LONDON, July 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Government launches Call for Evidence to ensure toy safety rules are fit for a modern age * It will examine emerging risks including chemical safety and AI-enabled toys * Part of wider action to crack down on unsafe products, strengthen consumer protections, and provide clarity to businesses to support trade and growth Children will be better protected from unsafe toys under new plans to ensure the UK's...
LONDON, July 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Residents in supported housing and temporary accommodation previouslyfaced a "cliff edge" loss of income when increasing their working hours * Newchangestothewelfaresystemwhichencourage work and ensure it always payscome into force in October * Measure to benefit around300,000 vulnerable claimants living in supported housing and temporary accommodation More than300,000residents in supported housing and temporar...
LONDON, July 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New safeguards to stop foreign money influencing UK elections, including a timebound cap on donations on those who move to the UK from overseas. * Tougher checks on company donations will ensure only legitimate UK-linked businesses can contribute, with donations assessed against profits rather than revenue. * Candidates willbe requiredto prove campaign funding comes from legitimate sources, strengthening transpa...
LONDON, July 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Over 250 employers, 10 mayoral authorities and all 3 devolved administrations work with Sir Charlie Mayfield, reshaping how disability and ill-health are supported at work. * Latest Keep Britain Working report shows shared responsibility and better data, supported by personalised plans will be key to helping people remain in work. * A new Workplace Health Intelligence Unit will track sickness absence, return-to-...
LONDON, July 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Based on a detailed risk assessment, Ofsted staff carried out inspections, site visits and direct engagement with senior leaders at 172 Bright Horizon nurseries, identifying breaches of requirements in 69 of these settings. These findings have been published in individual nursery reports, as usual. Given the number of concerns, and the issues relating to oversight of these settings, Ofsted has now served a Welfar...
LONDON, July 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Strait of Hormuz is a vital artery for the global economy. Restoring safe transit for ships of all nations through the Strait is a matter of global concern. The Sultanate of Oman has agreed to work with the United Kingdom and France to ensure that its sovereign territorial waters are safe for navigation. The UK and France also stand ready to deploy the wider Multinational Military Mission to support freedom ...
LONDON, July 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Yorkshire Water has paid £50,000 to Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust for a local project in Ughill. The payment comes after insufficient water was released from two reservoirsdue to incorrect measurements. The Environment Agency took enforcement action in response to the breach. It also ensured the statutory water company properly reviewed the gauging set up at several other reservoir compensation site...
LONDON, July 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Environment Agency has secured more than half a million from Northumbrian Water for environmental improvements following two separate pollution incidents. The agency accepted the two Enforcement Undertakings totalling £550,000 after separate pollution incidents at Sedgeletch sewage treatment works (STW) in Houghton-le-Spring, Sunderland, and Lanchester STW in Lanchester, County Durham. Both incidents in...
LONDON, July 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy visited the Museum of Liverpool yesterday to see a digital display of postcards from towns hoping to become the first UK Town of Culture, as judges whittle down hundreds of applications to a final shortlist. Following the launch of the inaugural UK Town of Culture competition last year, the government has confirmed that it received 398 bids representing over 400 hopeful towns from acr...
LONDON, July 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Today the Central Arbitration Committee (CAC) has published its Annual Report for the year ending 31 March 2026. The Report includes reference to the amendments that have taken place in the Employment Rights Bill which affects Schedule A1 and the new measures heading the CAC's way. The Report reflects on the increase in the caseload for trade union recognition applications under Part 1 of Schedule A1. This increas...