LONDON, Aug. 26 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Government backed multi-million-pound deal supports further growth, including up to 50 new high-tech UK jobs at SRT Marine Systems * Export contracts to strengthen maritime security, navigation safety and environmental sustainability in critical marine areas in South East Asia and the Middle East. UK Export Finance (UKEF), the government's export credit agency, has provided crucial support to SRT Marine S...
LONDON, Aug. 26 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Under the ULS scheme, anyone can ask the Law Officers to review a sentence where they believe the sentence imposed by the court is unduly lenient. The latest quarterly data shows that between April and June 2025, 32 sentences were increased under the ULS scheme following the Solicitor General's referral, and 13 of these were for rape offences. The largest sentence increase was for Adrian Revill, who had his thr...
LONDON, Aug. 26 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * First year of operation sees expert team removing blockages and speeding up the building of almost 100,000 homes across England * The North West, London, Somerset and the South East next to benefit as six new priority large sites added to flagship New Homes Accelerator initiative, unlocking and accelerating delivery on another 12,000 homes * Over the Parliament, the Accelerator is expected to make a significant...
LONDON, Aug. 26 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: At around 15:00 on 9 August 2025, a steam locomotive moved unexpectedly while it was being coupled to a second steam locomotive in platform 1 at Sheffield Park station. This caused both locomotives to travel together for approximately 4 metres, at slow speed. Sheffield Park station is located on the Bluebell Railway, a heritage railway in Sussex. At the time the movement took place, a volunteer member of staff, ...
LONDON, Aug. 26 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Britain's industrial and energy sectors are set to benefit from a new, modernised environmental permitting regime - with greater flexibility, faster timelines and less red tape poised to boost innovation and drive economic growth. Asset out in the landmark Corry Review, current environmental regulation can be risk-averse, inefficient, and difficult to navigate, holding back innovation and growth. An eight-week ...
India, Aug. 25 -- In today's fast-paced world, opportunities to pause, reflect, and reconnect with one's spiritual roots are rare treasures. Recently, a special gathering dedicated to Guru Puja, Satsang, and meditation offered exactly that - a sanctuary of calm in the midst of life's demands. Among the attendees was wellness expert Dr. Jannvi Hinduja, whose quiet yet impactful presence added to the event's serene charm.The gathering welcomed seekers from varied walks of life, each arriving with ...