LONDON, March 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: In May this year the Serious Fraud Office (SFO), France's Parquet National Financier (PNF) and the Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland (OAG) will host an international economic crime conference at the historic Drapers' Hall in central London. The three organisations are founding members of the International Anti-Corruption Prosecutorial Taskforce, launched in March 2025. Over two days the conference ...
LONDON, March 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Shadow GBRmovestoa newphaseinMarch 2026asLauraShoaf joins the DFTO board, creating a solid foundation for the next stage of rail reform * DFTO boardalso welcomes Tony Poulter, former GBR Transition TeamNon-Executive Director * developmentsbringexpertstogether tocontinue topave theway for thecreation ofGBRin 2027 A new era for railway leadershipbeginsasLaura Shoaf and Tony Poulter are appointedas non-executiv...
LONDON, March 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Better use of data will help create realistic repayment plans, ensuring paymentsremainmanageable for those who need support. * While supporting people in difficulty, the government willmaintainafirm approach to fraud and deliberate non‑payment, helping protect over £100 billion collected each year to fund vital public services. Millions of people and businesses who owe money to government willbenef...
LONDON, March 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Visitors to the Wealden Heaths National Nature Reserve (NNR) can enjoy a spectacular spring this year, but are being asked to take simple steps to protect rare ground-nesting birds and other sensitive heathland wildlife. Species including nightjars, woodlarks, and Dartford warblers nest directly on the ground, often within a few steps of well-used paths. Walkers are asked to stay on marked paths and keep dogs o...
LONDON, March 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Environment Agency leads crackdown on waste crime * Large construction vehicle and lorry impounded * West Mercia Police and DVSA officers support operation Led by the Environment Agency, the work was part of an on-going initiative to tackle waste crime. The Environment Agency team was joined by officers from West Mercia Police's Evesham Rural Safer Neighbourhood team and the Driver Vehicle Standards Agency. ...
LONDON, March 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Millions of tenants across England will receive new vital information on the biggest changes to renting in history on 1 May 2026 * Government has published a new official document explaining tenancy changes, which landlords and agents must give legally to their tenants by 31 May 2026 * 11 million renters are just 6 weeks away from benefitting from these significant new protections which will transform ...
LONDON, March 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Planning Inspectorate always aims to issue decisions and recommendations promptly. However, in the run-up to the 7 May 2026 elections (16 April 2026 to 7 May 2026), we want to ensure that appeal decisions or recommendations relating to proposals that have raised particular sensitivities or interest in an area cannot be seen to have influenced the election or have been used to electoral advantage by any inter...
LONDON, March 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * The archive catalogues revolutionary practices at James Stirling's Scots Mining Company that ushered in a new era of better conditions for workers * The export bar will allow time for a UK archive or institution to acquire the collection for the nation An export bar has been placed on an archive relating to James Stirling's radical management of the Leadhills mines to allow time for a UK buyer to be found. T...
LONDON, March 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New radar systems will help unlock 10 GW of offshore windin UK waters, powering thousands of homeswith clean, homegrown energy * New technologysecures coexistence of air defence and offshore wind - enabling government to deliver its clean power mission while protecting national security * This comes as the government launches a consultation today to unlock up to 6 GW of onshore wind capacity near theEs...
LONDON, March 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Changes to the ILACS framework to take effect from April 2026, including removal of headline judgement. * Updates align inspections with children's social care reforms and revised statutory guidance and tackle the use of unregistered children's homes. * Ofsted to consult on renewed inspection framework for social care inspections in summer 2026. The changes ensure inspections will better reflect how local aut...