LONDON, Sept. 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Common sense changes to save businesses more than £450 million a year, with even further savings to come. * Paperwork reporting replaced with digital versions, while Government explores how AI can further drive efficiencies. * Simpler rules will make British businesses more attractive to investors, driving the creation of good jobs that make the country better off. Family firms and businesses across the c...
LONDON, Sept. 5 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * government funds new National Roads Policing Coordination Centre, stepping up enforcement on illegal number plates across England * police join forces to share tech and data in blitz on organised crime * part ofgovernment's Road Safety Strategy in action, the first in over a decade, which will save thousands of lives A new nationwide crackdown on illegal number plates will target drivers who dodge fines and or...
LONDON, Sept. 4 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The government has backed a new law banning depraved child-like sexual abuse dolls. The Child-like Sexual Abuse Dolls (Offences) Private Members' Bill, which progressed to committee stage today,will make it illegal to buy, sell or own these vile dolls. Anyone caught with one could face up to 5 years behind bars. Police have encountered these items while investigating child sexual abuse suspects and when monitor...
LONDON, Sept. 4 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Mr Adam Pile OBE has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Mozambique in succession to Ms Helen Lewis, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Pile will take up his appointment during January 2027. Curriculumvitae Full name: Adam Pile Dates Role 2025 to 2026 FCDO, Sudan and South Sudan Unit, Deputy Director 2019to2025 FCDO, Deputy and Acting Director, Ov...
LONDON, Sept. 4 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The court appointed the Official Receiver as liquidator of: * PS & B - Estate Management Limited (company number: 11551488)  The Official Receiver is continuing to wind-down the company in accordance with her statutory duties and this is the latest position as at 03 September 2026. Current known information in relation to any funds held by the company The Official Receiver has commenced her investigatio...
LONDON, Sept. 4 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Families will no longer be at the mercy of rip-off uniform suppliers or schools dodging cost limits, as the government closes loopholes that have allowed some schools to sidestep limits on expensive branded items. There will be no more hiding behind "optional" branded items with no cheap alternative, and no more pressuring parents into costly branded sports kit. New rules - in force from this week - cap branded...
LONDON, Sept. 4 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Liam Ross, of Dartford, Kent, had his sentence increased by 3 years to 15 years' imprisonment with a one-year licence extension, after the Attorney General, Ellie Reeves KC MP, referred his case to the Court of Appeal under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme.  The Court heard that Ross, aged 29 at the time of the offending, met the 16-year-old victim over social media. Ross pursued a sexual rel...
LONDON, Sept. 4 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * A UK gallery or institution has been granted the opportunity to save this national treasure for the nation The UK Government has blocked an exceptionally rare Anglo-Saxon animal depiction from being taken out of the country permanently, in the hope that a UK gallery or institution can save it for the nation. Believed to be over 1,400 years old, the delicately crafted metal object depicts a four-legged animal....
LONDON, Sept. 4 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The block was named the Muir Building in honour of SSgt Chris Muir, an Ammunition Technician who was killed serving Iraq in 2003. His son Ben Muir was invited to cut the ribbon and officially open the block, watched by SSgt Muir's extended family and a number of former colleagues. SSgt Muir was based at DM Kineton as an instructor prior to his deployment to Iraq and was sadly killed during an explosive ordnance ...
LONDON, Sept. 4 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * 67 recipients of the Elizabeth Emblem have been named this month. * The Emblem is awarded to the next of kin of those who have died in the line of duty. * It recognises everyday heroes who gave the ultimate sacrifice, from police officers, to council workers, firefighters and Members of Parliament. The families of 67 firefighters, police officers, Members of Parliament and other public servants who lost their ...