LONDON, July 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones has extended the appointment of Sir John Armitt as the Chair of the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority's (NISTA) Expert Advisory Council (EAC). Sir John Armitt's appointment has been extended for six months (until 31 December 2025) to support the implementation of the 10 Year Infrastructure Strategy. He has been Chair of NISTA's EAC since...
LONDON, July 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * UK's major infrastructure projects published giving investors and British business the certainty to plan for the long term. * NISTA's new interactive Pipeline website sets out 780 planned projects including transport, energy, schools and hospitals. * Follows publication of government's landmark 10 Year Infrastructure Strategy setting out new approach to infrastructure and vital reforms to ensure planning and de...
LONDON, July 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Prime Minister Keir Starmer will welcome Chancellor Merz to London today for his first official visit to the UK as Chancellor * The leaders will sign a new Treaty to strengthen their partnership and deliver benefits for UK and German citizens * PM set to welcome German commitment to criminalise facilitating illegal migration to the UK this year, as leaders agree to boost joint defence exports Brits and Germans...
LONDON, July 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Thousands more women and children will be better protected from domestic abuse through the direct targeting of perpetrators, the Home Secretary has announced today. Backed by a £53 million investment over the next 4 years, domestic abuse perpetrators who pose the highest risk will be forced to change their behaviour and stop their offending as more police and agencies roll out tactics shown to reduce abuse....
LONDON, July 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Charities, faith groups, social enterprises and impact investors recognised as essential partners in tackling the country's biggest challenges and deliver on the Plan for Change * Ministers and community leaders gather at a national summit to show how collaboration is already delivering - and will go further. The Prime Minister will join community leaders, campaigners, and charities from across the UK to launc...
LONDON, July 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: This follows a public consultation on the Agency's 'minded to' decision, which took place during May. The decision is based on Viridor demonstrating that it has met and will continue to meet expected mandatory conditions as outlined in the permit. The operator wants to run the proposed Tees Valley Energy Recovery Facility (TVERF) at Grangetown, Redcar. The Environment Agency only issues permits if it's satisfi...
LONDON, July 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Introduction A stable and less divided Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) is a top priority of the UK government. Recent scoping and engagement across the country has identified that ethnic tensions remain high, often localised and in some instances, communities are severely divided. Mostar, the largest city in the Herzegovina region, is a stark example of this division with communities living in de facto segregation...
LONDON, July 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Patient safety will be strengthened across the country, as the government accepts all the recommendations of an independent review into physician associates (PAs) and anaesthesia associates (AAs). The review chaired by Professor Gillian Leng CBE - an experienced leader in the UK healthcare system - has made 18 recommendations aimed at providing clarity to patients and improving patient safety. Launched in Novem...
LONDON, July 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The meeting allowed for the exchange of priorities and exploration of new opportunities for technical and institutional cooperation, including within the framework of the UK's environmental flagship project in Guatemala, the Biodiverse Landscapes Fund (BLF). Among the topics discussed were INAB's support for the BLF and other UK-funded projects, such as the Darwin projects, as well as the Aim4Forests programme, ...
LONDON, July 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The LAA is inviting tenders for two new CDD Contracts to deliver 24/7 telephone-based legal advice from 4 May 2026. These services support individuals detained at police stations in England and Wales for non-indictable offences. Key Dates * Tender opens: 16 July 2025 * Deadline for questions: 30 July 2025 (5pm) * TUPE data request deadline: 30 July 2025 (5pm) * Tender submission deadline: 28 August 2025 (11:59p...