LONDON, Oct. 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: On Wednesday 23 April 2025, we identified a cyber-attack affecting the Legal Aid Agency's (LAA) online digital services In the days following the discovery, we took immediate action to secure our systems and informed legal aid providers that some of their information, including financial information, may have been compromised. We have continued to work with the National Crime Agency, National Cyber Security Cent...
LONDON, Oct. 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Ms Ann Snow MBE has been appointed His Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Yemen in succession to Ms Abda Sharif OBE, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Ms Snow will take up her appointment during January 2027. Curriculum vitae Full name: Ann Maria Timandra Snow Dates Role 2023 to 2026 UK Special Representative for Syria 2022 to 2023 Arabic Language Training 2020 to 2...
LONDON, Oct. 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New Chief will lead Defence Medical Command as it delivers Strategic Defence Review commitments and £50m Defence Investment Plan funding to ensure stronger medical readiness. * Operational plans, life-saving technology and deeper NHS and allied partnerships will help save more lives on future operations. One of the UK's most experienced clinical leaders has been appointed to lead Defence medicine through ...
LONDON, Oct. 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: CNC engages with Armed Forces community The Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) is strengthening its engagement with the Armed Forces community through close collaboration with the Career Transition Partnership (CTP) and British Forces Resettlement Services (BFRS). As part of this work, CNC representatives are attending regional recruitment events and hosting online webinars, giving service personnel, service leav...
U.K., Oct. 12 -- UK Parliament issued the following news: On Monday 12th October in the House of Commons Chamber, MPs will hold a debate on Baby Loss Awareness Week. Backbench Business Committee This debate was put forward by Andy MacNae MP , Michelle Welsh MP and Sir Jeremy Hunt MP . Watch the debate on Parliament Live A full transcript of the debate which be available three hours after the debate in Commons Hansard . Backbench Business Committee The Backbench Business Committee meets we...
U.K., Oct. 12 -- UK Parliament issued the following news: Responding to the launch today of the government’s Flood and Drought Resilience Taskforce, the Chair of the Environmental Audit Committee, Toby Perkins MP, said: "I'm encouraged to see the relaunch today of the government's vital Flood Resilience Taskforce. With more than 6 million homes and businesses still at risk of flooding according to the Environment Agency, urgent action on flooding has never been more important. Last year we re...
U.K., Oct. 12 -- UK Parliament issued the following news: On Monday 12 October, MPs will debate a petition relating to the UK applying to rejoin the EU. Watch the debate (from 4:30pm, Monday 12 October) Read the debate transcript (available shortly after the conclusion of the debate). Tony Vaughan MP, a member of the Petitions Committee, has been asked by the Committee to open the debate. MPs from all parties can take part, and the Government will send a minister to respond. "Apply to Rejoi...
LONDON, Oct. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Homeowners across England will gain a clearer picture of their property's flood risk under plans unveiled by the Government and Flood Re today (Tuesday 13 October 2026). New Flood Performance Certificates (FPCs) will be piloted to provide clear, standardised information on flood risk and resilience, reflecting the steps taken to protect them and where further action is needed. The goal is for FPCs to be a trust...
LONDON, Oct. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Homes and businesses across North Oxfordshire can now access full fibre broadband through a £8.2 million UK Government Project Gigabit contract * Gigaclear has finished the build four months ahead of schedule, connecting 3,880 premises across rural communities * Faster, more reliable broadband will help people work, study, run businesses and access public services online, supporting the Government's ambiti...
LONDON, Oct. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * 660,000 households will receive advice urging pensioners to check their Pension Credit eligibility, help a loved one make a claim and pin the information to their fridge. * Pension Credit is worth more than £4,500 a year on average, providing a vital income boost for low-income pensioners. * New drive builds on last year's biggest-ever Pension Credit awareness campaign, which saw an additional 33,500 appli...