LONDON, March 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Kate Sayer Appointed from 9 March 2026 until 8 March 2029. Kate is a qualified Chartered Accountant, and was part of the founding team of Sayer Vincent, a professional audit and advisory firm specialising in social purpose organisations. Kate has audited and advised a wide range of charities and social enterprises for over 30 years. Kate contributed to the development of charity accounting through membership ...
LONDON, March 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Defence funding for new engineering and innovation facilities in the East and West of Scotland will create good, well-paid jobs in a boost for the future workforce. * The UK Government commits to two Defence Technical Excellence Colleges, one to be established in East Scotland and one in West Scotland, if match funding is provided by the Scottish Government. * Scotland alreadyR...
LONDON, March 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: MHRA foreword Empowering people to take control of their own health is an essential pillar of a sustainable healthcare system. As pressure on primary care grows, we must seize every opportunity that enables individuals to manage minor conditions safely and confidently, reducing unnecessary GP appointments and ensuring time is focused on those who need it most. Reclassification of medicines is a practical and im...
LONDON, March 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: On 1 April 2026, thefunctions oftheValuation Office Agency (VOA) will beintegrated intoHM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), and the Valuation Office Agency will no longer exist as anexecutiveagency. This change will notimpactthedelivery ofourcore or statutory services. Thisincludesbusiness rates valuationchecks and challenges,Council Tax bandchallenges,andthe work carried out byrent officers. Working with our custom...
LONDON, March 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Flooding on the B1127 Wrentham to Southwold Road could be significantly reduced following the installation of an overflow system in the Easton Valley by Natural England. The innovative drainage system, completed at the beginning of March, addresses a long-standing flooding challenge whilst protecting one of Britain's most important wildlife habitats. Natural England has installed pipes beneath the beach to cre...
LONDON, March 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Lord Chancellor has approved the appointments of James Willan KC, James Egan and Gregory Cox as legally qualified members of the Civil Procedure Rule for three years. Gregory Cox's (Solicitor) tenure will start on 11 May 2026. The tenures of James Egan and James Willan KC (Barristers) will commence on 1 October 2026. James Egan James Egan is a barrister at Ten Old Square Chambers, specialising in traditio...
LONDON, March 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) hasapproveddeuruxolitinib(Leqselvi)totreat severe alopecia areata in adults. Alopecia areata is a disease where the body's own immune system attacks hair follicles, causing inflammation that leads to hair loss on the scalp, face and/or other parts of the body. Deuruxolitinibworks by reducing the activity of enzymes called JAK1, JAK2 and TYK2 relati...
LONDON, March 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Legal Services Board (LSB) is the oversight regulator for legal services in England and Wales. It oversees eight regulatory bodies who carry out the day-to-day frontline regulation of legal services. It also has responsibilities in relation to the Office for Legal Complaints, which is responsible for administering the Legal Ombudsman scheme, and the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal. The LSB is independent fr...
LONDON, March 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Hundreds of women to get new opportunities in tech as government announces newprogramme supporting 300 tech roles across the country * Thousands of 12 and 13 year old girls to experience what a future in tech could look like for them as new, expanded UK-wide girls tech competition prepares to launch * Women supported to return to tech jobs after a career break, through new pilot jobs scheme for skilled tech ta...
India, March 11 -- Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India: A remarkable breakthrough has occurred in the field of environmental science that could redefine the way pollution is controlled. Ahmedabad-based Radheeka Environment Private Limited has developed an innovative machine called AIR TREATMENT PLANT (ATP) that not only cleans air and dust but also operates using dirty water (wastewater) and in return releases purified water. The World's First 'Zero Waste' Pollution Control TechnologyThis machine, wh...