LONDON, Jan. 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Committee on Fuel Poverty is delighted to announce the launch of its latest research project, in collaboration with Carbon Trust. This study,'Understanding the factors thatwillensure a smooth heat pump transition for households at risk of fuel poverty',willgenerate critical evidence that will provide insight into how heat pumps are being used in the UK, and could help shape future policy in the area. Heat p...
LONDON, Jan. 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A link to the Additional Office/Service Amendment Form has been included on the Crime Contract Tender 2025 page. This form must be used by existing 2025 Crime Contract holders wishing to add office locations or an additional class of work after contract commencement. In line with paragraph 6.3 of the Application Guide. The Cyber Essentials certificate requirements have also been updated, as reflected in paragra...
LONDON, Jan. 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister spoke to the President of the European Council António Costa this evening. Discussing events of recent days, he reiterated his position that the future of Greenland belongs to the people of Greenland and the Kingdom of Denmark alone. He reiterated that the UK is prepared to play its part to protect Arctic security, alongside NATO. They agreed on the fundamental importance of continued ...
LONDON, Jan. 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister hosted the President of the Republic of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto at Downing Street today. The leaders welcomed the strong progress on the Strategic Partnership between the UK and Indonesia, which they had committed to pursuing in 2024 and formally agreed today. It was a clear example of how the UK and Indonesia's relationship continued to go from strength to strength, and deliver for people...
LONDON, Jan. 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Business leaders joined representatives from the UK Government and Scottish local authorities today [Tuesday 20 January] at the launch of a new initiative to boost investment in Scotland's eight cities and its regions. As part of Scottish Cities Week 2026, Scotland Office Minister Kirsty McNeill launched the Scotland Investment Acceleration Programme at an event bringing together Scottish city leaders, investors...
LONDON, Jan. 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Creative Industries Minister Ian Murray is in the home of The Beatles to champion a record £500 million funding package for research, development and innovation in the creative industries * Minister Murray is encouraging regions to bid for funding in the next wave of the Creative Clusters programme, which has helped boost Liverpool City Region's music innovation sector * This builds on government plans to ...
LONDON, Jan. 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Chair, let me warmly welcome the delegation from Thailand, led by the honourable Vice Minister for Commerce, to their ninth Trade Policy Review. We are grateful to the government of Thailand and the WTO Secretariat for their respective reports. Let me also express my gratitude to the chair and our discussant Ambassador Mr Petter Ølberg for his role as discussant in this Review and, as always, his invaluable ...
LONDON, Jan. 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The MAIB is pleased to announce that the MAIB Data Portal has been updated to include our 2025 data. The MAIB's goal to improve safety of life at sea and prevent future accidents is a key driver for providing the public and industry with marine accident data to highlight key insights and drive safety improvements. Visitthe MAIB Data Portal to access the service, where you can view a prepared dashboard and downl...
LONDON, Jan. 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Water companies who broke environmental rules are now funding the recovery of England's waterways, as local communities and environmental groups are being put in the driving seat to clean up rivers, lakes and seas.  The government is reinvesting £29 million from water company fines intolocalprojectswhich cleanup our environment-funding over 100 projects which will improve...
LONDON, Jan. 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Following years of regulatory concerns and uncertainty over the management of a local mosque in Dudley, the charity regulator for England and Wales has merged two disputing charities to run the premises as one organisation. The regulator has also set out how the interim trustees appointed to Dudley Mosque and Community Centre are to hold elections. Trustees have been given a clearer framework to appoint future t...