LONDON, Sept. 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Cabinet Secretary, with the approval of the Prime Minister, has appointed Cat Little as the new Permanent Secretary, Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade (BIST). Cat is currently the Permanent Secretary, Cabinet Office and the Civil Service Chief Operating Officer. She has previously been Second Permanent Secretary at HM Treasury and held senior roles in the Ministry of Justice and the Mini...
LONDON, Sept. 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Cabinet Secretary, with the approval of the Prime Minister, has appointed Tom Riordan as the new Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG). Tom is currently the Northern Growth Envoy. He has previously been Second Permanent Secretary and Chief Operating Officer at the Department of Health and Social Care, and before that was Chief Executive of Leeds City Council. Ang...
LONDON, Sept. 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Two men have been arrested as part of an ongoing investigation into the large-scale, illegal dumping of waste at the infamous site in Kidlington, the Environment Agency has announced today (8 September 2026). A21-year-old male fromAshford in Surreyand a43-year-old male fromStanwell in Surreywere arrested. This brings the total number of arrests to six, following one arrest in February 2026, two in January 2026 a...
LONDON, Sept. 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Like glass containers, the Trade Remedies Authority's (TRA) mission is clear: to protect UK businesses from unfair international trade. That's why the TRA has recommended that the UK Government should impose a provisional anti-dumping measure on Chinese imports of glass containers to help protect British producers until it completes its investigation into the imports. The Secretary of State for Business, Innova...
LONDON, Sept. 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: His MajestyTheKing has approved the appointment ofLord Briggs of Westbourneas the next President of the Supreme Court. The King made the appointment on the advice of the Prime Minister and Lord Chancellor, following the recommendation of an independent selection commission. Lord Briggs will take up his new role in January 2027, when the current President, Lord Reed, retires. Lord Briggs will be the Court's fifth ...
LONDON, Sept. 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is critical for peace, stability and security in the Middle East and beyond. It is a fundamental national interest for the UK, France and Canada to protect and secure this outcome. Systematic settlement expansion in the West Bank, including the Government of Israel's latest decision to progress the E1 settlement, as well as the dramatic increase in settler...
LONDON, Sept. 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: UK Export Finance (UKEF), the UK's export credit agency, is providing £655 million in financing to support the design, construction and refurbishment of four major infrastructure projects across Angola, unlocking £167 million in supply contracts for UK businesses. The projects, which include the design and construction of Cabinda Airport alongside significant road and other infrastructure developments,...
LONDON, Sept. 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Secretary of State for Justice has announced the reappointment of Martin Jones as His Majesty's Chief Inspector of Probation. Martin Jones' reappointment will be for a second term of 3 years from 1 March 2027 to 30 April 2030. HM Inspectorate of Probation is the independent inspector of probation and youth justice services in England and Wales. Its purpose is to report on the effectiveness of work with adult...
LONDON, Sept. 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * The UK commits £100 million to air defence package including Patriot missiles to help Ukraine defend against Putin's attacks. * Defence Secretary chairs his first Ukraine Defence Contact Group, the 50-nation strong group providing military kit for Ukraine. * Builds on recent UK backing of Ukraine's domestic production of long-range missiles and landmark AI deal to boost military capabilities. The ...
LONDON, Sept. 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Murat Dogantekin fraudulently secured £100,000 in Bounce Back Loans by inflating his taxi business turnover by more than £350,000 * He spent the money on a flat in Turkey, a car and a pizza oven, and was jailed for two years and seven months in February 2025 * A confiscation order of £63,790 has now been made against him following Insolvency Service investigations A Devon taxi driver who "cynica...