Actress Jean Harlow’s death marked with her last fan mail star’s letter goes under hammer Friday 5th Sept in the UK

Actress- Jean Harlow

The last fan letter sent out to an adoring public by 1930s movie superstar Jean Harlow is to be auctioned in Somerset on FRIDAY (September 5th).

Christened the ‘Blonde Bombshell’ and ‘Platinum Blonde’, she had strong screen persona but was also known for her acting skills, with her nicknames highlighting her striking characteristics.”

— Harris Dee

LONDON, OXFORDSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, August 31, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Blonde star’s letter goes under hammer

What just might have been the last fan letter sent out to an adoring public by 1930s movie superstar Jean Harlow is to be auctioned in Somerset on Friday (September 5th).

Jean was known as the first sex symbol of the big

Boost for UK Growth and Security as Norway Selects UK Warships in £10 billion partnership

Billions of pounds will be pumped into the UK economy following Norway’s decision to select British warships for their Armed Forces – securing thousands of jobs in Britain for years to come.

Computer Generated footage of Type 26 Global Combat Ship with Norwegian flag.

• Major export deal sustains 4,000 UK jobs including more than 2,000 in Scotland.

• £10 billion boost to UK economy is expected to support more than 400 British companies, delivering on the Government’s Plan for Change.

• Norway’s biggest ever defence procurement deal will see a combined fleet of 13 Anti-Submarine Warfare frigates – eight British and at least five Norwegian – operate jointly in Northern Europe, significantly strengthening NATO’s northern flank.

Billions of pounds will be pumped into the UK economy following Norway’s decision to

Government to crackdown on bad behaviour and boost attendance

Education Secretary makes back-to-school call for parents to ensure children are in the classroom ready to learn

Hundreds of thousands of children will benefit from improved attendance, calmer classrooms and government support as the Education Secretary tells parents to join a united effort to get children at their desks and ready to learn.   

Bridget Phillipson is starting the new school year by calling time on bad behaviour as shocking new data shows seven out of every 30 classroom minutes are lost to kids kicking off.

The Department for Education has today (Sunday 31 August 2025) unveiled a game-

Major boost for Scottish shipbuilding as Norway selects UK warships

£10 billion boost expected to support 103 Scottish businesses including 54 small and medium enterprises.

Scottish Secretary Ian Murray

• Major partnership with Norway set to secure 2,000 jobs in Scotland until the late 2030s with a further 2,000 roles sustained across the wider UK supply chain. 

• Deal will see a combined fleet of 13 Anti-Submarine Warfare frigates – eight British and at least five Norwegian – operate jointly in Northern Europe, significantly strengthening NATO’s northern flank 

Billions of pounds will be pumped into the Scottish economy following Norway’s decision

Author Explores Simulation Theory in New Book The Simulation Code Revealed

The Simulation Code Revealed

most people assume all their thoughts are their own

Matthew De Niro author

a new formula in quantum physics can tell you the answer to any hypothetical... before it happens!

CONGLETON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 29, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Simulation Code Revealed
- Former video games professional and intelligence studies expert Matthew De Niro claims to have discovered a formula in quantum physics that can tell you the answer to any hypothetical... before it happens! The formula is based on simulation theory, which

Asador Expands Across Central London with New Dining Locations

Asador Bar & Grill expands authentic Argentinian dining from Leicester Square to new locations in Oxford Circus and London’s West End.

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 29, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Asador Bar & Grill has announced an expanded presence across Central London, creating new opportunities for guests to enjoy authentic Argentinian dining. Known as a restaurant in Leicester Square with strong ties to London’s West End, Asador is extending access to its cuisine and atmosphere through additional locations in Central London and Oxford Circus. The development strengthens its role as a versatile dining choice for a range of occasions across the capital.

The Leicester Square location has established

Warwickshire Welcomes Fast-Track Urology Clinic as Mr Haider Syed Brings Expert Care Close to Home

Haider Syed Urologist Warwick Hospital

Mr Haider Syed Urology Expert Warwick Treatment

Solihull clinic offers same-week urology care, including treatment for kidney stones and urinary infections, swiftly and expertly handled by Mr Haider Syed.

WARWICK, WARWICKSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, August 29, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In a welcome development for local patients, Consultant Urologist Mr Haider Syed has launched a new state-of-the-art urology clinic, offering timely and expert care for those suffering from kidney stones, prostate issues, urinary infections, and a range of other urological conditions.

