GOVERNMENT APPROVES UK'S SECOND LARGEST SOLAR FARM

LONDON, July 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Marks the 30th nationally significant clean energy project approved by the government since July 2024 - enough clean energy to power the equivalent of more than 19 million homes * The decision is the 42nd nationally significant projectapproved during this Parliament and forms part of the government's drive to back growth while delivering homegrown power to protect the British people from volatile fossil fuel mar...


MANOR OF NORTHSTEAD

LONDON, July 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Chancellor of the Exchequer has this day appointed Nigel Paul Farage to be Steward and Bailiff of the Manor of Northstead. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


JOINT STATEMENT ON THE DEEP PRECISION STRIKE CAPABILITY INVESTMENT INITIATIVE: 8 JULY 2026

LONDON, July 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Joint statement from the leaders of Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, The Netherlands, Norway, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Türkiye and the United Kingdom on the Deep Precision Strike Capability Investment Initiative: We have committed to stepping up and strengthening the Alliance's deterrence and defence. Efforts are already underway, as non-US Allies continue to increase defence investments and delive...


JOINT STATEMENT REGARDING THE SECURITY AND DEFENCE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND AND THE REPUBLIC OF TüRKIYE

LONDON, July 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republic of Türkiyehave today signed a new Security and Defence Partnership at the NATO Summit in Ankara, marking a significant milestone in their strong strategic partnership. The Partnership reflects their shared determination as two major European NATO Allies to further strengthen and institutionalise their co-operation in response to the ev...


8 AND 9-YEAR-OLDS NOW ELIGIBLE TO USE EGATES

LONDON, July 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Millions morefamilies can now use eGates as age limit changes kick in today (8 July 2026), making journeys easier this summer holiday season.  Children aged 8 and over can now usethe gatesifthey are travelling with an adult and are at least 120cm tall (3ft 11in).   Today'schangecomes as the summer getaway season ramps up, with schools in Scotland and Northern Ireland having recently...


ROYAL MUSEUMS GREENWICH BOARD APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS

LONDON, July 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Alexandra Butler, Sanjeev Gupta and Marshall Manson have been appointed for terms of four years, commencing on 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2030. Alexandra Butler Alex Butler is a digital, data and technology leader with over 20 years' experience supporting organisations to use technology as a genuine strategic asset. Ranked 22nd in the UK's CIO100 and recognised with the Industry Award for Responsible AI, she has led...


MARTYN'S LAW: A COLLECTIVE EFFORT

LONDON, July 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: As we move into the second half of 2026, we draw closer to the commencement of Martyn's Law. This update sets out the preparation work underway and what premises and events in scope of the act can do ahead of the act coming in to force. Help us to get it right Our preparatory work is well underway as we carry out pilot inspections and build a user-focused and secure digital platform for notifications. What's cl...


SIZEWELL B POWER PLANT GIVEN LIFETIME EXTENSION TO 2055

LONDON, July 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * SizewellB nuclear power station to continueoperatinguntil 2055, poweringmillions ofhomes with clean, homegrown energyand cutting costs for consumers * Government agreedterms with EDF tosupport 20‑year life extension of Sizewell B * Extension estimated tosupport around900skilled nuclear jobsonsite Millions of households and businesses will continue benefitting from homegrown, clean power as the government ...


UK DEFENCES STRENGTHENED AGAINST FOREIGN STATE-BACKED GROUPS

LONDON, July 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The police and intelligence agencies are now better equipped to protect the public from individuals and groups carrying out hostile activity for foreign states, including their proxies, as new powers become law. Receiving Royal Assent today (8 July), the landmark National Security (State Threats) Bill delivers on the government's commitment to bring in new proscription-like powers to protect against state threats...


FOUR SENTENCED TO NEARLY 15 YEARS COMBINED JAIL TIME FOLLOWING MAJOR MHRA INVESTIGATION INTO ILLEGAL ONLINE SUPPLY OF MEDICINES

LONDON, July 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Today, four members of an organised criminal group have been sentenced at Wolverhampton Crown Court for their roles in a large-scale operation that supplied controlled drugs, prescription-only medicines (POMs)and unauthorised medicinal products online. These sentences come afterconvictions were secured in November 2025, following a major investigation by the Medicines andHealthcare products Regulatory Agency's(MH...