LONDON, Aug. 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Please note this data shows what HM Land Registry has been able to process during thetime periodcovered and is not necessarily a reflection of market activity. InJuly: * HM Land Registry completed over 2,052,580 applicationstochange or query the Land Register * the South East toppedthe table of regional applications with461,467 HM Land Registry completed 2,052,588 applications inJuly compared with1,883,560 inJ...
LONDON, Aug. 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: About the programme As part of the Small Projects Programme, the British Embassy Dushanbe is inviting proposals for sustainable tourism development projects in Tajikistan. We encourage proposals that promote gender equality and support both foreign and domestic tourism. Projects must show how they will remain sustainable after completion. Project requirements * maximum budget: £20,000 * project activity ...
LONDON, Aug. 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * DASA has launched Phase 2 (Cycle 6) of Innovation in Support of Operations * Funded by the Ministry of Defence * Cycle 6 closes on 14 October 2025 at 12:00 Midday (BST) TheDefence and Security Accelerator (DASA)is pleased to launch Phase 2 (Cycle 6) of our fast paced Themed Competition Innovation in Support of Operations. Run on behalf of theMinistry of Defence, this competition is looking for innovative prop...
LONDON, Aug. 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: In response to the decrease in the Bank of England base rate on 7 August 2025, the Court Funds Office (CFO) rates of interest payable to clients have been reviewed and from 20 August 2025 these will change to the following: * Special Account - decreased from 4.25% to 4.00% * Basic Account - decreased from 3.19% to 3.00% The decision was made to ensure that the running costs of the CFO service can continue to be...
LONDON, Aug. 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Joint statement: In light of the unfolding humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, we, the undersigned members of the Media Freedom Coalition, urge Israel to allow immediate independent foreign media access and afford protection for journalists operating in Gaza. Journalists and media workers play an essential role in putting the spotlight on the devastating reality of war. Access to conflict zones is vital to carryi...
LONDON, Aug. 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Following a report from the Environment Agency of mortalities in a wild population of Pacific oysters (Magallana [syn. Crassostrea] gigas) at Alexandra Dock in the Port of Grimsby, Humber Estuary, a Fish Health Inspector from the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) visited the affected site to inspect the oysters and collect samples for analysis at Cefas National Reference Laboratory...
LONDON, Aug. 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Millions of pupils across the country are celebrating after receiving GCSE and other vocational and technical qualification (VTQs) results today (Thursday 21 August), as young people prepare to move on to the next stage of their education. The proportion of entries achieving top grades (grade 7 or above), and grade 4 are broadly consistent with last year, reflecting a stable picture following the disruption this...
LONDON, Aug. 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Professor Aoife Hunt MBE Aoife is a Professor of Crowd Safety and Security Science at the University of Greenwich and a leading specialist in crowd dynamics, simulation modelling and emergency evacuation strategies. She has over 17 years' experience leading projects and research studies to advance the safety and security of crowded places, supporting the design and operation of sports grounds, arenas, major even...
LONDON, Aug. 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Joint statement by: * foreign ministers of Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom. * High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission The decision by the Israeli Higher Planning Com...
LONDON, Aug. 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Nearly 1,800 new bedspaces for military personnel are to be constructed in the first phase of the MOD's new approach to building Single Living Accommodation (SLA). The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has allocated the first sites to construction partners to build new SLA under their Programmatic Approach. This new way of building SLA, which was announced last year, will see the members of a new constru...