LONDON, Jan. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Historic opportunity for towns across Wales to take centre stage and become the UK's first ever Town of Culture * Applications open until 31 March 2026 for Expressions of Interest  * Competition delivers on the government's Plan for Change, driving local economic growth and opportunity With 11 weeks to apply, the competition is open to small,mediumand large towns in Wales, with the winner deliver...
LONDON, Jan. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Environment Agency will begin essential works in late January 2026 to refurbish the mitigation pipe at Widewater Lagoon, a designated Local Wildlife Site near Lancing, West Sussex. The pipe plays a crucial role inmaintainingappropriate waterlevels by allowing seawater to enter the lagoon during high tides, supporting the diverse range of wildlife that calls the lagoon home. Routine inspectionsidentifiedthat...
LONDON, Jan. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Matthew Pickard, 56, Stephen Greenaway, 47,and Paul Laver, 47from Bournemouthhavebeen convictedat Southwark Crown Court todayoffraudulent trading, ahead of an expected trialnext month. An SFO investigation found that the directors defrauded approximately 3,000 UK investors over seven years. Operating from a Bournemouth call centre, employees of Ethical Forestry Limited cold-called members of the public offering ...
LONDON, Jan. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Valued at £9,000,000 the painting is considered to be a masterpiece of Baroque landscapes * The export bar will allow time for a UK gallery or institution to acquire the painting for the nation An export bar has been placed on Claude Lorrain's Landscape with Rural Dance to allow time for a UK buyer to be found. Painted in Rome by Claude Lorrain, the seventeenth-century image depicts shepherds making musi...
LONDON, Jan. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A planned five-storey office to accommodate more than 1,600 civil servants has reached a significant milestone. Construction of the Government Hub in Darlington got underway with a breaking ground ceremony today, January 16, led by Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves, together with Cabinet Office Minister Anna Turley. The Government Property Agency (GPA) is delivering the Brunswick Street hub, set to open...
LONDON, Jan. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Outdated red tape blocking robotics and defence innovation will be cut under new priorities for the Regulatory Innovation Office * £52 million for new hubs to drive robotics adoption in British business - backing farming, healthcare and beyond * Direct portal launched for businesses to report regulatory barriers holding back innovation and growth Red tape holding back innovations like robots for inspectin...
LONDON, Jan. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * UK and Ukraine mark first anniversary of the historic 100 Year Partnership with new initiatives driving security and prosperity in both countries * £20 million of new support announced for vital energy infrastructure repairs in Ukraine as Russia's barbaric attacks on innocent civilians intensify * boost for UK and Ukraine's next generations as successful school-twinning prog...
LONDON, Jan. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister spoke to the Amir of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thanilast night. The leaders discussed the terrible scenes in Iran in recent days, and the Prime Minister shared his concerns about the horrific violence against protestors and the risk to wider regional stability. They agreed that diplomacy was in everybody's interests, and that Iran must change course and end its repression ...
LONDON, Jan. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Specialist facilities to be developed for Army's cyber unit in Gloucestershire after £279 million contract signed. * Work will see the creation of 248 Single Living Accommodation rooms, in addition to 30 Service Family Accommodation homes. * Significant investment in local economy, with 92 jobs created, demonstrating defence as an engine for growth. The £279 million contract, signed today, will see s...
India, Jan. 15 -- Regional player behavior is expected to play a key role in shaping global digital gaming trends in 2026, according to a product specialist at BETVIBE , an India-focused online gaming platform. Drawing from insights across multiple markets, the specialist highlights how evolving player preferences, mobile usage patterns and regional expectations are increasingly influencing how gaming platforms are designed and scaled worldwide. Click Here to Read Article from Source...