LONDON, July 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister welcomed the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, to Chequers today. The leaders celebrated the landmark UK-India Free Trade Agreement, which was signed today and will see growth in every part of the country - delivering on the government's Plan for Change. The deal will see tariffs lowered so businesses can expand more easily in one of the fastest growing economies in the world. The Prime...
LONDON, July 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * over 17,000 public chargepoints added to the UK charging network since July 2024 * more than 82,000 public chargepoints now available in the UK, giving drivers peace of mind that they will be able to charge conveniently wherever their journey takes them * government investing £4.5 billion to make it easier and cheaper to own an EV, while backing British carmakers to create jobs and drive investment as part...
LONDON, July 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister spoke to the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy today. The President began by thanking the Prime Minister for the UK's continued support for Ukraine, including the sanctions announced earlier this week targeting Russia's energy revenues, which play a vital part in stopping Putin's war machine. They agreed international partners must continue to ramp up the pressure on Russia. The Prime ...
LONDON, July 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Precious ravine woodlands across the Peak District are being brought back to life through the largest restoration project of its kind, with 84,000 native trees now planted to replace those lost to ash dieback disease. The 5 year LIFE in the Ravines project has successfully restored up to 25% of the region's most severely damaged woodlands. It creates resilient habitats that will protect this rare ecosystem for f...
LONDON, July 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The suffering and starvation unfolding in Gaza is unspeakable and indefensible. While the situation has been grave for some time, it has reached new depths and continues to worsen. We are witnessing a humanitarian catastrophe. I will hold an emergency call with E3 partners tomorrow, where we will discuss what we can do urgently to stop the killing and get people the food they desperately need while pulling toget...
LONDON, July 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The operator has applied to vary the permit to introduce an effluent treatment plant. Previously, Angus Fire manufactured and tested firefighting foam. This foam is known to have contained per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). These PFAS chemicals are transferred into rainwater when it falls on to key areas of the site. Angus Fire has been collecting this rainwater so it can be treated to reduce the PFAS...
LONDON, July 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Cumbrian River Restoration Partnership Programme - led by the Environment Agency and Natural England - has been named a finalist in the prestigious Thiess International Riverprize Awards. The winner of the award, which sees the Cumbria programme's work compete alongside finalists Chicago River, USA; Vjosa River, Albania and Klamath River, USA will be announced at a Gala event in Brisbane in September. The P...
LONDON, July 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Ministers have today confirmed the appointment of Andy King as the new Chief Executive of Companies House, the UK's registrar of companies. Andy brings extensive experience in leadership roles in customer, business operations, regulatory and enforcement settings, including during his time at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and the Ministry of Defence. He will lead the organisation as it co...
LONDON, July 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Planning Inspectorate has today published its Business Plan for 2025/26 setting out our priorities and ambitions for the year. It details our focus on the delivery of excellent services to benefit the whole planning system and provides a practical framework as we progress the second year of our strategic plan. We are committed to delivering high-quality, timely decisions across all our casework areas - fro...
LONDON, July 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Celebrated on 24 July every year, to reflect the role security play protecting the public 24/7, International Security Officers' Day is a significant date in the private security industry. Chair of the SIA Heather Baily has written a message of thanks to all those in the private security industry who help keep the public safe every single day, while also reflecting on the impressive skills successful security op...