LONDON, Sept. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Ian Bancroft Ian has been a public servant for over 35 years, most recently as Chief Executive of Wrexham County Borough Council (2018 to 2024). He has led major heritage projects both in England and Wales including: Wigan Pier, Greenfield Valley, Bailey Hill, North East Wales Archive, Stori Brymbo, Football Museum of Wales, and the Pontcysyllte World Heritage Site. Ian is also an experienced board member, curr...
LONDON, Sept. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: SLC has published its Annual Business Plan 2026-27, outlining how we will continue to deliver for our customers, shareholders and colleagues. Introducing the plan, Chris Larmer, our CEO, shares his thoughts on what lies ahead for SLC over the next year. I am delighted to introduce SLC's annual business plan for the financial year 2026-27, in which we share our plans to fulfil our core purpose to enable opportuni...
LONDON, Sept. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: An FCDO spokesperson said: The UK stands in full solidarity with Germany following Russia's egregious and reckless attack on Leipzig airport. The UK's commitment to defending our NATO Allies and supporting Ukraine is ironclad, and any attempt by Russia to undermine our united resolve is futile. This is the latest in a clear pattern of attempts by the Russian State to undermine our collective security. That is ...
LONDON, Sept. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The scholars were selected following a competitive application process. They will travel to the UK in the coming weeks to study subjects ranging from software development and engineering to environmental studies, and landscape architecture. The 2026-27 Chevening scholars are: * Leiry Seron (Honduras) - MSc Software Development * Pablo Ramirez Letona (Guatemala) - MA Landscape Architecture * Mayalitza Sosof Sisa...
LONDON, Sept. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister hosted the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, at Downing Street today. The Prime Minister began by thanking President Macron for France's loan of the Bayeux Tapestry, which he said symbolised common bonds between the UK and France, and was a statement of unity in an increasingly divided world. Turning to small boats, the Prime Minister said the cooperation between both countries was clearl...
LONDON, Sept. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Workers, apprentices, businesses and communities across Scotland are to benefit as the UK Government releases the first £52.1 million from the Local Growth Fund after green-lighting five regions' three-year investment plans for the £140 million initiative. The locally delivered fund targets Scotland's Regional Partnerships that contain the areas with the lowest Gross Disposable Household Income (GDHI) ...
LONDON, Sept. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * RFA Resurgent, the first of three new Fleet Solid Support ships, begins to take shape with keel laying as names for sister ships, RFA Reliant and RFA Resourceful, are announced. * The Fleet Solid Support programme is expected to create around 1,200 UK shipyard jobs and hundreds of apprenticeships, boosting sovereign shipbuilding in Navantia UK's Appledore and Belfast shipyards. * RFA Resurgent is due to enter s...
LONDON, Sept. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: BDW Trading, part of the Barratt Redrow group, polluted the Ladden Brook and Tanhouse stream in Yate over six days in July 2022. The silt came from its Ladden Garden Village development after a contractor jet washed silt while cleaning and surveying land drainage. The silt entered the Ladden Brook and Tanhouse stream, prompting an Environment Agency investigation. BDW Trading acknowledged it bore the responsibi...
LONDON, Sept. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The UK has announced its intention to invest £400 million into the Tropical Forests Forever Facility (TFFF) via a loan. This is subject to the finalisation of the Tropical Forest Forever Facility's governance and operational arrangements, completion of our usual due diligence and our conditions being met. The UK investment into TFFF as a loan, not a grant, ensures value for money for the British taxpayer. A...
LONDON, Sept. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Phil Bowen, Interim Chair of the Youth Justice Board, says: The YJBremainsfirmly opposedto the use of PAVA in youth custody. Extending this trial is a step in the wrong direction. Thereremainsa distinct lack of evidence that its usereduces violence, prevents reoffending, or makes custody safer. In practice, it risks causing significant harm, including eroding trust between children and staff. We are also deeply...