LONDON, June 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * more than half (55%)of short journeys in towns and cities to be walked orcycled by 2035 under ambitious new targets * a record£4.5 billionis projectedto be investedover next 5 years for thousands of new routes and safer crossings connecting homes with schools, highstreetsand local services * new routes will save households money, improve public health, cut carbon emissions, reduce congestion and boost loca...
LONDON, June 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The regulators are advising members of the public to follow this latest guidance so that people can fundraise in a way that protects themselves and the charity they are raising money for. Each year, almost a third of sector income is raised from donations and legacies, including fundraising by the public. The guide sets out practical steps for anyone thinking about setting up a fundraising appeal, including in ...
LONDON, June 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * UK sets out timeline for phasing in a full ban on diesel and jet fuel made from Russian crude to cut off funding for Putin's war in Ukraine. * UK confirms the temporary licence for phasing in the ban will expire by the 1 January 2027. * The Government will continue to review the licence every two weeks, in line with our intention to lift the licence as soon as possible. The Government has today confirmed the t...
LONDON, June 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister spoke to Taoiseach Micheal Martin this afternoon. The Prime Minister underlined his concern at the shocking attack in Belfast earlier this week, and said that his thoughts were with Stephen Ogilvieand his family. He condemned the unacceptable violence that erupted in Northern Ireland after the attack and was clear that there is no justification for these scenes. He praised the response of the ...
LONDON, June 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Indian Ministry of Civil Aviation issued a statement on the progress of the Indian Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau's investigation. A DfT spokesperson said: This was a tragic accident, and our thoughts remain with the victims and their families. Weacknowledgethe Indian authorities'statement and we look forward to the publication of the final investigation reportin due course. Read the UK Air Accide...
LONDON, June 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Government to open almost 180 Dutch-style Youth Hubs over next two years to tackle rising youth unemployment as nation's NEET number hits one million * Visting the Netherlands, the Work and Pensions Secretary saw how Dutch 'Jongerenpunt' youth points are bringing services under one roof, helping them record Europe's lowest NEET rate * Secretary of State vows to learn from the Netherlands' approach where young p...
LONDON, June 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Tariq Sarwar fraudulently transferred more than £3 million from the sale of a Salford commercial property * Christopher Francis laundered the money through a network of accounts and companies, returning funds to Sarwar with creditors losing out * Both men have been sentenced following investigations by the Insolvency Service Two men who carried out a £3 million insolvency fraud and money laundering s...
LONDON, June 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: UKHospitality and its members have driven forward a proactive programme of further work to promote the safety and security of women and girls, including enhancing guidance on guest safety. Government and industry agreed to work together to build on existing partnership work at both national and local level to protect guests and teams, as well as share best practice to prevent any opportunities for perpetrators i...
LONDON, June 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) hastoday, 12 June 2026, approved a newlower doseversion of the adrenaline (epinephrine) nasal spray, EURneffy, for the emergency treatment ofserious allergic reactions(anaphylaxis)in childrenaged four years and over. This approval means younger children are eligible for a needle-free treatmentoptionfor the first timein the UK. The1 mgdosenasal spray...
LONDON, June 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Defence Secretary Dan Jarvis MP opens Europe's biggest drone testing centre in Swindon, learning lessons fromthe Ukraineand Iran conflicts. * Uncrewed Systems Centre, based at new DroneTEX facility, will keep Armed Forces at edge of innovation, rapidly developing and fielding capabilities in weeks, not years. * Centre will support small British businesses, unlock exports and create jobs as part of largest susta...