LONDON, July 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * A series of pilots will test ways to get innovative medicines to NHS patients faster, and support investment in the UK * The pilots have been developed through a joint government and industry taskforce, deliveringon the commitments set out in the UK-US pharmaceutical arrangement * Nine additional medicines have already been approved for NHS patients in England and Wales since changes to theNICE cost-effectivenes...
LONDON, July 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Families willbenefitfrom more than 18,000 new homes following a landmarkbreakthroughbetween the government and AnglianWater-the latest victory in the government's drive totear down the blockers and get Britain building. Thegovernment's Water Delivery Taskforce stepped in as Anglian Water previously objected to severallarge-scaledevelopments due toconcerns overwastewatertreatmentcapacity.The Taskforce brought toge...
LONDON, July 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Planning reforms could cut pre-application time by up to 12 months and save developers £1 billion on major infrastructure projects * Green-lit projects alreadysetto create 82,000 jobsand generate more clean energy annually to power homes and businesses * Government on trackto decide150 major infrastructureprojectsthis Parliament, nearly triple the last Parliament Britain is set to buildwindandsolar farms, ...
LONDON, July 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The lesson planswhich aim toteachyoung people about theirrights andthe legal system,havebeen developedwithexpert educatorsand shaped by feedbackfrom teachers.Resources range from introductory lessonsforfive-year-oldsexploring whyrules exist, to more complex material examining contemporary threats to theruleoflaw. Each lesson is accompanied by task worksheets, explainervideosand quizzes. Thekey stages one to fourp...
LONDON, July 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister met His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik Al Said of Oman in Downing Street this afternoon. The Prime Minister reiterated his solidarity with Oman and all our partners in the region, as well as his gratitude for Oman's mediation efforts which contributed to the deal between the US and Iran. They discussed efforts to restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and provide shipping with...
LONDON, July 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Ann Allen MBE, Priya Guha MBE, Janice Lane, Toufic Machnouk and Professor Tom Solomon CBE terms will commence on 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2030. Ann Allen MBE Ann is a chartered Surveyor currently leading a team helping to reshape the University of Leeds campus to support the ambitions of the University and the experiences of all students and staff. Prior to this, she led the University of Glasgow £1bn campus ...
LONDON, July 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Rebecca Crook and Judith Donovan have been appointed for four year terms, commencing on 28 September 2026 to 27 September 2030. Helen Williams has been appointed for a four year term, commencing on 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2030. Rebecca Crook Rebecca Crook is UK CEO of MSQ DX, a global digital experience company with £70m+ annual revenue and over 500 people delivering digital products, experiences and...
LONDON, July 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Sufficiency-the amount of suitable accommodation available for children in care and care leavers-is shaped by a complex set of factors,rather than by the volume of provision alone. Local authorities have a duty to ensurethereare enough suitable places for looked-after children, close to their home and able to meet their needs. However, while there are now more children's homes than ever before, homes are getting ...
LONDON, July 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Two teenagers responsible for raping two girls, across two separate incidents, and filming the abuse had their sentences increased to four years detention and indefinite restraining orders (preventing them from contacting the victims), after Attorney General Richard Hermer KC referred their case to the Court of Appeal under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme. The third teenagers' sentence was left unchanged. The ...
LONDON, July 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New commitment to promote investment opportunities, entrepreneurship and vocational training and cooperate on innovation and sustainability * Focus on special interest tourism, including Film, Culture, Gastronomy and Rural Tourism, working together to diversify both countries' offerings and ensure holidaymakers can make the most of their trips British holidaymakers travelling to Greece will benefit from a new M...