LONDON, Oct. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: An investigation has begun into an accident involving a light aircraft which occurred on 27 October. A team of inspectors has been sent to the accident site to gather evidence and make enquiries. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
LONDON, Oct. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The UK and Switzerland have agreed a further extension to the existing UK-Switzerland Services Mobility Agreement (SMA) to cover the next 4 years, up to 31 December 2029. The extension will ensure that businesses and services providers in the UK and in Switzerland have the certainty they need to continue to make use of this arrangement, while we are negotiating a permanent solution to this in the Free Trade Agre...
LONDON, Oct. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The eighth round of negotiations on an enhanced Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Switzerland took place in Switzerland between 20 and 24 October 2025. Economic growth is our first mission in government and trade agreements have an important role to play in achieving this. An enhanced trade agreement with Switzerland could support British businesses, back British jobs, and put more money in people's pockets. Serv...
LONDON, Oct. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Fiona has spent her career working in housing and development, including roles at L&Q, the Housing Corporation, and the Homes and Communities Agency before moving into social housing regulation, firstly as Executive Director of Regulation and then as Chief Executive when RSH became a standalone body. Bernadette Conroy, chair of RSH, said: "I am profoundly grateful for all the work Fiona has done in steering RSH ...
LONDON, Oct. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Returns from all private and local authority registered providers show that the sector provides around 4.5 million homes across England, with a net increase ofnearly38,000social homes since 2024.  This overallrisehas been driven byanincreaseofroughly 28,000in Affordable Renthomesand arounda13,900increaseinlow costhome ownershiphomes. There was also a decrease ofjust over4,100 social renthomes. Private reg...
LONDON, Oct. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Governments from across Southeast Asia and OECD member countries are gathering in Kuala Lumpur this week to celebrate ten years of the ASEAN-OECD Good Regulatory Practices Network (GRPN) - a decade-long partnership helping countries design better, fairer, and more transparent regulations that improve everyday life. Hosted by Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) and Malaysia Productivity Corporation ...
LONDON, Oct. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: His Majesty The King has approved the reappointment of the Hon Mr Justice Adam Johnson as a Senior Judicial Commissioner of the Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) for 1 year commencing 1 October 2025. JAC is an independent body that selects candidates for judicial office in courts and tribunals in England and Wales, and for some tribunals with a UK-wide jurisdiction. JAC Commissioners are appointed, under S...
LONDON, Oct. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * thousands of bus passengers to benefit from more reliable and dependable journeys, thanks to new law * passengers will be protected from sudden cuts to crucial routes, and training will be provided to drivers on how to handle anti-social behaviour, improving safety for women and girls * power will also be put in the hands of local authorities to decide what works best for their communities, breaking down barrie...
LONDON, Oct. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Every single child in England to be learning in classrooms free from RAAC as the Education Secretary sets out timelines for removing ReinforcedAutoclavedAeratedConcrete (RAAC) from all schools and colleges- calling time on the crumbling school estate. The government is rebuilding pride in our education system, setting out plans to permanently remove the dangerous concrete from all schools and colleges with RAAC,...
LONDON, Oct. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: British people are now better protected from terrorists, extremists, and criminals involved in serious organised crime with the passing of a new law which prevents British citizenship being automatically reinstated to such individuals following a successful initial appeal. Receiving Royal Assent last night (27 October), the Deprivation of Citizenship Orders (Effect during Appeal) Act 2025 will mean British citiz...