LONDON, May 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A Bill to grant the Government powers to nationalise steel companies such as British Steel, subject to a public interest being met, will be introduced to Parliament today (14 May), marking an important step towards safeguarding the long‑term future of the UK steel industry. The Bill will have its First Reading - its formal introduction to Parliament - today, with its Second Reading expected to take place in...
LONDON, May 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Hertfordshire-based Masters Speciality Pharma secures government-backed insurance to supply critical medicines to Saudi Arabia * Government backing unlocked additional finance from HSBC UK to enable Masters to deliver significant orders, worth over £2.3 million * The support demonstrates the government's continued commitment to UK exporters in the Middle East UK Export Finance (UKEF) - the government's exp...
LONDON, May 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New rules,announcedtoday, meansupplierscanbepaid moreforcompletingprojectstotime and budget,while thosewhofailtodeliverwillreceiveless * Incentive payments of up to 10%canreward suppliers who get equipment to our Armed Forces faster and more efficiently. * Smaller and innovative businesses will find it easier to work with defence, bringing new ideas and technologies to the frontline sooner. Defence companieswil...
LONDON, May 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Investigation will assess Microsoft's position in business software and how this impacts UK businesses and public sector organisations * CMA considering potential competition concerns and whether action is needed to promote customer choice in the event of a final designation decision * CMA wants to hear from businesses, including challenger tech companies, customers and rivals about whether their choices may be ...
LONDON, May 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Lieutenant-General Andrew Figgures CB CBE FREng Lieutenant General Andrew Figgures was commissioned from Sandhurst into the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers. He has served in Germany and the United Kingdom and on operations in Northern Ireland, the Former Republic of Yugoslavia and Iraq in 2003-2004 where he was Senior British Military Representative and deputy to the US Commander. He has been on the di...
LONDON, May 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * The UK willbe able to take stronger action against illegal migration as Council of Europe Foreign Ministers, including Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, are set to agree an updated interpretation of Articles 3 and 8 of the ECHR today * The UK has led diplomatic efforts alongside like-minded partners over recent months, securing support for a principled and international approach to restoring order and control to ...
LONDON, May 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The NRS socio-economic scheme provided £1,979,721 during 2025-26 to enhance the social and economic wellbeing of communities located near NRS sites. In addition to the positive social impact from the significant public investment made in decommissioning, each year NRS delivers a targeted socio-economic grant funding programme based on local needs which meets its obligation to support the creation of a positi...
LONDON, May 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * From 18 May 2026, a new registration requirement for tax advisers will roll out. * New mandatory tax adviser registration requirements will protect customers and raise standards in tax advice. * Online registration will roll out in stages between 18 May 2026 and 31 March 2027. Registration is free, and step-by-step guidance is available on GOV.UK to help advisers understand what they need to do and when. A new ...
LONDON, May 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Based in the newly refurbished Millom Library building, the hub will offer agile working for people working in the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) group, including Sellafield Ltd. It will also deliver benefits to the town and local community by bringing a well-known building back into use, increasing activity in the town centre, and helping to reduce traffic on the A595. First conceived in 2020, the hub ...
LONDON, May 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Today, the MOJ released a key piece of research linking experiences of education and social care to offending by children with its Patterns of education, social care and youth offending: Offending overlaps and journeys This research is for England, but it will also impact Wales. Stephanie Roberts-Bibby, Chief Executive of the Youth Justice Board, says: The findings published today reinforce what we already know...