LONDON, July 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Aurora Antrim Reappointed for a 4 year term commencing 14 August 2025 to 13 August 2029. Aurora Antrim is an award-winning arts documentary filmmaker who, as Aurora Gunn, spent many years working on The South Bank Show for ITV and Sky making films on subjects ranging from Shakespeare to Tracey Emin to Herbie Hancock. Aurora has over 20 years' experience managing an historic landscape, with a focus on income di...
LONDON, July 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: New webpages filled with information about the coastal defence schemes in Shanklin, Yaverland, and Ventnor have launched. These webpages provide easy access to up-to-date information about the schemes, including background details, key documents, engagement updates, and next steps. Facilitated by the Environment Agency and Isle of Wight Council, the new webpages make it easier for residents, businesses, and sta...
LONDON, July 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * 10 communities across England will get 'innovation squads' as part of £100 million government reform programme to deliver the Plan for Change. * Flagship reform will end 'Whitehall knows best' and focus on testing solutions directly in local areas with frontline workers and communities who know best. * Policy officials, tech specialists and other experts will be deployed to directly test new ways of fixing...
LONDON, July 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: "I welcome the publication of the Life Sciences Sector Plan and fully support its ambition to make the UK a global leader in life sciences and a country where innovation delivers for everyone. "It's great to see the MHRA is recognised as a pivotal partner in delivering the plan's vision - by supporting innovation, protecting public health, and making the UK a global destination for innovators to research, develo...
LONDON, July 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) has published an enforcement notice  for Easy Housing Association (EHA), as well as making three appointments to its board and requiring EHA to appoint a manager. EHA, a Birmingham-based landlord providing supported housing through leases, has failed to demonstrate that it is managing its affairs appropriately with the necessary skills and expertise. RSH has eng...
LONDON, July 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The May data shows: * on average, house prices have risen 1.1% since April 2025 * there has been an annual price rise of 3.9% which makes the average property in the UK valued at £269,000 England In England the May data shows, on average, house prices rose by 1.3% since April 2025. The annual price rise of 3.4% takes the average property value to £290,000. * Yorkshire and the Humber experienced the ...
LONDON, July 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: As set out recently in the government's Industrial Strategy, demand for space-based and space-enabled capabilities is growing fast globally. New figures, released on the opening day of the UK Space Conference in Manchester, confirm the nation's increasing dependence on space. Space and satellite services are now estimated to support wider industrial activities worth £454 billion to the economy, or 18% of GD...
LONDON, July 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * improved trainingfor airline and airport staff, clearer passenger information and robust complaint procedures needed to make flying more inclusive, according to new report * recommendations will help break down barriers to opportunity for disabled people,delivering on the Plan for Change * made up of industry and consumer representatives, the group will now continue its work to help ensure proposals are adopted...
LONDON, July 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: During the meeting, opportunities to promote British offerings in the agri-tech sector were discussed, including solutions in fertilizers, seeds, machinery, animal genetics, and technologies for water conservation and waste management. The interest of British companies in entering the Guatemalan market was highlighted, as well as the need to facilitate regulatory processes for biotech products. The Embassy also ...
LONDON, July 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Activity is underway to replace an eel pass in Cumbria as part of work by the Environment Agency to improve river ecosystems and support the safe migration of the European eel. The European eel has suffered a dramatic decline in recent decades due to habitat loss, overfishing and barriers such as weirs that disrupt its long migration routes. Action is now being taken to improve eel passage in the River Leven by...