Strategically located just 20 to 30 minutes

Forge Evolved launches global value creation platform for VC‑backed start‑ups

Forge Evolved Founding Team

Forge Evolved Logo

Strategic leadership, growth execution, deep diagnostics and an on‑demand specialist network brought together to turn capital into capability.

WEYBRIDGE, UNITED KINGDOM, August 29, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Forge Evolved today announced the global launch of its value creation platform for venture‑backed start‑ups and their investors. The company has been created to address a persistent gap in the start‑up ecosystem, where capital often outpaces a portfolio’s ability to execute. By integrating hands‑on operations and growth expertise with a curated network of specialists, Forge Evolved provides the capacity and accountability that founding teams and funds have been seeking.

The platform begins with a rigorous diagnostic

Colle AI Builds Modular Prototyping Frameworks to Streamline NFT Creation and Delivery

Empowering creators with AI-driven tools for seamless NFT creation and management.

New modular tools allow creators to rapidly test, refine, and launch NFT assets across multichain networks

LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 29, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Colle AI (COLLE), the AI-powered multichain NFT creation platform, has unveiled a modular prototyping framework designed to accelerate the way creators develop and deliver digital assets. This new system introduces component-based tools that simplify testing and customization, making NFT creation faster, more adaptive, and more efficient.

The modular prototyping framework allows creators to assemble and iterate NFT designs

Powerful Digital Marketing Introduces Powerful Clicks, a New SEO and PPC Solution for the Travel Industry

Powerful Digital Marketing

Powerful Digital Marketing has launched Powerful Clicks, a new SEO and PPC service developed for travel industry businesses.

Powerful Clicks gives us measurable traffic without big agency costs, and the transparency helps us understand every campaign.”

— Marketing Director, Smarter Appliances

BARNET, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 29, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Powerful Digital Marketing has announced the launch of Powerful Clicks, a new AI-driven SEO and PPC solution designed to provide travel brands with cost-effective digital marketing without the high fees typically charged by large agencies.

The product combines intelligent automation

Titan Network Ranked No. 567 on the 2025 Inc. 5000 List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies

London, UK – Titan Network, the global community and growth platform for e-commerce entrepreneurs, has been ranked No. 567 on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States.

The Inc. 5000 list represents a unique look at the most successful and dynamic private businesses, recognising organisations that have achieved exceptional growth while navigating complex and ever-changing market conditions.

Founded in 2020, Titan Network provides its members with AI-powered tools, tested operating

"Dr. Jacqueline Mohair Speaks at London’s House of Lords"

Dr. Jacqueline Mohair

Honors Ceremony at the House of Lords 2025

Dr. Jakaya Kikwete Former President of Tanzania Chair, ALO Global Advisory Board and Dr. Jacqueline Mohair Founder of TIUA

Bridging Gaps and Changing Lives: A Voice for Women, Education, and Empowerment

LONDON, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM, August 29, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Dr. Jacqueline Mohair Speaks at the House of Lords in London at Invitation of African Leadership Magazine

The 10th African Leadership Summit brought together an extraordinary roster of global policymakers, business executives, and dignitaries from Africa, the diaspora, and Europe. Among the distinguished voices was

BirchBioMed selects Hamilton Health Sciences in Ontario for first clinical trial of burn scar treatment

David Braley Research Institute, part of Hamilton Health Sciences, location of the site initiation visit

The study assessment will utilize 3D clinical imaging technology to assess and measure scar healing.

The objective of the study is to see how FS2 affects scar formation in people with burn injuries that need skin graft surgery.

RYE, EAST SUSSEX, UNITED KINGDOM, August 29, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- BirchBioMed Inc., a leading biopharmaceutical company and expert in the development of products for scarring and other fibrosis-related disorders, is thrilled to announce Hamilton Health Sciences’ (HHS) Centre for Burn Research in Ontario, Canada, as the first contracted clinical trial site for its Phase II/III randomized study of the naturally-based compound, FS2.

The trial (ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT06807021) will be initiated at HHS’ Centre for Burn Research which

Joint statement on the decision to trigger the snapback mechanism to end sanctions relief against Iran

Joint statement delivered by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, on behalf of France, Germany and the United Kingdom.

Location:

United Nations, New York

Delivered on:

29 August 2025 (Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered)

Yesterday, in accordance with UN Security Council resolution 2231, the Foreign Ministers of France, Germany and my own country, the United Kingdom, notified the Security Council that we believe Iran to be in significant non-performance of its commitments under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. 

