Honours for Dstl staff making a big impact on UK defence and security
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) A Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) project manager who played a pivotal role in critical ‘first-of-their-kind’ science and technology solutions for military operations has been recognised in the King’s New Year Honours list. Aimee Anderson has been made a Member of the Order of the […]
The Military & Civilian Divisions of the New Year Honours 2026
The Military Division of the New Year Honours List 2026 Royal Navy Awards Promotions in and appointments to the military division of the most honourable order of the Bath As Knight Commander Vice Admiral Michael Keith UTLEY, CB, OBE As Companion Rear Admiral James Miles Benjamin PARKIN, CBE Promotions in and appointments to the military […]
UK celebrates Scots in HM The King’s New Year Honours List
Those receiving honours in Scotland include Roland Christian Douglas Schau Engebretson, who established Macaulay College on the Isle of Lewis to address a critical gap in post-school opportunities for young adults with learning disabilities and additional support needs. Louise Gough receives a BEM for services to Foster Care, after serving as a Foster Carer for 28 years […]
SFO Security Head Awarded OBE in New Year Honours
The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) is delighted to announce that Narinder Shergill, who leads our Departmental Security Unit, has been awarded an OBE in the New Year Honours List 2026 for Services to the Administration of Justice. Since joining the SFO in 2014, Narinder has been instrumental in delivering security risk management and ensuring the […]
The United Kingdom reaffirms its support for the sovereignty, territorial integrity, political independence, and unity of Somalia: UK statement at the UN Security Council
First, the United Kingdom reaffirms its support for the sovereignty, territorial integrity, political independence, and unity of Somalia. The United Kingdom does not recognise Somaliland’s independence. We maintain that any change to Somaliland’s status depends on mutual agreement between Mogadishu and Hargeisa, through dialogue, and must conform to the purposes and principles of the UN […]
Festive filers sleigh their Self Assessment returns
4,606 people filed their Self Assessment tax return on Christmas Day 37,435 people completed their return over the three-day festive period One month to go until 31 January deadline – HMRC encourages customers to get started now More than 4,600 Self Assessment customers filed their tax return on Christmas Day. In total, 37,435 customers filed […]
MHRA urges public to avoid illegal online weight-loss medicines this New Year
The MHRA continues to warn about the serious risks linked to buying weight-loss products from unregulated websites or through social media. Products sold illegally may be fake, contaminated, incorrectly dosed, or contain powerful ingredients not listed on the packaging. These can lead to dangerous side effects, including heart problems, psychological effects and dangerously low blood sugar. Some medicines used […]
Students urged to stay alert for scams as January student finance payments approaches
January marks the second maintenance loan instalment for many students whose courses started in autumn – and the first payment for those starting courses in January – making this a period where scammers will be targeting students. Each year, SLC pays billions of pounds directly into students’ bank accounts. Scammers take advantage of these payment […]
Welsh Secretary looks ahead to bright 2026 for Wales
The coming new year will see the delivery of jobs, growth and increased investment in Wales, Welsh Secretary Jo Stevens has said. Throughout 2025 the UK Government has delivered transformative investment in Wales with measures to grow the economy, create jobs and tackle the cost of living. November saw one of the most significant infrastructure […]
New analysis shows Britain’s innovators are boosted by Horizon
New figures show UK research backed by Horizon made bigger academic impact and more ambitious projects reached fruition Comes as UK marks 2 years in Horizon Europe – the world’s largest research and Innovation programme – with plans to boost joint work with Spain and Germany in the new year From health to clean energy, science and tech […]