LONDON, Jan. 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Trade Remedies Authority has opened anew anti-subsidy investigationinto imports of creamy/white limestone fromPortugal. Creamy/white limestone is a natural stone product used in high-end architectural projects, heritage restorations, and premium commercial builds. The new investigation is in response to an application by a UK producer, which alleges that the manufacture of creamy/white limestone from Portug...
LONDON, Jan. 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said: I welcome the commitment to move to Phase 2 of the Peace Plan, including the announcement of the Palestinian National Committee for the Administration of Gaza. It's critical we build momentum to sustain the ceasefire, address the dire humanitarian conditions in Gaza with increased aid, remove the threat from Hamas, and deliver long-term peace for Israelis and Palestinians. ...
LONDON, Jan. 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Government Actuary's Department (GAD) has been reappointed to the National Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Frameworks for specialist consultancy services. The reappointment followed an extensive, competitive tender exercise which underlined GAD's excellent credentials. Accessing expertise This appointment provides participating organisations with a straightforward way to access GAD's independent act...
LONDON, Jan. 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Social landlords invested record amounts on important work to make homes safe, warm and decent while continuing to develop their pipeline of new homes, according to the published today (Thursday 15 January 2026) by the Regulator of Social Housing. The report, which provides a financial overview of private registered providers of social housing for the year up to 31 March 2025, found that total spend on repairs a...
LONDON, Jan. 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Crawley-based Rainbo wins contract to supply heavy-duty vehicles and services to Cote d'Ivoire * The contract supports UK supply chain, including the provision of 20 trailers made in the UK A partnership with UK Export Finance (UKEF) - the government's export credit agency - has enabled British firm Rainbo to secure a £4 million contract with EKDMC, a Cote d'Ivoire firm specialising in transportation...
LONDON, Jan. 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Today, we have published our accident investigation report into the fatal injury to a deckhand following a chain failure on the scallop dredger Honeybourne III (PD905) on 6 October 2023. The report, available via this link, contains details of what happened, subsequent actions taken and recommendations A safety flyer to the fishing industry has also been produced with this report. Media enquiries (telephone on...
LONDON, Jan. 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has today launched a review into its approach to assessing rivalry-enhancing efficiencies in mergers, as part of its ongoing commitment to support growth, investment, and business confidence across the UK economy. Rivalry-enhancing efficiencies are merger-driven improvements that boost a firm's competitiveness. In some cases, these efficiencies can address potential co...
LONDON, Jan. 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Scheme to help employers recruit and retain disabled people to be reformed - boosting workplace inclusion and living standards as part of Plan for Change. * Reforms to previous Government's Disability Confident scheme include tailored support for SMEs and greater peer-to-peer support for employers. * New standards to improve scheme for employer and employees will be shaped by the voices of disabled people. Sic...
LONDON, Jan. 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Environment Agencyhas undertaken a designefficiency review to ensure theBridgwater Tidal Barrier schemecontinuescost-effective delivery without compromisingoutcomeswhile maintaining construction progress.  ThecorepurposeoftheBridgwater Tidal Barrier scheme,protecting 12,800 homes, businesses, and vital infrastructure from tidal floodingremainsunchanged.To date,thedesign changes are to theti...
LONDON, Jan. 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Validation allows the applications to be formally considered by the Council and marks the start of the statutory consultation process with statutory consultees and the public. The proposals seek consent for up to 5,500 homes alongside a purpose-built town centre, employment and mixed-use development, education and healthcare facilities, green and blue infrastructure, and integrated transport and active travel co...