LONDON, July 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Following an extensive safety review, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has approved the use ofUK‑donorplasma for fivehigh‑prioritymedicines, helpingtostrengthen supplies of life-saving treatments usedby thousandsofcritically ill patients each year. The decision, announced today (9 July2026), follows an assessment of the potential risk of variantCreutzfeldt‑Jakobdise...
LONDON, July 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Liz is a practising barrister with a background in public law, regulation, governance and risk. She serves as General Counsel, Head of Risk and Legal Advisor to the Board at the Office of Rail and Road. Liz held roles at the Department for Transport, and served as a member of the Standards Committee at the Royal Institute of British Architects. Commenting on the reappointment Fiona Dunsire, Government Actuary, sa...
LONDON, July 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Plans for around 2,500 new homes and vital regeneration work across three places in England have been boosted by National Housing Bank agreements totalling £35 million. The newly formed bank, a Homes England company, has agreed purpose-led loan deals to unlock housing and regeneration for communities in Salford, Bromley and Ludlow. * In Salford, a £14 million infrastructure loan to joint venture part...
LONDON, July 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New report sets out the starting point of the Child Poverty Strategy in 2024/25 and outlines how progress will be monitored, evaluated and reported over time. * Early action taken to drive down poverty includes scrapping the two-child limit and expanding free school meals. * Progress will be tracked through research studies and statistical evidence to understand what works and drives lasting reductions i...
LONDON, July 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The report,Economic Opportunities of Climate Adaptation for the UK,examines how growing demand for climate adaptation goods and services could support economic growth, strengthenresilienceand position UK businesses to compete in a rapidly expanding global market. Climate change is already affecting the UK. During the record-breaking heatwave of 2022, temperatures exceeded 40degC for the first time, causing disrup...
LONDON, July 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) is set to introduce new measures aimed at increasing transparency for social housing tenants in England and raising standards across the sector. RSH has published the outcome of its consultation on revisions to the Transparency, Influence and Accountability standard - including Social Tenant Access to Information (STAIRs) requirements - and a separate Competence and Conduct (...
LONDON, July 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: More than 350 threatened species, including some only found in this country,will benefit from the largest ever investment in recovering England's wildlife, Natural England announced today (Wednesday 8 July), as part of the government's "Wild Again: Restoring England's Wildlife" initiative to turn the tide for England's wildlife. The swallowtail butterfly and white-clawed crayfish are just two of the species set t...
LONDON, July 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Investing in Women Code signatories have outperformed the wider market in supporting female founders for six years in a row * More than 330 organisations are now signed up to the government-backed initiative, up from just 12 in 2019 * Signatories are directing more capital to diverse teams, demonstrating that backing a broader range of entrepreneurs is good for business and growth Women entrepreneurs are drivin...
LONDON, July 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Long-termCapital Plan backed by record investment to rebuild NHS buildings, replace ageing equipmentand improve patient care. * Nearly 800GP surgery upgrades helping unlock an estimated 9 million extra appointments. * Affordable homes on NHS land to help health workers live closer to the hospitals and communities they serve. Patients will benefit from faster access to care, more GP appointments, modern NHS faci...
LONDON, July 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The project comprises the construction of a Solar Farm and collated Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) that would allow for the generation, export and storage of electricity exceeding 50 MW. The application was submitted to the Planning Inspectorate for consideration by One Earth Solar Farm on 27 February 2025 and accepted for examination on 27 March 2025. Following an examination during which the public, stat...