LONDON, Nov. 25 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * scheme chosen to drive a swift and robust policy review to shape plans for Heathrow expansion in line with the UK'slegal, environmental and climateobligations * review will allow a planning decision by 2029 and London airspace to be redrawn to enable quicker, quieter, and greener flights to take off from a new runway by 2035 * new runway will be a boost for connectivity, supporting national economic growth, imp...
LONDON, Nov. 25 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A winding-up orderhas been madeagainstUnimetalsRecycling (UK) Ltdon 25 November 2025. The Official Receiver will wind-down thecompany in accordance with her statutory duties. The Official Receiver will also inquire into the cause of thecompany'sfailure and conduct of the current and former directors. Information for employees   If you are currently in possession ...
LONDON, Nov. 25 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A man has been arrested today (Tuesday 25 November) as part of an investigation into the large-scale, illegal tipping of waste at a site in Kidlington, Oxfordshire. Cooperation between Environment Agency enforcement officers from the Major Investigation team and the South East Regional Organised Crime Unit helped to secure the arrest and custody of the suspect. The 39-year-old male is from the Guildford area. F...
LONDON, Nov. 25 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Lord Chancellor, in his capacity as Secretary of State for Justice, has approved the appointments of Dr Maike Bohn and Lynne Charles as non-executive members of the Independent Monitoring Authority (IMA) for 3 years from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2028. Dr Maike Bohn Dr Maike Bohn brings significant experience in strategic leadership, international engagement and public policy. As Managing Director of Ox...
LONDON, Nov. 25 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Soft drinks levy will be extended to cover more products, including sugary milk-based drinks. * Changes could cut 17 million calories a day from the nation's daily intake, helping to prevent cancer, heart disease and stroke, and take pressure off the NHS * Companies have until January 2028 to remove sugar or face the new charge, which will add £1 billion in health and economic benefits Children will have ...
LONDON, Nov. 25 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Carers forced to repay debts because of unclear guidance - in place between 2015 and summer 2025 - are set to have their cases reviewed. * DWP will reassess all related overpayment cases and reduce debts or refund money to those affected. * It comes in wake of independent Sayce review, as Government commits to fixing inherited system failures as part of Plan for Change. Unpaid carers will have their Carer's Al...
LONDON, Nov. 25 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Parole Board members are appointed, by ministers, under Schedule 19 of the Criminal Justice Act 2003. The appointment of Parole Board members - save for judicial members - is regulated by the Commissioner for Public Appointments (CPA). Recruitment processes comply with the Governance Code on Public Appointments. The Parole Board is an independent body that works with its criminal justice partners to protect the ...
LONDON, Nov. 25 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: On the 24 November 2025, the Secretary of State accepted the Trade Remedies Authority's final recommendation to apply a new anti-dumping duty on imports of biodiesel from China. The TRA found that Chinese biodiesel has been dumped in the UK at unfairly low prices, causing material injury to UK producers, including Argent Energy and Olleco. Following its analysis of the evidence and responses from interested par...
LONDON, Nov. 25 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Wold Top Brewery is a family-owned business, brewing for over 20 years * The business exports to Italy, Sweden, Switzerland and Germany * A £200,000 trade loan backed by UK Export Finance has enabled continued export growth Driffield-based Wold Top Brewery, which produces a range of beers using local ingredients, is increasing its export portfolio to Europe and North America with the backing of UK...
LONDON, Nov. 25 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Growth, climate, security, and good governance on the agenda as the UK government strengthens its historic partnership with the UK Overseas Territories at the annual Joint Ministerial Council. * UK to reaffirm its commitment to defending UK Overseas Territories' sovereignty, security, and right of self-determination. * Elected Leaders and representatives from the Overseas Territories will explore collaborative ...