LONDON, March 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * new £165 million fund will unblock housing and employment sitesacross England, deliveringthecriticalroad infrastructure that developers need to get building * theinvestment targets stalled developments across England where funding gaps have made progressdifficult, with a deliberate focus on areas that have historically struggled to access the funding needed * part of the government's Road Investme...
LONDON, March 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: We, the Foreign Ministers of Germany, France, Italy and the United Kingdom, express our deep concern about a bill that would significantly expand the possibilities to impose the death penalty in Israel and that could be voted into law next week. We are particularly worried about the de facto discriminatory character of the bill.The adoption of this bill would risk undermining Israel's commitments with regards to...
LONDON, March 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * RAF Regiment gunners in the Middle East become'aces'for the first time in the unit's history. * The"Ace"termis traditionallyusedfor a pilotwhoshoots downat least fiveenemyaircraftin combat. * Gunners in the RAF Regiment have won the term for the first time through shooting down five or more Iraniandrones. Crackgunners fromtheRAF Regimenthave become'aces'for the first time,havingblastedIranian drones o...
LONDON, March 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Government intervention leads to significant reduction of 20% in long waits NHS waiting lists for patients with muscle, bone and joint conditions. * 'Getting it Right First Time' Programme aims include supporting people with MSK conditions get off community waiting lists and return to work sooner. * Results highlight new approach to tackling economic inactivity and waiting list backlogs In all, around 7,500 p...
LONDON, March 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union, met under France's G7 Presidency, at Abbaye des Vaux-de-Cernay, France from March 26 to 27, 2026. We discussed the situation in Iran and the region. We underscored the importance of minimising the impact of the conflict on regional partn...
LONDON, March 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A North Yorkshire farmer who allowed thousands of tonnes of waste to be dumped on his land in a Yorkshire beauty spot has been handed a suspended prison sentence and ordered to clear the eyesore. Following an investigation by the Environment Agency, Hayden Fortune, 50, of Pyethornes Farm, Wigglesworth, Skipton, was sentenced at York Magistrates' Court on Thursday 26 March after previously pleading guilty to ope...
LONDON, March 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New funding bringsthetotal inair defence commitments made over the last two months by theUKto protect Ukraineto £600 million. * Follows the Prime Minister's announcement that British military will be able to board shadow fleet vessels in UK waters - stepping up pressure on Putin.  * Announcement made by the Prime Minister at the Joint Expeditionary Force leaders' meeting in Finland, as Presi...
LONDON, March 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Nominated by cadets, the CARAs recognise Cadet Force Adult Volunteers (CFAV) across the Highlands of Scotland. There will be 11 winners - one for each Sea Cadets District, Army Cadet Battalion and Royal Air Force Air Cadets Wing in the Highland Reserve Forces' and Cadets' Association (RFCA) area - plus at least 11 highly commended certificates. Who can be nominated Any CFAV who has made a difference to a cadet...
LONDON, March 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Climate risk specialists from the Government Actuary's Department (GAD) have shared insights and expertise on the links between climate, health and sustainable growth at a major conference. The annual Civil Service Climate and Environment Network (CSCEN) Conference took place on 25 March 2026. The conference brought together civil servants and partners from across government and beyond to explore practical app...
LONDON, March 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Cabinet Secretary, with the approval of the Prime Minister, has appointed Douglas Wilson as the new Treasury Solicitor, HM Procurator General and Permanent Secretary, Government Legal Department (GLD). The HM Procurator General aspect of the role is made by Royal Warrant and has been approved by the King. Douglas is currently Director General at the Attorney General's Office. He has previously held legal se...