LONDON, Sept. 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A Merseyside skip hire boss has been ordered to pay back £250,000 after she was found to have profited from illegal waste crime. The Environment Agency secured the confiscation order against Patricia Hills, 72, of Redfern Street, Bootle, after she was previously jailed for operating MWM Recycling Ltd illegally. The confiscation hearing under the Proceeds of Crime Act took place at Liverpool Crown Court on ...
LONDON, Sept. 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * SOFY 82 UK Ltd claimed to be one of the top cleaning companies in the UK. * The Insolvency Service found evidence of customers not receiving services they had paid for, denied refunds, and numerous false claims including guaranteed full tenancy deposit returns. * The company was subject to a winding up order at the High Court in London on 2 September 2025. A cleaning company which attracted renters at the end ...
LONDON, Sept. 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: "We warmly welcome the appointment of the Rt Hon David Lammy MP as Deputy Prime Minister, Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice. "David Lammy has a long record of championing fairness, equality, and the welfare of children. His leadership of the landmark Lammy Review provided a clear focus on addressing disproportionality across the justice system and has shaped much of the debate about how justice ...
LONDON, Sept. 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: However, the walkaround check for commercial vehicles is not just another task-it is a legal requirement and a vital safeguard for public safety. Whether operating aHeavy Goods Vehicleor aPublic Service Vehicle, this check is essential to ensure vehicles are safe, roadworthy, and fit for purpose before they enter public roads. Additional checks may be required during the day depending on the vehicle's use. For ...
LONDON, Sept. 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Vulnerable people to be protected from self-harm content as Online Safety laws to be toughened. * Comes as Online Safety Act to be amended to make self-harm content a 'priority offence'. * Tech companies to be legally required to prevent this content from appearing in the first place, protecting users of all ages. The government has today (8September) announced urgent action to toughen the Online Safety Act by...
LONDON, Sept. 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Ground works have begun on three new SLA blocks at Baker Barracks, which will provide a combined total of 315 en-suite bedspaces: 242 for Junior Ranks, 47 for Senior Non-Commissioned Officers (SNCOs), and 26 for Junior Officers. The modular blocks will be built using Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) designed to achieve exceptional building energy efficiency. Sustainable design features include photovoltaic p...
LONDON, Sept. 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Hilary Benn MP visited Integrated College Dungannon on Thursday 4 September. * Mr Benn heard from students how integrated education helps build understanding and friendship. * The Government announced £2 million for Integrated Education at the 2025 Spending Review. As a new academic year begins, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Hilary Benn MP, visited Integr...
LONDON, Sept. 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Building on the success of the Lionesses this summer, the aim is to deliver equal access, better facilities and protect female athletes from online abuse as part of the Plan for Change. * Aim to deliver this change by the 2035 FIFA Women's World Cup as the first meeting takes place in Brighton ahead of England vs Australia Women's Rugby World Cup clash. With England's Red Roses taking centre stage at the Rugby...
LONDON, Sept. 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Mr Simon Wood has been appointed His Majesty's Ambassador to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea in succession to Dr David Ellis OBE, who will be retiring from the Diplomatic Service.Mr Wood is taking up his appointment during September 2025. Curriculum Vitae Year Role 2023 to 2024 FCDO, Deputy Director, North-East Asia and China Directorate 2022 FCDO, Deputy Director, Strategic Communications 2017 to ...
LONDON, Sept. 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Communities up and down the country continue to benefit from increased flood protection thanks to the Government's Floods Resilience Taskforce which convenes today (Monday 8 September). In the last winter storm period, the country saw several named storms. This includes in November when the country was met by Storm Bert, causing severe flooding, while Storm Conall arrived a few days later, bringing further rain...