LONDON, Sept. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Horse owners across England are being invited to take part in a new study that will help researchers identify the best ways to monitor antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in healthy horses. The HealthyHorseAMR Project The HealthyHorseAMR project, led by the University of Liverpool and funded by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD), aims to identify the most effective methods for surveillance of antimicrobial ...
LONDON, Sept. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The government has today urged water companies not to lose momentum and carry on water efficiency measures until the drought is over. Public water supply was the focus of the latest National Drought Group meeting with water company chief executives called to give updates on their leakage reduction plus autumn and winter preparedness. There were no changes in status, with almost three-quarters of England remain...
LONDON, Sept. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: At around 15:15 on 29 August 2026, a passenger train struck a delivery van at Martin Lane user worked level crossing, which is located between Bescar Lane and New Lane stations in Lancashire. The driver of the van was fatally injured in the accident. Two passengers onboard the train sustained minor injuries and significant damage was caused to the delivery van, the train, and to lineside infrastructure. Martin ...
LONDON, Sept. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The July data shows: * on average, house prices have risen by 0.7% since June 2026. * there has been an annual increase of 1.4% which makes the average property in the UK valued at £273,000 England In England, the Data shows on average, house prices rose by 0.7% since June 2026 . The annual price increase of 1.1% takes the average property value to £293,000 The regional data for England indicates t...
LONDON, Sept. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The British Army has successfully experimented with a drone swarm in a realistic military environment in a major step forward for the UK's ability to deploy autonomous systems on the battlefield. Phase 1 of the Software Defined Swarms Concept Demonstrator, which created the swarm, was delivered by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) in partnership with Army HQ and industry and builds on joint a...
LONDON, Sept. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Britain backed to build as new £500 million investment will create 1,000 new UK jobs, including in Woking and South Yorkshire. * McLaren Automotive to expand its UK footprint, ramping up R&D and manufacturing across the country, supporting the Prime Minister's reindustrialisation mission. * McLaren anchoring its future in the UK demonstrates long term confidence in Britain, unlocking growth in eve...
LONDON, Sept. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Thank you, Mr Vice President. The United Kingdom thanks the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention for its timely report on transnational repression. The report draws attention to concerns about states seeking to target individuals beyond their borders through a range of coercive measures, with significant implications for human rights, the rule of law and democratic freedoms. We share the Working Group's concer...
LONDON, Sept. 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Nationally important wildlife-rich habitat at the heart of Thomas Hardy country in Dorset is to be protected, Natural England has announced today (Tuesday 15 September) with the creation of the Lyscombe National Nature Reserve (NNR), England's latest King's Series National Nature Reserve. The new Lyscombe NNR is the size of 468 football pitches (334 hectares)and home to important chalk grassland flora, includin...
LONDON, Sept. 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Licensed premises such as pubs, music venues, shops and restaurants will have a secure, additional method to verify customers are over 18 under new rules for alcohol sales * Businesses can now adopt existing digital identification technology, alongside usual processes for physical ID - making age-checks quicker, easier and more secure for customers and staff * Customers can choose to use a certified app on the...
LONDON, Sept. 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Government sets out immediate steps to strengthen patient safety and safeguarding following the Thirlwall Inquiry * Urgent work launched on neonatal cot-cams to improve safety and give reassurance to parents with babies in hospital * Action also includes tougher accountability for NHS managers, stronger inspections and safeguarding reforms * Comes as Health Secretary chairs first meeting as Chair of the Matern...