LONDON, Feb. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Four newhouseblocksunder construction atHMP Northumberland.  * New workshop withsix classroomstosteerprisonersaway fromcrime. * Latest milestone in Government's plans to build 14,000 prison places by 2031, as part of the Plan for Change  The new cells will be fully operational by 2027 andhelp ensure there is always enough space for dangerous offenders. The major project will also ...
LONDON, Feb. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Thank you, Mr Vice-President. The United Kingdom welcomes St Kitts and Nevis' continued engagement with the Universal Periodic Review process and thanks the delegation for its constructive national report. We welcome steps taken to strengthen legislative and institutional frameworks, including in social protection, criminal justice cooperation and environmental governance, and encourage continued progress in lin...
LONDON, Feb. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Multi-million pound investment into UK life sciences' gene therapy industry, and a partnership to deliver a national rare disease genomics pilot for Japan * Millions in joint funding for quantum technologies to speed up drug discovery, secure data and improve navigation * New £6 million UK-Japan research and innovation programme for seamless mobile coverage and stronger digital infrastructure The UK and Ja...
LONDON, Feb. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * £10 million support comes as more than a third of families travel over an hour to reach hospital for cancer care * Fund a key recommendation of the Children and Young People's Cancer taskforce as part of the National Cancer Plan * Part of wider package to transform young people's cancer care, from earlier diagnosis, expanded genomic testing to better access to clinical trials and psychosocial suppor...
LONDON, Feb. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Lutterworth Athletic Football Clubwasregisteredin2017to promote community participation in healthy recreation for the benefit of people in Lutterworth,inLeicestershire,primarily through local community football. The Commission's concerns first arose after the charity was identified as repeatedly non-compliant with its filing duties. The charity entered the regulator'sdoubledefaulter class inquiry in 2024 afterfa...
LONDON, Feb. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Group will work alongside three co-chairs to look at the role of PIP, ensuring it is fair and fit for the future. * First ever full review of PIP since its introduction will report to Secretary of State in autumn 2026. Disabled people will have their voices at the centre of the first ever comprehensive review of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) with the appointment of twelve members to its steering group. T...
LONDON, Feb. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Secretary of State for Justice has announced the appointment of Rehana Azam as the member of the Prison Service Pay Review Body (PSPRB) with Trade Union experience. Rehana Azam's appointment will be for a tenure of 5 years from 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2031. The PSPRB provides the government with independent advice on the remuneration of operational prison staff in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, as s...
LONDON, Feb. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Sellafield Ltd and the Robotics & AI Collaboration (RAICo) have successfully completed the first trial of a specially designed, patent-pending contamination swabbing tool, mounted on a quadruped robot, in an area containing radioactive material. The trial demonstrates how robotics could support routine health physics activities efficiently while reducing the need for people to enter potentially hazardous environm...
LONDON, Feb. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Student Loans Company (SLC) is helping to develop the next generation of technology, data and business professionals as it opens applications for its Autumn 2026 Graduate Programme. The organisation which employs more than 3000 people across four sites in Glasgow, Hillington, Darlington and Llandudno Junction, is offering a number of opportunities for graduates to join a two‑year rotational programme de...
LONDON, Feb. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Police forces set to receive record levels of funding to keep communities safe. * New Neighbourhood Policing Ringfence to get officers out from behind desks and on the beat. * Builds on 14% increase in neighbourhood police officers in six months. Wales will see a significant boost to the number of neighbourhood police officers on its streets, as the UK government is set to invest a record £18.4 billion to ...