LONDON, June 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * pilots of self-driving taxi- and bus-like services will be brought forward by a year to spring 2026, attracting investment and making the UK one of the world leaders in this technology * cutting-edge innovation, regulation and road safety will be the key priorities of the pilots - with the UK's new automated vehicle legislation one of the most robust in the world * industry could create 38,000 jobs and add ...
LONDON, June 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Bottom trawling - a fishing method that involves dragging large nets along the sea floor - could be banned across more vulnerable areas of English seas. The government is committed to protecting our oceans and today (Monday 9th June) has outlined plans to ban the destructive practice in more Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). The measures would help protect rare marine animals, as well as the delicate seabeds on whic...
LONDON, June 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Axel Heitmueller has been appointed as the Prime Minister's Expert Adviser on Health.The Prime Minister's Expert Adviser will advise ministers and drive forwardthe Government's vision for health and social care. Axel brings with him extensive experience working in the healthcare sector as CEO of Imperial College Health Partners and Executive Director of Strategy at the Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust...
LONDON, June 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Number of insolvencies where crypto is identified as an asset has increased 420% in five years * More than £500,000 in cryptoassets identified in insolvency cases last year - 364 times higher than in 2019/20 * New role will help the agency recover more money owed to creditors in insolvency cases The Insolvency Service has appointed its first dedicated crypto intelligence specialist to help recover ...
LONDON, June 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New Access to Elected Office Steering Group set up to support disabled candidates to enter elected office. * The group will use their lived experience to ensure disabled people's views and voices are at the heart of decision making. * Cross-party members to work closely with the Minister for Social Security and Disability, Sir Stephen Timms MP, to boost representation of disabled people in future elections. Dis...
LONDON, June 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Are you a dedicated professional with the ability to balance big-picture thinking and meticulous attention to detail? Do you have excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise and react to changing demands? Are you ready to develop your career in an interesting and varied role?If so, then this is the perfect role for you! The Personal Assistant to the Chief Inspector of Air Accidents (PA CIAA) p...
LONDON, June 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Young children love to jump in muddy puddles and roll on grass, but are unlikely to think about what is going on in the earth underneath them. Now a new illustrated book aims to dig into just what is happening in the soil beneath their feet. 'Our Living Soils' was commissioned by Natural England to explore soil health in a way that appeals to four to seven-year-old children. It highlights just how much is going o...
LONDON, June 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The guidance'Raising a concern with the Charity Commission' (CC47) sets out when to raise concerns about a charity with the Commission as well as what it can do or cannot do within its remit of helping charities in England and Wales be accountable, well-run and meet their legal obligations. The guidance also covers where and how it can and will act and how it prioritises the most serious concerns that present ris...
LONDON, June 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: On 9 June 2025, the government announced plans to extend bans on the use of bottom towed gear and other damaging fishing activities in more Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). As England's marine manager, MMO is responsible for managing fishing in offshore MPAs. It is now asking marine stakeholders to view its draft management measures for 42 English MPAs, complete an online survey and have their say. Proposals woul...
LONDON, June 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Innovation and growth through the UK's world-leading defence industry was the focus of a visit to a Sheffield factory today by the Defence Secretary and NATO Secretary General. Defence Secretary, John Healey and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte toured Sheffield Forgemasters, which manufactures specialist steel parts used in critical defence programmes, including nuclear-grade steel components for the Royal Navy'...