LONDON, July 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Local News Fund is part of the government's Local Media Action Plan - a strategy backing the essential role of local media in our towns and communities * Second year of the Fund will also be used to tackle 'news deserts', by helping to revive a local news presence in communities that currently lack one. Local news outlets can now bid for a share of up to £12 million in government funding over the next two...
LONDON, July 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Changes proposed to current frameworks for inspecting local authority children's services (ILACS) and the social care common inspection framework (SCCIF) for providers. * Proposals include removing the 'overall experiences and progress' judgement for the SCCIF, and introducing a 5-grade scale and report cards for both frameworks. * Changes align closely with government reforms, including on supporting fa...
LONDON, July 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Every year, Maritime Safety Week gives the industry a chance to pause and aska difficult question: are we really doing enough to keep seafarers safe? This year, I want to focus on safety management systems(SMS)and the importance of closing the gap betweensafety in theory and safety in practice. Athorough and comprehensiveSMS is one of the most powerful tools available tomariners. Required under international law ...
India, July 6 -- With Indian luxury real estate market surging to record heights, smart home buyers and investors are now shifting their focus to high-end residential markets in Gurgaon and Bangalore.The luxury real estate market in India is on a roll, and smart home buyers and investors are now focusing on premium residential markets in Gurgaon and Bangalore. To meet the growing demand, Luxury Roof has emerged as a platform that pairs buyers with some of the most coveted luxury property in thes...
LONDON, July 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has today (6 July 2026) approved Retifanlimab (ZYNYZ)as the first treatment given to adults with advanced Merkel cell skin cancer that has spread or returned and cannot be cured with an operation or radiotherapy. Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare and aggressive type of skin cancer that develops from Merkel cells, specialised neuroendoc...
LONDON, July 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New staff standards to improve working conditions forover one and a half million NHS staff * Hospital performance to be measured on staff wellbeing issues * Delivers on 10 Year Health Plan commitment NHS employers will be formally accountable for how they treat their workforceon key issues for the first time underlandmark staff standards that will measureperformance on tackling racism, violence and improving se...
LONDON, July 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * over £22 million in government funding committed to securely pave the way to fixBrighton's famous seafront * renewal of Victorian arches so King's Road can keep connecting the south coast for decades to come * projects will generate economic growth, with new space created to help local businesses thrive Holidaymakers and locals will continue to enjoy leisurely walks across Brighton's seafront for years to ...
LONDON, July 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Britain's Carrier Strike Group, led by HMS Prince of Wales, is helping to defend Europe and the North Atlantic, with F-35 jets conducting NATO air policing operations from the deck for the first time. Defence Secretary Dan Jarvis MBE MP, accompanied by Icelandic Foreign Minister Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir, visited UK forces onboard the Royal Navy's flagship HMS Prince of Wales which is dep...
LONDON, July 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Melanie joins at a pivotal time for Homes England as the agency strengthens its focus on supporting local partners, accelerating housingsupplyand delivering against an ambitious programme of housing and regeneration. Her appointment reinforces Homes England's commitmenttoensuringthe organisation has the leadership, capabilities and support needed to deliver at pace and scale. Bringing a wealth of experience to th...
LONDON, July 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * The UK is sanctioning Russian actors involved in the research, development and production of the deadly Novichoknerveagentsandthelethal toxin Epibatidine used in the poisoning of Alexei Navalny and Dawn Sturgess. * After exposing Navalny's deathin 2024, the UK is shining a light on Russia's heinous violation oftheChemical WeaponsConvention, urging Russia to stop this deadlyactivity. * Ahead of the NATO Summit in...