LONDON, May 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Greater Together LA has officially begun with opening speeches from Culture Secretary, Lisa Nandy, co-host Sir Lucian Grainge CBE, CEO of Universal Music Group, and Kate Taylor Tett, Director of the GREAT Campaign. Culture Secretary, Lisa Nandy said: Whether it is film, music, TV, fashion, or sport, the cultural and economic partnership and shared pioneering spirit between the United States and the United Kingdo...
LONDON, May 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Further step towards full and fair redress asnewappealpermissionsprocessto beestablished. * Change responds to recommendation from Horizon Inquiry chair Sir Wyn Williams, with claimants encouraged to seek legal adviceaheadof launch. * NewprocessforHorizonshortfall caseswhere records are incomplete orunavailabletoalso be created followingreportpublished today. Postmastersaffected by the Horizonscandalwho...
LONDON, May 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Planning Inspectorate has published The Final Countdown, a new webinar providing practical guidance for local planning authorities (LPAs) preparing to submit their local plan for examination under the legacy system before 31 December 2026. 2026 is an exceptional year for local plan-making. With both the legacy and new systems running in parallel, more than 100 LPAs are planning tosubmitunder the existing regu...
LONDON, May 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Radical overhaul of broken fit note system to bepiloted so it works for patients, employers, and healthcare professionals. * Trials to be delivered throughselectedNHSWorkWellsitesand major employers. * Comes as newreportshowsjust 29% ofprimary carestaffseeissuing fit notesasa good useof GPtime. Patients,employersand GPs are set tobenefitfrom an overhaul of the broken fit note system following the launch...
LONDON, May 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A rededication service for Lieutenant Thomas Michael O'Neill was organised by the MOD's Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre (JCCC), also known as the 'War Detectives'. The service was held at Le Grand Beaumart Cemetery, France, this afternoon (20 May 2026). Padre Helene Grand rededicates the grave (Crown Copyright) JCCC Caseworker, Nicola Nash, said: I am grateful to the researcherwho originallysubmittedevi...
LONDON, May 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Homes England, the government's housing and regeneration agency, has announced at UKREiiF the launch of its search for a development partner to deliver the regeneration of a landmark city centre site in Nottingham. Delegates were presented with an ambitious vision for the scheme, outlining plans to deliver a vibrant, inclusive and sustainable mixed‑use quarter. The development will deliver high‑qualit...
LONDON, May 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Lucien Ekamba-Elombe set up a phoenix company while bankrupt after failing to pay his council tax and hid his involvement behind an unwitting front man * He fraudulently claimed a £30,000 Covid Bounce Back Loan he had no right to and transferred thousands to his own account * Ekamba-Elombe also bought two properties using more than £190,000 of company money while banned as a director by a court A Newc...
LONDON, May 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Part-time undergraduate applications are now open Students can now apply for Part-time undergraduate student finance for 2026 to 2027. It's quick and easy to apply online, you should encourage students to apply early to have their money ready for the start of their course. SFE Part-time undergraduate applications are now open for courses that start between 31 August 2026 and 31 December 2026. New and continuin...
LONDON, May 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Aserviceof recognition, remembrance and reflection for theinfectedbloodcommunity will take place at St Paul's today, on the eve of the second anniversary of theInfectedBloodInquiry reporting. * Theservicehas been designed by theInfectedBloodMemorialCommittee in consultation with the wider community. * Theservicewill provide an opportunity torememberthe harms, losses, and trauma faced by the community and...
LONDON, May 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Chancellor is expected to announce sweeping reforms that will give Parliament the authority to approve critical energy schemes and better protect infrastructure projects from judicial review. The proposed changes - on which a policy note is published today - are intended to reinforce the UK's energy security, drive down consumer bills and support the government's central mission of economic growth. The headl...