LONDON, Sept. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A single joint executive team will be established at the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and NHS England as part of the transition to one organisation. It will provide unified leadership across both organisations, bringing policy and delivery together. The team will manage directors from related work areas from 3 November 2025 and will begin to combine resources. In March, the Prime Minister announ...
LONDON, Sept. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Environment Agency has secured convictions against Cats and Dust Limited, its director Cavin Mears and former director Stephen Bryce for operating waste sites without the required environmental permits. They were also charged with falsifying documents connected to hazardous waste disposal On Friday 12 September at Preston Crown Court, Cats and Dust Ltd was fined £10,000 and ordered to pay £6,000 i...
LONDON, Sept. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: James joined the Ministry of Justice in 2016 and currently serves as Chief Operating Officer. He brings extensive experience from a career spanning multiple government departments including the Department for Work and Pensions and the Department of Energy and Climate Change. In his new role, James will oversee the operational delivery of prison, probation and youth custody services across England and Wales. He ...
LONDON, Sept. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Chemical suppression pilot expanded to three regions across the country * More sex offenders able to access medication after release, supporting a reduction in reoffending * Mission to halve violence against women and girls central to government's Plan for Change A cutting-edge pilot thataims tocut reoffending andthat could lead to lessvictims will be expanded to two new regions - the North West and North Eas...
LONDON, Sept. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: As of 18 September 2025, the import ban currently in place due to the outbreak of foot and mouth disease on commercial imports from Hungary of cattle, pigs, sheep, deer, buffaloes and their products such as meat and dairy will be lifted. This decision follows rigorous technical assessment of the measures applied in Hungary and the current disease situation. If the situation changes, we will not hesitate to take...
LONDON, Sept. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland regarding the Technology Prosperity Deal The Government of the United States of America and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (hereinafter referred to as the "Participants"), Expressing mutual interest in scie...
LONDON, Sept. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Gwen Parry-Jones, CEO of Great British Energy - Nuclear (GBE-N), will be stepping down from her role on 30th September as planned. As one of the founding members of GBE-N, Gwen has played a pivotal role in leading the organisation from its inception as a start-up to its current state as a permanent entity. Under her leadership, GBE-N has successfully purchased sites, completed a technology selection process and ...
LONDON, Sept. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * More than 150 jobs to be created in Birmingham by new contract to deliver advanced surveillance aircraft for US Air Force, with a further 190 jobs supported across the UK * Contract delivers an additional over £36M to UK economy and cements world-leading status of Britain's defence industry which will help build military aircraft in the UK for the United States for the first time in over fifty years ...
LONDON, Sept. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Environment Agency secures Proceeds of Crime Awards against individuals who blighted Long Bennington * Latest hearing following major investigation by Environment Agency into site in rural Lincolnshire * Confiscation orders were made against 5 of those convicted - with more to follow. A Proceeds of Crime Award hearing led by the Environment Agency was concluded at Nottingham Crown Court on Friday 12th Septemb...
LONDON, Sept. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Businesswoman Anna Daroy secured £100,000 in Bounce Back Loan funds for management consultancy Globepoint Associates Ltd in 2020 when it should only have received £50,000 * The 61-year-old, who has had a 35-year career in the public and private sectors advising boards and executive teams, should have repaid one of the loans when she realised her company had received double the amount it was entitled ...