LONDON, June 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Employment reforms will "help solve UK's Productivity Puzzle" * Employment Rights Minister attends International Labour Conference to drive awareness of UK Government's landmark Employment Rights Bill. * Reforms will increase worker productivity, making UK businesses more internationally competitive. * Changes to deliver the government's Plan for Change, putting more money in people's pockets and raising living ...
LONDON, June 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister spoke to the Chief Minister of Gibraltar Fabian Picardo this evening, to congratulate him on today's historic agreement to secure the future of Gibraltar. He thanked him for his years of hard work, commitment, and leadership to reach an agreement - adding that it was fantastic to see that it had been profusely welcomed by all sides. Both agreed that this would unlock a secure future for the p...
LONDON, June 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Following extensive public consultation, the Environment Agency has granted an environmental permit to the operators of a proposed energy from waste site in Poole, Dorset today. In reaching the decision, after considering all feedback from the local community and interested groups, the agency agreed that MVV Environmental Ltd, of Canford Resource Park, Arena Way, Magna Road, Poole, Dorset, had met all of the nec...
LONDON, June 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Badger TB vaccinations increased to a record high by 24% across the country last year, as part of a major drive to increase badger vaccination and end the badger cull. It's part of significant progress made in a range of areas to deliver on its manifesto pledge to end badger culling by the end of the Parliament. A total of 4,110 badgers were vaccinated against the devastating animal disease in England last year,...
LONDON, June 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Environment Agency officers are contacting hauliers to ensure that the strict rules are complied with as waste soils can often contain hazardous chemicals that have sometimes ended up being dumped on land or hidden in landscaping or construction projects. The vast majority of businesses operate within the regulations by having registered a U1 exemption, allowing the limited use of specific types and quantities o...
LONDON, June 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has today (11 June 2025) announced the appointment of Dame Christine Gilbert as the next Chair of Ofsted. As a former Chief Inspector and the author of the Independent Learning Review for Ofsted, Dame Christine brings with her a wealth of knowledge of the organisation and the areas which it inspects and regulates. She also serves as the Chair and trustee of the Education E...
LONDON, June 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Disgraced officers from national law enforcement agencies will be blocked from joining local police forces, as the government continues its drive to raise standards and conduct within law enforcement. The Home Office introduced legislation yesterday to provide for a dedicated National Crime Agency (NCA) barred and advisory list within the landmark Crime and Policing Bill, as part of the Plan for Change. This ne...
LONDON, June 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Ten AI pioneers are being supported to develop AI solutions which slash energy bills and accelerate the UK's clean energy superpower ambitions. * Technologies include AI-powered heat mapping drones and smart panels that warm homes from the outside. * Winners will compete for £1 million Manchester Prize, helping to unlock AI innovation and growth to deliver the government's Plan for Change. Millions of fam...
LONDON, June 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Consultation on reforming education inspections shows strong parental support for new report cards, but sector feedback reveals further work is needed to refine the final approach. * Revised inspection framework and methodology to be published in September, alongside Ofsted's response to the consultation. * Inspections under the new approach will begin in November 2025, as planned. The consultation also set ou...
LONDON, June 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Hilary Benn, said: I utterly condemn the terrible scenes of civil disorder in Ballymena, and other reported disorder, over recent days. There is no place for this kind of violence in Northern Ireland. The PSNI must be given the time they need to properly investigate the distressing incident concerned. There is absolutely no justification for the disgraceful attacks ...