LONDON, July 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The funding agreement for the £200m Stone Yard project in Digbeth showcases the strength of opportunity for regeneration through collaboration between the private and public sectors, driving the delivery of high-quality new homes. The funding package includes debt financing from NatWest and Homes England via the Home Building Fund. This will support the delivery of phase one of the build-to-rent (BTR) commun...
LONDON, July 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * National Wealth Fund-backed Peak Cluster project could secure around 3,500 jobs, boosting growth in our industrial heartlands as the government's Plan for Change puts more money in people's pockets. * Multi-million-pound deal will help decarbonise Britain's cement and lime industry, securingits future role in rebuilding Britain as part of the Government's Industrial Strategy and delivering on the Plan for Change...
LONDON, July 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Today, the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) has published its revised strategy for public consultation, setting out a clear roadmap for one of the UK's most complex long-term environmental challenges. The strategy outlines how the NDA group will continue to deliver its mission to safely decommission the UK's legacy nuclear sites, a programme of work spanning several decades which will protect people and th...
LONDON, July 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Pension Schemes Bill could boost returns to pension saving by thousands of pounds * Changes will also make it easier for savers to access and manage their pensions Working people on an average salary who save into a pension pot over their career, could benefit by up to £29,000 by the time they retire thanks to major Government reforms that will consolidate small pension pots, ensure schemes are value for m...
LONDON, July 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: On behalf of the Secretary of State for the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, the British High Commission (BHC) in Nairobi are seeking the services for the provision of packaged natural mineral water at British High Commission Nairobi. We are therefore looking for a Supplier that has the relevant professional skills, experience, technical resources and financial capability to provide supply packaged natu...
LONDON, July 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Education Secretary is calling on parents to lead by example and make reading a daily habit to help reverse the decline in reading for pleasure, to help give kids the best start in life as part of the Plan for Change. The call comes as the Department for Education and National Literacy Trust join forces to launch a National Year of Reading, starting in January 2026 to kick start a reading revolution.It will r...
LONDON, July 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Parents across the country will benefit from greater support to make family life easier on their doorstep, as the government rolls out 'Best Start Family Hubs' across every local authority - relieving pressure on parents and giving half a million more children the very best start in life. Postcodes shouldn't dictate the support available, but one in four families with children under five cannot access local child...
LONDON, July 5 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Enforcement teams are gearing up to launch a nationwide blitz targeting illegal working hotspots, with a focus on the gig economy and migrants working as delivery riders. Under the Government's Plan for Change to restore order to the immigration system and tougher enforcement of the rules, Home Office Immigration Enforcement teams will launch a major operation to disrupt this type of criminality. Strategic, inte...
LONDON, July 5 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Nottingham Islam Information Point was set up to provide relief to those in need, including by providing a support network for victims of Islamophobic attacks. The charity also helps to address misconceptions about the religion of Islam. The charity regulator for England and Wales opened a compliance case in November 2023 following concerns raised over a sermon delivered on the charity's premises by a trustee, Ha...
LONDON, July 5 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Foreign Secretary's visit to Syria marks first by a UK Minister in 14 years and renews the UK and Syria's diplomatic relationship. * Commitment to support Syria as the new Government seeks to rebuild Syria's economy, deliver aninclusive political transition and forge a path to justice for the victims of the Assad regime. * New UK funding to assist with removal of Assad era chemical weapons and provide urgent hum...