LONDON, Sept. 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Environment Secretary announces £53 million will fund urban and rural tree planting in streets, parks and places close to where people live and work, cooling towns and cities and boosting biodiversity * A further £26 million for Mayors and local authorities to help deliver nature recovery in their area and adapt to our changing climate * Funding will cut carbon emissions, support nature recovery and ...
LONDON, Sept. 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Building on the Sudan conferences in Paris (15 April 2024), London (15 April 2025) and Berlin (15 April 2026), we, the African Union, the European Union, France, Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States, convened in New York the ministers and representatives of Member States and international organizations in order to coordinate our efforts towards addressing the dire humanitarian crisis and supporting ...
LONDON, Sept. 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Today, we have issued our annual report which details the work of the branch during 2025 and includes: * a statement from the Chief Inspector of Marine Accidents * an overview of accidents reported * a summary of investigations started * details of publications issued * recommendations issued in 2025 and an update on their status * updates on open recommendations made in previous years. Read more in our Annual...
LONDON, Sept. 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The guidance covers regulatory authorisation and the assessment of growth media components and toxicology. Together, they give innovative food businesses clearer, more detailed advice on how existing food regulations apply to cell-cultivated products, helping them prepare stronger applications and understand the standards they must meet to bring products safely to market in Great Britain. Dr Thomas Vincent, Dep...
LONDON, Sept. 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Two local authorities received a C3 consumer grade from the Regulator of Social Housing in regulatory judgements published today (Wednesday 30 September 2026). RSH's inspection of Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council in Warwickshire found serious failings in the delivery of the consumer standards. Significant improvement is needed, particularly in relation to repairs, health and safety, and the landlord's app...
LONDON, Sept. 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The framework, called Project and Asset Care Execution (PACE), has a value of up to £3.6 billion. It will deliver asset care and asset creation activities at Sellafield. This includes smaller asset care tasks up to large more complex projects. Subject to the formal award of the framework, the identified partners are: Lot 1: OneAxIoM (a joint venture between Amentum Clean Energy Limited and Mitie Ltd). Lo...
LONDON, Sept. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) will make its Universal Service for victims and Enhanced Service for survivors of domestic abuse permanent across every CPS Area in England and Wales. This enhanced level of support will see for the first-time, victim liaison officers being provided to all victims of domestic abuse. Following successful pilots, including in Mersey-Cheshire, victim liaison officers will provid...
LONDON, Sept. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Access to the right research and expertise can help policymakers understand complex issues and make informed decisions. To support this, the Government Office for Science has published a new toolkit to help civil servants engage with academics. The toolkit brings together practical guidance and resources, covering topics including: * finding relevant experts * choosing appropriate engagement approaches *...
LONDON, Sept. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Andy Lewis as Chief Inspector of Rail Accidents. Andy will take up his role in November 2026 when Andrew Hall retires after almost five years as Chief Inspector. Andy said: It is a great privilege to take on the role of Chief Inspector. I would like to thank Andrew Hall for his outstanding leadership during a highly success...
LONDON, Sept. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Helping those with personal or business problems seek help before things get worse for them. * Providing faster routes through the insolvency process, with money and assets returned sooner. * Improved action against abusive businesses practices - including abusive high street and phoenix companies. The Insolvency Service says it can drive even greater impact by helping people and businesses spot probl...