LONDON, June 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Further to the government announcement of 9 March, The Provision of Information (Contractual Control) (Registered Land) Regulations 2026 ('the Regulations') legislation has been made and will come into force on 6 April 2027. Information about certain land agreements such as options, conditional contracts and pre-emption rights where those agreements give a person the power to control how land is used or develope...
LONDON, June 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * David Hill named as Chief Executive to lead Greater Cambridge Development Corporation * Appointment confirms government's infrastructure-first approach to accelerate economic growth in Greater Cambridge * New body will bring land together for development, invest in key sites and unlockstalled land to realise Cambridge's full economic potential David has been appointed today (Friday 12 June) as the first Chief ...
LONDON, June 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: About the new system The updated Trade Remedies Service (TRS) will replace the current platform and is designed to improve usability, make processes clearer and enhance overall system functionality. The new system has been developed using feedback from users and informed by research and testing. It introduces a more consistent and straightforward way for businesses to take part in trade remedies cases. It will...
LONDON, June 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New £9 million funding to more than double number of problem-solving courts * Repeat offenders to be strictly monitored by one judge or risk time in prison * World-recognised approach has been shown to reduce reoffending by a third A £9 million funding boost announced today (12 June) will help to more than double the number of Intensive Supervision Courts, an innovative approach to sentencing w...
LONDON, June 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: More than £6 billion of new investment andaround 8,000 new jobshave beenannouncedthis week, as companies from around the world choose to build, hire and scale here- reinforcing Britain's position as a global hub forAI. From AMD's £2 billion commitment for next generationAI compute, to Nebius investing £1.7 billion in new infrastructure, to homegrown companies like Oxford Quantum Circuits securing ...
LONDON, June 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * HMRC will carry out more than 30,000 interventions this year to tackle tax fraud and illegal activity on the high street. * Action targets organised crime groups and others exploiting vape shops, barbers and convenience stores in hotspot areas. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) made unannounced visits to six souvenir shops across central London this week, as it significantly scales up its work to tackle illegal a...
LONDON, June 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Some 97 per cent of UK teenagers aged 13 to 15 now own a mobile phone: an impressive statistic, if not an entirely surprising one. By contrast, the fact that almost one-fifth of all UK children aged 3 to 5 also own a phone may raise eyebrows (Ofcom, 2025a). Our kids are essentially immersed in digital, online worlds. Children aged 8 to 9, for example, spend an average of two hours per day online, rising to 4 hou...
LONDON, June 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Ms Belinda Lewis has been selected to become the next Governor of St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha in succession to Mr Nigel Phillips CBE, who will be retiring from the Diplomatic Service. Ms Lewis will take up her appointment during September 2026. Curriculum vitae Full name:Belinda Lewis 2025 to 2026 FCDO, Director SpecialProjectsand pre-posting preparation 2021 to 2025 Kuwait City, His Majesty's ...
LONDON, June 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The British High Commission Nairobi requires a supplier to deliver soft furnishings and accessories in line with agreed requirements and quality standards. The successful supplier will be expected to manage delivery effectively, ensuring all requirements are met within agreed timelines. Suppliers must demonstrate relevant experience, technical capability and the financial capacity to deliver the contract effecti...
LONDON, June 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The updates will apply to inspections from September 2026 onwards. Until then, inspectors will continue to use the current materials. Each of our education inspection toolkits is grounded in statutory and non-statutory guidance from the Department for Education. Today's updates reflect changes to that guidance that have already been made, or that we know will be made in the next academic year. For state-funded ...