LONDON, June 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Parents will soon get clear, practical guidance to help them manage their children's screen use - which could include advice on when a child should get their first smartphone.  At the same time, ministers are taking action to shape how technology is used in schools, helping children benefit from innovation while giving parents and teachers greater confidence that the tools used...
LONDON, June 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Former Which? director and former board member of the FCA Richard Lloyd OBE, seeks views as he begins his Independent Review. * Evidence collected will help shape recommendations to Government ahead of the Review 's final recommendations in October 2026. * Government has been clear it will act quickly where the evidence shows action is needed to protect access to banking services in the UK. Communities, busines...
LONDON, June 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Football fans will be able to roar on the Three Lions at the World Cup this summer thanks to extended opening hours - and a call for councils not to block their fun. Communities Secretary Steve Reed is today (6thJune) calling on local leaderstodealwithsensible applicationsquicklyfor pubs to open later and hold special screenings and events in beer gardens, allowing supporters to celebrate a goal in style. This b...
LONDON, June 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: From 21 to 26 May, the British Embassy Ashgabat organised a historic first visit to Turkmenistan by the management team of the internationally renowned British architecture and design company, Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA). Zaha Hadid Architects participated in the White City Ashgabat 2026 conference. The landmark visit reflects the growing partnership between the United Kingdom and Turkmenistan in architecture, u...
LONDON, June 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Ambitious£1.1 billionAI Hardware Plan to back British firms developing the chips and computing power behind AI * £750 million for new national AI supercomputer-including£400 million topurchasenext generation AI chips, of which£150 million is anadvance commitment to buy novel chips from innovative startupsandBritish firms already at thecutting edgeof chip design * A new UK fund led by Silicon ...
LONDON, June 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The SIA is setting an ambitious course over the next 3 years with the release of its new strategic plan. The SIA's plans mark the significant expansion of the SIA's remit, as it prepares to regulate premises for the first time under Martyn's Law, alongside its existing responsibilities over private security. This will see the SIA play an enhanced role in the regulation of the UK's protective security landscape. T...
LONDON, June 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Environment Agency will be starting annual work this Tuesday (9 June 2026) to reduce the risk of flooding for Lincolnshire's coastal communities. Sand will be topped up on beaches between Saltfleet and Gibraltar Point costing over £7 million. This annual beach management work involves dredging sand from licensed seabed areas and pumping it onto beaches, replacing the sand naturally lost to the sea throug...
LONDON, June 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The ERS Silver Award celebrates employers who are actively creating supportive environments for Reservists, veterans, the Cadet movement and military families. These organisations demonstrate that support for Defence is not simply symbolic, but embedded within workplace culture, policies and leadership. Silver Award recipients are recognised for initiatives such as: * additional leave for reservist training and ...
LONDON, June 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New resourceslaunched to help organisations run workshops and events with disabled peopleand those with long term health conditions * The workshops cover three key themes: what PIP is for, what it is like to apply, and how decisions are made. * All materials are availableonGOV.UK.and organisations cansubmitinsights from their Workshop in a Box until 17 July. Launched last autumn, the Timms Review is bei...
LONDON, June 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Prime Minister Keir Starmer of the United Kingdom, President Emmanuel Macron of France, and Chancellor Friedrich Merz of Germany met on 7 June with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine to reiterate their unwavering support for Ukraine in its defence against Russia's illegal invasion and next steps in negotiations to support a just and lasting peace. They underlined that Europe hadan important roleto play in an...