LONDON, Nov. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Cumbria Manufacturing Alliance is an unincorporated joint venture made up of West Cumberland Engineering, based in Workington, and Carlisle's Bendall's Engineering Limited. Under the new contract, the companies will supply manufactured and fabricated spare parts to support stock replenishment across Sellafield Ltd's operational plants. These products are deployed site-wide and are essential to maintaining c...
LONDON, Nov. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * MI5 issues alert over Chinese spying in Westminster. * Security Minister calls out 'covert and calculated attempt by China to interfere with our sovereign affairs' and vows to take measures to protect security. * New action plan to disrupt and deter spying will include legislation to update national security powers. The government has set out new action against espionage threats to the UK, as MI5 issue...
LONDON, Nov. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Stephanie Roberts-Bibby, Chief Executive of the Youth Justice Board, says: "The YJB welcomes this announcement. Children who have experienced care are one of the most marginalised groups we see in the youth justice system. They are significantly over-represented, particularly in the most serious outcomes such as custody. "Our vision is that every child lives a safe and crime-free life. Yet overwhelmingly, child...
LONDON, Nov. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Patients to access new treatments quicker as government slashes red tape and streamlines NHS intellectual property (IP) guidance for first time in 23 years * Move will support NHS becoming global leader in health systems and allow innovations to be scaled across NHS more quickly and easily * Clearer, simpler rules will unleash enormous potential of NHS innovators while unlocking billions in economic growth Pat...
LONDON, Nov. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Companies House is phasing in identity verification over 12 months to make things easier for companies and business owners, starting 18 November 2025. From today anyone who becomes a company director or person with significant control (PSC) will need to verify their identity with Companies House. This change will provide more assurance about who is setting up, running, owning and controlling companies in the UK. ...
LONDON, Nov. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * development of second round of Local Skills Improvement Plans (LSIPs) is now underway * new guidance to steer the process has been launched by Skills England * this follows the publication of the government's landmark Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper last month New guidance published today will empower local leaders, employers, colleges, independent training providers, and universities to trans...
LONDON, Nov. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Investigations opened into StubHub, viagogo,AADrivingSchool,BSM Driving School, Gold's Gym, Wayfair, Appliances Direct and Marks Electrical * Cases arethefirst launched by the CMA using its new consumer protection powers and follow a cross-economy review ofonline pricingand salespractices * CMAiswritingto 100 businesses across14sectors outlining concerns about their use ofadditionalfeesandsalestactics ...
LONDON, Nov. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister spoke to the President of Egypt Abdel Fattah El-Sisi today. They strongly welcomed the vote of the UN Security Council last night, which endorsed President Trump's peace plan for Gaza. They agreed that implementation must now follow as quickly as possible - including the establishment of the International Stabilisation Force and more aid flowing in. Discussing the appalling suffering in Sudan...
LONDON, Nov. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Government expands successful heat pump scheme to technology that keeps homes warm in winter and cool in summer * Heat batteries also included in expansion of Boiler Upgrade Scheme giving consumers more choice when upgrading their home * September a record month for applications as British public show clear demand for clean heating More people will get money off technology that keeps their homes warm in winter...
LONDON, Nov. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Sales of veterinary antibiotics in the UK remain at the lowest level recorded a new report published today shows (18 November). This announcement is positive news for public health, food security, and the economy and reflects the sustained efforts to reduce antibiotic use across the farming sector. Avoiding unnecessary antibiotic usage in humans and animals is crucial to slowing the development of antibiotic res...