LONDON, Aug. 23 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * families can travel to top UK attractions for no more than £3 a journey, thanks to the government's extended bus fare cap * the fare cap is part of the government's mission to improve bus services, committing over £1 billion to improve bus reliability, frequency and access in towns, cities and rural areas * new Bus Services Bill will put power back in local hands, protect vital routes and make buses m...
LONDON, Aug. 23 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Judges given new powers to punish offenders with bans that curtail freedom * Mandatory drug testing expanded to keep offenders on straight-and-narrow * Part of the Government's Plan for Change to make sure punishment cuts crime and keep streets safe Criminals will be barred from pubs, concerts and sports matches under new sentencing powers unveiled by the Government today (Sunday 24 August) as part of its Plan...
LONDON, Aug. 23 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Proposals for companies to pay for training for workers to secure thousands of well-paid, good quality jobs in offshore wind for decades to come * Measures propose better workforce protection for offshore wind workers, with stronger access to trade unions * Provides a route into high-quality jobs for oil and gas workers, apprentices and school leavers as part of the Plan for Change Working people in coastal ar...
LONDON, Aug. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * UK buying six new Land Ceptorair defence missile systemsto bolster national security and defence. * New contract with MBDA supports up to 140 jobs across the UK, demonstrating defence's role as an engine for growth and supporting the Government's Plan for Change. * First live firing in the UK of system so accurate it can hit a tennis-ball sized object travelling twice the speed of sound. Britain's air defences...
LONDON, Aug. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Healthier food for children thanks to new guidelines for manufacturers to reduce sugar and salt in commercial baby foods  * Labelling to be made clearer to help parents shop easier and make informed choices about what they feed their children   * Reforms part of Plan for Change to tackle concerning levels of sugar found in snack foods for young children   Parents and carer...
LONDON, Aug. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) has today [22 August 2025] published its Statement of Essential Facts (SEF) in the anti-dumping investigation into biodiesel imports from China. The investigation found that Chinese biodiesel is being dumped in the UK at unfairly low prices, causing material injury to UK producers. The TRA also concluded that applying anti-dumping measures would be in the UK's economic interest...
LONDON, Aug. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Environment Agency has issued a drought permit that will allow Yorkshire Water to reduce how much water is released from the Grimworth Reservoir to "top up" natural flows within the River Wharfe. The permit allows them to extract additional water from the river at Lobwood, near Ilkley, and to reduce the amount it releases into the river from Grimwith Reservoir. The permit was issued by the Environment Agenc...
LONDON, Aug. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister announced at the end of July that the UK will medically evacuate Gazan children for treatment in the UK. This support comes as the appalling humanitarian situation continues to leave many in urgent need of medical care. Most hospitals in Gaza are no longer functioning at all, essential medicines and supplies are running out and medical workers are not able to do their jobs safely. A cross-gov...
LONDON, Aug. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Thirty five Malaysian scholars have been awarded the prestigious Chevening scholarship to pursue their postgraduate studies in the UK for the 2025 to 2026 academic year. This year's Chevening cohort from Malaysia comprises of 34 scholars who will be pursuing one-year Master's programmes across the UK, alongside one Chevening Fellow affiliated with the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies. Among the 35 scholars, Da...
LONDON, Aug. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Final call for applications for War Widows Recognition Payment Scheme * Eligible forces families urged to apply for War Widows Recognition Payment Scheme before it closes in October 2025. * Time-limited scheme to come to an end after helping hundreds of war widows and widowers, totalling £21 million Families who have lost loved ones during military service are being urged to apply for the War Widows Recog...