LONDON, Aug. 25 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * UK Minister for the Indo-Pacific Rosie Winterton makes first overseas visit to Cambodia, visiting Siem Reap and Oddar Meanchey. * The Minister will visit a UK-funded education programme for those displaced by the Thailand-Cambodia border conflict, continuing more than three decades of UK support for humanitarian mine clearance. * The Minister will also visit Phnom Penh for meetings with the Cambodian go...
LONDON, Aug. 25 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: 33 partners will receive grant funding and work with the government's housing and regeneration agency to deliver much needed social and affordable homes across the country, outside of London. They will join other partner organisations supporting delivery through the 10-year programme's other funding route (Continuous Market Engagement) to create thousands of new homes. Strategic Partners to the Social and Affor...
LONDON, Aug. 25 -- 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 Robinson Helicopters R44 II, G-OCLV, which occurred at Shanklin Road, Isle of Wight on 25 August 2025. The aircraft was conducting a trial lesson when shortly after takeoff from Isle of Wight/Sandown Airfield it departed controlled flight and struck the ground close to the A3020. Three of the four occupants were fata...
LONDON, Aug. 25 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: From 01 September 2026, the definition of regulated activity with children is changing. Full details of the changes can be found in this GOV.UK article: Change to the definition of regulated activity with children from 1 September 2026. In this article, DBS will address some of the common misconceptions about what this change means in practice. "The removal of the supervision exemption only applies to England" ...
LONDON, Aug. 25 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Animal and Plant Health Agency'slaboratoryin Weybridge is now undertaking bluetongue sample testing to support the increasing amount of testingrequiredby the unprecedented scale of the outbreak. Testing is being undertaken in close collaboration with the National Reference Laboratory for bluetongue, The Pirbright Institute. This aims to speed up the process of providing bluetongue test results. APHAleads the...
LONDON, Aug. 25 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) has published updated guidance for employers and organisations using the DBS Update Service. The updated guidance provides clearer information on how the service works, what a status check shows, the limitations of the service and how it can support safer recruitment and safer employment practices. The changes follow recommendations arising from a Home Office review of t...
LONDON, Aug. 25 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Hundreds of thousands of drivers will be on the roads this week as the summer comes to an end - whether that be coming back from a festival, wrapping up a holiday or fitting in a final day trip. From filling up to paying for parking, driving costs can quickly add up. But a little planning can help motorists save money and avoid unexpected charges. 1. Shop around to find the cheapest fuel and save money Fuel pri...
LONDON, Aug. 25 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The application was submitted to the Planning Inspectorate by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government and accepted for examination on 27 May 2026. The development involves works to take down Grenfell Tower to ground level from its original height of 24 storeys, which commenced in September 2025 under permitted development rights. The decision to approve was made following a written representat...
LONDON, Aug. 25 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * More than 13,000 cadets across the East Midlands are developing skills for life through cadet forces. * Minister for Veterans and People visits Army Cadets at Beckingham Training Camp and RAF Air Cadets at RAF Waddington. * Government has committed £70 million to grow the cadet forces by 30% by 2035, with research linking cadet participation to improved wellbeing, educationaloutcomesand social mobility. C...
LONDON, Aug. 25 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Sainsbury's to offer around 10,000 work experience and skills opportunities to help young people gain experience, build confidence and prepare for work * New programme launching from October will target schools with higher levels of free school meal uptake and communities where young people face some of the biggest barriers to work * Latest major employer to deliver a major skills programme following Prime Mini...