UK Government sets out draft strategic priorities for UK telecommunications and digital infrastruct

The UK Government’s Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (“DSIT”) has outlined its proposed Statement of Strategic Priorities that it will issue to Ofcom, the UK’s communications regulator, addressing telecommunications, the management of radio spectrum, and postal services. The DSIT consultation on its proposals is open until 18 September 2025.   …

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Wellington: New NHS dentist to open in ‘dental desert’

Dr Bernie Marden, chief medical officer at NHS Somerset, said: “We know the Wellington area needs improved NHS dental provision. “The opening is part of a package of measures we are introducing to improve access to NHS dentistry.” Wellington Dental Care will be operated by DentistryForYou, external, creating up to …

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Post Office working on bringing back services to USA

Wednesday, 17 September 2025 17:49 The Isle of Man Post Office said it’s working with Royal Mail on bringing back postal services to the USA. Mail to the US was suspended last month due to tariffs brought in by the American government, though letters are unaffected.  The Post Office now …

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UK embraces Trump with royal pomp in historic state visit

U.S. President Donald Trump kicked off his historic second state visit to Britain on Wednesday amid unprecedented pomp, intense security, technology investments and protests as King Charles and other royals welcomed their nation’s closest ally. Trump and his wife Melania are being hosted by the king at Windsor Castle, the …

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Duchess of Kent funeral RECAP: Prince Andrew, King Charles, Kate and William join service at Westminster Cathedral after Queen Camilla pulls out

By MARK DUELL, SENIOR REPORTER and GINA KALSI, FEMAIL REPORTER and CIARAN FOREMAN, TRAINEE REPORTER Updated: 18:34 EDT, 16 September 2025 The Duchess of Kent’s funeral was held at Westminster Cathedral this afternoon – with King Charles III leading the Prince and Princess of Wales among other royals in attendance. You can …

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