LONDON, Nov. 26 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Government has today announced increases to minimum wage rates from April 2026. The National Living Wage, the minimum wage rate for all workers aged 21 and over, will rise by 4.1 per cent to £12.71. The minimum wage for 18-20 year olds will increase to £10.85 and the rate for 16-17 year olds will increase to £8.00. In announcing these increases, the Government has accepted in full the recommen...
LONDON, Nov. 26 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: On 25 November 2025, the Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) confirmed that the UK Government will maintain an anti-dumping measure on certain ceramic tableware and kitchenware products imported from China for a further five years, until 16 July 2029. The decision follows a detailed transition review which found that, if the measures were removed, dumping from China would be likely to continue in increased volumes an...
LONDON, Nov. 26 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Chancellor doubles down on cutting cost of livingand inflationfor hard working families across the UKwith £150 off energy bills and freezes for rail fares, fueldutyand prescription fees * Announces 250 new Neighbourhood Health Centresbuilding onthebiggest waiting list drop in 15 years with 5.2 millionmore appointments * Sets out the fairchoices takenby the governmentthat will cut our debt and government bo...
LONDON, Nov. 25 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Operation Lamborghini disrupts multimillion-pound criminal network supplying controlled drugs and unauthorised medicines online Today,25 November 2025,threeindividuals have been convicted for their roles in an organised criminal group responsible for the large-scale unlawful supply of unauthorised medicinal products online, one individual was found not guilty.Afifthpleaded guilty at an earlier hearing. The inve...
LONDON, Nov. 25 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Baroness Nicola Blackwood appointed as Chair of the Health Data Research Service (HDRS) to accelerate medical breakthroughs * Red tape slashed as service streamlines NHS data access for approved researchers * HDRS will draw on the individual strengths of all four nations across the UK Patients across the UK will benefit from lifesaving treatments faster, thanks to turbocharged access to NHS data for researcher...
LONDON, Nov. 25 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Environment Agency has announced the completion of majormaintenance investmentstoessentialflood storageareasacross the Somerset Levels and Moors, as part of a £90 millioncapitalinvestment programme tocontinueprotectingcommunities from flooding. The programme of works, which beganon site in2022, has strengthenedresilience to floodingat three key sites: West Moor, Curry Moor, and Southlake Moor Reservoirs...
LONDON, Nov. 25 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Martin McAnulty oversaw the importation of waste with the intention of levelling and landscaping nationally important habitats on SSSI land. * The court has ordered him to remove all the waste and return the site to its previous state as wet grassland and woodland. * His actions significantly damaged habitat home to naturally scarce habitats and species. Martin McAnulty, of London Road, Berkhamsted, appeared b...
LONDON, Nov. 25 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Environment Agency has today (25 November) published the 2025 bathing water classifications for 449 designated bathing sites in England. 87% meet standards for 'Excellent' or 'Good' classification, an improvement on 2024, meaning swimmers can benefit from a higher number of better-quality bathing sites than last year. Overall, 417 bathing waters (93%), were rated 'Excellent', 'Good' or 'Sufficient', represen...
LONDON, Nov. 25 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A planning application has been submitted on the next phase of the Environment Agency's multi-million pound Preston & South Ribble Flood Risk Management Scheme. Subject to planning permission construction is due to start in spring 2026, with works scheduled to complete in 2027. Once the whole scheme is finished, thousands of properties will benefit from increased protection against flooding. The defences will h...
LONDON, Nov. 25 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: President Macron of France, Prime Minister Starmer of the United Kingdom and Chancellor Merz of Germany co-chaired today a virtual meeting of the Coalition of the Willing, attended by President Zelenskyy, Leaders and representatives of the 35 countries forming the Coalition, the President of the European Council, the President of the European Commission and the Secretary General of NATO. The meeting was also att...