LONDON, Feb. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: One man has been arrested as part of an ongoing investigationinto the large-scale, illegal tipping of waste at a site in Kidlington, the Environment Agency has announced today (3 February 2026). A 52-year-old male from Ashford in Surrey was arrested yesterday (2 February 2026). This brings the total number of arrests to four, followingtwo arrests made last weekandan arrest madein November. The Environment Agency...
LONDON, Feb. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Following monitoring of pharmacovigilance data, the Summary of Product Characteristics (SPCs) for the following have been updated: * Librela 5mg Solution for Injection for Dogs * Librela 10mg Solution for Injection for Dogs * Librela 15mg Solution for Injection for Dogs * Librela 20mg Solution for Injection for Dogs * Librela 30mg Solution for Injection for Dogs Section 4.6 now additionally states ...
LONDON, Feb. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Four newhouseblocksunder construction atHMP Northumberland.  * New workshop withsix classroomstosteerprisonersaway fromcrime. * Latest milestone in Government's plans to build 14,000 prison places by 2031, as part of the Plan for Change  The new cells will be fully operational by 2027 andhelp ensure there is always enough space for dangerous offenders. The major project will also ...
LONDON, Feb. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Thank you, Mr Vice-President. The United Kingdom welcomes St Kitts and Nevis' continued engagement with the Universal Periodic Review process and thanks the delegation for its constructive national report. We welcome steps taken to strengthen legislative and institutional frameworks, including in social protection, criminal justice cooperation and environmental governance, and encourage continued progress in lin...
LONDON, Feb. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Multi-million pound investment into UK life sciences' gene therapy industry, and a partnership to deliver a national rare disease genomics pilot for Japan * Millions in joint funding for quantum technologies to speed up drug discovery, secure data and improve navigation * New £6 million UK-Japan research and innovation programme for seamless mobile coverage and stronger digital infrastructure The UK and Ja...
LONDON, Feb. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * £10 million support comes as more than a third of families travel over an hour to reach hospital for cancer care * Fund a key recommendation of the Children and Young People's Cancer taskforce as part of the National Cancer Plan * Part of wider package to transform young people's cancer care, from earlier diagnosis, expanded genomic testing to better access to clinical trials and psychosocial suppor...
LONDON, Feb. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Lutterworth Athletic Football Clubwasregisteredin2017to promote community participation in healthy recreation for the benefit of people in Lutterworth,inLeicestershire,primarily through local community football. The Commission's concerns first arose after the charity was identified as repeatedly non-compliant with its filing duties. The charity entered the regulator'sdoubledefaulter class inquiry in 2024 afterfa...
LONDON, Feb. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Group will work alongside three co-chairs to look at the role of PIP, ensuring it is fair and fit for the future. * First ever full review of PIP since its introduction will report to Secretary of State in autumn 2026. Disabled people will have their voices at the centre of the first ever comprehensive review of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) with the appointment of twelve members to its steering group. T...
LONDON, Feb. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Secretary of State for Justice has announced the appointment of Rehana Azam as the member of the Prison Service Pay Review Body (PSPRB) with Trade Union experience. Rehana Azam's appointment will be for a tenure of 5 years from 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2031. The PSPRB provides the government with independent advice on the remuneration of operational prison staff in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, as s...
LONDON, Feb. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Sellafield Ltd and the Robotics & AI Collaboration (RAICo) have successfully completed the first trial of a specially designed, patent-pending contamination swabbing tool, mounted on a quadruped robot, in an area containing radioactive material. The trial demonstrates how robotics could support routine health physics activities efficiently while reducing the need for people to enter potentially hazardous environm...