LONDON, June 4 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Over half a million more children will benefit from a free nutritious meal every school day, as the government puts £500 back into parents' pockets every year by expanding eligibility for free school meals. From the start of the 2026 school year, every pupil whose household is on Universal Credit will have a new entitlement to free school meals. This will make life easier and more affordable for parents who ...
LONDON, June 4 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Defence Nuclear Enterprise successfully cuts and removes fin from decommissioned submarine, 'Swiftsure', at Babcock's Rosyth facilities. * Over 500 tonnes of conventional waste already removed and recycled from Swiftsure, with 90% of her total weight expected to be recycled. The Defence Nuclear Enterprise's (DNE) Submarine Dismantling Project has achieved a major milestone as it completes the fin cut and r...
LONDON, June 4 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Environment Agency have launched applications for a new round of specialist water assessments today (4 June), supporting farmer groups to collaborate on drought resilience measures and delivering on the government's commitment to food security. The £1.1 million package will support 12 fresh screening studies across England, known as Local Resource Options (LROs). They will assess the strengths and weakne...
LONDON, June 4 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: At around 10:37 on 22 May 2025, the 08:30 Transport for Wales passenger service from Manchester to Cardiff struck a loaded agricultural trailer which was being hauled by a tractor across Nordan Farm user worked level crossing, near to Leominster. RAIB's initial analysis indicates that the train was travelling at around 80 mph (129 km/h) when it struck the trailer. As a result of the collision, the trailer parted f...
LONDON, June 4 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The application includes the following: (1) Improvements to Junction 10 on the M5; (2) A new road linking Junction 10 to west Cheltenham; (3) Widening of the A4019, east of Junction 10; and (4) Provision of separate, dedicated footways and cycle lanes for non-motorised traffic along the local roads within scheme limits. The application was submitted to the Planning Inspectorate for consideration by Gloucestershir...
LONDON, June 4 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Chancellor more than doubles investment in local transport in England's city regions, delivering the biggest ever investment over the next five years. * Announcement comes ahead of next week's Spending Review focused on investment in the Government's priorities, in Britain's renewal, and in what matters to you in the place that you live. Working people across the North, the Midlands and the South West will...
LONDON, June 4 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Analysis and expertise from the Government Actuary's Department (GAD) supports a consultation on the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) in England and Wales. "Local Government Pension Scheme in England and Wales: Access and fairness" has been issued for consultation by the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG). It will be available until 7 August 2025. The consultation is open to everyon...
LONDON, June 4 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * 'Farming the Flood' showcases farmers using nature-based techniques to combat flooding, created in partnership with the Dartmoor Headwaters Project. * The film demonstrates the role farmers can play in increasing resilience to flooding whilst restoring biodiversity, while aligning with their business interests. 'Farming The Flood', which will be released live to the public via YouTube on June 5, follows local B...
LONDON, June 4 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Apply here Applications for our 2026 placements in both policy and evaluation are now open. To apply, please complete the application form. Applications will close at 12pm on Tuesday 1 July. About the team The Open Innovation Team (OIT) is a cross-government unit that works on a wide range of policies, including health, justice, education, sustainability, energy, international development, and artificial intel...
LONDON, June 4 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: In April 2023, the Mining Remediation Authority was notified of a ground collapse at the Solvay Banks public park and play area in Southsea, Wrexham, at the location of an old mine shaft. The area was immediately secured with fencing while we investigated the situation. In May we filled the shaft, measured to be more than 110 metres deep, with around 650 tonnes of material to stabilise the area and prevent furthe...