LONDON, May 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A rededication service for Lieutenant Thomas Michael O'Neill was organised by the MOD's Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre (JCCC), also known as the 'War Detectives'. The service was held at Le Grand Beaumart Cemetery, France, this afternoon (20 May 2026). Padre Helene Grand rededicates the grave (Crown Copyright) JCCC Caseworker, Nicola Nash, said: I am grateful to the researcherwho originallysubmittedevi...
LONDON, May 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Homes England, the government's housing and regeneration agency, has announced at UKREiiF the launch of its search for a development partner to deliver the regeneration of a landmark city centre site in Nottingham. Delegates were presented with an ambitious vision for the scheme, outlining plans to deliver a vibrant, inclusive and sustainable mixed‑use quarter. The development will deliver high‑qualit...
LONDON, May 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Lucien Ekamba-Elombe set up a phoenix company while bankrupt after failing to pay his council tax and hid his involvement behind an unwitting front man * He fraudulently claimed a £30,000 Covid Bounce Back Loan he had no right to and transferred thousands to his own account * Ekamba-Elombe also bought two properties using more than £190,000 of company money while banned as a director by a court A Newc...
LONDON, May 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Part-time undergraduate applications are now open Students can now apply for Part-time undergraduate student finance for 2026 to 2027. It's quick and easy to apply online, you should encourage students to apply early to have their money ready for the start of their course. SFE Part-time undergraduate applications are now open for courses that start between 31 August 2026 and 31 December 2026. New and continuin...
LONDON, May 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Aserviceof recognition, remembrance and reflection for theinfectedbloodcommunity will take place at St Paul's today, on the eve of the second anniversary of theInfectedBloodInquiry reporting. * Theservicehas been designed by theInfectedBloodMemorialCommittee in consultation with the wider community. * Theservicewill provide an opportunity torememberthe harms, losses, and trauma faced by the community and...
LONDON, May 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Chancellor is expected to announce sweeping reforms that will give Parliament the authority to approve critical energy schemes and better protect infrastructure projects from judicial review. The proposed changes - on which a policy note is published today - are intended to reinforce the UK's energy security, drive down consumer bills and support the government's central mission of economic growth. The headl...
LONDON, May 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: HMCTS has launched a new grant competition to fund organisations to provide digital support for people who struggle to use online court and tribunal services, whether that's due to limited access, skills or confidence. Our Digital Support Service has been running since 2022 and has delivered over 12,000 support session to help people access and complete online forms. We created the service to make sure people are...
LONDON, May 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Costs lower for millions of drivers as government holds pump prices down,extending the5pfuel dutycutuntiltheend of year * Hauliers get a 12-month road tax holiday saving up to £912pervehicle,reddiesel slashed to its lowest rate in over 20 yearsuntil the endof the year * Chancellor keeps taxes downfor driversafterstronggrowthat the start of the year,showinggovernment has right economic plan. Britain...
LONDON, May 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Lisa Tremble appointed as Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Executive Leadership Board at DWP from 1 April 2026. * Lisa brings extensiveexpertisein HR,leadershipand transformation, including senior experience at British Airways. * The appointment has been madein accordance withthe Public Appointments Governance Code, with all required approvals secured. An expert in HR, leadership and transformationhas be...
LONDON, May 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Knife robberies have fallen sharply in major cities thanks to joint government and police action to tackle one of the most harmful forms of violence and make communities safe. New Home Office data shows that robberies involving a knife in the 7 highest volume areas are now more than a fifth lower (21%) than they were in June 2024. Offences fell from 15,918 in summer 2024 to 12,633 by March 2026, meaning thousands...