LONDON, July 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Leeds Reforms will make the UK the number one destination for financial services businesses by 2035, attracting inward investment and creating good skilled jobs across the UK through the Plan for Change. * Rachel Reeves promises to "double down on the UK's global strengths" as she unveils first-ever Financial Services Growth and Competitiveness sector plan, a key plank of the modern Industrial Strategy. W...
LONDON, July 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Following monitoring of pharmacovigilance data, the Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) for StromEase 25 mg/ml Eye Drops, Solution for Dogs and Cats has been updated. Section 4.6 has been amended to clarify that irritation or inflammation of the eye and/or its adnexa have been reported in very rare cases, especially blinking of the eyelids or even closure of the eye, eye redness or conjunctival oedema, part...
LONDON, July 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * First wave of Government's Young Futures Hubs to launch later this year * The new hubs will bring together vital community-focusedservices under one roof to help teenagers who face being dragged into violence and atrisk of mental healthchallenges * Latest step in the Government's pledge to halve knife crime and open up opportunity for all, part of the Plan for Change Vulnerable young people who are at risk of ...
LONDON, July 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Environment Agency has declared drought status for the West Midlands and East Midlands following the driest spring in 132 years. The Environment Agency announced the change in status today, 15th July 2025. Following declining river flows and groundwater levels with some river flows in the regions at their lowest for June since 1976. The decision sees the regulator stepping up its operational response in the...
LONDON, July 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Children and young people will be better protected from the scourge of misogynism, deepfake porn and unhealthy attitudes to consent, power and control through new Relationships, Sex and Health Education guidance for schools being published today (Tuesday 15 July). The statutory guidance has a new focus on helping boys identify positive role models, and challenge myths about women and relationships that are sprea...
LONDON, July 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Uplift to compensation cap for victims of miscarriage of justice  * 30% increase to cap, including within the armed forces  * Justice for the wrongly convicted vital to Government's ambition to restore trust in the system as part of its Plan for Change Currently, the maximum amount of compensation payable under the miscarriage of justice system in England and Wales is £1 million for 10 or more...
LONDON, July 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The first of four local schools has transformed its grounds with nature-based flood prevention solutions. Eastover Primary School officially unveiled its new sustainable drainage system (SuDS) on Thursday 26 June, as part of the pioneering Bridgwater Blue Heritage Project, marking the first completed installation in the SuDS for Schools programme. The initiative, which will eventually include four local schools...
LONDON, July 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The government has served up its new "Good Food Cycle" today (15 July) - a recipe aimed at driving a generational change in the nation's relationship with food.   The Good Food Cycle identifies ten priority outcomes needed to build a thriving food sector while tackling challenges from rising obesity rates to climate change impacts on production, representing a pivotal milestone in the government's wo...
LONDON, July 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Nationwide set to widen access to its 'Helping Hand' mortgage from Wednesday, supporting 10,000 extra first-time buyers thanks to Chancellor's Leeds Reforms. * Reeves: Benefits of a thriving finance sector will be felt all over Britain The Chancellor is expected to announce the biggest set of reforms to financial regulation in a decade at a summit of top finance executives in Leeds today, as part of the g...
LONDON, July 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Ms Alexandra Cole has been appointed His Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Armenia in succession to Mr John Gallagher who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Ms Cole will take up her appointment during September 2025. Curriculum vitae Full name: Alexandra Pamela Cole Year Role 2024 to present Pre-posting training 2023 to 2024 FCDO, Head of Contingency Planning, MENA 2020 to...