LONDON, April 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Usutu virus (USUV) has been identified in blackbirds in Scotland for the first time through the Animal and Plant Health Agency's national passive wild avian surveillance programme (APHA). Usutu virus is a mosquito borne virus, which stems from the same family of viruses which can cause Dengue, Yellow fever and West Nile virus. It is transmitted by mosquitoes, with the main carrier for the virus being wild birds....
LONDON, April 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Matloob Hussain, from Greater Manchester, claimed £150,000 in Covid loans. * He was disqualified as a director following a separate investigation in 2021. * The 49-year-old was jailed for two years and four months following the sentencing at Manchester Crown Court on 25 March 2026. A Manchester businessman has been jailed for two years and four months after admitting he made fraudulent Covid Bounce Back l...
LONDON, April 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Official Receiver will wind up the company in accordance with their statutory duties. They also have a duty to inquire into the cause of the company's failure and conduct of current and former directors.   Information for shareholders Woodbois Limited was formerly listed on the Alternative Investment Market ("AIM"). A notice of cancellation of admission to trading on AIM was issued in November 2...
LONDON, April 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Start Ready has released £725,000 (US$978,750) to support early action to reduce the impact of drought in Guatemala. Start Ready is an international pooled fund supported by bilateral donors and philanthropic partners, including the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). The activation followed early warning data that showed rainfall forecasts for the Primera season (from May to August) wer...
LONDON, March 31 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Households across England are set tobenefitfrom clear new rules on sorting their recycling and waste - which come into force today(Tuesday 31 March 2026) - ending years of confusion over what goes in which bin and enabling consistent, streamlined collections.  The government's Simpler Recycling scheme will boost recycling ratesand cut the amount of waste sent to landfill or incineration....
LONDON, March 31 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Find the cheapest fuel prices near you Fuel Finder is a new scheme designed to helpdriversfind the cheapest fuel near them. Fuel Finder datais available on a range ofthird-party mapping and price comparison tools to helpdriversshop around for the best deals at the pump. You can find the cheapest petroland dieselprices near youonapps and websites,with examplesincluding: * Confused.com * DriveScore * Fuel Find...
LONDON, March 31 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Police will be told to stop recording everyday rows and online spats, as non-crime hate incidents (NCHIs) are to be scrapped by the government. Over recent years, unclear guidance has led to officers being called out to people's homes over insults and routine arguments. A lack of clarity around when and how NCHIs should be recorded, the rise of the digital age and social media, and inconsistent approaches betw...
LONDON, March 31 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * 150 organisations employing around 1.5 million workers, 10 mayoral authorities and representatives from all the nations are now part of the Vanguard group of Keep Britain Working Review led by Sir Charlie Mayfield. * A new standard for healthy working will be developed with the British Standards Institution and independent expert advisory panel established. In all, some 150 organisations employing 1.5million ...
LONDON, March 31 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Government'sFuel Findermandates all UK petrol stations to report their prices, helpinghouseholdswith a carfind the best deals and save around £40 a year * Apps and websites includingConfused.com,DriveScore,Fuel Finder UK, Fuel Spy, MotorMouth, PetrolPrices.com and RAC Fuel Watch are now displayingrealtime fuel prices, meaning drivers can find the cheapest fuel at stationsclose tothem * Drivers should cont...
LONDON, March 31 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Marine Management Organisation, working with the other UK fisheries administrations, has reached a decision to enact a licence variation for the temporary closure. The three-month closure will allow the scallops to spawn before they are caught as well as increasing protection for juvenile scallops to grow. The absence of scallop dredging will also reduce removal of animals and plants at the bottom of the ocean...