finding Mission's report on El Fasher. The report speaks of the heinous acts committed by the RSF during ...
LONDON, Feb. 26 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Regulator of Social Housing has published the results of its quarterly survey of private registered providers' financial health, covering the period from 1 October to 31 December 2025, today (Thursday 26 February 2026). Investment in the sector remains robust, with landlords able to access the funding needed to support investment in new and existing homes - over £4 billion worth of facilities were...
LONDON, Feb. 26 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Ukraine's largest drone manufacturers open new factory in Suffolk, creating up to 500 jobs and boosting economic growth. * Factory to produce cutting-edge drones, providing critical support in Ukraine's fight for freedom, four years on from Putin's illegal invasion. * The UK stands with Ukraine, with over £1 billion committed for the country's air defences since July 2024. Ukraine's Armed Forces will be a...
LONDON, Feb. 26 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Councils and organisations helping tackle homelessness and rough sleeping will receive £50 million worth of Government investment, targeting the people and places under the most pressure. The funding is split across two major programmes and will help deliver on the national target to halve long term rough sleeping by the end of this Parliament. Leading the way, a £37 million Ending Homelessness in Com...
LONDON, Feb. 26 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Launch of the service We are currently working towards launching the One IPO Service on 31 March, following an external assessment. The upcoming launch is opening the service to the public, before this launch the service has only been available to a limited group of customers. When we launch the One IPO Service, most users will not notice many changes to how they use it. If you're currently on the private beta...
LONDON, Feb. 26 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has today launched its Clear Pricing campaign, joining forces with TV and radio favourite Alexander Armstrong to encourage UK businesses to be upfront, transparent and fair with their customers. The campaign highlights the CMA's new '3 Step Pricing Check' which businesses can use to check that their pricing practices are within the law and customers aren't faced with un...
LONDON, Feb. 26 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Leaders from Christian, Hindu, Muslim,Sikh,and other faithsattended,promotinginclusion and highlightingPakistan'svastreligious communities. Guests shared a meal and discussed the importance of respect,understandingand equal participation for all. British High Commissioner, Jane Marriott CMG OBE, said: Thewhite in Pakistan's flag is not decorative:itrepresentsa commitment to dignity and equal belonging.Eventslik...
LONDON, Feb. 26 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Ministers have today (Thursday 26 February) confirmed that Dr Ros Rivaz has been appointed as the new Chair of Companies House. She will begin the role on 1 March,succeedingJohn Clarke who hasbeen in postsince March 2023. Dr Rivaz brings extensive leadership experience across the public and private sectors.Shecurrentlyholds board positions at several organisationsincludingAnglian Water Services and Group,the che...