LONDON, July 31 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Natural England is returning to the waters of the Fal and Helford rivers next week to carry out a new dive survey of the region's kelp forests to check on their health and the area they cover. Last carried out in 2012, this survey will assess kelp forest communities, which play a vital role in supporting marine biodiversity and coastal ecosystems Kelp forests are a key feature of this protected marine area, clo...
LONDON, July 31 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Iconic car manufacturer Ford continues global transformation as government backs new loan * Financing assists Ford's operations in developing world-leading products, including cleaner engines and electric power units while supporting thousands of jobs * Latest action in the government's Plan for Change and in support for the UK's automotive sector as part of the Industrial Strategy UK Export Finance (U...
LONDON, July 31 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The charity, based in Liverpool, was set up to restore Britain's first ever mosque, founded by the Victorian convert to Islam, Abdullah Quilliam. It has registered purposes to promote Islam and to educate the public in the heritage of that faith. The investigation is launched after the charity posted a video to its social media channels in June 2025, whose contents may not have furthered the charity's objects co...
LONDON, July 31 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) has today (31 July 2025) published itsinitial findingsproposing that an anti-dumping measure on bicycles and certain bicycle parts imported from China be maintaineduntil 30 August 2029. Maintaining these measures will help to protect the UK's bicycle industry, which includes many small and medium sized businesses employing thousands of people, from unfair international trade pr...
LONDON, July 31 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Business leaders from across business representative organisations, small and large businesses have endorsed the launch of the UK Government's new Small Business Plan. Small businesses across the UK will benefit from the most comprehensive support package in a generation.From faster payments and easier access to finance, to cutting red tape and launching a new Business Growth Service, we're backing businesses to...
LONDON, July 31 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Albania, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, the UK and the US condemn the growing number of state threats from Iranian intelligence services in our respective territories. We are united in our opposition to theattempts of Iranian intelligence servicesto kill, kidnap, and harass people in Europe and North America in clear violation of our sovereig...
LONDON, July 31 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is setting out its intention to enable earlier access to innovative medical devices that address unmet clinical needs within the NHS. As part of this, capability will be invested to establish a new Early Access service to provide time-limited, conditional access to promising technologies ahead of full regulatory approval, where there is clear clinical...
LONDON, July 31 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is today urging parents to prioritise vaccine catch-up appointments during the summer break, with latest data showing continued high levels of measles cases amid fears of a further surge once the new school term begins. Measles activity has increased since April 2025 and the UKHSA is continuing to oversee the public health risk assessment and working with local partners on t...
LONDON, July 31 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Five new members have been appointed to the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) Advisory Board. They are: * Jen Dinmore - Legal Director, Digital, Commerce and Creative team, Lewis Silk * Frank Given - Founder, Close Focus * Amanda Long - Chief Executive, Construction Product Information * Professor John Loughhead - Industrial Professor of Clean Energy at the University of Birmingham and Chair of the ...
LONDON, July 31 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) has imposed a £300,000 monetary penalty against Markom Management Limited (MML) for a breach of UK financial sanctions imposed against Russia following the 2014 annexation of Crimea. The breach relates to MML's involvement in the making of a payment of £416,590.92 to a designated person, who remains subject to an asset freeze under current Russia ...