LONDON, Aug. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: We have introduced an additional date by which individuals can tender to become a peer reviewer in the following categories of law: * crime * family * housing * immigration and asylum * mental health All contracts will end on 28 February 2037, subject to rights of early termination. Application period and key dates The deadline for tenders to be assessed, for service starting from 1 March 2027, is 5:00pm on 3...
LONDON, Aug. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Minister for Energy welcomes Professor Whyte to the UK to become CEO of UKAEA this autumn. * UKAEA plays a key role in delivering the UK's Fusion Strategy. Professor Dennis Whyte has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority Group (UKAEA) following an open international recruitment process, taking up the role this autumn as the UK progresses its work to commercialise ...
LONDON, Aug. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * CMA publishes its provisional decision in relation to keeping or removing 33 market remedies * CMA is committed to ensuring its remedies remain effective, proportionate and focused on delivering real benefits for consumers, businesses and the UK economy * Now inviting views before reaching a final decision Following its strategic review of 33 market remedies, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is cons...
LONDON, Aug. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New signing will see UK and Australian firms work togetheroncutting-edgeradar systems, boosting growth across both countries' defence industries. * Work to build onUK-Australia defence partnership,already supporting tens of thousands of jobs in both countries through AUKUS. * Comes as Minister Luke Pollard kicks off a visit to Australia and New Zealandto strengthendefence and industrial partnerships. The state...
LONDON, Aug. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: East Midlands Housing (Emh) Group received a C1 consumer upgrade in regulatory judgements published by the Regulator of Social Housing today (Wednesday 12 August 2026). Emh group previously had a consumer grade of C2 from an inspection completed in November 2024. Subsequent responsive engagement with the regulator focused on the delivery of its improvement strategy. Emh group demonstrated it had strengthened it...
LONDON, Aug. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Local people to get a real say over what opens on their high street as PrimeMinisterhands new powers to communities and councils * Planning loopholes closed and outdated "Aim to Permit" rule to be scrapped to stop unwanted vape and betting shops taking over high streets * Dodgy businesses linked to organised crime to be shut down for longer under tougher powers for police and local authorities * Part of the Pri...
LONDON, Aug. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Environment Agency contacted Cheshire Police on Friday morning, 7 August, for assistance with an arrest as part of an investigation into a large-scale illegal waste site at a farm on Coal Pit Lane near Middlewich. Both organisations attended the site as part of ongoing enforcement activity. A 69-year-old local man was arrested at the site on suspicion of waste offences. He has since been released on bail wh...
LONDON, Aug. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Dr David Lacey has been appointed as the new British Honorary Consul in Penang, succeeding Dato' Robert Hawkins MBE who has retired after serving in the role for 20 years. As the Honorary Consul, Lacey will help foster political, academic and commercial ties on behalf of the British High Commission in Kuala Lumpur. He will be working closely with Penang state government leaders and the local business community. ...
LONDON, Aug. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The owner of a business near Braintree hiring out rubbish skips has been sentenced to a 6-month suspended prison term. Chelmsford magistrates' court heard about Roy Brett's "repeated failure" to accept Environment Agency warnings regarding overflowing skips and uncovered waste. Brett's company, RJ Brett Contracts Ltd, was fined £3,000 for similar offences. Chair of the bench Andrew McGregor said the site "...
LONDON, Aug. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Environment Agency is urging the public to stop tampering with sluices, locks and other water control structures, after a rise in vandalism on its waterways this summer. The warning comes as drought is declared in Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire. Damage to water infrastructure is making it harder to manage already low water levels and is putting people at risk. Tampering lowers water levels, disrupts nav...