LONDON, Jan. 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: As a result of ongoing coverage monitoring, the Legal Aid Agency (LAA) is seeking to attract additional providers in the Housing and Debt Category of Law under the 2024 Standard Civil Contract ("2024 Contract") in Plymouth. Organisations do not need to be existing 2024 Standard Civil Contract holders to respond to this opportunity, but the application process will differ according to whether applicants: * alrea...
LONDON, Jan. 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: UK Export Financecanannounce the appointment of three new members to the Export Guarantees Advisory Council. Tracey McDermott, AlexO'Cinneide, and Jon Samuel took up their appointments inAutumn2025 and will servean initialterm of three years. They bringexpertiseacross financialservicesand sustainable finance, financialregulationand compliance,andresponsible businessstandards. Tracey McDermott brings over three d...
LONDON, Jan. 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds has spoken with the Chair of South East Water and visited the most affected town, Tunbridge Wells, following weeks of water supply disruption. Emma Reynolds visited the town to see for herself the conditions local residents were facing, which - along with East Grinstead - has been heavily impacted for over a week. She will also meet with Chris Train, Chair of South East Water...
LONDON, Jan. 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has today conducted a major operation involving raids and arrests, as it announces a new bribery and fraud investigation into the past management of Home REIT, a listed UK social housing company. The suspected offending has an estimated value of £300 million. SFO investigators carried out searches and made arrests at homes in Altrincham, Maidenhead and London - a commercial si...
LONDON, Jan. 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: We'relaunching a new customer feedback surveyin January 2026.Ifyou'verecently received a decisionfrom us,or your case hasrecentlybeen closed,you may be contactedvia emailand asked for your views on your experience. To design services that are easy to use we need to understand our customers' expectations,needsand experiences.This research helps us to understand how we can deliver an excellent customer experience....
LONDON, Jan. 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New specialist stafftobolster safety and security * Anti-drone measuressuch asnew windows and nettingto clamp down onillicititems * Ramp up ofprisoner discipline hearings totacklebad behaviour The jail received an Urgent Notification inDecember, with inspectors raising concerns abouthigh levelsof violence and self-harm, the prevalence of drugs,andpoor living conditions. The Prison Service has today (14 Januar...
LONDON, Jan. 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has published revamped comprehensive guidance to help businesses understand the rules for advertising products used in, on or near animals that are not authorised veterinary medicines. The guidance clarifies existing regulations under the Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2013 (as amended) and provides detailed, practical advice for manufacturers, retailers and advertise...
LONDON, Jan. 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Landmark investment in the North will see working people in Northern cities andtownsbenefitfrom faster rail links, shorter commutes, betterjobsand new homes under new growth plan.  * The landmark Northern Powerhouse Rail at the heart of the plans will reverse years of underinvestment and deliver long-awaited faster and more frequent rail across the North, better connecting Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds, Br...
LONDON, Jan. 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: British High Commissioner Leigh Stubblefield, on Monday 12 January 2026, presented her Letters of Credence to His Excellency President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika, marking the formal start of her role as the UK's representative in Malawi. The ceremony at State House in Lilongwe follows tradition observed when a new ambassador or high commissioner takes up their post. A new chapter in UK-Malawi relations S...
LONDON, Jan. 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Today [14 January], Business Secretary Peter Kyle has appointed three new business leaders with a wealth of experience to support key UK sectors, as the government looks to ramp up economic growth and opportunities for people across the country. Amelia Gould, KeithAndersonand Dana Strong will join the Industrial Strategy Advisory Council-an independent body thatadvisesthegovernment on delivering the Industrial S...