LONDON, Aug. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Over 1,000 hectares of nationally rare upland habitats have been secured for nature through the creation of England's new Stiperstones Landscape National Nature Reserve. The expanded reserve is more than 3 times the area of the original Stiperstones reserve. It brings together 6 partner organisations to safeguard precious heathland, ancient woodland, bogs and acidic grasslands on the edge of the English Welsh bor...
LONDON, Aug. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The UK's Sub-National Governance Programme ran from 2019 to 2025, unlocking over £1.9 billion in public finance through improved planning, budgeting, and revenue mobilisation. Working closely with provincial governments, the programme has helped to achieve savings to reinvest into other public services. For example, it helped the Government of Punjab to develop a comprehensive pensions reform plan. This in...
LONDON, Aug. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: North London Muslim Housing Association (NLM) was unable to provide evidence that it has ensured its governance arrangements are aligned with the activities and risks of the organisation. Weaknesses in performance reporting meant the board was unable to monitor the delivery of NLM's strategic objectives and effective management of strategic risks. Significant improvements are also needed to NLM's risk, control ...
LONDON, Aug. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Former chairman of John Lewis, Sir Charlie Mayfield, experienced banker and regeneration entrepreneur Edward Twiddy and economics communications specialist Jenny Scott appointed as non-executive directors. * Trio will oversee the Treasury's work and offer challenge and advice to the Department to support decision making. Three experienced business leaders from retail, tech and communications have been appointe...
LONDON, Aug. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Planning Inspectorate is continuously looking at how we can improve the service we provide for our customers/consumers/users. We make changes informed by research sessions conducted with our users to better understand the needs and experiences of people who use any of our digital services e.g. Find a National Infrastructure Project or Appeals.   We're looking for participants to take part in shor...
LONDON, Aug. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Juliana Correa, Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Guatemala, visited the Office of the Organization of American States (OAS) in the Adjacency Zone on 12 August. The OAS Office plays a key role in promoting dialogue, trust, and peaceful cooperation between the communities of Guatemala and Belize along the Adjacency Line, while the territorial dispute remains under consideration by the International Court of Jus...
LONDON, Aug. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Scottish Government's Government Expenditure and Revenue (GERS) figures for 2024-25 show that people in Scotland benefit by £2,669 more per head of additional spending compared to the UK average, as a result of the redistribution of wealth throughout the UK, and the impact of our Plan for Change. This is an increase of £358 on the previous year [£2,311 in 2023-24]. In 2024-25, £91.4 billi...
LONDON, Aug. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: PackUK has appointed members to 3 of its key advisory groups. These voluntary advisory groups, alongside the Scheme Administrator Steering Group, will support the continued development and delivery of the Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging scheme (pEPR). They play an important role in shaping the UK's packaging waste reforms: * Recyclability Assessment Methodology Technical Advisory Committee * Effi...
LONDON, Aug. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Foreign Secretary, David Lammy said: "Shocking reports are emerging of the latest assault by the Rapid SupportForces (RSF) in and around El Fasher, North Darfur. In Abu Shouk camp for internally displaced persons (IDP), attacks earlier this week killed at least 40 defenceless civilians who had already fled violence in El Fasher. "As fighting intensifies, exit routes from El Fasher remain blocked, trapping hundr...
LONDON, Aug. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Get Involved The Marine Management Organisation are hosting in-person East Marine Plan development events to provide an update on Issues with Supporting Evidence, plan objectives and plan options. This is also an opportunity for stakeholders to help shape the development of the East Marine Plan by providing valuable input on draft plan policies. There are three opportunities for stakeholders to attend an event:...