LONDON, May 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Following King Charles's historic address to Congress, the UK Government's GREAT Britain & Northern Ireland Campaign is holding a major expo in Los Angeles, California, from 18th - 22nd May, 2026. * 250+ of the UK's financial, tech and cultural leaders are heading to LA to drive growth and transatlantic cooperation * The event, jointly led by Culture Secretary, Lisa Nandy and Minister for Economic Transformation...
LONDON, May 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * The Red Arrows will tour the United States this summer to support the UK's closest ally as it celebrates 250 years of independence * The iconic team will appear at 13 events across seven states this summer * Royal Navy ships will attend celebrations in New Orleans and New York The UK Armed Forces will visit the United States to mark 250 years of American independence with a series of high-profile celebrations a...
LONDON, May 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Philip Walker used the Atherton scheme to walk away from more than half a million pounds of debt owed by his cleaning company * He made net payments of almost £200,000 from his insolvent business into a new company he controlled, knowing Solus Facilities Limited could not pay its creditors * Walker has been disqualified as a company director for seven years following Insolvency Service investigations into u...
LONDON, May 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Landmark reforms will intervene earlier and stop more young people falling into crime. * Parents and carers to face tougher accountability when children offend. * New youth intervention courts to tackle repeat offenders. * Part of Government action to cut crime and create safer streets. Published by the Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy, a new Youth Justice White Paper provides the blueprint for earlier interve...
LONDON, May 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: MHRA foreword Innovation in life sciences is moving quickly, and regulation must keep pace. As technologies evolve and evidence is generated in new ways, regulatory frameworks need to remain robust, proportionate and responsive. This means recognising where flexibility and collaboration support safe and effective innovation. In this strategy blog, Professor Joann Rhodes, Chief Executive of Health Innovation Rese...
LONDON, May 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * 6.8 million families are claiming Child Benefit * more than 30% of new parents are missing out on payments by not claiming in their baby's first year * parents urged to claim via the HMRC app to ensure they get their payment as quickly as possible One in three new parents are missing out on Child Benefit payments in their baby's first year, new figures reveal. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging parents wh...
LONDON, May 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Environment Agency hastodaylaunched a four-week consultation on a proposed change tothe combustion permitat Hinkley Point C nuclear power station near Bridgwater. NNB Generation Company (HPC) Limited has applied to the Environment Agency for a variation tothepermitwhich covers backup generators. This is not forconstruction site activities. Nuclear power stations must have a permit for combustion activities. ...
LONDON, May 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Permanently deployed to support the countries of the region both HMS Tamar and HMS Spey are on a five-year mission around the Pacific region. HMS Tamar has visited Asia, Australia, Fiji, Tonga, Solomon Islands and will visit Papua New Guinea after the Solomons. On Friday 15 May, the vessel visited Tulagi in Central Province before moving on to Honiara for week-long engagements with a range of Solomon Islands ins...
LONDON, May 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Khayelitsha Cookies is a biscuit producer based in Cape Town. It has agreed contracts worth more than R1.4 million with two companies UK backed companies. Under the agreements, Khayelitsha Cookies will supply baked goods for British Airways flights and manufacture private‑label shortbread products for sale in the UK. The contracts will enable the business to distribute its products beyond South Africa and e...
LONDON, May 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has today launched a new online contact form on GOV.UK, which will become the primary route for you to contact the organisation. This new approach replaces multiple email routes that have developed over time, making it easier to ensure enquiries are handled consistently and efficiently. The contact form replaces the general mailbox (postmaster@vmd.gov.uk) and the call b...