LONDON, Dec. 4 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Tens of thousands of Armed Forces personnel will be able to claim for a return journey to be reunited with their friends and family this festive season, underlining this government's commitment to renew the nation's contract with those who serve. The Prime Minister announced this today whilst on a visit to RAF Lossiemouth to thank troops for their service and dedication as we head into the Christmas period. Arou...
LONDON, Dec. 4 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Environment Agency scheme projected to safeguard £1.1 billion of economic benefits by enabling development and protecting vital infrastructure and major industries. * The flood defences will combat against climate change for at least another 25 years. The Stallingborough flood defence scheme, which began construction in 2023, is working to safeguard homes, nationally important infrastructure, and vital in...
LONDON, Dec. 4 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Delivery riders caught working illegally across Britain face being removed following a major operation by the Home Office's Immigration Enforcement teams. During just seven days of action last month, 171 riders were arrested. Of those, 60 were detained for removal from the UK. The operation saw Immigration Enforcement officers stop delivery riders operating in villages, towns and cities right across the country....
LONDON, Dec. 4 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Chief Medical Officer for England, Prof Chris Whitty has released his Annual Report for 2025. It is on infectious diseases. We have been very successful at reducing the risk of once common and feared infections to very low levels in children and young adults. Several major risks and opportunities remain. In a wide ranging report with recommendations for the public, the NHS and the government, Professor Whitty...
LONDON, Dec. 4 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister welcomed the Prime Minister of Norway Jonas Støre to the UK today. The leaders began by celebrating the UK-Norway Lunna House Agreement signed today by their defence ministers, which will boost Euro-Atlantic security, and increase our warfighting readiness. As part of the landmark agreement, the UK and Norway will increasingly operate side-by-side in the North Atlantic to tackle the share...
LONDON, Dec. 4 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Pubscouldstay open forextra timenext summershoulda home nationreach thequarter-finals, semi-finals or finalof the FIFA Men's World Cup 2026. Today(Thursday 4 December)thegovernmentkicks offasix weekpublicconsultationonextendingpub licensing hours in England and Walesto allow fans to come together and support the home nations. Theconsultation proposes a potential extension to licensing hoursforthe semi-finals and...
LONDON, Dec. 4 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * call for evidence launched to shape how self-driving vehicles are rolled out across Great Britain, with a focus on safety and making travel more accessible for everyone * road users, industry and accessibility groups encouraged to share their views on the framework for safe deployment - with the sector expected to create up to 38,000 jobs and unlock an industry worth £42 billion to the UK economy by 2035 * ...
LONDON, Dec. 4 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Review will build clinicalevidence base on mental health, autism and ADHD services * It will examine what is driving rising demand for services including inequalities in accessing support * Next step in government's 10 Year Health Plan commitment to transforming mental health care An independent review launching on Thursdaywill examine how the health system currently delivers mental health, autism and ADHD serv...
LONDON, Dec. 4 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Announcement comes as German President visits V&A East and joins footballers Georgia Stanway and Kai Havertz at Bobby Moore Academy in East London * Agreement will create new creative industries prize and grassroots sport exchange * Countries to come together at UK-Germany Youth Summit and host their own volunteering celebrations in 2026 New initiatives have been launched by Britain and Germany on culture, spor...
LONDON, Dec. 4 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New lawconfirmsdigital assets likecrypto tokenscan berecognised aspersonal property * Victims of digital theft and fraud gain stronger protectionsaslegislation passes through the final stages of Parliament * Part ofGovernment'sPlan for Changefor growthtoboostthe UK's reputation as a global leaderinlegal innovation Millions of crypto owners have gained stronger legal protection as t...