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The Government Will Ban the Sale of High-Caffeine Energy Drinks to Under-16s in England from April 2027

Professor Chris Whitty writes for The i paper on the update to the UK CMOs' physical activity guidelines

Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology, Liz Kendall's speech to London Tech Week on Tuesday 9 June Liz Kendall I want to talk about a great British success story. It’s a story of British talent, British ingenuity, British enterprise, and ambition. A story with one central theme: that this country is uniquely placed to thrive and prosper in the age of AI, to seize the incredible opportunities, and face the challenges that this powerful technology brings. And today,...

The water firm admits 18 charges of water pollution in Devon and Cornwall and sentencing is expected on 30 July 2026 South West Water Pleads Guilty to Six Years of Pollutions South West Water (SWW) has pleaded guilty to a catalogue of pollution-related charges spanning six years across Devon and Cornwall. The prosecution, brought by the Environment Agency, concluded at Plymouth Magistrates Court on Thursday this week. Sentencing is expected on 30 July 2026. Of the charges, 17 are for...

Initial strategic assessment commissioned into potential bid for Olympic and Paralympic Games in the North of England in the 2040s First Olympics in the North of England in Government’s Sights Alongside Stadium Regeneration Push Assessment will test if hosting could deliver transformational regeneration and growth in the North Towns and cities across England also set to benefit from sports infrastructure accelerator programme, to remove barriers to major sports led regeneration The...

New education missions launched to open doors for children in the most under-served communities New Missions to Transform Childhoods of Most Disadvantaged Thousands of children from England’s most under-served communities are set to benefit from targeted support that will transform their life chances through two pioneering new education programmes. Mission North East and Mission Coastal will bring expert support into classrooms and new opportunities beyond the school gates for children in...

Passport Revocations Due to Significant Child Support Debt Under President Trump, the Department of State is using commonsense tools to support American families and strengthen compliance with U.S. laws. This includes preventing those who owe substantial amounts of court-ordered child support from neglecting their legal and moral obligations to their children. U.S. law requires Americans to comply with child support obligations in order to receive a U.S. passport and allows the Department of...

Diplomatic Security Service Investigation Exposes Counterfeit Passport Fraud Network, Leads to 10-Year Federal Sentence The U.S. Department of State’s Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) uncovered a sophisticated, multi-state fraud scheme built on counterfeit U.S. passport cards and stolen identities, bringing two of its central figures to justice through a years-long investigation that culminated in significant federal prison sentences. On April 7, 2026, Ciera Julieth Blas, 32, of Brooklyn,...

389 employers from across the UK named for failing to pay workers the minimum wage to tens of thousands of workers Hundreds of Employers Handed Penalties for Illegally Underpaying Workers Employers told to repay over £7.3 million in wages owed to workers to aid the cost of living for some of the lowest earners. Nearly 400 employers, including well-known brands, face consequences for failing to pay the minimum wage through £12.6 million in penalties. Around 60,000 workers found to have been...

Iran Designated as a State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention Today, I am designating Iran as a State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention. When the Iranian regime seized power 47 years ago, Ayatollah Khomeini consolidated his control of power by endorsing the hostage taking of U.S. embassy staff. For decades, Iran has continued to cruelly detain innocent Americans, as well as citizens of other nations, to use as political leverage against other states. This abhorrent practice must end. President Trump...

From today (25 February), non-visa nationals will be barred from entering the UK without an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) UK Enforces Digital Permission to Travel Non-visa nationals who try to enter the UK without an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) will be barred under new rules coming into force. From today (25 February), it will be mandatory for visitors to the UK to have obtained digital permission to travel. This means that airlines will prevent passengers from boarding if...

The move will prevent unlicensed operators from sponsoring sports clubs, as part of wider measures to tackle illegal gambling market Move will prevent unlicensed operators from sponsoring sports clubs, as part of wider measures to tackle illegal gambling market Ban would stop illegal firms using Premier League clubs as platform to appeal to British audience In addition, a new cross-industry taskforce will bring together social media platforms, banks and law enforcement to protect fans from...

U.S. Department of State and National Football League Sports Diplomacy Partnership Today, the U.S. Department of State and the National Football League (NFL) announced a partnership to support and enhance the Department’s sports diplomacy initiatives and to collaborate on major sporting events, including international NFL games, the Super Bowl, and the debut of flag football at the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles (LA28). As American football grows in popularity around the world, the NFL and...

The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the Kingdom of Bahrain. Begin text: U.S. Under Secretary for Political Affairs Allison Hooker and Bahraini Acting Under Secretary for Political Affairs Shaikh Abdulla bin Ali Al Khalifa led the fifth U.S.-Bahrain Strategic Dialogue on January 26, 2026 in Manama. The annual event attests to the enduring strategic partnership between the two countries under the leadership of President Donald...

