LONDON, Oct. 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Changes to the way Natural England provides planning advice have been set out today (Thursday 1 October), helping to better focus its expertise to support a more efficient planning system while protecting nature. Under newly published reforms, Natural England will focus on planning proposals which present the greatest risks or opportunities for nature, allowing the regulator to prioritise complex and strategic ca...
LONDON, Oct. 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Michael Seals has been reappointed as the chair of the Animal Sentience Committee for a second term. His four-year term was due to end on 2 September 2026. Following his appointment for a second term, Michael will continue to hold the post until 28 October 2028. Biography Michael Seals Michael Seals CBE is the former chair of the Animal Health and Welfare Board for England and current chairman of the Animal Me...
LONDON, Oct. 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Today marks a further expansion of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) group's nationally important mission as Hinkley Point B nuclear power station in Somerset transferred from EDF to the NDA for decommissioning. The site will be managed by NDA subsidiary Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS), which is also decommissioning the neighbouring Hinkley Point A site. This marks an historic new chapter for the si...
LONDON, Oct. 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New package of sanctions against Russia announced as UK steps up economic pressure ahead of the winter. * 31 newmeasures include sanctioning LNG shadow fleet vessels, Kremlin disinformation networks and perpetrators of civilian torture and child indoctrination. * Action comes as Russia fired over 3,100 jet powered drones into Ukraine in September, outstripping its grim wartime record from August. The UK has an...
LONDON, Oct. 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The pilot took off in G-AZDG from North Weald Airport, Essex for a local flight. About 1 hour and 20 minutes later the aircraft was observed to enter a steep descent before it struck the water in Hanningfield Reservoir, Essex. The pilot did not survive. The pilot had been experiencing mental health issues and sleep difficulties for a few weeks before the accident. Based on this information, a handwritten card by ...
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LONDON, Oct. 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Removal of VAT from electricity bills starts today. * Tax cut will help households with their energy bills by taking around £45 off the yearly Ofgem price cap. * Part of Prime Minister's wider plan for 'everyday fixes' to give families some breathing space. Households will be better protected from rising global energy costs this winter after the Government cuts tax on household electricity bills fr...
LONDON, Oct. 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has issued a Safety Alert for certain baby sleeping bags because of the risk of overheating and suffocation. The alert concerns baby sleeping bags that do not have arm holes or include a hood. They are marketed or intended to be used as bags for babies to sleep in unsupervised when in a crib or cot. Without armholes to retain a baby in position, the child might ...
U.K., Sept. 30 -- UK Parliament issued the following news: Ms Abena Oppong-Asare MP, Chair of the Housing, Communities and Local Government (HCLG) Select Committee, has commented on the news that the Metropolitan Police has now submitted all files to the Crown Prosecution Service to allow them to make charging decisions in relation to the Grenfell Tower fire. Letter sent to the government on 14 May 2025 News item on findings and recommendations 14 May 2025 Ms Abena Oppong-Asare MP, Chair of ...
LONDON, Sept. 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Healthy Babies programme is to be expanded to all local authorities,taking a more integrated approach to family support based on the Sure Start principles. Parents will get enhanced infant feeding and mental health support, as well as help to form strong relationships with their babies, alongside health visiting and midwifery support, at more than 1,000 hubs by 2028. The government announced the roll out o...