LONDON, Jan. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Government action finally puts jails on a sustainable footing, projections show * Jailswouldhave fully run out of space by Juneif Government had not actedto keep public safe. * Prison crisiswill beended throughsentencing reforms andlargestprisonexpansion since Victorian era. * Annual capacity statementpublishedto increase transparency,part of Plan for Change. Published today(29 January), new projections showth...
LONDON, Jan. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The government has now completed its thorough consideration and reflection on the report 'Review of the Seasonal Worker visa' and would like to thank the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) for the work undertaken to produce the report. The MAC's recommendations were structured around 5 broad themes: provide certainty around the future of the scheme, allow for a more flexible visa, fairer work and pay for workers...
LONDON, Jan. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Today, Michael Thomson, former Chief Executive Officer of collapsed investment firm London Capital & Finance Plc (LCF) and his wife, Debbie Thomson, admitted to several breaches of a restraint order. The pair have been held in contempt of court following a Serious Fraud Office (SFO) application. Michael and Debbie Thomson are subject to restraint proceedings imposed as part of the SFO's ongoing investigation int...
LONDON, Jan. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Flagship New Homes Accelerator expands to smaller sites after cutting through delays for over 125,000 homes * Seven new sites taken on across East Midlands,South Eastand East of England includingOxCamareas- plus a new London-focused service to get the capital building * Part of government drive to build 1.5 million homes and boost economic growth across the country Over 125,000 new homes will be built faster t...
LONDON, Jan. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) hastoday (29January 2026)updatedproduct informationforhealthcare professionalsand patientsregardingthe small risk ofsevereacute pancreatitisin patientstakingGlucagon-Like Peptide-1 receptor agonistsordual GLP-1/ glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) receptor agonists, commonly known as GLP-1s. Acute pancreatitis is aknown, butinfrequents...
LONDON, Jan. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Regulator of Social Housing has issued orders to remove two officers from the committee of Allnutt Mill Housing Co-operative Limited. RSH has concluded that these officers have: * Impeded the proper management of Allnutt Mill byfailing to carryoutdutiesrequired ofthem as officers of the committeein a timely manner. * Obstructed andfailed tocooperate with RSH by displaying a lack of transparency with RS...
LONDON, Jan. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Phnom Penh- The Ministry of Commerce of the Kingdom of Cambodia and the British Embassy in Cambodia are today co-hosting the Third Cambodia-UK Joint Trade and Investment Forum (Third JTIF). By convening the Third JTIF under the theme "Progressive Partnerships in a Shifting Global Landscape: A Cambodia-UK Perspective", both countries are reaffirming their commitment to strengthening economic cooperation, promotin...
LONDON, Jan. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New board of experts to drive forwardthe government'sNorth Sea Future Plan for a prosperous and sustainable future. * The North Sea Future Boardtasked withhelpingtoboostinvestment, unblock barriers, and supportthehighly-skilledoil and gas workforce, as it holds inauguralmeetingin Aberdeen. * Comes ashistoricclean energysecuritypact agreedbetween UK and EUthis week,to secure 100GWof joint offshore wind projects ...
LONDON, Jan. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Scotland to host new AI Growth Zone - a key pillar of the UK's Modern Industrial Strategy - creating 3,400highvaluejobs and boosting wages across the region over the coming years * Strong links with universities and businesses to open new collaborations, as the delivery of dozens of apprenticeships to support the next generation of Scottish AI talent. * £8.2 billion in private investment committed ...
LONDON, Jan. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister met the Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing today. The Prime Minister thanked the President for a warm welcome to China, and both leaders affirmed their shared commitment to building a consistent, long-term, and strategic partnership that will benefit both countries. They agreed they would continue to enhance co-operation on areas of mutual interest, while maintaining frank and open dialo...