LONDON, March 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The company's PSV operator licence was suspended for one week after serious shortcomings were identified in vehicle maintenance, safety management and compliance systems during a DVSA investigation. Issues included an immediate prohibition issued at annual test for a missing fuel tank filler cap, no brake performance testing recorded across all 14 inspected PMI sheets and inadequate driver defect reporting. Th...
LONDON, March 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Nigerian companies including LemFi, Kuda, Moniepoint and Fidelity Bank expand UK operations. * Major boost to North West economy as Zenith Bank opens new Manchester branch. * Twinings Ovaltine opens £24 million Lagos manufacturing facility, ahead of historic Nigerian State Visit this week. Hundreds of new jobs are set to be created across the UK as Nigerian banks, fintech innovators and creative industry...
LONDON, March 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * The Chancellor has said the UK will see the fastest adoption of AI in the G7, with a record £2.5 billion boost to secure the UK as a world leader in AI and quantum * Comes ahead of the Chancellor's Mais lecture later today, where she will set out the three biggest opportunities for economic growth in the UK: innovation and AI, closer ties with Europe, and regional growth * Thisannouncement will see the UK...
LONDON, March 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Care for patients withasthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) will be transformed through new, £10 million government partnership * The government is co-funding the programme alongside NHS England and major pharmaceutical companies * Delivering on government's 10 Year Health Plan, the partnership will move respiratory care from hospital wards to local communities Tens of thousands of pati...
LONDON, March 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: We have a vacancy fora Senior Internal Communications Manager Job Title Senior Internal Communications Manager Grade SEO Salary & Pension £46,060perannumwith Pension Scheme Annual Leave entitlement Commencing at 25 days Role We are looking for an experienced internal communications professional who can lead the development and delivery of engaging, strategic communications that connect our people ...
LONDON, March 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Marian Spain has today (Tuesday 17 March) confirmed her intention to retire as Chief Executive of Natural England. It follows a tenure defined by significant advancements in the protection and restoration of the natural environment, in support of public health, food security and sustainable development. Natural England will shortly launch a recruitment campaign to appoint a new Chief Executive, with an anticipa...
LONDON, March 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Skills England launches Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation practitioner apprenticeship to help businesses boost productivity and adopt emerging technology safely and responsibly * Wider AI training now available also includes new apprenticeship unit and short courses made available with tech companies for the AI Skills Boostprogramme to upskill 10 million people * AI has the potential to add...
LONDON, March 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: With effect from 17 March 2026, the guideline rates for overnight accommodation in certain cities are increasing for both providers and experts. LAA guidance is also being updated to ensure a consistent approach to travel and subsistence across criminal and civil legal aid. What will the new rates be? The rates will increase to up to £120 in Liverpool, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds and Newcastle (per pers...
LONDON, March 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Successful new court model that puts children at centre of proceedings to be rolled out nationwide * Child Focused Courts proven to resolve cases quicker - sparing children months of trauma * Part of the Government's Plan for Change to protect children and deliver fairer and faster justice Thousands more children will receive swifter justice and be better protected from further trauma under plans to roll out ...
LONDON, March 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Richard Beal has been disqualified as a company director for five years after his management consultancy Larter Beal Limited went into liquidation owing more than £120,000 in unpaid corporation tax and VAT * Beal had previously been banned as a director for three-and-a-half years in 2015 after his previous company, Bretteal Limited, also failed to pay its tax liabilities * The 60-year-old's actions have b...