LONDON, Feb. 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Government has carried out aReview of Budget information securityin light ofthe events that occurred in the run up to the 2025 Budget Statement * This includesthe outcomesand recommendations of the National Cyber Security Centre'sinvestigationinto thepublication of theOffice for Budget Responsibility'sEconomic andfiscaloutlook(EFO)and the Cabinet Office's leak inquiryrelating tothe 13 Novemberarticleon inco...
LONDON, Feb. 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: An FCDO spokesperson said: The UK strongly condemns the Israeli Security Cabinet's decision yesterday to expand Israeli control over the West Bank. The major changes to land, enforcement, and administrative powers proposed in the West Bank will harm efforts to advance peace and stability. The UK has been clear: any unilateral attempt to alter the geographic or demographic make-up of Palestine is wholly unaccept...
LONDON, Feb. 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: 1. I am a Brit with Czech citizenship. Do I need a British passport to travel to the United Kingdom, or can I apply for an ETA? As a British citizen, you do not need an ETA. However, to travel to the United Kingdom you must have a valid British passport. As a dual national, you must travel to the UK either with a valid British passport (or an Irish passport), or with another valid passport (for example, a Czech o...
LONDON, Feb. 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Young adults encouraged to find their matured Child Trust Fund quickly and for free using the GOV.UK locator tool. * Child Trust Funds worth on average £2,242 each. * Those starting an apprenticeship can use the HMRC app for essential information needed by their employer. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging young people who have yet to claim their Child Trust Fund to do so during National Apprenticeshi...
LONDON, Feb. 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Councilsmost in needwill have more money to bring back clean streets, fillpotholesandrestore localservicesthroughan extra£440 millionfundingboostconfirmedtoday (February 9). Around£78 billionis beingmade availablefor councils across Englandthrough the Final Local Government Finance Settlementwith a top up to the Recovery Grant for areas hit hardest by historic cuts. This record-breaking package marks a...
LONDON, Feb. 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: New customers registering for HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) digital services can now sign-up using GOV.UK One Login. From today (9 February 2026),individual customers without an existing Government Gateway account will create a GOV.UK One Loginusing just an email address and password, instead of a10-12 digitID,toaccess HMRC services. When fully rolled out across government,GOV.UK On...
LONDON, Feb. 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * NatureMinister hails it as pivotalmomenton road to this year'sBiodiversityCOP * IPBES 12 hasbrought estimated economic benefits of £3.1 milliontoManchester A gathering ofscientists,businessesand governmentsfrommore than 150countriesinManchester has concludedwith the approval of a new Business and Biodiversity Assessment to guidetheactionsbusinesses can taketo save nature. Businesses depend on and imp...
LONDON, Feb. 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) is marking National Apprenticeship Week 2026 (NAW) by celebrating two years of police apprenticeships within the force and recognising the contribution of its apprentice officers and the teams who support them. The milestone coincides with a significant period for the programme. On 2 February, the CNC welcomed its latest cohort of apprentice officers as Initial Foundation Prog...
LONDON, Feb. 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Britain is strengthening its defences against hostile state interference with new briefings and support to protect our universities,researchersand political system. Senior leaders from over70 universities attended a security briefingdelivered byMI5 Director General Sir Ken McCallumand National Cyber Security Centre CEO Richard Horne,to increase understanding of how foreign interference can manifest, including att...
LONDON, Feb. 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said: British National Jimmy Lai was today sentenced to 20years in prison in Hong Kong for exercising his right to freedom of expression, following a politically motivated prosecution. Beijing's National Security Law was imposed on Hong Kong to silence China's critics. For the 78-year-old, this is tantamount to a life sentence. I remain deeply concerned for Mr Lai's health, and I ...