LONDON, April 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Responding to AI cyber threats, the Security Minister will call on AI companies to work with the government on national cyber defence capabilities, in a speech to CYBERUK on Wednesday. * This comes as government invites UK businesses to sign a Cyber Resilience Pledge in bid to raise security standards. * A further £90 million will also be invested to strengthen defences of small and medium sized businesse...
LONDON, April 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The February data shows: * on average, house prices have risen by 0.1% since January 2026 * there has been an annual price rise of 1.2% which makes the average property in the UK valued at £268,000 England In England thedata shows, on average, house prices rose by 0.2% since January 2026. The annual price rise of 0.8% takes the average property value to £290,000. The regional data for England indic...
LONDON, April 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Highlights include: * the Intellectual Property Officereveals the public's most iconic trade marksto celebrate the 150 year anniversary of trade mark registration in the UK * Rolls-Royce tops a list spanning generations of everyday life * the Bass & Co red triangle label became UK Trade Mark No. 1on 1 January 1876 - the very first day registrations opened * more than 400 trade marks registered in the...
LONDON, April 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: This statement provides an update on the AAIB investigation into a takeoff from the incorrect runway intersection at Luton Airport by a Boeing 737-800 on 22 April 2025. The aircraft took off from a runway intersection using takeoff power calculated for the full length of the runway. The aircraft rotated less than 200 m from the end of the paved runway surface, which it crossed at 13 ft agl. The investigation i...
LONDON, April 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The redesigned guidance helps trustees identify and manage both financial conflicts - where a trustee or someone connected to them stands to gain money or other value - and conflicts of loyalty - where obligations to another person or organisation could influence a trustee's judgement. Cases involving unmanaged conflicts may be rising It comes as figures reveal a sharp rise in cases of alleged private benefit ...
LONDON, April 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: In December 2025, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) stated that Vandemoortele's proposal to sell 2 production facilities in France, in Avignon and Bethune to a purchaser to be approved by the CMA, might be capable of resolving its competition concerns. However, the period to resolve those concerns has now expired, and Vandemoortele has not formally submitted a proposed buyer for approval by the CMA. Th...
LONDON, April 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Sweet Cornish crab, hand‑dived British scallops and delicate Dover sole could soon reach more plates worldwide, with a new £1.5 million boost to the government's Seafood Exports Package. Minister for Fisheries Dame Angela Eagle announced the new funding at the Seafood Expo Global in Barcelona, the world's largest seafood trade event, where she will visit UK exhibitors to hear directly about their pri...
LONDON, April 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The SFO is investigating allegations of fraud by three UK companies in relation to Energy Company Obligation 4 (ECO4), a UK government energy efficiency scheme designed to tackle fuel poverty and help reduce carbon emissions. At the heart of the investigation are allegations that Warmfront, JJ Crump and South Coast Insulation Services were involved in a sophisticated conspiracy across the country to undermine a...
LONDON, April 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: After a normal take-off and initial climb, the aircraft's engine began to run roughly. The pilot attempted to return to Tatenhill Airfield but the aircraft struggled to reach the runway threshold. The aircraft made a hard landing on the threshold of Runway 03. The aircraft was damaged beyond economic repair. The investigation has focused on the aircraft's fuel system and is close to completion. The final report...
LONDON, April 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Ofqual's Chief Regulator Sir Ian Bauckham has issued his first formal'rebuke'after the new enforcementoptionwas introduced last year. The Chief Regulator's Rebuke has beenhandedto exam board WJECCBAC Ltd(WJEC), for serious failuresconcerning4of itsEduqasGCSE, AS and A level qualificationsbetween 2019 and 2025. Therebukewas introduced as a newenforcement toolwhenOfqualupdated its 'Supporting compliance and taki...