LONDON, Aug. 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued text of the following speech: As we have heard today, ongoing violence continues to displace civilians and to deepen an already acute humanitarian crisis. Women and girls continue to bear the brunt, including through conflict-related sexual violence. First, the United Kingdom reiterates the urgent need for an immediate cessation of hostilities and a return to the political process. We urge all parties to use this immediate period ...
LONDON, Aug. 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Bloomsbury Institute, a higher education provider in central London,has had its licence to sponsor international students revoked afterfailing to meettheBasic Compliance Assessment. TheBasic Compliance Assessmentis an annual check that all sponsors must pass, measuring visa refusal rates, courseenrolmentand completion. At the time of the assessment, sponsorswere requiredto meet three thresholds: a visa refus...
LONDON, Aug. 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The charitywas set up toprovide community transport and allied training for people in Merseyside and surrounding areas who need such services because of age, sickness, disability,povertyor lack of adequate and safe public transport. The Commissionhas opened a statutory inquiry into the charityas it hasidentifiedgovernance andfinancial managementconcerns.Theseinclude that thecharityappears to havetoo few trustees,...
LONDON, Aug. 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: This statement provides an update on the ongoing AAIB investigation into an accident involving a Beech B200, G-NIAA, at Birmingham Airport​, ​6 August 2025​. The investigation has been comprehensive, examining operational, engineering and human factors to determine if these aspects contributed to the accident. The investigation into the accident is nearing completion and the final report will be...
LONDON, Aug. 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband steps up UK action against Russia, with new sanctions targeting the Kremlin's military machine, oil and gasrevenuesand ageing shadow fleet. * Government continues tosupport Ukraine after thePrime Minister andForeign Secretary welcomed President Zelenskyy to the UK last week. Russian banks,shadowfleetshipsand shady businesses have been slapped with UK sanctionsfor their role in...
LONDON, Aug. 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Environment Agency has today (6 August) published the latestWater Environment (Water Framework Directive) Regulations (WFDR) classifications, providing informationtowater companies,farmersand stakeholders to see clearly where the water environment is performing well and where further action is needed. Today's data shows that 14.3% of England's surface waters achieved good ecological status, meeting the standa...
LONDON, Aug. 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: All companies must file annual accounts and a confirmation statement in accordance with the Companies Act 2006. Directors are personally responsible for ensuring these documents are delivered on time. Where accounts are filed late, Companies House automatically imposes statutory late filing penalties. For persistent or serious non-compliance, Companies House has a range of enforcement powers, including financial ...
LONDON, Aug. 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A major step forward in the transformation of Riverside Sunderland has been confirmed, with Homes England, the government's housing and regeneration agency, backing the Sheepfolds neighbourhood through a £27.7 million investment. The funding will help transform the former industrial site, set to be the largest residential neighbourhood with more than 350 homes as part of Riverside Sunderland, with £10 m...
LONDON, Aug. 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The British Embassy in Asunción is delighted to announce theBritishWeek: 10yearsin Paraguay,from Saturday 15 to Sunday 23 August 2026. This special 10-year anniversary edition of British Week will feature events that celebrate British excellence across food, literature, education, business, music,academiaand culture, and continue to raise the profile of the UK in Paraguay. We share below the calendar of eve...
LONDON, Aug. 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The permit allowed the operation of a waste facility for import, transfer and treatment of a range of hazardous waste. It also enabled the storage of asbestos, batteries, cable and waste electrical and electronic equipment. The Environment Agency issued notice to revoke the licence on 28 May 2026 with the revocation taking effect on 30 June 2026. This means they have not been able to accept waste since then. The...