LONDON, Aug. 25 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: An investigation has begun into an accident involving a helicopter which occurred on 25 August. A team of inspectors has been sent to the accident site to gather evidence and make enquiries. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
LONDON, Aug. 25 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New indoor domes will grow game in areas of need and boost women and girls' cricket ahead of 2026 Women's T20 World Cup * Investment is part of plan to provide new opportunities for young people to get active and take part in sport through Plan for Change Cricket-loving communities in Luton and Lancashire will soon get to play all year round, after the Government today announced funding for the construction of...
LONDON, Aug. 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Ukrainian soldiers will receive a further boost from the British military's expert training, as the Government announces the extension of the UK's world-leading training programme on Ukrainian Independence Day. The UK is stepping up and evolving its training support to ensure Ukraine's Armed Forces are in the strongest possible position as they resist ongoing Russian attacks, and to deter any further Russian agg...
LONDON, Aug. 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Asylum appeals will be overhauled and speeded up to clear the backlog, accelerate returns and end hotel use under some of the most significant changes to the asylum system in decades. As part of efforts to fix the broken asylum system the government inherited and end the use of asylum hotels, a new independent body to deal with asylum appeals made up of independent professional adjudicators, will be established ...
LONDON, Aug. 23 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * families can travel to top UK attractions for no more than £3 a journey, thanks to the government's extended bus fare cap * the fare cap is part of the government's mission to improve bus services, committing over £1 billion to improve bus reliability, frequency and access in towns, cities and rural areas * new Bus Services Bill will put power back in local hands, protect vital routes and make buses m...
LONDON, Aug. 23 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Judges given new powers to punish offenders with bans that curtail freedom * Mandatory drug testing expanded to keep offenders on straight-and-narrow * Part of the Government's Plan for Change to make sure punishment cuts crime and keep streets safe Criminals will be barred from pubs, concerts and sports matches under new sentencing powers unveiled by the Government today (Sunday 24 August) as part of its Plan...
LONDON, Aug. 23 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Proposals for companies to pay for training for workers to secure thousands of well-paid, good quality jobs in offshore wind for decades to come * Measures propose better workforce protection for offshore wind workers, with stronger access to trade unions * Provides a route into high-quality jobs for oil and gas workers, apprentices and school leavers as part of the Plan for Change Working people in coastal ar...
LONDON, Aug. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) has today [22 August 2025] published its Statement of Essential Facts (SEF) in the anti-dumping investigation into biodiesel imports from China. The investigation found that Chinese biodiesel is being dumped in the UK at unfairly low prices, causing material injury to UK producers. The TRA also concluded that applying anti-dumping measures would be in the UK's economic interest...
LONDON, Aug. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Environment Agency has issued a drought permit that will allow Yorkshire Water to reduce how much water is released from the Grimworth Reservoir to "top up" natural flows within the River Wharfe. The permit allows them to extract additional water from the river at Lobwood, near Ilkley, and to reduce the amount it releases into the river from Grimwith Reservoir. The permit was issued by the Environment Agenc...
LONDON, Aug. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister announced at the end of July that the UK will medically evacuate Gazan children for treatment in the UK. This support comes as the appalling humanitarian situation continues to leave many in urgent need of medical care. Most hospitals in Gaza are no longer functioning at all, essential medicines and supplies are running out and medical workers are not able to do their jobs safely. A cross-gov...