LONDON, July 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Charity Commission for England and Wales and the Fundraising Regulator are encouraging the public to support registered charities responding to the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, which struck the country on 25 June 2026. Today (1 July) theDisasters Emergency Committee (DEC) launches its Venezuela Earthquake Appeal. DEC brings together 15 registered UK aid charities to raise funds quickly and efficientl...
LONDON, July 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Over650young people attended Brighton'sfirst everyouthjobsfair-part of the government's Youth Guarantee-held attheBrighton Centre. * The eventbrought young people face to facewithmore than 50 employers and training providers includingMace Construction, JD Sports and Gatwick Airport Employersand sawmore than200 job interviews secured. * YouthGuaranteeJobs Fairs arepart of wider youth employment support, b...
LONDON, July 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD), the UK regulator of veterinary medicines, has today published its Annual Report and Accounts for 2025 to 2026, setting out a year of strong performance in protecting animal health and welfare, public health, and the environment. Delivering for animals and people The VMD substantially met many of its core regulatory targets, achieving 100% performance on national applic...
LONDON, July 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: If you want to donate money to support those affected by the earthquakes in Venezuela, there are a number of trusted charities and organisations providing humanitarian relief on the ground. The UK will aid match public donations to the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) appeal up to £2 million. Donate to the Disasters Emergency Committee's Venezuela earthquake appeal The UK immediatelycommitted £2 mi...
LONDON, July 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Former Home Secretary Amber Rudd to lead prison review to tackle drugs, violence and criminal gangs * Review marks next phase of prison reform to fix prison crisis to keep the public safe * Latest figures show prisons improving as number of assaults and self-harm incidents fall Violence, Illicitdrugs and organised crime in prisons will be rooted out, as former Home Secretary Amber Rudd leads a review into...
LONDON, July 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Guests were welcomed to the event held on the eve of Reserves Day on Tuesday 23 June, by James Evans MS, former co-chair of the Senedd Armed Forces' and Cadets' Cross Party Group. The keynote speaker was Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality, Sioned Williams MS. The aim of the event, held in partnership with the Senedd Armed Forces' and Cadets' Cross Party Group, was to recogn...
LONDON, July 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) hassecured convictions following along runninginvestigation led by its Devices ComplianceUnitinto the illegal supply of medical devices used in hospitalsacross the UK. Kenneth George Harrison (69) ofBolton,and Medicina Limited werefound guiltyofa number offraud offences aftersupplyingmedical devices with false CE markingsandmisleading healthcare provi...
LONDON, July 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: PackUKhas today (1 July 2026) published the latest update to the Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM)after significant industry consultation. The next iteration, referred to as RAM 2027, is the framework producers must use to assess the recyclability of household packaging placed on the market in 2027 under the Extended Producer Responsibility forpackaging (pEPR) scheme. RAM assessment outcomesdeterminewhet...
LONDON, July 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Sellafield Ltd has committed £195,990 through its Social Impact, Multiplied (SiX) programme to support the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS). This will help fund 30 advanced critical care missions across West Cumbria, including the expert clinical team, specialist equipment, medications and helicopter operations. The investment will enable GNAAS to continue delivering emergency care to some of the r...
LONDON, July 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: We are inviting eligible suppliers to submit a tender for the provision of an English Language Training Programme - Central Asia. Tender details * contract title: English-language training programme - Central Asia * contracting authority: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) * contract duration: 6 months * mobilisation date: 1 October 2026 Scope of services The successful supplier will be expected...