LONDON, Jan. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Millions of leaseholders across England and Wales are set to benefit from a major shake-up of the outdated leasehold system - with ground rents set to be capped at £250 a year, changing to a peppercorn cap after 40 years. Making the announcement in a video on TikTok this morning, Prime Minister Keir Starmer sets out how the cap will save some families hundreds of pounds as the cost of living is the single m...
LONDON, Jan. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Millions of pet owners and vet professionals across the country will benefit from major reforms to the veterinary sector - the first overhaul in sixty years. The reforms help households understand what they are paying for, avoid unexpected costs and choose the best value care for their pets. They come after the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) found problems in the veterinary market could be costing hous...
LONDON, Jan. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister spoke to thePrime Minister of Sweden Ulf Kristerssonthis afternoon. The Prime Minister thanked Prime Minister Kristersson for Sweden's strong and consistent support for Ukraine and highlighted the need to collectively go further to support their resilience, energy security, and air defence. They underlined the importance of ensuring Ukraine has the long‑term security assurances and cont...
LONDON, Jan. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: New, clearer rules proposed today (Tuesday 27 January) willhelp to improve water quality, reduce pollution in ourriversandgive farmers the confidence to grow food sustainably. 41%ofEngland's rivers, lakes and streams are currently affected by agricultural pollution,and theywill get stronger protection undernewproposalstoincreaseoversighton sewage sludge spreading. Aconsultationlaunched today proposestighter con...
LONDON, Jan. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: An FCDO spokesperson said: We are concerned by reports that North Korea conducted a further ballistic missile launch on 27 January. Ballistic missile launches violate multiple UN Security Council resolutions (UNSCRs) and destabilise peace and security on the Korean Peninsula. The UK continues to urge North Korea to stop provocations, to engage in meaningful diplomacy and return to dialogue. Media enquiries E...
LONDON, Jan. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The events broughttogether specialists, entrepreneurs, and local partners to promote dialogue, learning, and networking. The Chevening Alumni programme, with support from the Chevening Alumni Programme Fund (CAPF), developed two initiatives aimed at strengthening women's leadership, economic participation, and entrepreneurship in Guatemala. Both spaces, led by Chevening Alumni,convenedwomen from diverse sectors,...
LONDON, Jan. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * the first of 2 HS2 tunnelboring machinesbeginsitsjourney from Old Oak Common to Eustonstation * key stepon amajormilestonein the government's commitment to bring the new, high-speed rail line into central London * delivering HS2 to Euston supports the government's mission to kickstart economic growth, with recent estimates showing development at Euston could add around £41billionto the UK economy by 2053 ...
LONDON, Jan. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * AuthorLee Child announcedas first ever Prison Reading Laureate * Role willboostprisoner'literacy skills tohelpreduce reoffending * Initiative part of National Year of Reading 2026, part of Plan for Change Prisonersare beinggiven the chance to start a new chapteraway from crimewith the launch ofthe first everPrison Reading Laureate. Author Lee Child best knownfor theJackReacher book series willbe the inaugural...
LONDON, Jan. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Thank you, Vice President, The UK recognises Oman's progress on human rights issues since its last review, particularly efforts to combat human trafficking, including through the introduction of a new Anti-Trafficking Law. We also welcome Oman's accession to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. However, we encourage continued action to ensure full equality for women and girls in law and in ...
LONDON, Jan. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: UK Government Scotland Office Minister, Kirsty McNeill has visited Scotland's first Stolperstein memorial in Stockbridge, Edinburgh, to mark Holocaust Memorial Day 2026. Stolpersteine ('stumbling stones') are brass memorials created by German artist Gunter Demnig, embedded in pavements outside the last places of free residence of Holocaust victims. The Stockbridge plaque commemorates Jane Haining, the Church of...