LONDON, June 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Patricia Gallan QPM, Thomas Goldsmith, Susan Lapworth and Baroness Hunt of Bethnal Green have been appointed as Commissioners as part of the Civil Service Commission with their terms to commence from 1 July 2026 (Thomas Goldsmith's term will commence from 1 November 2026). Together they bring valuable skills and experience from a range of sectors. Patricia Gallan has also been appointed as the Commission's Link ...
LONDON, June 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Asylum seekers who are able to pay back the cost of support and accommodation will now be required to, under new laws. The Immigration and Asylum Bill, which will be introduced to Parliament today, sets out new powers for the Home Office to recover costs from adults who have received asylum support such as subsistence or accommodation, provided they have access to sufficient funds. The payment will take the for...
LONDON, June 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Aonce-in-a-generation overhaulof asylum and immigration appealswillcreate asinglerouteand end the merry-go-round ofrepeatedappeals. This will lead to faster, fairerdecisions,and speedup the removals of foreign criminals andfailed asylum seekers. Theaverage time taken to clear casesstandsat 61 weeks, leaving more than 150,000 immigration and asylum appeals waiting to be heard. To tackle this, the government will...
LONDON, June 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The next Welsh Food Advisory Committee (WFAC) themed meeting will take place on Thursday 9 July 2026, at Cathays Park in Cardiff. The meeting will focus on the work of the National Food Crime Unit (NFCU) and will begin promptly at 10:00am. A full agenda and Director's report are both available to view ahead of the meeting. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
LONDON, June 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Rachel Reeves has written to mayors today [30 June] to update on new action being taken one year on from the review of the Green Book to ensure projects in all parts of the country get the backing theydeserveandstrengthen confidence in how government invests where they live. TheGreen Book - the government's guidance on value for money of investments - was updated in February toensuredecisions are no longer based...
LONDON, June 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Ms Jemima Gordon-Duff has been appointed His Majesty's Ambassador to the Lao People's Democratic Republic in succession to Ms Melanie Barlow, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Ms Gordon-Duff will take up her appointment during August 2026. Curriculum Vitae Full name: Jemima Gordon-Duff Year Role 2022 to 2026 Scottish Government, Deputy Director International Climate Change 2...
LONDON, June 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: An accident in Ongar, Essex involving a light aircraft which occurred today (30 June) has been notified to the Air Accidents Investigation Branch. An investigation has been launched and a team of inspectors are on their way to the accident site. Media enquiries: During office hours 01932 440015 Out of office hours 0300 777 7878 Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
LONDON, June 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * UK set to announce £23 million of support for UN agency responsible for supportingPalestine refugees at pledging conference in New York.  * Announcement forms part of the UK's commitment to support humanitarian efforts in Gaza and support for Palestine refugees across the region.  * Funding comes as United Nations Relief an...
LONDON, June 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Environment Agency has taken a big step forward in reducing the carbon emissions of commercial workboats in the UK with the launch of Blackwater Joule at Henley Royal Regatta. The new RS Pulse 63 RIB will be used for river enforcement and regular patrols to ensure all boats on the river are fully registered, as well as monitoring and maintenance along the non-tidal Thames. This shift to electric power will m...
LONDON, June 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Scotland has areas with "high potential" for new nuclear development from a technical perspective, according to a new siting study by the government's nuclear delivery body. The Energy Secretary commissioned Great British Energy-Nuclear in autumn last year to conduct a technical study into potential suitable areas in Scotland for possible new nuclear developments in the future, including small modular reactors o...