LONDON, Sept. 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: On Thursday 24 September, International Maritime Organization (IMO) member states will come together to celebrate World Maritime Day 2026. First celebrated in 1978, the important date provides an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the role and contribution of seafarers and the maritime industry to global trade and safety. Across 2026 and 2027, World Maritime Day will focus on legislation and international...
LONDON, Sept. 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Government investment in the UK defence sector rose by 3.2% to £34.1 billion in 2025/26, marking the highest level of UK industry investment since records began. * Northern Ireland saw the largest percentage increase in defence spend, up by 63%, followed by the East of England (24.7%) and the East Midlands (21%), as investment reaches communities in every part of the UK. * Direct spending with sma...
LONDON, Sept. 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has welcomed the sentencing of Kenneth George Harrison following a long-running investigation into the illegal supply of medical devices used in hospitals across the UK. At Manchester Crown Court yesterday (23 September 2026), Kenneth George Harrison, aged 70, of Bolton, received a concurrent sentence for all counts, resulting in a three-year prison...
LONDON, Sept. 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: In line withhis2026-27 Inspection Plan, the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration hascommencedan inspection ofthe Home Office's child safeguarding arrangements. This inspection will examine theeffectiveness and consistency of the child safeguarding arrangementsacrossthe migration and borders system,withparticularreferenceto: a) initialencountersof childrenat the border b)management of referra...
LONDON, Sept. 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Dr Andrew Hitchings, Dr Nigel Beckett, Dr Wajid Hussain, Professor Elvira Bramon and Professor Sarah Danson have been appointed as commissioners of the Commission on Human Medicines (CHM) for 4 years from 21 September 2026. The CHM provides independent expert advice to ministers on the safety, quality and efficacy of medicines, and promotes the collection and investigation of information relating to adverse rea...
LONDON, Sept. 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * The companies were registered in Lancashire, London, Manchester and Reading. * They appeared unrelated on the Companies House public registry until the Insolvency Service teamed up with Companies House and found evidence of a connection. * The seven companies were wound up by the High Court in Manchester on 22 September 2026. Seven seemingly unrelated companies have been shut down after Insolvency Ser...
LONDON, Sept. 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New schemes announced today to offer 18-24-year-olds work experience with some of Britain's biggest Defence firms * Builds on £182 million defence skills package to tackle the number of young people not in employment, education or training * Advances Government's wider commitment for500,000 more youth opportunities and supports Alan Milburn's Review to get Britain's 'lost generation' into education, e...
LONDON, Sept. 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A new campaign launched today (24 September 2026) is urging people from all backgrounds to consider becoming magistrates, by showing that many people already have the skills needed. Magistrates are local people who play a crucial role in delivering justice in their local communities. The campaign 'You've got the makings of a magistrate' highlights the skills people use every day - such as fair judgement, empath...
LONDON, Sept. 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New UK investment will help avert 14 million unintended pregnancies and prevent more than 35,000 maternal deaths * Access to high-quality contraceptives and safe abortion products will be expanded for millions more women across 54 countries, including conflict zones * Support will also expand access to innovative life-saving medicines for mothers and newborn babies Millions of women and girls in some of the w...
LONDON, Sept. 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: 9H-QBD was on a scheduled flight from Pisa International Airport to Glasgow Prestwick Airport on a day when significant winds had been forecast. The crew took extra fuel to allow for possible delays and diversions due to the weather. Following two windshear escape manoeuvres that transitioned into go-arounds at Prestwick, the crew requested a diversion to Manchester Airport, but the request was not accepted and ...