LONDON, July 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: PackUK, the Scheme Administrator for Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging (pEPR), is committed to working with experts from across the packaging value chain to guide it in its work. The Scheme Administrator Steering Group plays a key role in supporting this close working relationship and brings together skilled professionals from across the packaging value chain who are passionate about recycling and e...
LONDON, July 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * UK and EU lower the crude Oil Price Cap, striking at the heart of Putin's oil revenues * new measure will drive down the market value of Russian oil, disrupting the flow of oil money into Putin's war chest * coordinated action comes as the UK and allies continue to ratchet up economic pressure on Russia UK will ramp up economic pressure on Russia with fresh measures directly targeting Putin's critical ...
LONDON, July 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Paraguayan President Santiago Peña visited the United Kingdom this week, marking a historic milestone in UK-Paraguay relations. The Paraguayan Head of State was received in audience by His Majesty King Charles III at Windsor Castle. The visit comes as the two countries celebrate over 170 years of diplomatic ties and reflects a shared commitment to deepening cooperation in key areas such as trade, sustainabl...
LONDON, July 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is warning people to be aware of the signs and symptoms of botulism after a small number of individuals presented to NHS healthcare settings following adverse reactions after receiving cosmetic procedures involving botulinum toxin. The cases are in addition to those recently diagnosed in the North East region and relate to procedures carried out in the East of England and East M...
LONDON, July 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Director of Defence and International Security at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), Stephen Lillie CMG, and Additional Foreign Secretary for Arms Control, Disarmament, and International Security (ACDIS) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Islamabad, Ambassador Tahir Andrabi, led the respective delegations. The two sides engaged in comprehensive discussions on a wide array of issues, including...
LONDON, July 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Germany agrees to phased opening of e-gates for the over 3 million Brits visiting each year * Follows UK-EU Summit in May and agreement that there were no legal barriers to allow UK citizens access to e-gates in more EU Member States after the introduction of the EU's Entry/Exit System Millions of UK travellers to Germany will be able to use e-gates in the future thanks to a new agreement made between Prime Mi...
LONDON, July 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has today, 18 July 2025, approved adrenaline (epinephrine) nasal spray (EURneffy) to be used for the emergency treatment of serious allergic reactions, known as anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis is a sudden, severe and sometimes life-threatening allergic reaction that causes a drop in blood pressure and breathing difficulties. Adrenaline is a well-establishe...
LONDON, July 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Serious Fraud Office has frozen equivalent to £10,865.76 in Bitcoin and £289.30 USDC belonging to Richard Yeowart, a suspect in its ongoing investigation into collapsed outside broadcast company Arena TV. This is the first time the agency has used new powers that came into force last year to freeze cryptocurrency. The assets, identified by proceeds of crime specialists at the SFO as linked to suspe...
LONDON, July 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: His Majesty The King has been pleased to approve the appointment of Sir James Dingemans as the Senior President of Tribunals. Background Biography of candidate Lord Justice Dingemanswas called to the Bar (Inner Temple) in 1987 and took Silk in 2002. He was appointed as a Recorder in 2002, authorised to hear cases under section 9(1) of the Senior Courts Act 1981in the King's Bench division in 2010 and a High Co...
LONDON, July 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * The medical outreach provided vital medical services to communities living in Lokusero, Musul, Nosorai, Laresoro, Sereolipi, Archer's Post, Suguroi, Mathira and Kanduturai who have limited access to medical diagnosis and treatment. * The team offered a range of healthcare services such as nutrition screening, maternal health services, ENT check-ups, family planning services, health education sessions, and ...