LONDON, Nov. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Today (17 November 2025) the MCA is for the first time publishing a list of Areas of Research Interest (ARI), signaling what issues, questions and investigations will enhance its regulatory mission, including clear guidance on emerging technology. By sharing awareness with maritime researchers, businesses and wider Government, the aim is to create a knowledge network on key trends such as alternative fuels, mari...
LONDON, Nov. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: This four-star award was given in recognition of outstanding work in support of Cyber & Specialist Operations Command (CSOC) and wider-MOD. Commander Cyber & Specialist Operations Command Commendations * Royal Air Force Wing Commander D Wilson * Royal Air Force Squadron Leader L Scott * British Army Warrant Officer 1 K Roberts * Royal Air Force Corporal A Harvey * German Air Force Lieutenant Colonel M Paun * Ci...
LONDON, Nov. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * HMS Prince of Wales first aircraft carrier with most advanced 5thgeneration F-35 fighter jets committed to NATO. * Defence Secretary and Foreign Secretary meet their Italian counterparts on the carrier, strengthening European security ties as part of NATO-first approach. * Exercise Falcon Strike saw UK and Italian F-35s operating side-by-side in powerful demonstration of NATO's strength. The Royal Navy...
LONDON, Nov. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Matt 6.3 Charitable Trustwas registered with the Commission in 1998 andhaspurposes of advancing and promoting the Christian faith. In October 2024, theregulatorbecame awareofseriousconcerns aboutgovernance failings and unauthorised paymentsat the charity. Thecharity's advisors told thetrusteesthey mustcease all unauthorised payments to connected parties and appoint an independent boardof trustees.However,so...
LONDON, Nov. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Nuclear Waste Services (NWS) and Sellafield Ltd attended UlverSTEM last week as an opportunity to enthuse and inspire young people in Cumbria into science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education and careers. UlverSTEM is an interactive science, technology, engineering and maths focused event for 6 to 16 year olds, held at Ulverston Victoria High School and was attended by over 3,000 students. ...
LONDON, Nov. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * UK medical team to bolster stretched services in Jamaica in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, providing vital care. * The Emergency Medical Team (UK EMT) was deployed following an official request from the Government of Jamaica to deliver life-saving care and support recovery efforts after Hurricane Melissa. * The team will provide urgent care for injuries, maternal health, and hospital referrals for further ...
LONDON, Nov. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued an amber Cold-Health Alert (CHA) for the Yorkshire & Humber, North West and North East regions of England. All other regions in England will be under a yellow alert from 12pm on Monday 17 November to 8am on Saturday 22 November. Expected low temperatures are likely to result in increased use of health care services by vulnerable people and an increase in risk to ...
LONDON, Nov. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A meeting of the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference took place in Farmleigh House on 17 November 2025. The Government of Ireland was represented by the Tanaiste, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade and Minister for Defence, Simon Harris TD, and the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Jim O'Callaghan TD. The Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was repre...
LONDON, Nov. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: His Majesty the King has approved the appointment of the Right Hon Lord Doherty as a Justice of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom. The King made the appointment on the advice of the Prime Minister and Lord Chancellor, following the recommendation of an independent selection commission. Lord Doherty has sat as a judge of the Inner Court of Session in Edinburgh since 2020. Raymond Doherty was born in Stirlin...
LONDON, Nov. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Regulatory Policy Committee (RPC) produces opinions of impact assessments (IAs) to help departments ensure that the evidence and analysis in them is sufficiently robust. We provide an independent opinion to assist ministerial decision making and parliamentary scrutiny of regulatory proposals. We publish these to assist parliamentarians and to ensure that they are available to external stakeholders. Government...