LONDON, Dec. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister spoke to the Prime Minister of the Netherlands Dick Schoof today. They began by discussing Russia's intensified strikes on Kyiv in recent days and agreed the need for sustained international support for Ukraine's defence. The Prime Minister then briefed Prime Minister Schoof on tomorrow's meeting at Downing Street with French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Ukra...
LONDON, Dec. 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * The funding will create 350,000 new workplace opportunities designed to support young people into employment. * Hundreds of thousands more young people on Universal Credit to benefit from dedicated support. * Guaranteed jobs scheme to roll out in areas with some of the highest need from Spring 2026. Almost one million young people will benefit from learning or employment opportunities as a result of a major ...
LONDON, Dec. 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Dr Alison Cave, Chief Safety Officer at the MHRA, said: "Patient safety is our top priority, which is why all vaccines authorised for use in the UK undergo rigorous assessment for safety, quality and effectiveness. "The UK has been providing universal hepatitis B vaccination for all babies since August 2017. It has a well-established safety record and ensures long-term protection against the virus. "All pregnan...
LONDON, Dec. 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Government calls on the public to get out together and shop local on Small Business Saturday * National celebration of the UK's entrepreneurs comes off the back of the flagship Small Business Plan to boost the nation's 5.7m small businesses with the strongest reforms to tacklelate paymentsin 25 years * New 'Backing Your Business' campaign launched to help businesses get what they need to thrive, from sol...
LONDON, Dec. 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * As the nation marks Small Business Saturday, MOD reveals innovative ideas across the UK which are being scaled into frontline military solutions, through dedicated defence funding. * SMEs are expanding, creating hundreds of high-skilled jobs nationwide, strengthening supply chains and making defence an engine for growth. * £400 million annual ringfenced budget for harnessing commercial innovation, i...
LONDON, Dec. 5 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * England and Scotland navigate football coming home as FIFA World Cup draw takes place in Washington DC today. * Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) updates travel advice to help thousands of expected travelling football fans enjoy next summer's tournament. * Travellers urged to check visa requirements, arrange insurance and sign up for FCDO email alerts. As the draw for the FIFA World Cu...
LONDON, Dec. 5 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill has now received Royal Assent and become the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025. The new Act introduces a comprehensive package of reforms to strengthen the UK's borders and grants the Immigration Advice Authority (IAA) enhanced legislative powers for regulation and enforcement. John Tuckett, Immigration Services Commissioner, said: The enactment of...
LONDON, Dec. 5 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Duncan Beach will move to the government agency from HSBC  * He brings more than 20 years of strategic leadership experience  * Will take up new position on January 5, 2026  The Insolvency Service has announced that its new Chief Executive will be Duncan Beach, who was previously Managing Director, Global Head of Risk & Compliance Transformation at HSBC.  Moving to the...
LONDON, Dec. 5 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * First major step following UK ratification of the 2003 UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage * New inventory will celebrate cultural traditions and highlight their contribution to communities and the economy Communities across the UK are invited to submit their most treasured traditions to a new inventory of living heritage. The UK-wide inventory will spark a national conve...
LONDON, Dec. 5 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * after years of decline, better buses are on the way - billions of funding will support local authorities across the country, improving journeys for millions of passengers * multi-year funding will give councils the long-term certainty they have called for * services will be cheaper and more reliable so more people can better access jobs and opportunities, growing the economy Millions of passengers across the UK...