LONDON, July 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: "The Committee is pleased that its work over the last 30 years has been recognised and that the government wants to retain and build on this model. Reporting annually to the Prime Minister on the health of the standards landscape and the government's commitment to respond to the Ethics and Integrity Commission's recommendations within a reasonable timeframe are both welcome and important changes,creating a more ...
LONDON, July 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Departments publish 5-year British Sign Language (BSL) plans * Third BSL report published and government commits to publish BSL reports every year up to 2027 to break down barriers faced by Deaf and disabled people * 'Plan for Disability' announced to boost opportunities for Deaf and disabled people across the UK For the first time ever, the government has launched new 5-year plans to improve the use o...
LONDON, July 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New PAYE service to make tax system simpler and easier for around 35 million workers. * At least 90% of customer interactions with HMRC to be digital by 2030. * Reducing post and letters to save £50 million a year - equal to almost 1,500 full time nurses. Workers are set to take control of their tax affairs as the government today (21 July 2025) announces a new online Pay As You Earn (PAYE) service for ar...
LONDON, July 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The works involved capping a disused mine shaft, clearing the old heapstead building around the shaft and demolishing a derelict electrical substation to help protect the public and ensure long-term safety for the local community. Although the 275m deep mine shaft, also known as the Morton Upcast shaft, was secure before we started the works, it had never been fully treated to modern standards. The heapstead bu...
LONDON, July 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Managers who commit serious misconduct will be banned under proposals * Patients to benefit from proposals to professionalise NHS management * Whistleblowers will be protected under new regulations NHS managers who commit serious misconduct won't be able to take up other senior NHS roles, under plans to boost patient safety. The new proposals set out by the Department of Health and Social Care will mean any l...
LONDON, July 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has appointed Professor Robin May as Interim Chief Scientific Officer on a one-year appointment. He will formally take up the role on 22 September, replacing Professor Isabel Oliver, who earlier this year, was appointed as Chief Medical Officer for Wales. Professor May is currently Chief Scientific Adviser at the Food Standards Agency (FSA), a position he has held since July...
LONDON, July 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Please note this data shows what HM Land Registry has been able to process during thetime periodcovered and is not necessarily a reflection of market activity. InJune: * HM Land Registry completed 1,883,560 applicationstochange or query the Land Register * the South East toppedthe table of regional applications with422,048 HM Land Registry completed 1,883,560 applications inJune compared with1,817,911 inMay 20...
LONDON, July 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Ofwat to be abolished and a new, single, powerful regulator to be established to cut water pollution in England's rivers, lakes and seas, and protect families from massive bill hikes * New regulator will take responsibility of water functions across Ofwat, Environment Agency, Natural England and Drinking Water Inspectorate, ending complexity that gets in the way of delivering for customers * Government...
LONDON, July 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Water customers will have more support than ever before when faced with leaking pipes, incorrect bills or water supply issues, Environment Secretary Steve Reed has announced today (Monday 21 July) It comes as the government is set to reestablish partnership between water companies, investors and communities to keep our waters clean. The government will create a water ombudsman with legal powers to protect custo...
LONDON, July 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * first taxi-, private-hire- and bus-like services of self-driving vehicles can hit the road from spring 2026, following recent decision to fast-track pilots * process to shape key laws regulating the new self-driving vehicle passenger services starts today as part of next steps towards rollout of the vehicles * new technology could provide more accessible travel options and boost transport in rural areas, while ...