‘Team Up: Because everyone deserves a team behind them’ Sport Unites with Government for National Campaign to Tackle Male Isolation Jonny Wilkinson, Jacob Bethell, Luke Humphries and Luke Littler back Government’s Team Up campaign to tackle male loneliness using the power of sport One in four boys and young men say they feel lonely sometimes, often or always Major sports organisations from football, rugby, tennis and cricket are part of the week-long campaign running until 1 February Rugby...

Government launches new plans to protect and improve the lives of our pets, farmed and wild animals Defra Announces Biggest Animal Welfare Reforms in a Generation The government will launch its Animal Welfare Strategy on Monday 22 December, setting out new plans to protect treasured pets and much-loved wildlife across the country.   These generational reforms will end the cruel practice of puppy farming, where breeding dogs are kept in appalling conditions, often overbred, and denied proper...

The government launches bold plan to tackle physical and mental health challenges faced by men and boys, and reduce inequalities Government Unveils England's First Ever Men's Health Strategy Landmark strategy published on International Men’s Day aims to tackle men’s mental health challenges, improve physical health and reduce inequalities so men and boys get on and live longer, healthier lives As part of the strategy, DHSC will team up on the Premier League’s Together Against Suicide...

Identity verification for directors and PSCs brings a fairer and safer business environment closer Notice Served on Bogus Directors as Companies House Changes Come into Force Companies House is phasing in identity verification over 12 months to make things easier for companies and business owners, starting 18 November 2025. From today anyone who becomes a company director or person with significant control (PSC) will need to verify their identity with Companies House. This change will provide...

Taxpayer-Funded British breakfasts for primary school kids as government joins forces with household brands British Brands Back Taxpayer-Funded Breakfast Clubs Children up and down the country will have better access to healthy meals as British household brands sign on to back the first 750 taxpayer-funded breakfast clubs – supporting parents, backing schools, and unlocking opportunity. ADVERTISEMENT: Invest Smarter. Zero Fees. Robinhood Trading Platform In a landmark move to go even further...

Homes England, in partnership with Peel Waters and Liverpool City Council, has marked the official groundbreaking of Central Docks, Liverpool Waters Credit: Peel Waters The event, titled “From Foundations to Futures”, celebrated the beginning of the £71million infrastructure works that will pave the way for a vibrant new waterfront community. Civic leaders, project partners, and over 100 students attended the event held on site, highlighting the project’s commitment to nurturing local talent...

Travellers to Europe, including Brits, subject to new entry registrations from today under a phased implementation of the EU’s new...

New British passports featuring His Majesty’s Coat of Arms to launch in December British Passports to Feature His Majesty’s Coat of Arms...

Fatal accident involving a SportStar SLM, G-CMGB, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, 1 September 2024 G-CMGB (image used with permission) After...

USCIS Updating Policy to Protect Women’s Sports U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is issuing guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual ...

The government has today (Wednesday 16 July) launched a bold new Life Sciences Sector Plan as part of the government’s flagship...

Most main applicants travelling to the UK on study or work-related visas will no longer need a physical sticker visa in passports from...

The U.S. government issued an alert today warning U.S. citizens against travel to Venezuela. The Department of State assigns...

Fabian Hamilton, United Kingdom’s Trade Envoy for Southern Cone, visited Paraguay for the first time UK's Trade Envoy for Southern Cone,...

The government has confirmed further reforms to overhaul the planning system and put growth at the heart of the statutory consultee...

US company Knighthead have invested £100m to build new Sports Quarter in East Birmingham Following on from the Chancellors plans to go...

Working people and businesses are set to benefit from new rules that will give more flexibility over how occupational defined benefit...

Quba Charity , formally named Specialist Sports Foundation, was set up to promote community participation in healthy recreation and...

The United States reaffirms its solidarity with people in Hong Kong in the face of Beijing’s steady assault on the rights and freedoms...

The United States condemns the Hong Kong government’s issuance of new arrest warrants and bounties targeting six overseas...

An additional £36 million of funding to rescue and restore 85 local treasures including community centres, pubs, parks and sport centres...

A speech by Juliette Enser, interim Executive Director for Competition Enforcement at the CMA, delivered at King's College London...

An independent CMA panel has decided Spreadex should sell Sporting Index after finding the deal harmed competition for licensed online...

Blue Origin today revealed the six people flying on its NS-28 mission. The crew includes: Emily Calandrelli, Sharon Hagle, Marc Hagle,...

In 2024 the State Department has broken annual U.S. passport processing records for the third consecutive fiscal year by issuing...

This fact sheet was written by consultants for the Human Trafficking Expert Consultant Network funded by the TIP Office. The purpose of...

Blue Origin today revealed the six-person crew flying on its NS-26 mission. The crew includes: Nicolina Elrick, Rob Ferl, Eugene Grin,...

More Americans can travel abroad today than at any time in our history. In 1990, only five percent of Americans had a passport. Today,...

The Operational Delivery Profession is the public face of the Civil Service with over 250,000 members. We support operational delivery...

The deal seeks to combine the only 2 licensed sports spread betting operators in the UK market Last year, Spreadex acquired the ‘business...

