LONDON, June 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Anew DefenceHousingService which will have Armed Forces families at itshearthas moved forwardwith theappointmentof itsfirstChair, ahead of its formal establishment next year. NatalieElphicke Ross OBE has been appointed as the Interim Chair of the Ministry ofDefence's (MOD) new Defence Housing Service.She will play a crucial role in leading the transition to the new organisation, ensuring it is ready to deliver fo...
LONDON, June 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Armed Forces personnel will receive an above-inflation pay rise of 3.6%, demonstrating the Government's commitment to those that serve as demands on defence and Armed Forces personnel increase. UK service personnel make extraordinary sacrifices and work tirelessly to keep Britain secure at home and strong abroad. This Government and the nation are proud of their professionalism and dedication and have accepted th...
LONDON, June 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has today launched the Knowledge Asset Management Hub. This new resource is designed to help universities and other research institutionsidentify, protect and commercialise their intellectual property (IP) and broader knowledge assets. The Hub was announced by IPO Chief Executive Adam Williams at the Knowledge Exchange UK Conference 2026 in Newport, Wales. It is the city whe...
LONDON, June 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Children are up to 55% more likely to miss school on their birthday - one of a string of 'just one day off' habits that new government analysis shows could be quietly costing children weeks of learning. While a single day of absence appears insignificant, these missed days can quickly add up over the course of a school year, increasing the risk of pupils becoming persistently absent and falling behind their peers...
LONDON, June 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Under the new plans, Big Tech companies like Apple and Google must activate built-in features or implement technical solutions on smartphones and tablets to detect and block nude images for children, the Prime Minister announced in a speech at London Tech Week today (Monday 8 June). This will prevent predators from being able to exploit and abuse victims through their devices, as well as stopping children from be...
LONDON, June 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Government Actuary's Department (GAD) completed an independent actuarial review (PDF, 671KB) into the solvency level and fee rates charged for 2 Network Rail funds that provide third-party promoters with financial protection against defined liabilities that may arise during rail enhancement projects. The review found that the risk funds were solvent overall, but that experience varied significantly by project...
LONDON, June 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The SQM is a quality assurance standard for organisations: * delivering complex legal help * providing a full range of legal services, including representation in court (where appropriate) Holding either SQM or Lexcel is a contractual requirement for LAA providers, with SQM being the Legal Aid Agency's own quality assurance standard. This short survey asks about your experience of the SQM, including what works ...
LONDON, June 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Alan Lovell will step down as Chair of the Environment Agency at the end of December 2026, following an extended term in post. Since taking up the role in September 2022,his leadership has helped guide the organisation's work on water, resilience to flooding and environmental protection, whilst also championing the expertise,professionalismand commitment of Environment Agency staff across the country. Alan has b...
LONDON, June 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New AI testing labs to fast-track breakthrough LawTech solutions * Cutting-edge innovation to boost efficiency and ensure safe, ethical AI use * Part of drive to deliver legal modernisation and boost economic growth The Government has unveiled state-of-the-art testing environments - coined AI Growth Labs - that will allow for ground-breaking AI software to be trialled and tested in a secure environment, enablin...
LONDON, June 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * More than £200 million in government support to help companies in Britain adopt AI - paving the way for the UK to become fastest AI adopting country in the G7 * Businesses such as Cisco and IBM aim to facilitate  AItraining, support jobcreationand provide resources toassistSMEs to explore the technology as part of a nationwide push to boost uptake * Nobel Prize-winning economist Simon J...