LONDON, Jan. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Today, Michael Thomson, former Chief Executive Officer of collapsed investment firm London Capital & Finance Plc (LCF) and his wife, Debbie Thomson, admitted to several breaches of a restraint order. The pair have been held in contempt of court following a Serious Fraud Office (SFO) application. Michael and Debbie Thomson are subject to restraint proceedings imposed as part of the SFO's ongoing investigation int...
LONDON, Jan. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Flagship New Homes Accelerator expands to smaller sites after cutting through delays for over 125,000 homes * Seven new sites taken on across East Midlands,South Eastand East of England includingOxCamareas- plus a new London-focused service to get the capital building * Part of government drive to build 1.5 million homes and boost economic growth across the country Over 125,000 new homes will be built faster t...
LONDON, Jan. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) hastoday (29January 2026)updatedproduct informationforhealthcare professionalsand patientsregardingthe small risk ofsevereacute pancreatitisin patientstakingGlucagon-Like Peptide-1 receptor agonistsordual GLP-1/ glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) receptor agonists, commonly known as GLP-1s. Acute pancreatitis is aknown, butinfrequents...
LONDON, Jan. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Regulator of Social Housing has issued orders to remove two officers from the committee of Allnutt Mill Housing Co-operative Limited. RSH has concluded that these officers have: * Impeded the proper management of Allnutt Mill byfailing to carryoutdutiesrequired ofthem as officers of the committeein a timely manner. * Obstructed andfailed tocooperate with RSH by displaying a lack of transparency with RS...
LONDON, Jan. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Phnom Penh- The Ministry of Commerce of the Kingdom of Cambodia and the British Embassy in Cambodia are today co-hosting the Third Cambodia-UK Joint Trade and Investment Forum (Third JTIF). By convening the Third JTIF under the theme "Progressive Partnerships in a Shifting Global Landscape: A Cambodia-UK Perspective", both countries are reaffirming their commitment to strengthening economic cooperation, promotin...
LONDON, Jan. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New board of experts to drive forwardthe government'sNorth Sea Future Plan for a prosperous and sustainable future. * The North Sea Future Boardtasked withhelpingtoboostinvestment, unblock barriers, and supportthehighly-skilledoil and gas workforce, as it holds inauguralmeetingin Aberdeen. * Comes ashistoricclean energysecuritypact agreedbetween UK and EUthis week,to secure 100GWof joint offshore wind projects ...
LONDON, Jan. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Scotland to host new AI Growth Zone - a key pillar of the UK's Modern Industrial Strategy - creating 3,400highvaluejobs and boosting wages across the region over the coming years * Strong links with universities and businesses to open new collaborations, as the delivery of dozens of apprenticeships to support the next generation of Scottish AI talent. * £8.2 billion in private investment committed ...
LONDON, Jan. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister met the Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing today. The Prime Minister thanked the President for a warm welcome to China, and both leaders affirmed their shared commitment to building a consistent, long-term, and strategic partnership that will benefit both countries. They agreed they would continue to enhance co-operation on areas of mutual interest, while maintaining frank and open dialo...
LONDON, Jan. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Youth Justice Statistics for England and Wales for 2024 to 2025, published today (29 January), show continued success in keeping children out of the justice system, alongside growing pressures that risk undermining progress. Fewer children than ever before are entering the youth justice system for the first time, and there are record lows in children in custody, reflecting sustained prevention, diversion and...
LONDON, Jan. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Today, we have published our accident investigation report into the flooding and foundering of the stern trawler Opportune (LK 209) on 24 March 2024. The report, available via this link, contains details of what happened, subsequent actions taken and recommendations. A safety flyer to the fishing industry has also been produced with this report. Media enquiries (telephone only) Media enquiries during office h...