LONDON, Aug. 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Police officers across England and Wales are set to receive an above-inflation 4.2% pay rise, the government has announced. The increase, which applies to all ranks up to and including chief superintendents, forms part of a wider effort to support frontline policing and public protection - one of the key missions of the government's Plan for Change. The pay increase will mean the starting salary for a police con...
LONDON, Aug. 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: More than 17,000 heat pump tumble dryer owners whose appliances were modified by electrical manufacturer Haier must stop using them immediately because a fire risk still exists. The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has served Haier with an immediate 'Requirement to Warn' Notice, placing them under a statutory obligation to contact those owners who were part of the company's recent Corrective Action ...
LONDON, Aug. 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister spoke to President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, this afternoon. The Prime Minister began by sharing his condolences for the deadly attack on Kyiv in recent days. It was a bitter reminder of the human cost of the awful conflict perpetrated by Russia, the Prime Minister added. The Prime Minister then updated on President Trump's visit to the UK, and both leaders welcomed the President's new ...
LONDON, Aug. 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Thousands of farmers will benefit from £150 million from Capital Grants funding supporting sustainable food production and environmental improvement. With over 8,000 applications now submitted in under 5 weeks this is the fastest uptake ever for the offer and shows a clear appetite from the sector to transition towards nature-friendly farming. Having funding thresholds in place for this round means more far...
LONDON, Aug. 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Ahead of Lebanese Army Day on 1 August the UK Charge D'Affaires Victoria Dunne, accompanied by Defence Attache Lt Col Charles Smith, inaugurated a new military accommodation facility in Hamat on Thursday 31 July. The building, funded by the UK Ministry of Defence will support UK personnel to deliver a variety of training and support to various Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) units. This includes leadership developmen...
LONDON, Aug. 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Legal Aid Agency (LAA) funds the Housing Loss Prevention Advice Service (HLPAS) throughout England and Wales to provide: * Early legal advice to anyone at risk of possession proceedings and loss of their home - advice can be provided in relation to housing, debt and welfare benefits issues * In-court duty on the day emergency advice and advocacy to anyone facing possession proceedings The service enables any...
LONDON, Aug. 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Qualified Electronic Signatures are the most secure form of electronic signature - no paper or witness needed. * The signature tools use long-established, well-regulated technology. * HM Land Registry is encouraging lawyers and their clients to start using Qualified Electronic Signatures now. * Customers who are interested in submitting applications using the technology should contact QES@landregistry...
LONDON, Aug. 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: On 1 August 2025, winding up orders were made against Nottingham Rehab Limited (trading as NRS Healthcare) and NRS Healthcare Limited. The court appointed the Official Receiver, Gareth Jonathan Allen, as Liquidator.  Following an application made by the Official Receiver, the court also appointed Mark James Tobias Banfield, Edward Williams, Helen Laura Wheeler-Jones, Adam Seres and David James K...
LONDON, Aug. 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Students from lower-income backgrounds to get paid government placements. * Programme to support the recruitment of more working class youngsters into Civil Service so it better reflects the people it serves. * The government is taking action to break down barriers to opportunity through its Plan for Change. Students from working class backgrounds are set to benefit from a Summer Internship Programme that will ...
LONDON, Aug. 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The King has approved the nomination of Bishop Andrew Rumsey, Dr Ingrid Samuel OBE, Lord (Stephen) Parkinson of Whitley Bay, Michael Bithell JP, Vivienne King and Reverend Canon Timothy Goode. Andrew Rumsey read history at the University of Reading before training for ordination at Ridley Hall, Cambridge and doctoral studies at King's College, London. Ordained in 1997, he has held a variety of parish posts in Lon...