LONDON, Nov. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Two men have been arrested for conspiracy to commitfraudand money laundering, the Environment Agency announced today (Tuesday 18 November 2025). In raids last week, Environment Agency officers worked with South Yorkshire Policeto apprehend the individuals as part of an investigation into fraudulent waste exporting claims, which is a way often used by organised criminal gangs to launder money. A 59-year-old man ...
LONDON, Nov. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)is supportingAnn Craft TrustduringNationalSafeguarding Adults Weekto help organisations prevent abuse and create safer cultures through this year's theme: 'Prevention: Act Before Abuse'. DBS supports employers to make safer recruitment decisions by processing and issuing criminal record checks and bymaintainingthe Adults' and Children's Barred Lists. Barred Lists are recor...
LONDON, Nov. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: England cannot continue to take water for granted, the Environment Agency has warned in a new report examining the country's latest water usage. While world leaders conclude climate talks in Brazil, the regulator has said achieving greater water efficiency at home must become a national priority - particularly during the current drought. The EA has said the current amount taken out of rivers, lakes and grou...
LONDON, Nov. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * The government took swift action to bolster Britain's energy resilience following the North Hyde substation fire in March, including commissioning the National Energy System Operator (NESO) to investigate * NESO's recommendations are already being implemented across the energy system and will lay the foundations for a new first of its kind Energy Resilience Strategy * the strategy will set out priorities for s...
LONDON, Nov. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A Cornish scrapyard owner has been given a suspended sentence and ordered to repay £201,743 by the Environment Agency for smelting aluminium in breach of the environmental permit at his premises for years. Graham Orchard, who owns Burnt House Garage at Dobwalls, Liskeard, Cornwall pleaded guilty to six offences at Truro Crown Court on 14 November 2025. Orchard was ordered to repay £1,271,034 under the ...
LONDON, Nov. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: UK Border Force has prevented over half a billion pounds worth of counterfeit articles from reaching consumers between 2021 and 2023, disrupting organised criminal networks and protecting public safety. The newly published UK Border Seizure Activity Report reveals significant trends in intellectual property (IP) crime. It is the first comprehensive report on the enforcement of IP rights under the UK's customs fr...
LONDON, Nov. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Cumbria Manufacturing Alliance is an unincorporated joint venture made up of West Cumberland Engineering, based in Workington, and Carlisle's Bendall's Engineering Limited. Under the new contract, the companies will supply manufactured and fabricated spare parts to support stock replenishment across Sellafield Ltd's operational plants. These products are deployed site-wide and are essential to maintaining c...
LONDON, Nov. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * MI5 issues alert over Chinese spying in Westminster. * Security Minister calls out 'covert and calculated attempt by China to interfere with our sovereign affairs' and vows to take measures to protect security. * New action plan to disrupt and deter spying will include legislation to update national security powers. The government has set out new action against espionage threats to the UK, as MI5 issue...
LONDON, Nov. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Stephanie Roberts-Bibby, Chief Executive of the Youth Justice Board, says: "The YJB welcomes this announcement. Children who have experienced care are one of the most marginalised groups we see in the youth justice system. They are significantly over-represented, particularly in the most serious outcomes such as custody. "Our vision is that every child lives a safe and crime-free life. Yet overwhelmingly, child...
LONDON, Nov. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Patients to access new treatments quicker as government slashes red tape and streamlines NHS intellectual property (IP) guidance for first time in 23 years * Move will support NHS becoming global leader in health systems and allow innovations to be scaled across NHS more quickly and easily * Clearer, simpler rules will unleash enormous potential of NHS innovators while unlocking billions in economic growth Pat...