LONDON, May 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A new report published by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows that the trend in HIV diagnoses in England have continued to fall, with England meeting the UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets again - with 95% of people living with HIV having been diagnosed, 95% of those diagnosed receiving treatment, and 98% of people on treatment having suppressed viral loads, meaning the virus is undetectable in their blood. The data...
LONDON, May 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The application is for an offshore electricity generating station approximately 24.5km from its nearest point at the Port of Lowestoft. It is estimated to have an installed capacity in excess of 100MW and will principally comprise offshore wind turbines together with associated infrastructure (onshore and offshore) including a connection to the electricity transmission network. The application was submitted to th...
LONDON, May 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Up to 1.5 million more children will soon be able to use UK eGates, speeding up journeys for them and their families this summer. Children aged 8 and 9 years, who are at least 120cm (3ft 11in) tall and accompanied by an adult will become eligible under plans announced today (14 May 2026). The age limit change will help families returning from their holidays with young children. Millions of passengers alre...
LONDON, May 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The scheme consists of the two offshore wind farms (Dogger Bank South West and Dogger Bank South East), and associated offshore and onshore infrastructure including offshore and onshore high voltage electricity cables, onshore and offshore electricity substation(s), connection(s) to the National Grid and ancillary and temporary works. The application was submitted to the Planning Inspectorate for consideration by...
LONDON, May 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Following the Leaders' Level Summit co-chaired by the UK and France on 17 April, the UK, France, and partners affirm their commitment to using collective diplomatic, economic, and military capabilities to support freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. Navigation must be free, as per the provisions of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), and international law. On 12 May 2026, ...
LONDON, May 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Michael Salter-Church Michael has been Chair of the Horniman Museum and Gardens since 2021. He is also a Trustee and Council member of the National Trust. His professional background is in corporate affairs, including media, public policy, sustainability and campaigning. Most recently he worked on the deployment of gigabit broadband with Openreach, where he also led work on digital inclusion and was sponsor of t...
LONDON, May 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The London Borough of Islington has been given a C3 grade, after the Regulator of Social Housing found serious failings when inspecting the council. RSH found that the London Borough of Islington: * Does not havean accurateunderstanding of tenants' homes-withmostsurveys carried out over 10 years ago without a formalHousingHealth and Safety Rating Systemassessment-and cannot provide assurance that they meet the D...
LONDON, May 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Joanne Segars OBE brings nearly 40 years of executive and non-executive experience in UK pensions and financial services, currently holding a number of board roles including Chair of Trustees at now:pensions, and Chair of the IGC at Legal and General. She has previously held senior leadership roles at the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (now Pensions UK) and the Association of British Insurers. She will ...
LONDON, May 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Welsh Secretary Jo Stevens congratulates Rhun ap Iorwerth on becoming the new First Minister of Wales. Secretary of State for Wales Jo Stevens said: I want to congratulate new First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth and all those elected to the Senedd last week. The Welsh public expect to see both their governments working together to tackle the cost of living, improve public services, create jobs and drive economic gr...
LONDON, May 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Northern Ireland'srapidlygrowing life sciences industry is set tobenefitfrom closer collaboration with the UK regulator, the Medicines and Healthcare products RegulatoryAgency(MHRA), it was announced today(13May 2026). The MHRA isestablishinga hub in Northern Ireland, hosted byInvestNorthernIreland.This builds onthe MHRA'sestablished partnershipswithhealthcare,academiaandindustryandensuresits workis even more str...