CNC CELEBRATES 10 YEARS OF PROJECT SERVATOR DELIVERY

LONDON, July 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Originally developed by the National Protective Security Authority (NPSA) and the City of London Police in 2014, Project Servator is a specialist policing tactic that aims to disrupt a range of criminal activity and provide a reassuring presence for the public through unpredictable and highly visible deployments. The CNC first implemented Project Servator at the Sellafield Operational Policing Unit (OPU) in 2016...


FOURTH COMPANY DIRECTOR DISQUALIFIED FOR ROLE IN £13.9 MILLION BARCLAYS 'SCAM'

LONDON, July 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Daryl Dylan directed two companies which were used to move more than £1.6 million to connected companies through unauthorised overdrafts in 2021 * The companies entered liquidation in 2022 * Dylan joins his half-brother Scott, David Antrobus and Jack Mason in being disqualified as company directors for their role in the scheme A fourth company director has been disqualified for their role in a scheme invo...


RSH CONSIDERS COMPULSORY DEREGISTRATION OF EASY HOUSING ASSOCIATION

LONDON, July 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) has published a regulatory judgement today (Monday 27 July 2026) because it is considering using its power to remove Easy Housing Association (Easy) from the register of social housing providers. RSH has taken further action due to Easy's persistent and long-standing failure to deliver the outcomes of the Governance and Financial Viability Standard and the Rent Standard. Ea...


PM: 'FROM TODAY BRITAIN WILL VALUE THE HARD HAT AS MUCH AS THE GRADUATION CAP'

LONDON, July 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Under the Prime Minister's fundamental changes to the education system, 14-year-olds will be able to get early access to technical education, skills training, work experience and connections with employers * Prime Minister to say to students: 'whether you choose construction, coding or classics, you'll get the skills you need and be given the respect you deserve' * Schools, colleges, mayors, local leaders and e...


UK STRENGTHENS COMMITMENT TO GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT AS FOREIGN SECRETARY BECOMES UK GOVERNOR TO THE WORLD BANK

LONDON, July 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Ed Miliband to act as UK Governor to the World Bank, taking personal leadership of the UK's engagement on development and climate finance. * International development and tackling the climate and nature crisis to remain departmental priority for the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office under Miliband. * Kirsty McNeill appointed as Minister for Development, driving forward day-to-day delivery of the UK's ...


UK PENSION GIANTS JOIN FORCES TO UNLOCK £1BN TO BACK BRITAIN'S INNOVATORS

LONDON, July 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Major UK pension providers are exploring establishment of a new UK Scale-up Fund of over £1billion to back the next generation of high-growth British science and technology companies. * The fund aims to increase UK growth capital and give pension savers greater access to returns from successful UK companies. * The fund would help the UK's most promising innovators to scale faster, commercialise breakthroug...


RECRUITMENT FOR THE HEAD OF APPLICATION MANAGEMENT

LONDON, July 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: We have a vacancy for the Head of Application Management. Job Title Head of Application Management Grade G7 Salary & Pension £62,000 per annum with Pension Scheme Annual Leave entitlement Commencing at 25 days Role As Head of Application Management, you will be responsible for leading the team in a target driven environment where quality of service is essential. You will be providing advice on regu...


RECRUITMENT FOR A TEAM LEADER OF REGULATORY OPERATIONS

LONDON, July 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: We have a vacancy for a Team Leader - Regulatory Affairs. Job Title Team Leader - Regulatory Affairs Grade G7 Salary & Pension £62,000 per annum with Pension Scheme Annual Leave entitlement Commencing at 25 days Role As Team Leader of Regulatory Operations, you will be responsible for leading the team in a target driven environment where quality of service is essential. You will lead key areas of o...


DISCONTINUATION REPORT 01/2026: DERAILMENT OF A TRAM AT PICCADILLY TRAM STOP, MANCHESTER

LONDON, July 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: DR012026_260727_Manchester Piccadilly PDF, 326 KB, 6 pages This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. Request an accessible format. If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need a version of this document in a more accessible format, please email enquiries@raib.gov.uk. Please tell us what format you need. It will help us if you say what assistive technology you use. ...


NATIONALLY SIGNIFICANT INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS: UPDATES TO ADVICE PAGES AND OTHER INFORMATION

LONDON, July 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Variousamendments to the Planning Act 2008 introduced by the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 came into force on 24 July 2026. These amendments affect the process of applying for, and making representations about, applications fornationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs).Government has published guidance which explains and supports the changes on itsNational Infrastructure Planning Guidance Porta...