UK to Confirm “Your First Home” Equity Loan Scheme in October Budget
LONDON: The British government has announced that its new “Your First Home” equity loan scheme will be formally confirmed in…
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Public Control of UK Utilities Needs Clarity, Not Just a Change of Ownership
The debate over the future of Britain’s water and energy utilities has moved to the centre of the government’s economic…
NHS Bodies in England Introduce Two-Year Minimum Waits for ADHD and Autism Assessments
LONDON: Four NHS integrated care boards (ICBs) in England have introduced minimum waiting periods of up to two years for…
UK Food and Drink Trade Deficit Reaches £21 Billion, Raising Food Security Concerns
LONDON: The United Kingdom’s food and drink trade deficit has exceeded £21 billion, reaching its highest level since 2000, as…
UK Ministers to Brief Defence, Infrastructure Sectors on Russia Threat
LONDON: British ministers are set to brief defence companies and providers of critical national infrastructure on the security threats posed…
UK Cuts Homes for Ukraine Host Payments, Raising Fears Over Refugee Housing Security
LONDON: Ukrainian refugees living in the United Kingdom have expressed concern that planned reductions in financial support for hosts under…
UK PM Burnham Defends Claim Britain Is Overexposed to Bond Markets
LONDON — British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has defended his previous warning that the United Kingdom was too exposed to…
UK Puts Chagos Islands Deal on Hold Amid Lack of US Support
LONDON — The United Kingdom has put its agreement with Mauritius over the Chagos Islands under review after US President…
Nurse Tells Tribunal She Felt Discriminated Against by Union in Transgender Changing-Room Dispute
DUNDEE — Scottish nurse Sandie Peggie has told an employment tribunal that she felt “unsupported” and discriminated against by her…
UK to Establish National Centre to Counter Foreign Disinformation and Deepfakes
LONDON — British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced plans to establish a National Centre for Information Defence to counter…