LONDON, July 31 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Environment Agency has successfully prosecuted 2 Lincolnshire farmers who broke waste regulations by starting a waste fire and constructing an area of hardstanding. Fines and costs totalling nearly £7,000 were imposed on 2 cousins from North Owersby near Market Rasen, who admitted the offences at Lincoln Magistrates' Court on Monday 27 July 2026. Ian Wilmot, 61, of Hall Farm, was ordered to pay a total...
LONDON, July 31 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The King has approved the nomination of The Right ReverendDr.Toby Matthew Howarth, Suffragan Bishop ofBradfordin the Diocese ofLeeds,for election as Bishop ofLeeds, in succession to The Right ReverendNicholas Bainesfollowing his retirement. Background Toby was educated at Yale University, Birmingham University and the Free University of Amsterdam, and trained for the ministry at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford. He served...
LONDON, July 31 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade is delighted to announce that Gemma Stevenson has been appointed His Majesty's Trade Commissioner (HMTC) for the Middle East and Pakistan, and His Majesty's Consul General to Dubai and the Northern Emirates, and will take up the role in September 2026. Prior to this role, Gemma was Director in the Department for Business and Trade covering the UK...
LONDON, July 31 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * new Khmerlanguagename reflects all four nations of the United Kingdomand the UK's modern political structure * therevisionwasdeveloped in consultation with Cambodian linguistic experts and the Royal Academy of Cambodia * approved by Cambodia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation The British Embassy Phnom Penh has adopted an updated Khmer translation of the United Kingdom, followin...
LONDON, July 31 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The first of 138 new homes for armed forces personnel and their families have been completed and handed over at Dhekelia Station in Cyprus. The first phase of the projectis now complete, with the delivery of 46 new Service Family Accommodation (SFA) properties in the EasternSovereign Base Area. The homes have been delivered through the APOLLOprogramme, a joint initiative between theDefenceInfrastructure Organis...
LONDON, July 31 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Updates to the Criminal Bills Assessment Manual and Supervisor Guidance take effect on 31 July 2026 for the Crime Contract. Changes to CBAM We have made bespoke changes to prison law funding. These changes follow discussions with the Association of Prison Lawyers (APL). The Prison Law chapter now offers greater clarity and practical guidance for providers and Legal Aid Agency (LAA) caseworkers. This includes gu...
LONDON, July 31 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister spoke with Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India today. The Prime Minister began by reflecting on the strength of the UK-India partnership and the significant impact it has had on local communities across the UK. The Prime Minister set out his ambitions to further enhance the UK-India relationship, including through the UK-India Vision 2035 framework and strong people-to-people links. The Pr...
LONDON, July 31 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The G7 Cyber Expert Group (CEG) successfully concluded its 2026 Cross-border-coordination exercise (CBCE) on May 18 2026. This exercise demonstrates the Group's ongoing commitment to strengthening cyber resilience across the G7 financial sector. A long-term exercise strategy has now been adopted to increase the frequency and consistency of these simulations, thereby enhancing preparedness across all jurisdictions...
LONDON, July 31 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: In avideo messageposted this afternoon, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, John Healey MP said: This government is working fast to restore hope and back Britain's communities. In the past two weeks, we have begun to kickstart growth in every postcode. We have backed British jobs, British skills and British businesses. And we have provided just a bit of breathing-space for those families and businesses that feel...
LONDON, July 31 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Proposals for formal regulation of the funeral sector to be developed following harrowing case in Hull * DHSC to lead cross-government work to ensure that every person in every setting is treated with the respect they deserve in death. * Work will formally commence following the sentencing of criminal funeral director Robert Bush today The government has announced urgent plans to crack down on rogue operators ...