LONDON, Nov. 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The court appointed the Official Receiver asLiquidator of:   * Assent Building Compliance Limited(company number:05311596)   * LB Building Control Limited(company number:06442788)   * Oculus Building Consultancy Limited (company number: 03414863) The Official Receiver will wind-downthe companiesin accordance withherstatutory duties. The Official Receiver will also inqu...
LONDON, Nov. 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has approvedSiiltibcy(rdESAT-6 and rCFP-10),adiagnostic aid for detection ofMycobacterium tuberculosisinfection, includingtuberculosisdisease,in adults andchildren. Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease most commonly affecting the lungs,but capable of spreading to other parts of the body. It isusuallytransmitted through the air. Siiltibcyisgiven...
LONDON, Nov. 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Government Science and Engineering (GSE) Profession is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2026 Royal Society Pairing Scheme - a flagship initiative that continues to strengthen the connection between science and policy. Now in its 22nd year, the scheme represents a long-standing and successful collaboration between the GSE Profession and The Royal Society. Together, we have supported h...
LONDON, Nov. 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Environment Agency investigation ends in successful prosecution * Quarry owners to receive £18,236.40 in compensation following incident A sentencing hearing for Philip McDowell, 38, of Willoughbridge Lodge Farm, Willoughbridge, Market Drayton, was held at Kidderminster Magistrates Court on Wednesday 5 November 2025. He had admitted allowing a discharge of dairy slurry into Lordsley Wood Quarry without an...
LONDON, Nov. 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Ajax supports a UK-wide supply chain of more than 230 companies and over 4,100 jobs. * Built in Merthyr Tydfil in Wales, it is another demonstration of defence as an engine for economic growth. * First new armoured fighting vehicle to enter service with the British Army in nearly 30 years. Thousands of skilled workers across the UK have helped equip British soldiers with the world's most advanced medium weight ...
LONDON, Nov. 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: An undetected pitch trim setting resulted in the pilot attempting to takeoff with close to full nose down elevator trim. The pilot rejected the takeoff, whereupon the aircraft briefly became airborne, but the pilot was unable to effectively control the aircraft in pitch. The aircraft bounced several times causing the aircraft's nosewheel to fail and the aircraft to slew off the runway. The remains of the aircraft'...
LONDON, Nov. 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New approach positions Natural England as essential partner for economic growth * More than 200 organisations have been engaged during the creation of the new strategy, which will encourage collaboration across society to halt the decline of nature The role of nature recovery in driving economic growth is to be set out under new corporate strategy from Natural England published today (Thursday 6November). Heal...
LONDON, Nov. 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The UK Government has today (6 November) acted against the New IRA and an individualithasreasonablegroundsto suspectisinvolved in terrorist activity. These measures prohibit all persons required to comply with UK sanctions fromdealingwithany funds or economic resourcesowned,heldor controlled byGallagher or by the New IRA;or making funds, economicresourcesor financial servicesavailable to them or fortheirbenefit (...
LONDON, Nov. 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Six King's Counsel appointed to newAttorney General's Senior Treasury Counsel Group * The Group will provide strategic oversight and help co-ordinate government's most significant litigation * Members of the Group will share responsibility with the First Treasury Counsel Government willbenefitfrom enhanced legal representation through the appointment of six King'sCounsel to the new Attorney General's Senior Tre...
LONDON, Nov. 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Environment Agency and Kent County Council have launched interactive signage across Folkestone to help residents and businesses prepare for flash flooding. The signs, provided by Hello Lamp Post - a two-way communication platform accessible via mobile phone - have been installed at four locations along the Pent Stream: Morehall recreation ground, Fairway Avenue, Three Hills Sports Park and Folkestone fire sta...