Since 2019, Iran has increasingly and deliberately ceased performing almost all of its JCPoA commitments. 

This includes the accumulation of a high enriched uranium stockpile which lacks any credible civilian justification.  

In fact, according to the IAEA, Iran is the only country without nuclear weapons producing

British businesses cheer UK-EU deal to support food trade and profits

The SPS agreement will making trading with the UK’s biggest market faster, easier and cheaper, adding up to £5.1bn a year to the UK economy.

• Local food businesses to hear how the government’s upcoming SPS agreement with the EU will benefit industry and consumers.
• Deal will save businesses time and money by cutting red tape and speeding up trade as part of the government’s Plan for Change.
• Trade with the UK’s biggest market will be faster, easier and cheaper, adding £5.1bn a year to the UK economy.

Major food businesses will discuss the government’s new sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS)

Environment Agency highlighting flash flooding in Forest of Dean

Environment Agency is leading efforts to raise awareness of flash flooding in the Forest of Dean area

• Local councils supporting Environment Agency in visiting communities
• Officers ‘door knocking’ in Lydney area to talk to residents on Tuesday 2 September
• Residents urged to learn how to prepare for flooding issues

Officers from the Environment Agency will be joined by colleagues from Forest of Dean District Council and Lydney Town Council on 2 September 2025 to share information about flood issues with local residents.

Some properties in Lydney are in rapid response catchments which means rivers are very

New prison houseblocks to make streets safer

A Devon jail is set to almost double in size as the Government ploughs ahead with the largest prison building programme since the Victoria era.

Kier

• Two new houseblocks to be built at HMP Channings Wood by end of 2027
• Jail’s capacity boosted by 40 per cent to lock up dangerous criminals.
• Latest step in Government’s plans to build 14,000 prison places nationwide, as part of the Plan for Change.

Work is underway on the 500-place expansion at HMP Channings Wood, which will see the prison grow by around 40 per cent with two new four-storey houseblocks. 

The new cells will be fully operational by the end of 2027 and will help ensure there is

Statement on the latest Russian attacks against Ukraine

This statement is supported by the UK and 26 EU Member States (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden).

On 27 August, Russia launched yet another large-scale attack on Kyiv and many other Ukrainian cities killing at least twenty-three civilians including four children and injuring many more. We extend our condolences, stand in solidarity with all Ukrainians and strongly condemn Russia’s ongoing assaults on civilians and civilian infrastructure, which are a deliberate escalation and undermine efforts toward peace.

The attack also caused serious damage to the buildings of the Delegation of the European

CNC AFO attends national charity celebration

PC Ian Disbury, a dog handler from Dounreay, attended Countess Bathurst’s 60th birthday celebrations at her Cirencester estate last weekend.

Countess Bathurst and PC Ian Disbury.

Countess Bathurst founded the National Foundation for Retired Service Animals (NFRSA) to help those with retired dogs and horses from organisations including the police, fire & rescue, prison service, national crime agency, NHS, MOD Police, and border force services.

The nature of the training and jobs service animals perform during their working career can

Thriving Japan defence partnership boosting UK jobs and investment

The Defence Secretary met Japanese PM Ishiba and his counterpart, Minister Nakatani, while welcoming the Carrier Strike Group deployment to Tokyo

New figures reveal millions of pounds of investment and thousands of British jobs created through the UK-Japan defence relationship as Defence Secretary John Healey visits Japan for the first time. 

The Defence Secretary announced today (29 August) that the UK’s Future Combat Air System programme supports over 4,500 British jobs across the UK, including in the South West, North West and Scotland. At the core of the programme is the trilateral Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) partnership between the UK, Japan and Italy to deliver a next-generation combat aircraft. Industry research and development spending has also increased by more than £100 million to over £700 million, demonstrating how international partnerships drive UK investment and skilled employment. 

The significant progress made by GCAP was acknowledged in a joint statement issued

Secretary of State remarks at the Pacific Future Forum: 28 August 2025

Secretary of State John Healey addressed the Pacific Future Forum in Tokyo, Japan.

Location:

Tokyo, Japan

Delivered on:

28 August 2025 (Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered)

Ohayo-gozaimasu, good morning, everyone.

Good morning and welcome aboard HMS Prince of Wales and welcome to the Pacific Future Forum.

When our flagship here, every one of 65,000 tons of military capability is being put to the service of strengthening our shared security through diplomacy and through deterrence. During an eight-month deployment involving 4,000 of our service personnel, coordinating 12 nations, covering 26,000 nautical miles and visiting 14 countries.

