LONDON, Aug. 5 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Major carbon capture site spanning North Wales and North West England boosted by negotiations with 2 new projects, securing 800 additional, skilled jobs for local people * projects will drive Britain's industrial renewal and could power up to 900,000 homes with clean, homegrown energy - while unlocking growth across the region as part of the Plan for Change * the HyNet network can store up to 4.5 million tonnes ...
LONDON, Aug. 5 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * This Playday (6 August), working families are encouraged to sign up for Tax-Free Childcare to save on their childcare bills. * Working families can save up to £2,000 annually when paying for childcare in 75,000 childcare settings across the UK. * Supporting the government's mission to grow the economy and deliver on the Plan for Change by putting more money in the pockets of working people. To mark Playday...
LONDON, Aug. 5 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * electrification and upgrades along the rail line between Church Fenton and York are completed on time and on budget - a major step in rebuilding Britain's transport infrastructure * the government's investment will enable more frequent journeys and boost job and business opportunities for millions of passengers across the region, driving economic growth across the North as part of the Plan for Change * faster an...
LONDON, Aug. 5 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * the price of 4 Citroen models will be slashed by £1,500 - putting money in people's pockets as part of the Plan for Change * first 4 electric vehicles (EVs) confirmed for discounts through the £650 million Electric Car Grant - with more models to follow in the coming days and weeks * part of government £4.5 billion investment to make it easier and cheaper to own an EV by cutting costs, backing ind...
LONDON, Aug. 5 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Discriminatory age bands to be removed as new Low Pay Commission remit delivers progress towards a single wage rate for adults. * Government places cost of living at the heart of the remit a year on from its first inclusion, meaning more money is being put into the pockets of hardworking people - delivering the Plan for Change. * Low Pay Commission to continue longstanding approach of assessing the impact of wag...
LONDON, Aug. 5 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Companies House confirms that from Tuesday 18 November 2025, legal requirements for directors and people with significant control (PSCs) of companies to verify their identities will begin. From 18 November 2025: * new directors will need to verify their identity to incorporate a company or be appointed to an existing company * existing directors will need to confirm they have verified their identity at the same ...
LONDON, Aug. 4 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The latest step towards dismantling the criminal trade in small boat crossings was taken today by the ratification of a treaty between the UK and France to help prevent dangerous journeys at sea. The agreement means that anyone entering the UK on a small boat can be detained immediately on arrival and returned to France by the UK government - with detentions expected to begin within days. Under the 'one-in, one-o...
LONDON, Aug. 4 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister spoke to the President of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan this afternoon. The leaders discussed the appalling humanitarian crisis in Gaza. They were clear that an immediate ceasefire, the unconditional release of all hostages and the urgent lifting of restrictions on humanitarian aid were paramount. The Prime Minister set out the further action the UK is taking to get humanitarian aid t...
LONDON, Aug. 4 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Officers, staff and stakeholders came together at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire to celebrate the Constabulary's 20th anniversary, and to remember the officers and staff who have died whilst serving in the CNC. Force Chaplain, Reverend Ian Grainger, welcomed 100 people, with representatives from all 15 CNC operational units (including non-nuclear and SEG) and officers and staff from across all d...
LONDON, Aug. 4 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has begun recruiting for a first wave of new, highly skilled digital and data roles at its newly launched Digital Hub in Leeds. This marks a key step forward in the agency's programme to modernise the regulation of medicines and medical devices in the UK. The new hub, based in the heart of Leeds at Wellington Place, will play a vital role in building ...