THE TRAJECTORY IN THE WEST BANK AND EAST JERUSALEM REMAINS ALARMING: UK STATEMENT AT THE UN SECURITY COUNCIL

LONDON, July 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued text of the following speech: Last November this Council adopted UN Security Council Resolution 2803, endorsing President Trump's Comprehensive Peace Plan for Gaza. It continues to offer a historic opportunity to achieve lasting peace. But eight months on, implementation risks stalling. Now is the time for all parties to fulfil their commitments under the plan, in full. In that context, I will highlight three priorities to reinvi...


WORLD PRIZE REPORT PUBLISHED

LONDON, July 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Today, we have published our accident investigation report into the fatal man overboard from the Isle of Man registered bulk carrier World Prize on 14 October 2025. The report, available via this link, contains details of what happened and subsequent actions taken. This investigation was carried out by the UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) on behalf of theIsle of Man Administrationin accordance wit...


REPORT 10/2026: COLLISION BETWEEN A TRAM AND TWO PEDESTRIANS AT STANIFORTH ROAD

LONDON, July 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: R102026_260728_Staniforth Road PDF, 12.3 MB, 40 pages This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. Request an accessible format. If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need a version of this document in a more accessible format, please email enquiries@raib.gov.uk. Please tell us what format you need. It will help us if you say what assistive technology you use. Summ...


HMRC URGES CUSTOMERS NOT TO IGNORE SIMPLE ASSESSMENT LETTERS

LONDON, July 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * HMRC will send Simple Assessment letters for the 2025 to 2026 tax year this summer. * The letters are sent to those who have tax to pay on income that has not been taxed through Pay As You Earn (PAYE) or Self Assessment. * HMRC is encouraging recipients to not ignore the letters. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is encouraging people who receive a Simple Assessment letter this summer to not ignore it, and to ch...


LANDLORDS WITH STRONG GOVERNANCE BEST PLACED TO DELIVER MORE AND BETTER SOCIAL HOMES

LONDON, July 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Regulatory casework review 2026 RSH has published its regulatory casework review, which covers the key themes from its economic and consumer regulation over the past year. The findings come from RSH's inspections and responsive work with housing associations, other private registered providers and councils. Landlords must: * Know that tenants are safe in their homes by having strong data and effective systems t...


CBD BOSS SENTENCED FOR FRAUD AND MONEY LAUNDERING AFTER USING FUNDS TO BUY LANZAROTE PROPERTY

LONDON, July 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Alex Hope fraudulently secured a £25,000 Bounce Back Loan after inflating his company's turnover * He laundered funds from two loans through multiple accounts to help buy a property in Lanzarote * Business partner Liam Jones was also convicted of fraud over a £56,000 loan the pair obtained for their cannabidiol (CBD) company A CBD brand boss has been sentenced for fraud and money laundering after tra...


CNC CELEBRATES 10 YEARS OF PROJECT SERVATOR DELIVERY

LONDON, July 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Originally developed by the National Protective Security Authority (NPSA) and the City of London Police in 2014, Project Servator is a specialist policing tactic that aims to disrupt a range of criminal activity and provide a reassuring presence for the public through unpredictable and highly visible deployments. The CNC first implemented Project Servator at the Sellafield Operational Policing Unit (OPU) in 2016...


FOURTH COMPANY DIRECTOR DISQUALIFIED FOR ROLE IN £13.9 MILLION BARCLAYS 'SCAM'

LONDON, July 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Daryl Dylan directed two companies which were used to move more than £1.6 million to connected companies through unauthorised overdrafts in 2021 * The companies entered liquidation in 2022 * Dylan joins his half-brother Scott, David Antrobus and Jack Mason in being disqualified as company directors for their role in the scheme A fourth company director has been disqualified for their role in a scheme invo...


RSH CONSIDERS COMPULSORY DEREGISTRATION OF EASY HOUSING ASSOCIATION

LONDON, July 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) has published a regulatory judgement today (Monday 27 July 2026) because it is considering using its power to remove Easy Housing Association (Easy) from the register of social housing providers. RSH has taken further action due to Easy's persistent and long-standing failure to deliver the outcomes of the Governance and Financial Viability Standard and the Rent Standard. Ea...


PM: 'FROM TODAY BRITAIN WILL VALUE THE HARD HAT AS MUCH AS THE GRADUATION CAP'

LONDON, July 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Under the Prime Minister's fundamental changes to the education system, 14-year-olds will be able to get early access to technical education, skills training, work experience and connections with employers * Prime Minister to say to students: 'whether you choose construction, coding or classics, you'll get the skills you need and be given the respect you deserve' * Schools, colleges, mayors, local leaders and e...