LONDON, Oct. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: HM Land Registry is launching two consultations in a bid to make its fees clearer and simpler for customers, and to make it easier for them to access the information they need. Registration fees in the main are currently based on the value of the property, which can be hard to determine in some circumstances, leading to requisitions and further delays. HMLR is proposing a simplified approach for Scale Two fees (...
LONDON, Oct. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The agreement reflects a shared commitment to constructive industrial relations, based on openness and engagement between the two organisations. It recognises the contribution made by Coastguard Rescue Officers and the wider Coastguard Rescue Service workforce in supporting MCA's work to save lives, assist those in distress and protect communities around the UK's coastline. Virginia McVea, Chief Executive of the...
LONDON, Oct. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: On 20 October, the UK's Ambassador for Human Rights, Eleanor Sanders, arrives in Tanzania for engagements with a wide range of stakeholders ahead of the UN's forthcoming review of the status of Tanzania's human rights landscape. During her visit to Dar es Salaam, Sanders will meet representatives from the media, religious bodies, pastoralist groups, political parties and human rights organisations. She will hea...
LONDON, Oct. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: New research by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) in partnership with the GSK Vaccines Institute for Global Health, has moved a vaccine against the highly contagious group A streptococcus bacterium (Strep A) a step closer to reality. Published this month (October 2026), the paper, published in Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics, also shows promise for 'needle-free' vaccines which co...
LONDON, Oct. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The decision allows the MMO to focus on delivering improvements to statistical processes, methodology and data quality. The statistics will continue to be published and remain an important source of information on UK sea fisheries activity. The MMO is committed to restoring accredited official statistics status and will work closely with the OSR as improvements are implemented, with the intention of seeking reac...
LONDON, Oct. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The application is for a Solar photovoltaic array generating station, battery energy storage system and grid connection infrastructure, with a maximum generation capacity of 800MW. The application was submitted to the Planning Inspectorate for consideration by Elements Green Trent Limited on 27 June 2025 and accepted for examination on 22 July 2025. Following an examination during which the public, statutory co...
LONDON, Oct. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * UK to lead development of three pioneering payloads for uncrewed underwater vehicles, as part of AUKUS security partnership * Announcement wraps up Maritime Big Play exercise in San Diego, enhancing integration of uncrewed systems across AUKUS fleets in another step towards a UK Hybrid Navy * Work builds on AUKUS Pillar II framework, strengthening security and deterrence across Euro-Atlantic and Indo-Pa...
LONDON, Oct. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Support to be extended to more leaseholders including those in collectively owned and enfranchised buildings who currently risk facing bills for serious building and fire-safety defects * A new scheme will make construction product manufacturers contribute towards the cost of putting unsafe buildings right * Comes alongside wider reforms to give millions of leaseholders stronger rights, protections and control ...
LONDON, Oct. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The application is for a Solar photovoltaic array with an electrical generating capacity of over 50MW comprising solar PV modules and related mounting structures, inverters, transformers, switch gear and control equipment, a substation, and underground on and off-site cabling, as well as associated energy storage equipment. The application was submitted to the Planning Inspectorate for consideration by Frodsham ...
LONDON, Oct. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * A new, multi-million-pound misogyny prevention fund will aim to root out misogynistic attitudes and support women and girls * The Chancellor is providing £15m to act as basis to unlock further philanthropic and corporate funding * Minister for Women Bridget Phillipson hails "critical step" as government works to "confine misogyny to history books" A new drive to support women and girls and tackle ...