LONDON, Jan. 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Business Secretary Peter Kyle will set out his ambition for the UK to go toe to toe on economic growth with the US economy to boost living standards today [Wednesday 14 January]. In a speech to top business leaders including from Alphabet, Meta and Ford at Bloomberg's London headquarters, he will lay out how the Government's Modern Industrial Strategy will double down on the UK's world-leading strengths in 2026 ...
LONDON, Jan. 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Home Secretary willhave thepowerto sackfailingchiefconstables,under plansannouncedby Shabana Mahmood today. Thenewlawswillhand HomeSecretaries'statutory powers toforce the retirement,resignationor suspension ofchief constablesonperformance grounds. Theprevious administrationremoved the power in 2011through the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011. Currently, it is only police and crime commissi...
LONDON, Jan. 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has appointed the following new members to the Social Security Advisory Committee (SSAC): * Richard Machin * Owen McCloskey Bothhave been appointed toserve a five-year term, starting on 1 January 2026. Confirming the appointments, DWP Minister ofLords, Baroness Sherlock OBE, said: Richard and Owen bring a wealth ofexpertiseand fresh perspectives that will strengthen ...
LONDON, Jan. 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Record8.4GWof offshore wind secured in Europe's biggest ever offshore wind auction - enough clean electricity to power the equivalent of over 12 million homes * as Britain races to cut bills and meet growing energy demand, price for offshore wind agreed at 40% lower than the cost of building andoperatinga new gas power plant * putsthe countryfirmlyon track todeliverthe missionforclean power by 2030, taking back...
LONDON, Jan. 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Applications will be open until 31 March 2026 for Expressions of Interest * Competition delivers on the government's Plan for Change, driving local economic growth and opportunity The government has taken its latest step in renewing the country by launching the first ever UK Town of Culture competition. With 11 weeks to apply, the competition is open to small, medium and large towns, with the winner deliverin...
LONDON, Jan. 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Foreign Secretary says "Arctic security is critical to protecting Britain and NATO"as she pledges support for allies on visit to High North * Yvette Coopertocall for NATO to step upits work in the Arcticas she visits Finland and Norway * UK at forefront of Arctic Security as climate change turns region into a hotspot for geopolitical competition and a critical flank for security The Foreign Secretary is tourin...
LONDON, Jan. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister welcomed the President ofPoland, Karol Nawrocki, for his first visit to Downing Street today. The leaders began by reflectingon the strength of the relationship between the UK andPoland. They agreed that both countries woulddeepen that relationship even further, from defence and security, to trade, commerce and education. The increasingly close cooperation on the defence projects was good for...
LONDON, Jan. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: New regulations mandating classification and price reporting for sheep carcasesin Englandcome into force this week (Monday 12 January), bringing the sector in line with beef and pork and ensuring farmers are paidmorefairly for their livestockat slaughter. The government has brought in the rules following extensive consultation with industry toestablisha consistent and transparent system, giving producers clear i...
LONDON, Jan. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Independent Chairs have alsonowbeen selectedandappointedforall 4 groups. These voluntary advisory groups will support the continued development and delivery of the Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging scheme (pEPR). They playan important rolein shaping the UK's packaging waste reforms. These groups are: * Scheme Administrator Steering Group * Recyclability Assessment Methodology Technical Advisory Com...
LONDON, Jan. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: At 10:39 on 11 December 2025, train reporting number 1T20, the 10:12 London Kings Cross to Ely service, operated by Great Northern (a trading name of Govia Thameslink Railway Ltd), was involved in an overspeeding incident at Cambridge Junction. At the junction, the train was routed from the Down Slow line over points for a diverging route. These points have a permanent speed restriction of 25 mph (40 km/h). CCTV...