LONDON, Aug. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: We condemn in the strongest terms the ongoing executions of protesters and use of the death penalty by the Islamic Republic of Iran. The use of capital punishment to silence dissent, intimidate communities, and punish individuals exercising their human rights can never be justified. The people of Iran must be free to exercise their rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly without fear. We call on Ir...
LONDON, Aug. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A new £4.5 million project has seen the return of the tide for the first time in over 200 years following completion of the Environment Agency's Greatham Marsh Restoration Scheme in Hartlepool. Greatham Marsh before restoration works. Credit: Environment Agency The Environment Agency, working in partnership with The Greatham Foundation and Northumbrian Water, has restored the original course of Greatham Be...
LONDON, Aug. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Thirteen more hotels have closed their doors to asylum seekers and been handed back to communities across England, marking another milestone in the government's drive to end their use for good. Across the country, hotels that had once shut to paying guests can now return to business as usual or be transformed for new uses that better serve local communities. From Blackpool's seafront to market towns across Engl...
LONDON, Aug. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: We have undertaken a preliminary assessment into the circumstances of the death of a crew member from Hebridean Princess in June 2026. Following the assessment the MAIB was unable to determine that the crew member's death was connected to the operation of the vessel. Consequently, in accordance with the Merchant Shipping (Accident Reporting and Investigation) Regulations 2026, the Chief Inspector of Marine Accide...
LONDON, Aug. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Vaccination is one of the most effective and safest ways to protect against many serious infectious diseases Dr Alison Cave, Chief Safety Officer at the MHRA, said: "Multiple large, well-conducted studies involving millions of children worldwide have consistently demonstrated that there is no evidence that vaccines cause autism in children. "Vaccination remains one of the most effective and safest ways to prot...
LONDON, Aug. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Government Actuary's Department's (GAD) Head of Climate and Disaster Risk has outlined how systems thinking can be used to explore the complex relationship between climate change and health. The comments from Georgina Bedenham were made at a recent International Longevity Centre UK (ILC) webinar exploring the links between climate change, population ageing and health. At "Unpicking the web: climate change a...
LONDON, Aug. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: We have introduced an additional date by which individuals can tender to become a peer reviewer in the following categories of law: * crime * family * housing * immigration and asylum * mental health All contracts will end on 28 February 2037, subject to rights of early termination. Application period and key dates The deadline for tenders to be assessed, for service starting from 1 March 2027, is 5:00pm on 3...
LONDON, Aug. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Minister for Energy welcomes Professor Whyte to the UK to become CEO of UKAEA this autumn. * UKAEA plays a key role in delivering the UK's Fusion Strategy. Professor Dennis Whyte has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority Group (UKAEA) following an open international recruitment process, taking up the role this autumn as the UK progresses its work to commercialise ...
LONDON, Aug. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * CMA publishes its provisional decision in relation to keeping or removing 33 market remedies * CMA is committed to ensuring its remedies remain effective, proportionate and focused on delivering real benefits for consumers, businesses and the UK economy * Now inviting views before reaching a final decision Following its strategic review of 33 market remedies, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is cons...
LONDON, Aug. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New signing will see UK and Australian firms work togetheroncutting-edgeradar systems, boosting growth across both countries' defence industries. * Work to build onUK-Australia defence partnership,already supporting tens of thousands of jobs in both countries through AUKUS. * Comes as Minister Luke Pollard kicks off a visit to Australia and New Zealandto strengthendefence and industrial partnerships. The state...