LONDON, Sept. 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * millions of Thameslink passengers to benefit from more comfortable journeys with an upgrade to over 60,000 seats on one of the UK's biggest train fleets * part of the government's drive to improve journeys for passengers ahead of the introduction of Great British Railways * overhaul marks 100 days since GTR's transition into public ownership and follows improvements including fleet clean up and mor...
LONDON, Sept. 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Interim Chief Construction Adviser publishes final report, reflecting on the building safety system * Comes as the government publishes the latest quarterly Grenfell Tower Inquiry progress report * Nine further recommendations completed, including improving national training and guidance for fire and rescue services New reports published today set out the final reflections from the Interim Chief Const...
LONDON, Sept. 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Cabinet Secretary, with the approval of the Foreign Secretary and the Prime Minister, has announced the appointment of Lindy Cameron as the new Permanent Under-Secretary (PUS), at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). Lindy is currently the British High Commissioner to the Republic of India. She has previously been the CEO of the National Cyber Security Centre and has held senior roles in...
LONDON, Sept. 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Direction sent to all Secretaries of State to end "comfort blanket" of unnecessary consultations and get on with the job. * First Secretary tells colleagues "Governments are elected to lead" with promise of a new vision for meaningful public participation in the Autumn * Decisions on major infrastructure projects that deliver jobs, lower bills and regenerate communities to be made faster The government will s...
LONDON, Sept. 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Jennifer Anderson, presented her credentials to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Tuesday 8 September2026 and officially started her tour as British Ambassador to Türkiye. Ambassador Jennifer Anderson CMG paid a visit to Anıtkabir tomark the official start. She was accompanied by Embassy Staff. Ambassador Anderson laid a wreath at the mausoleum and observed a minute's silence before sign...
LONDON, Sept. 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Ofqual has today confirmed its arrangements for the regulation of V Levels, Foundation Certificates and Occupational Certificates. V Levels are new vocational qualifications that will join A Levels and T Levels as options for post-16 students thinking about their next steps to further education and employment. Together, these qualifications will offer meaningful choice and high-quality vocational, academic, an...
LONDON, Sept. 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: More money could be invested into high streets, public transport, and events to boost tourism and drive good growth thanks to the latest shift of power from Whitehall and back into communities. Mayors and local leaders will be handed the power to introduce an Overnight Visitor Levy - a fee on overnight stays - to help maximise the benefits of tens of millions of people visiting England every year. The governme...
LONDON, Sept. 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Trade Remedies Authority has today (Thursday 10 September) published its final determination in its subsidy investigation into imports of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) biodiesel from the USA. The TRA found that imported HVO from the USA was subsidised and caused injury to the UK industry. The TRA recommended a fixed duty of between £258.10 and £266.68 per tonne on these imports. Where the TRA r...
LONDON, Sept. 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Young adults, particularly university students, remain at increased risk from meningococcal meningitis and septicaemia, with new figures from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) showing that Meningitis B (MenB) was responsible for 97% of invasive meningococcal disease cases in 15 to 24-year-olds (93 of 96 cases) in England during 2025 to 2026. UKHSA is urging freshers to ensure they are protected with 2 doses...
LONDON, Sept. 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Natural England has submitted a proposal to the secretary of state for environment, food and rural affairs to extend the boundary of the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The proposal, if confirmed by the secretary of state, would see an additional 129km² included within the Surrey Hills recognised for its outstanding natural beauty. This would extend the existing Surrey Hills Nationa...