LONDON, May 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Please note this data shows what HM Land Registry has been able to process during the time period covered and is not necessarily a reflection of market activity. In April: * HM Land Registry completed over 1,933,680 applications to change or query the Land Register * the South East topped the table of regional applications with 435,169 HM Land Registry completed 1,933,685 applications in April compared with 2,2...
LONDON, May 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: For the first time, a national watchlistofwaste sites in Englandhas been published, as part of theEnvironment Agency's enhanced response to tackle the issue. The watchlist published today (Friday 22 May 2026)contributes tothe Environment Agency'senhanced intelligence gatheringofthe 117sitestoenable residents to see where we are acting. It forms a central part ofthe Environment Agency's10 Point Planto tackle wast...
LONDON, May 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: This statement provides an update on the ongoing AAIB investigation into an accident involving an LS8-E glider, G-CMMG, which struck the ground near Milston in Wiltshire whilst attempting a field landing. The glider was substantially damaged and the single occupant escaped but was taken to hospital with a serious head injury. The investigation is ongoing and the AAIB is reviewing the process forcontacting the eme...
LONDON, May 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Office of the Public Guardian(OPG)hasannouncedthe appointment of 30 new general visitors and11 re-appointedgeneral visitors. General visitorssupport OPG in supervising court appointeddeputiesand are public appointees.They also play a key role in investigations by conducting mental capacity assessments. The appointmentscommencedin October2025and will runfor 10 years.They are: * Sarah Post * Louise Potts...
LONDON, May 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: UK-Thailand Women in STEM Awards- Guidelines for applications Call opens: 22May 2026 Call closes: 22June 2026, 4:00pm (Thailand time, GMT+7) Background The UK-Thailand Women in STEM Awards aim to recognise and support outstanding early tomid-careerwomen researchers in science, technology,engineeringand mathematics (STEM) who havedemonstratedresearch excellence, leadership, and commitment to strengthening UK-Tha...