Historic legislation to reform the governance of men's elite football in England and put fans back at the heart of the game has been...

Children will be better protected from sexual predators under plans being brought forward by the Home Secretary Children will be better...

On behalf of the United States of America, I send my best wishes to the people of Aotearoa New Zealand as you commemorate the anniversary...

The expansion takes effect later this month, with increased annual quota, increased age range and the removal of the ballot process More...

The Secretary of State has appointed Ama Agbeze and Nicola Shannon as Board Members of the UK Anti-Doping Agency for a term of 4 years...

New research shows government’s flagship scheme for overseas study strengthened partnerships all over the world - not just those in...

Fatal accident involving a Pegasus Quik (G-CCPC) at East Fortune Airfield, East Lothian on 1 June 2022 During start up, the aircraft’s...

In close coordination with the Government of Mexico and pursuant to President Biden’s National Drug Control Strategy , today the United...

Eight winners will receive the Associates of the American Foreign Service Worldwide (AAFSW) Secretary of State Award for Outstanding...

Conspirators Opened Fraudulent Bank Accounts to Receive Money Obtained from Victims of Business Email Compromise Scheme and Romance Fraud...

Guillermo Gonzalez died in 1939; Napoleon Gonzalez assumed his identity in 1965 An Etna man was found guilty on Friday, August 18 of one...

A Dorchester man was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for his role in online romance scams targeting individuals in the United...

The Department of State is committed to providing the best possible service for our passport customers while upholding strict national...

Prime Minister announces 55 UK towns each to be given £20m of taxpayers' money as an endowment-style fund, each over 10 years to invest...

The Community Ownership Fund supports treasured institutions across the UK so that they can be run by the community, for the community...

Forty-five treasured institutions across the United Kingdom are given taxpayer funding to safeguard their future Pubs, museums and sports...

The Lukashenka regime’s decision to stop providing overseas passport services harms thousands of Belarusians living abroad and is the...

U.S.-AUSTRALIA RELATIONS Australia is a vital ally, partner, and friend of the United States. Our two countries have maintained a...

The UK Government announced on 19 July 2023 that, with immediate effect, all Namibian nationals will need a visa before travelling to the...

The UK Government has announced today (Wednesday 19 July) that, with immediate effect, all Hondurans will need a visa before travelling...

Fifty-six councils across the UK to receive funding totalling more than £1.2 million of taxpayers' money to target chewing gum stains...

5,435 defibrillators have been delivered to 3,066 secondary schools in England Students and teachers in all eligible secondary schools...

Organisations, including national children's charity Barnardo’s, will use the funding to help improve English language ability and skills...

by Rabbi Jeremy Rosen I have always been a fan of Charter Schools (naturally there are poor ones too). And I was always shocked that...

by Rabbi Jeremy Rosen One of the longest-running radio program series on the BBC is Desert Island Discs. It began in the year of my...

More people in NI will have the opportunity to get involved in sports thanks to the UK Taxpayers investing £600,000 in multisport...

23 projects receive a share of £2 million as part of the UK Taxpayers' ongoing investment in multi-sport facilities in collaboration with...

The U.S. Department of State and Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) have concluded a ...

by Rabbi Jeremy Rosen Whatever one may or may not think of monarchy, the coronation of King Charles was a magnificent pageant. It...

The UK Government is commencing an evacuation effort to help British nationals leave Sudan from today UK military flights are due to...

The U.S. Department of State announced today that Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs Lee Satterfield will...

In 1938/9, a team led by Thomas Kendrick and George Berry worked in defiance of their instructions and in danger to their lives to...

The Department of State is committed to providing the best possible service for our passport customers. We encourage all Americans to...

On behalf of the Government and people of the United States of America, I extend my warm regards to the people of Aotearoa New Zealand...

The Government has today confirmed the allocation of a £230 million uplift to England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland for...

More than six million runs were completed using the NHS Couch to 5K app between 1 January and 29 December 2022 People encouraged to make...

More than £3.6 million of government funding awarded to the National Academy of Social Prescribing to support wellbeing, including...

UK Government unlocks £2.6 billion in funding to level up the country by approving local areas’ plans to spend UK Shared Prosperity Fund...

For over 50 years, the United States and Qatar have enjoyed a close partnership. This partnership was further deepened in January when...

The United States unequivocally condemns antisemitism and views the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Working...

From players and coaches engaging youth abroad to teams mentoring emerging women in sport, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of ...

by Jewish Community of Oporto As the Community communicated to the President of the Portuguese Republic and the Prime Minister, ending...

As the busy summer travel season ends, the U.S. Department of State encourages U.S. travelers to assess their passport needs now ahead of...

Deuteronomy 29:9- 30:20 Free Will and Choice “When someone hears this covenant that God is making with you today, he may feel blessed...

Senior Official for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Liz Allen will travel to Amman, Beirut, Judea and Samaria, Tel Aviv, and...