LONDON, Jan. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Emma Clancy Emma is an experienced leader in both the public and private sector and formerly served as Chair of the Building Regulations Advisory Committee (BRAC). She served the committee for over 9 years and headed up a number of committees providing expert advice to Government, helping to develop the future regulatory framework for buildings addressing sustainability and safety issues. She boasts a wealth of...
LONDON, Jan. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * UK and Poland to enhance joint training to improve both countries' ability to shoot down air and missile threats. * Polish helicopter pilots and instructors to begin training in the UK this summer as part of deepening cooperation. * Agreement comes as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer welcomes Polish President Karol Nawrocki to Downing Street. The UK and Poland's ability to shoot down air and missile threatswill...
LONDON, Jan. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Millions of children,familiesand communities willbenefitfrom the power of reading as thegovernmentand National Literacy Trust kick off the National Year of Reading. Thecampaign'Go All In' aimsto tackle the worrying decline in reading for pleasure, especially among young people which has dropped to its lowest level since 2005, with just one in three 8- to 18-year-olds saying they enjoy reading in their spare tim...
LONDON, Jan. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Government Actuary's Department (GAD) has published the2026 Up-rating Report. This annual report projects contribution income and benefit expenditure for the National Insurance Fund of Great Britain up to and including 2030 to 2031 and is used as a source of information by ministers and Parliament. Fund projections The Up-rating report includes projections of the Fund up to and including 2030 to 2031. It ...
LONDON, Jan. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Jo Lomas has been appointed His Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Estonia in succession to Ross Allen, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Ms Lomas will take up her appointment during July 2026. Curriculum vitae Full name: Jo Lomas Year Role 2025 to present FCDO, Deputy Director, Europe Directorate 2021 to 2025 FCDO, UK Commonwealth Envoy 2018 to 2021 Kigali, British Hi...
LONDON, Jan. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The charityis based in Fareham andhascharitable purposes includingthe advancement of thedramatic arts. TheCommissionengaged withthe charityin May 2024to assessa complaint about the charity'sactivities. During the course ofthis engagement, further concerns came to theregulator'sattentionrelating to itsaccounting information, outstandingaccountsand potential unmanaged conflicts of interest.Asa result, the C...
LONDON, Jan. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Sarah Mukherjee and Mark Suthern have been reappointed to the Board of the Environment Agency. The Board provides strategic, corporate leadership to the Environment Agency, which works to create better places for people and wildlife, and supports sustainable development. Both members have been reappointed for a second term of twelve months. Their termsbeganon 10 January 2026 These appointments have been made i...
LONDON, Jan. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Illegal workingarrestsandraidshave reached the highest level in British history thanks torelentless activityby the Home Office's Immigration Enforcement teams. Latest figures reveal the number of raidshavesoaredby 77%in the UKsince thegovernment came into power, leading to an 83% rise inarrests(July 2024 to end of December 2025). Over 17,400 raids were made to dodgy businesses - such as nail bars, car washes, b...
LONDON, Jan. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Recordnumber of arrestsandraidsof illegalworkers * 1,320 raids in Wales lead to 649 arrests * Dodgy businesses including car washes, nail bars and barber shops targetedalongsidesweeping reformsannounced by the Home Secretaryto cut illegal migration Illegal workingarrestsandraidshave reached the highest level in British history thanks torelentless activityby the Home Office's Immigration Enforcement teams. Lat...
LONDON, Jan. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Mary-Ann Ochota has been appointedas an Independent Chair of the Protected Landscapes Partnership. The Protected Landscapes Partnership brings together the National Landscapes Association, National Parks England, National Trails UK, and Natural England to support England's Protected Landscapes to have a greater impact on people, nature and climate. The PLP chair will lead the strategic objectives of the Protect...