On behalf of Captain Will Blackett and his crew, we’re delighted to host you here for the

Appointment of Lord-Lieutenant of Merseyside: 29 August 2025

The King has been pleased to appoint Mr Peter Oliver, OBE, DL, as His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the County of Merseyside on the retirement of Mr Mark Blundell, CVO, on 15th December, 2025.

The King has been pleased to appoint Mr Peter Oliver, OBE, DL, as His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the County of Merseyside on the retirement of Mr Mark Blundell, CVO, on 15th December, 2025.

Background

Peter Oliver (46) was born and has spent his whole life in Merseyside. He lives in Southport.

He has had a career delivering complex strategic digital transformation programmes, beginning within the NHS in Liverpool, and then with a range of organisations in the public, private and third sectors, across the United Kingdom and overseas.

Alongside his career, Peter has held leading volunteer roles in several local, national and international charities, most notably The Scouts, and as Chair of the Board of a large local academy. Peter’s voluntary work has been focused on supporting young people to get the best start in life, and has included developing successful collaborations between local charities, businesses and public sector organisations.

Morgan Offshore Wind Project Generation Assets development consent decision announced

The Morgan Offshore Wind Project Generation Assets application has today been granted development consent by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

Morgan Offshore Wind Project Generation Assets

The application will consist of the development of an offshore wind farm with an approximate capacity of 1500MW in the Irish Sea awarded as part of the Round 4 Offshore Wind Licensing Arrangements. 

The application was submitted to the Planning Inspectorate for consideration by Morgan Offshore Wind Limited on 24 April 2024 and accepted for examination on 17 May 2024.  

Following an examination during which the public, statutory consultees and interested

Almost 1 in 5 children starting primary school are not fully protected against several serious diseases

UKHSA and NHS England are today asking parents to check their child’s vaccine records and catch up on any missed vaccinations with their GP practice. The call comes as the new school term starts and new data shows that whilst most children are fully vaccinated by the time they start school, many are still left unvaccinated and vulnerable to catching serious illnesses.

The latest annual uptake data on childhood vaccines (April 2024-March 2025) published today by the UK Health Security Agency, shows 18.6% of children, almost 1 in 5, have not received their pre-school booster jab.

The data reports on children who turned 5 between 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025. In

Free chickenpox vaccination offered for first time to children

A free chickenpox vaccination will be offered for the first time to children across England on the NHS from January.

• Government to launch chickenpox vaccination programme in England from January 2026, which will protect around half a million children each year
• Eligible children will receive the vaccine during routine GP appointments, which protects against measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox
• The rollout will help raise the healthiest generation of children ever, while reducing sick days and time parents take off work

Thousands of children will be protected against chickenpox for the first time in England through a new vaccination programme that will keep kids in school and parents in work while also saving the NHS vital funds.

From January next year, GP practices will offer eligible children a combined vaccine for

The United Kingdom remains deeply concerned about the escalating humanitarian crisis in Haiti: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Haiti.

Location:

United Nations, New York

Delivered on:

28 August 2025 (Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered)

Thank you, President. I thank the Secretary-General, Executive Director Russell and Mr Roosevelt for briefing us today.

And I welcome the participation of the representatives of Haiti, the Dominican Republic and Barbados in our meeting.

I will make three points.

First, the United Kingdom remains deeply concerned about the escalating humanitarian crisis in Haiti. 

As we have heard today, this crisis is driven by gang violence and instability that devastates

Ellen Thinnesen announced as new Further Education Commissioner

Ellen Thinnesen will lead work to boost college leadership and governance.

Ellen Thinnesen OBE, Chief Executive of Education Partnership North East, has been appointed as the next Further Education Commissioner, Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announced today (28 August 2025).

Ellen has a wealth of experience and knowledge to bring to the role having been CEO and Principal of Sunderland College from 2016 and Chief Executive of Education Partnership North East from 2019. This includes successfully leading three colleges – Sunderland College, Northumberland College and Hartlepool Sixth Form College – through mergers and transforming them to become one of the strongest groups in the sector in terms of both quality of teaching and financial health.

As Further Education Commissioner, Ellen will lead a team of Deputies and Advisers to

Riley Foods Limited sentenced for illegal water pollution

Riley Foods Ltd guilty of causing unlawful discharge in a Burnley watercourse. Investigations revealed blood entering the water, posing risk to aquatic life.

