LONDON, July 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Citizens of Small Island Developing States (SIDS) will be able to pursue a one-year master's degree at their university of choice in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland beginning in 2026. This was made possible by the UK Government's commitment to providing opportunities to empower young people from SIDS with access to education and skills. To support the UK's announcement at last year's Com...
LONDON, July 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Seven housebuilders have agreed to pay a total of £100 million to affordable housing programmes across all 4 nations following a CMA investigation * This is the largest payment secured by the CMA as part of a commitments package, which could fund hundreds of new homes - helping low-income households, first-time buyers and vulnerable people * The housebuilders have also agreed to legally binding comm...
LONDON, July 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New partnership sees Google Cloud agree to work with the UK government in helping public services use advanced tech to shake off decades old 'ball and chain' legacy contracts which leave essential services vulnerable to cyberattack. * Alongside the partnership, Google Cloud will aim to upskill up to 100,000 civil servants in latest tech by 2030, helping meet Prime Minister's target to have 1 in 10 officials as t...
LONDON, July 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Resetting the UK's relationship with Europe, and proactively and unequivocally supporting the international legal order, are amongst the Government's top priorities. To support this, the Attorney General's Office (AGO) hosted a Venice Commission event on Monday 7 July in collaboration with the FCDO and the Bingham Centre for the Rule of law. The event was attended by key members of the Council of Europe's Venice...
LONDON, July 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The British Hallmarking Council (BHC) has awarded the Touchstone Award 2025 to London Trading Standards (LTS) for its role in 'Operation Stamping it Out', at the recent Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) annual conference in Blackpool. The Touchstone Award, launched by the BHC in 2012, sponsored by the National Association of Jewellers and supported by the CTSI, recognises the most effective initiative ...
LONDON, July 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Business Secretary, Jonathan Reynolds, said: The publication of the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry's report today by Sir Wyn and his team marks an important milestone for subpostmasters and their families. I welcome the publication today and am committed to ensuring wronged subpostmasters are given full, fair and prompt redress. The recommendations contained in Sir Wyn's report require careful reflection, inclu...
LONDON, July 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A new study from the Mining Remediation Authority busts myths around the risks of drilling into abandoned coal mines for mine water heat schemes. The research provides the strongest evidence yet that this low-carbon technology is technically achievable, cost-effective and ready to scale, offering a major boost to the UK's ambitions for clean, secure, and locally sourced energy. The open-access research, "Drilling...
LONDON, July 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Philip Liley attempted to disguise the 15,000 tonnes of waste stored illegally at the site * Environment Agency investigations began when the nearby River Bovey was polluted * Liley, then trading as Sweeper Hire and Hoses Limited, had no environmental permits and ignored all attempts to make his business operate legally. Philip Liley, of Sidmouth Road, Exeter, was director of the then Sweeper Hire and Hoses Lim...
LONDON, July 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: TheBritish High Commission in Yaoundehosted a special ceremony to honourDr Cecile Ndjebet, the first-ever recipient of theKew International Medal. A renowned forest and environmental activist, Dr Ndjebet was celebrated for her groundbreaking work in forest conservation and women's empowerment across 20 African countries. Her recognition marks a historic moment, highlighting Cameroon's leadership in global environ...
LONDON, July 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has today, 8 July, become the first regulator in the world to approve elinzanetant (Lynkuet) for the treatment of moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms (hot flushes) associated with the menopause. When oestrogen levels drop during menopause, certain brain cells become overactive and interrupt the body's ability to control temperature, which leads to h...