LONDON, Sept. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued text of the following speech: Good afternoon. Thank you to the Financial Times (FT), News Media Association (NMA) and Reset for hosting, and to Roa for the report, along with colleagues at The Institute For Public Policy Research (IPPR). I'd like to start by pointing you in the direction of one of the most impressive British achievements on a world stage in 2026. Not, in fact, the CMA's publisher conduct requirement, put in place i...
LONDON, Sept. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Companies marketing medicines for small pet animals that are exempt from the requirements of a Marketing Authorisation (MA) under Schedule 6 of the Veterinary Medicines Regulations (VMR), must submit an annual list of products currently on the market to the VMD by 30 November 2026. Submitting this annual return ensures continued compliance with regulatory requirements for medicines marketed without a full MA for...
LONDON, Sept. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Richard Courtenay claimed £450,000 in Bounce Back Loans across nine fraudulent applications * Courtenay inflated the turnover of his companies, dishonestly secured multiple loans for the same business, and used the funds for personal purposes * The 62-year-old, who only fully repaid the funds when under investigation by the Insolvency Service, was handed a suspended sentence of three years, the maximum whi...
LONDON, Sept. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Government funding helps Liverpool City Region bring its bus services under public control * millions of passengers in Liverpool City Region to benefit from better, more reliable services and affordable fares, boosting the local economy * latest step forward in Prime Minister's mission to shift power out of Westminster and back local leaders through No.10 North Millions of passengers across the Liverpool City ...
LONDON, Sept. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Chevening Alumni Solomon Islands (CASI), in partnership with the Solomon Islands National University (SINU), on Wednesday 2 September, hosted a public information session to help prospective applicants better understand the Chevening Scholarship programme and the opportunities it provides for postgraduate study in the United Kingdom. Held at the SINU Lecture Theatre, Kukum Campus, the event brought together stud...
LONDON, Sept. 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Royal Marine Commandos and RAF personnelhavedeployedalongside Norwegian and US allies to Jan Mayen for Operation Atlantic City. * TheoperationtestedNATO'sability tooperatein harsh Arctic conditions, where weather and terrain demand meticulous planning. * Striking imageryshowcasesUK's contribution to enhanced deterrence in the Arctic Region. UK Armed Forceshavedeployedto the remote Arctic island of Jan Mayen al...
LONDON, Sept. 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Common sense changes to save businesses more than £450 million a year, with even further savings to come. * Paperwork reporting replaced with digital versions, while Government explores how AI can further drive efficiencies. * Simpler rules will make British businesses more attractive to investors, driving the creation of good jobs that make the country better off. Family firms and businesses across the c...
LONDON, Sept. 5 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * government funds new National Roads Policing Coordination Centre, stepping up enforcement on illegal number plates across England * police join forces to share tech and data in blitz on organised crime * part ofgovernment's Road Safety Strategy in action, the first in over a decade, which will save thousands of lives A new nationwide crackdown on illegal number plates will target drivers who dodge fines and or...
LONDON, Sept. 4 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The government has backed a new law banning depraved child-like sexual abuse dolls. The Child-like Sexual Abuse Dolls (Offences) Private Members' Bill, which progressed to committee stage today,will make it illegal to buy, sell or own these vile dolls. Anyone caught with one could face up to 5 years behind bars. Police have encountered these items while investigating child sexual abuse suspects and when monitor...
LONDON, Sept. 4 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Mr Adam Pile OBE has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Mozambique in succession to Ms Helen Lewis, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Pile will take up his appointment during January 2027. Curriculumvitae Full name: Adam Pile Dates Role 2025 to 2026 FCDO, Sudan and South Sudan Unit, Deputy Director 2019to2025 FCDO, Deputy and Acting Director, Ov...