Environment Agency

Riley Foods Limited, a Burnley-based slaughterhouse, has been fined £17,000 and ordered to pay £34,365 in costs. The sentencing followed a prosecution by the Environment Agency after the company was found guilty of illegally polluting a nearby watercourse with blood.  

The case began following a report on 23 February 2021 of blood entering a stream next to the company’s premises at Dunnockshaw Farm.

Environment Agency officers attended the site the following day alongside representatives

More award-winning British cheese to be served across Europe thanks to EU agreement

Small food and drink exporters across the UK are set for a major boost in sales thanks to substantial package agreed with the EU.

• Businesses exporting food and drink to the EU to benefit from major SPS Agreement adding £5.1bn to the UK economy every year 

• As part of the Plan for Change, the agreement will boost agrifood trade with the EU, the UK’s largest trading partner  

• Major British firm, Neal’s Yard Dairy, welcomes agreement during visit from Exports Minister 

Small food and drink exporters across the UK are set for a major boost in sales thanks to

Government outlines action plan to improve Oakhill STC

A new leadership team, bolstered staff training and improved safeguarding have been put in place at Oakhill Secure Training Centre, following concerns raised by inspectors last month.

• Bolstered support to include strengthened safeguarding and staff training  
• Extra investment in healthcare provision and mental health support 
• New leadership team appointed with extensive youth custody experience

The centre in Milton Keynes, operated by G4S, was issued an Urgent Notification in July by

STEM Futures scheme signs 50 new partner organisations

STEM Futures Scheme reaches 50 partner organisations milestone and launches new collaboration platform.

The Government Science and Engineering Profession team in the Government Office for Science has announced a major milestone for the STEM Futures scheme, with 50 new partner organisations that includes Rolls Royce, Brunel University London and Home Office.

These organisations span the 8 technical hubs covering:

• Data and AI
• Systems Thinking
• Nuclear
• Space
• Weapons
• Ordnance
• Munitions and Explosives
• Quantum, Reliability, and Decarbonisation

These hubs bring together experts from government, academia and industry to share knowledge and best practice through placements, mentoring and secondments.

To support this growing network, STEM Futures has launched a new online collaboration platform designed to streamline engagement and resource sharing. The platform includes features such as an opportunities board, resource library, and discussion forums. It enables partner representatives and hub leads to coordinate activities, promote the scheme internally, and monitor engagement.

The platform was developed in response to challenges identified during the scheme’s expansion which included manual data collection and limited visibility of activities. It aims to embed STEM Futures more effectively within partner organisations and improve operational efficiency.

The STEM Futures Framework Agreement remains central to the scheme, reducing administrative barriers and enabling flexible collaboration across sectors.

Organisations interested in joining the scheme or learning more are encouraged to contact STEMFutures@go-science.gov.uk. Or find out more about the STEM Futures Programme.

UK Minister visits Armenia to advance strategic partnership

Minister for Europe Stephen Doughty MP announces upgrade of the UK-Armenia relationship to a strategic partnership during visit to Yerevan.

UK Minister for Europe Stephen Doughty met with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in Armenia.

• Minister for Europe Stephen Doughty MP announces upgrade of the UK-Armenia relationship to a Strategic Partnership during visit to Yerevan
• discussions focused on regional developments, Armenia-Azerbaijan peace process, defence and economic cooperation
• visit underscores UK commitment to supporting Armenia’s sovereignty and democratic reforms

On 26 August 2025, Minister Stephen Doughty visited Armenia as part of his broader trip to the South Caucasus. The visit demonstrated the United Kingdom’s commitment to strengthening ties with Armenia as it continues to diversify its international partnerships.

During his programme, Minister Doughty met with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan to

UK summons Russian Ambassador following Russian strikes on Kyiv overnight

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office has summoned the Russian Ambassador following the abhorrent strikes on Kyiv overnight which killed many Ukrainian civilians and damaged the British Council and EU Delegation offices.

A Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office Spokesperson said:  

The UK condemns in the strongest terms these outrageous attacks on Ukrainians and the damage done to the British Council and EU Delegation.

Russia’s increasing attacks on Ukrainian civilians and cities, including Kyiv, are an escalation of the war and deeply irresponsible and are further sabotaging international peace efforts.   

We have made clear to the Russians that such actions will only harden UK and Western resolve to support Ukraine and bring an end to this unjustified war.

Russia must stop this senseless killing and destruction immediately.