LONDON, June 5 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is seeking the views of stakeholders on a seasonal fishing ban prohibiting the retaining and landing of crawfish (Palinurus app) for all UK and EU vessels with all gear types. The purpose of the seasonal closure would be to: * offer protection for breeding and spawning opportunities   * reduce the risk of high mortality rates from catching fish that are in po...
LONDON, June 5 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Government is ramping up investment in new and emerging technologies for the Army and Royal Navy to provide a major boost in lethality and the effectiveness of their military operations around the world, following the Strategic Defence Review. The Army ​will deliver a tenfold increase in lethality over the next ten years by harnessing firepower, surveillance technology, autonomy, digital connectivity, a...
LONDON, June 5 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The rededication service, organised by the MOD's Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre (JCCC), also known as the 'MOD War Detectives', was held at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission's (CWGC) Bergen op Zoom War Cemetery in The Netherlands, yesterday afternoon (4 June 25). The service was conducted by the Reverend Jonathan Stewart CF, Station Chaplain RAF Odiham. JCCC Caseworker, Tracey Bowers, said: I am gr...
LONDON, June 5 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Woodland managers, landowners and the forestry sector are today (Thursday 5 June) being encouraged to increase their vigilance against the tree pest Ips typographus. The warning comes following a record dry spring, and the heavy rain and waterlogging of last year, which has left lowland spruce, particularly those on clay soils, at heightened risk of stress, potentially increasing their susceptibility to beetle in...
LONDON, June 5 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Environment Agency convened a National Drought Group meeting today (5 June 2025) to discuss the latest outlook and hear from water companies about steps they are taking to prepare for the summer. England has only seen 57% of the long-term average May rainfall and spring is the driest since the reign of Queen Victoria. However, the recent rain at the end of May and the start of June is helping to stabilise th...
LONDON, June 5 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Government is aware that following last year's Court of Appeal judgment inVirgin Media LimitedvNTL Pension Trustees Limited, there is increased uncertainty in the pensions industry. We recognise that schemes and sponsoring employers need clarity around scheme liabilities and member benefit levels in order to plan for the future. The Government will therefore introduce legislation to give affected pension sche...
LONDON, June 5 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New pilot to empower victims by giving them the right to ask for a review if prosecutors plan to drop cases * Plans will restore confidence in the system and help get victims the justice they deserve * The changes are one step in the Government's pledge to halve violence against women and girls in a decade, part of the Plan for Change Under the current system, criminal cases can be stopped at any point if a pro...
LONDON, June 5 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) today publishes its monthly update on measles cases in England, which shows outbreaks continuing, with 109 cases confirmed in April and 86 so far in May. Cases have predominantly been in unvaccinated children aged 10 years and under, with on-going outbreaks in a number of regions and London reporting almost half of all cases in the past 4 weeks. There has also been a global i...
LONDON, June 5 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: What is the IAA Yoshki badge? The IAA Yoshki badge is a simple but powerful tool that shows clients you're a registered and regulated immigration adviser or organisation. When added to your website, it performs a real-time check against the IAA's official register - giving visitors instant confirmation that you're authorised to provide immigration advice and services. Why use the badge? Adding the IAA Yoshki ba...
LONDON, June 5 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * plans to boost expansion of maritime ports to propel economic growth and support jobs across the country, as part of the Plan for Change * new guidance will help ports save time and money on planning applications to expand sites,opening up jobs and opportunities in coastal communities * plans will secure the long-term future of the maritime industry, inviting private investment into coastal communities and suppo...