LONDON, June 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Ground investigation works have begun along a 15km stretch of coastline between Holywell in Eastbourne and Cooden Beach in Bexhill, as part of preparations for the next phase of the Pevensey to Eastbourne Coastal Management Scheme (PevEb). The investigations, which started in May 2026, will inform the new beach design and groyne modification works planned to take place between 2027 and 2037. They form a critical...
LONDON, June 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Today (30 June), the Environment Agency has published its inaugural AgricultureReport,givingan overview oftheenvironmental performance of the sector andshowcasinghow ithelpsfarmers improvetheirenvironmental impact. TheEAengageswithfarmers, using advice,incentives,andenforcementwhere necessary,to improve compliance with environmentalregulations. In thepastfive years,EA officers have completedover 19,000 inspectio...
LONDON, June 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The rollout of new safe and legal routes for refugees will begin in the autumn, the Home Secretary has announced, ahead of wider reforms to the immigration system to be delivered through the Immigration and Asylum Bill that was confirmed in the King's Speech. This will include reforming human rights laws to preserve protection for those in need, while bearing down on abuse of the asylum system. The UK has a pro...
LONDON, June 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Additional funding to strengthen military readiness and accelerate thedronetransformation,boost future fighter jetsand strengthen the UK's nuclear deterrent. * Defence Investment Plan willalsocreatenearly 60,000extra direct and indirect UK industry jobs by the end of the decade,taking forecasted defence spending related jobs supported in the UK to more than half a million. * Nearly...
LONDON, June 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New £50 billion allocation of loans and guarantees will support British defence businesses to compete and grow in a rapidly expanding global market. * UK allies will also benefit, gaining easier access to world-leading British defence capabilities and expertise. UK Export Finance (UKEF), the government's export credit agency, can announce a new £50 billion Defence Export Fund. This increases UKEF's t...
LONDON, June 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Manila, Philippines - The United Kingdom welcomesa significant milestone for the Philippines, asParties tothe Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)agreed to begin preparatory discussionsonaccessionwith thePhilippines. The announcement was madeatthe 10th CPTPP Commission Meeting heldvirtually on26 June 2026, where Ministers confirmed that preparatory discussions will begin ...
LONDON, June 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A full agenda and Director's report are both available to view ahead of the meeting. Anyone with an interest in this theme, and the work of the Food Standards Agency in general, is invited to attend this meeting and can participate in an open question and answer session following discussions. In person spaces for this meeting are limited, but those with an interest are more than welcome to join online and submi...
LONDON, June 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Thousands of hectares of vital peatland will be better protected and managed thanks to nearly £50 million in new funding announced today (Monday 29 June). This will help toreducecarbon emissions, better protect rural communities from the risks of wildfire and flooding, and supportlocal economies. England's peat soils store more than half the country's terrestrial carbonandare a powerfulnature-based solution...
LONDON, June 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * One month to go until the second Payments on Account deadline on 31 July. * The HMRC app is the quickest way to pay, with more than 110,000 payments made through the app since April. * Customers can set up payment plans to help spread the cost of their tax bill. With one month to go, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding millions of Self Assessment taxpayers to prepare for the 2025 to 2026 tax year second...
LONDON, June 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Parole Board has produced a new leaflet and video to guide victims through the parole process. We appreciate that the parole system can be complex and difficult for victims to navigate, so we want to be as transparent as possible about how the system works, by providing clear and concise information on topics such as: * how to submit a Victim Personal Statement; * the different stages of the process; * how t...