LONDON, Sept. 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: An FCDO spokesperson said: "The United Kingdom strongly condemns the Houthis' decision to resume conflict in Yemen and their recent attacks on Saudi Arabia, including the targeting of civilian and energy infrastructure. "We offer our condolences to those injured and affected and stand with Saudi Arabia, the internationally recognised Government of Yemen, and our regional partners. "The Houthis bear full respo...
LONDON, Sept. 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA) has appointed five new members to its Expert Advisory Council (EAC) to support its work implementing the government's transformation programme for the UK's economic and social infrastructure and housing. The Government has announced the appointment of five leading experts from across infrastructure delivery, finance, energy and service tra...
LONDON, Sept. 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Kyle McGinness and Leanne Moynes were directors of YSK Enterprises Limited, which imported vapes mislabelled as medical nebulisers * The shipment was intercepted by Border Force in 2023 * The company owed HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) more than £15 million in unpaid VAT, customs duty and corporation tax before going into liquidation in 2024 Two company directors have been disqualified after their busines...
LONDON, Sept. 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Migrant smugglers launching small boats from Belgium and criminals involved in wider serious and organised crime will face intensified law enforcement action under a UK-Belgium agreement announced today. Signed by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood and Belgian Interior Minister Bernard Quintin, the UK-Belgium Law Enforcement Cooperation Agreement (LECA) will enable police officers in both countries to exchange inte...
LONDON, Sept. 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Local leaders are to have their say on how to drive excellence across the education system and better prepare young people for work during a summit hosted by the Education Secretary. Regional mayors, business leaders, headteachers and college principals will convene today (Thursday 10th) at No10 North in Manchester to shape plans to make England a technical education superpower, and ensure technical and academi...
LONDON, Sept. 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The National Commission into the Regulation of AI in Healthcare has today, 10 September 2026, published its recommendations on how the UK can strengthen the regulation of AI in healthcare, so it remains safe, keeps pace with innovation, and continues to earn people's trust. AI is already used in the NHS to spot serious health problems early, for example strokes and skin cancers, and to free up clinicians' time ...
LONDON, Sept. 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: We are living in a period of heightened polarisation, and the education sector has a vital role to play in promoting a greater sense of belonging, human mutuality, curiosity and empathetic approach to disagreement in our local communities. The University of Salford, Department for Education (DfE) and National Union of Students (NUS) are partnering to develop a national community cohesion framework for students a...
LONDON, Sept. 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: From Monday 5 October 2026, fees for DBS checks and subscribing to the Update Service are to reduce. The new fees will be as follows: * Basic DBS check: £20.00 (reduced from £21.50) * Standard DBS check: £20.00 (reduced from £21.50) * Enhanced DBS check: £41.00 (reduced from £49.50) * Update Service subscription: £15.00 per year (reduced from £16.00) * Volunteer checks...
LONDON, Sept. 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * A new class unit will drive forward government work to improve life chances * Social Mobility Commission to be closed down as part of wider government review into arm's length bodies * New unit to focus on improving lives of low-income families, disadvantaged communities and rooting out child poverty Working-class people will be at the heart of a renewed government drive to tackle entrenched inequality, with M...
LONDON, Sept. 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Heidi Alexander, Secretary of State for Transport, has today (9 September 2026) announced the appointment of 2 new non-executive board members to the Department for Transport (DfT) board - Charles Randell CBE as Lead Non-Executive Board Member, and Harjit Sandhu as Non-Executive Board Member and Group Audit, Risk and Assurance Committee (ARAC) Chair. Non-executive board members are senior figures from outside go...