LONDON, Sept. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The meeting will bechaired by the FSA's chairProfessor Susan Jebb. Itwill begin at 9.00am on Wednesday 16 September and is an open meeting for the public to attend in person. Pleaseregister here if you wish to attend the meeting, in person or online. The agenda for this meeting includes: * SPS * CBD * Annual Local Authority Performance * Future of Food Regulation * Meat Charging Discount * Annual FSA Science U...
LONDON, Sept. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Regulator of Social Housing has published the results of its quarterly survey of private registered providers' financial health, covering the period from 1 April to 30 June 2026 today (Thursday 3 September 2026). Investment in the sector remains robust, with landlords able to access the funding needed to support investment in new and existing homes. A total of £4.3bn was raised in the quarter, inc...
LONDON, Sept. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: CDLS Vice Admiral Sir Andy Kyte has awarded the recipients a CDLS Industry Commendation for their commitment and dedication to the delivery and improvement of Support to the front line. CDLS Sir Andy Kyte said: It gives me great pleasure to congratulate this year's recipients of the CDLS Industry Commendations. Our industry partners play a vital role in supporting Defence warfighting readiness, and these commen...
LONDON, Sept. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Veteransdischarged orimpactedby the ban on LGBT personnel in the armed forceshave 100 days left to apply for the government's restorative measures. The measures were introducedfollowingan independent reviewonthe impactof theban onLGBTpersonnel servingin the UKArmed Forces between 1967 and 2000. The government is nowissuing a final callat GOV.UK/affected-by-the-ban toeligible veteransbeforetheapplicationdeadline...
LONDON, Sept. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * 31-year-old Captain Joe Furness receives one of the highest maritime honours for encouraging millions of young people to pursue maritime careers, including through his popular social media channels * medal awarded to the first female captain in The Lundy Company's history, Captain Martel Fursdon, for driving safer, more inclusive practices at sea and supporting more women to join the industry * Captain Brian Ni...
LONDON, Sept. 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Phil Bowen, Interim Chair of the Youth Justice Board, says: We recognise the significant challenges currently facing the adult prison estate and the difficult decisions that ministers must make in managing prison capacity. However, the safety and welfare of children in custody must remain our overriding consideration. We are therefore disappointed by the announcement to reverse the policy that prevented 18-year...
LONDON, Sept. 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: On Wednesday 26 August, the British High Commissioner, His Excellency Paul Turner, hosted athletes and officials of Team Solomons for afternoon tea in recognition of their participation at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, last month. The team proudly represented Solomon Islands at the country's 11th Commonwealth Games which took place in Glasgow between 23 July to 2 August. The Solomon Islands delega...
LONDON, Sept. 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The UK government-funded forestry governance project was launched by the UK government in Solomon Islands this week. It will focus on developing a new carbon market which will preserve forested areas and at the same time provide benefits to local communities. RISE stands for Rights, Integrity, Safeguards and Equity in carbon markets and the programme is designed to promote best practice for community-owned fores...
LONDON, Sept. 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Organised crime gangs behind England's hidden illegal waste sites are exposed through the Environment Agency's heatmaps published today (2 September 2026). Informed by the public the heat maps show where suspected waste crime - from carrying, dumping or burning - is being reported across England. Published for the first time last year, these annual reports are part of the Environment Agency's10-point planto comb...
LONDON, Sept. 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Boost forlocal pubs, restaurants andcafes as £10 million Hospitality Grant Schemelaunchesfor applications * Fundingaimsto back entrepreneurs starting new businesses, support training schemes giving young people their first jobs, andhelp trusted communityvenues toadapt andgrow * Over£3 millionearmarkedfornon-profitPub isThe Hub Village pubs, family-runrestaurants, and neighbourhood cafes received a bo...