LONDON, April 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Action plan to target violence, drugs and poor conditions at Buckinghamshire jail. * Extra staff support, training and security measures to help stabilise the prison * Education, rehabilitation and preparation for release to be strengthened The Government has launched a comprehensive action plan to address serious failings at the jail after His Majesty's Inspectorate of Prisons (HMIP) issued an Urgent...
LONDON, April 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: UK Minister for the Middle East Hamish Falconer reiterated the UK's call for a ceasefire in Lebanon during his one-day visit to Lebanon. In a major increase in aid to the country, Minister Falconer announced £20.5 million in new support for the Government of Lebanon's crisis response and saw humanitarian projects the UK will fund. In his meetings with President Joseph Aoun, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, Spea...
LONDON, April 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) today publishes its Business Plan for 2026-27, setting out how it will invest in intelligence and technology, and strengthen its international partnerships to fight complex fraud, bribery and corruption. Marking the midway point of the SFO's five-year strategy, the plan builds on a year ofsignificant progress, including deepened international partnerships, updated corporate guidan...
LONDON, April 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Compliance with the Groceries Code remained high but there has been a small increase in suppliers facing Code issues, the GCA annual survey showed today [16 April 2026]. The number of suppliers reporting experiencing a Code issue over the past 12 months rose from 30% to 32%. However, more than 50% of suppliers continued to report having experienced no issues when supplying the 14 designated retailers. The most...
LONDON, April 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Ofqual has fined Cambridge OCR £270,000 for serious errors relating to A and AS Level physics exam papers in summer 2025 -which also meant some students were issued with the wrong grades. Between April andOctober 2025,12 errors were identified in Cambridge OCR's AS and A Level physics exam papers and mark schemes. The exam board failed to ensure the papers' content was fit for purpose, in breach of its con...
LONDON, April 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A new call for evidence to address the presence of chemicals from flea and tick treatments in rivers and streams across the UK has launched today. Recent research funded by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) found the application of certain flea and tick treatments by pet owners is contributing to these chemicals being detected in watercourses. This is found to happen through wastewater pathways and whe...
LONDON, April 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: While conducting a demonstration flight at Radnor Range the right wing separated from the unmanned aircraft. The remainder of the aircraft descended rapidly, out of control and struck the ground close to personnel who were standing under the flight path. The investigation found that the wing assembly on the accident aircraft did not have sufficient structural strength to carry the wing bending loads encountered...
LONDON, April 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Advancing ourdigital transformation The transition to the 'Appeal aplanningdecision' service marks a significant step in our journey to modernise the appeals process. Built to meet the latest Government Digital and Data standards, the new platform provides a more intuitive, secure, and resilient experience for appellants, agents, and local authorities. What this means for users The legacy Appeals Casework Por...
LONDON, April 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Chemical, biological and radiological (CBR) substances can pose a significant risk to public health, especially in confined spaces which concentrate vapours and spills. Robots, however, allow the human operators to manage any contamination but remain at a safe distance away from any harmful substances. In a 'real life' scenario played out in an empty shopping unit, the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory ...
LONDON, April 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Vulnerable young people leaving the care system will be better supported following a review launched by the government today into the deaths of care leavers. This is in response to the horrifying fact that a disproportionate number of young people who have been in care die young, often in complex circumstances and without support from social workers and others. The government is determined to change this as par...