LONDON, Jan. 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Richard Turfitt has served as Traffic Commissioner for the East of England since May 2008 and as Senior Traffic Commissioner between June 2017 and May 2025. He is also currently Acting Traffic Commissioner for Scotland. During his distinguished career so far, Richard has overseen the regulation of goods vehicle and public service vehicle operators, ensuring high standards of safety and compliance across the indust...
LONDON, Jan. 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Cabbies and small taxi companies to benefit as online minicab firms stopped from using niche scheme to avoid paying tax. * Reform announced at Budget ensures everyday cabbies can compete fairly. * Closure to bring in £700 million a year to help cut waiting lists, cut debt andborrowing, and cut the cost of living. As announced at the Budget by the Chancellor, private hire vehicle operators in London will no...
LONDON, Jan. 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Government to bring vaccines to doorsteps of families who can't make it to the doctor * New pilot will reach families facing barriers like travel costs, language difficulties or vaccine hesitancy * £2 million pilot aims to close gap in healthcare inequalities Health visiting teams will offervaccinations to children, providing a vital safety net for families who might otherwise miss out. The new pilottarge...
LONDON, Jan. 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Businesses to benefit from new 40% first-year allowance that supports investment and growth - effective from today, 1 January 2026 * New relief allows businesses to save tax on new plant and machinery in first year * Supports UK's position as one of the most generous and competitive capital allowances regimes in the world First announced by the Chancellor at Budget 2025, the government is continuing to offer gr...
LONDON, Dec. 31 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister's New Year's Message Things have been tough in Britain for a while. For many, life is still harder than it should be. You long for a bit more money in your pockets, a meal out, a holiday. The chance to make a special family moment extra special. In 2026, the choices we've made will mean more people will begin to feel positive change in your bills, your communities and your health service. ...
LONDON, Dec. 31 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: As we approach the New Year, I want to thank the thousands of dedicated people working across Northern Ireland in our public services. not just for their contribution throughout the year, whether that has been in our schools, hospitals, or other public services including the police, but for their commitment throughout the Christmas and New Year period. We really appreciate it. Since the Good Friday Agreement was...
LONDON, Dec. 31 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Every region of England has received new emergency vehicles, in biggest upgrade of ambulance fleet in recent years * Backed by £75 million, new vehicles already helping to cut response times for patients * Many ambulances converted in UK, boosting economic growth and supporting British jobs Patients and staff across the country are benefiting from a new fleet of over 500 ambulances, as the government stre...
LONDON, Dec. 31 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * the Great British Rail Sale is back,with hugediscountson over 3 million tickets - making train travel more affordable for everyone * travel by rail between 13 January and 25 March 2026 on thousands of popular routes * sale comes after the government has frozen rail fares for the first time in 30 years, putting money back in passengers' pockets Millions of discounted train tickets for half-term activities, week...
LONDON, Dec. 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Vulnerable children in the care system in England will be provided with more stable and loving homes, thanks to government plans to radically accelerate foster carer recruitment. The government has committed to tackling the growing shortage of foster carers across England, confirming that a comprehensive package of reforms will be introduced in the new year to increase the number of foster places availableand ...
LONDON, Dec. 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: On 11 December 2025,the UKhosted the fourth edition of the annualdialogue between theUKDepartment for Business and Trade (DBT) and the FrenchDirectiongeneraledesEntreprises (DGE). Initiated in 2023, this bilateral dialogue bringstogether public sector leaders and policy experts to identifyopportunities to deepenmutually beneficialcollaboration.The fourth edition was led by Amanda Brooks CBE, Director General at ...