LONDON, May 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Deputy Prime Minister, in his capacity as Secretary of State, has approved the re-appointment of Dr Jake Hard and Professor Seena Fazel as members of the Independent Advisory Panel on Deaths in Custody for a period of 3 years from 1 July 2026 for Dr Jake Hard, and 1 October 2026 for Professor Seena Fazel. Established in 2009, the Independent Advisory Panel on Deaths in Custody (IAPDC) forms part of the Minis...
LONDON, May 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Lord Chancellor has approved the further appointment without competition of Tim De Meyer from 1 July 2026 until the earlier of the appointment of his successor or 30 June 2027. Ministers consulted the Commissioner for Public Appointments before making this appointment without competition. This is to ensure continuity of essential policing expertise on the Council while a full recruitment exercise is undertake...
LONDON, May 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: New data published today by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows consistently high levels of Salmonella and Campylobacter cases in England. UKHSA is reminding the public to take precautions against these bacteria, which are among the most common causes of food poisoning. Young children, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems should take extra care, as they are at higher risk of developing ser...
LONDON, May 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: TheMid Cornwall Moorsis today (Wednesday 27 May) declaredthe 14thsite in the King's Series of National Nature Reserves(NNRs),bringing togetherover 1,100 hectares of moorland, more than doubling the area of land managed for nature in this historic landscape. Forming a patchwork of semi-natural habitats, including heath, moorland, mire, and woodland, the Mid Cornwall Moors, creates a network across Cornwall's disti...
LONDON, May 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: You can now access a dataset covering a 6-year period. Our continuously expanding dataset will help to improve understanding of marine safety trends and support better decision-making across the maritime sector. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
LONDON, May 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Trawsfynydd power station was built in the early 1960s and generated electricity for almost 30 years. It remains the only inland nuclear power station in the UK. Since generation stopped, the site has focused on safely managing the legacy left behind, with much of the effort centred on reducing risk and preparing the site for long term decommissioning. After two decades of commitment, innovation and teamwork, the...
LONDON, May 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Organisations can now apply for up to £970,000 to help design and build a first-of-its-kind national Muslim War Memorial * The memorial will stand as a lasting tribute to the sacrifice of the hundreds of thousands of Muslims who served to help deliver peace across the world * The successful applicant will also be tasked with driving interfaith dialogue and education about the remarkable story of Muslim sold...
LONDON, May 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Government launches consultation on suspending tariffs on OVER 100 everyday essentials with the full list now available. * This Government is the first in 15 years to uprate mileage rates for 3 million people who use their own vehicle for work, saving over £120 a year for a worker doing 6,000 business miles. * The support is an additional saving for motorists following the Chancellor's third extension to th...
LONDON, May 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Marshall Scholarship programme will benefit from a £0.9 million uplift over the next 3 years through the UK Government's Spending Review settlement. This increase brings the FCDO Grant-in-Aid funding for the programme to £5 million per annum. The uplift is intended to support the expansion of the Scholarship, with a particular emphasis on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disc...
LONDON, May 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister hosted the Prime Minister of Poland, Donald Tusk, at RAF Northoltand a nearby military museumtoday. The leaders began by reflecting on the historic relationship between the UK and Poland, including the strong links between the Polish community and RAF Northolt, where the 303 Polish Fighter Squadron had been based in the Second World War. That military relationship was the foundation for the st...