LONDON, Sept. 4 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Liam Ross, of Dartford, Kent, had his sentence increased by 3 years to 15 years' imprisonment with a one-year licence extension, after the Attorney General, Ellie Reeves KC MP, referred his case to the Court of Appeal under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme.  The Court heard that Ross, aged 29 at the time of the offending, met the 16-year-old victim over social media. Ross pursued a sexual rel...
LONDON, Sept. 4 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * A UK gallery or institution has been granted the opportunity to save this national treasure for the nation The UK Government has blocked an exceptionally rare Anglo-Saxon animal depiction from being taken out of the country permanently, in the hope that a UK gallery or institution can save it for the nation. Believed to be over 1,400 years old, the delicately crafted metal object depicts a four-legged animal....
LONDON, Sept. 4 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The block was named the Muir Building in honour of SSgt Chris Muir, an Ammunition Technician who was killed serving Iraq in 2003. His son Ben Muir was invited to cut the ribbon and officially open the block, watched by SSgt Muir's extended family and a number of former colleagues. SSgt Muir was based at DM Kineton as an instructor prior to his deployment to Iraq and was sadly killed during an explosive ordnance ...
LONDON, Sept. 4 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * 67 recipients of the Elizabeth Emblem have been named this month. * The Emblem is awarded to the next of kin of those who have died in the line of duty. * It recognises everyday heroes who gave the ultimate sacrifice, from police officers, to council workers, firefighters and Members of Parliament. The families of 67 firefighters, police officers, Members of Parliament and other public servants who lost their ...
LONDON, Sept. 4 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Just over a year ago I was invited by the Duke of Richmond to speak at the opening of his new Art Foundation in the forest near Goodwood. And it was a beautiful affair, lots of great artworks, very beautifully done in the forest. And it was a very posh affair. I know this because there were men in purple elephant cord trousers and wearing pinky rings. So it was very posh. A man came up to me after I had spoken an...
LONDON, Sept. 4 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Charity Commission found that the former trustees' failure to maintain effective oversight of the charity's finances amounted to misconduct and / or mismanagement. This included inadequate budgeting and financial planning during the COVID‑19 pandemic, failure to scrutinise the charity's financial sustainability, and failure to make the Commission aware of financial risks and the loss of key funding in ...
LONDON, Sept. 4 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Government has today (4 September) launched a new call for evidence to better understand the impacts of rearing, releasing and shooting gamebirds on wildlife, the environment and animal welfare. Gamebird shooting is a long established part of rural life, supporting many jobs, businesses and communities across England. Thriving rural communities and a healthy natural environment go hand in hand, and the call ...
LONDON, Sept. 4 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Ofsted, the Care Quality Commission (CQC), His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) and His Majesty's Inspectorate of Probation (HMIP) have today published guidance for a new round of thematic inspections focusing on younger children living with neglect. This is part of their programme of joint targeted area inspections (JTAIs). Beginning in autumn 2026, inspectors will loo...
LONDON, Sept. 4 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Saudi Arabia is undertaking significant reform of its education system under Vision 2030, including an evolving legal framework that strengthens provision for students with special educational needs (SEN). Emerging requirements address: * the early identification of developmental and behavioural disorders * the inclusion of students with disabilities in mainstream education where appropriate * suitable educatio...
LONDON, Sept. 4 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Environment Secretary visited Havant Thicket reservoir in Hampshire yesterday (Thursday3 September), overseeing the latest steps to deliver a water-resilient future, as the National Drought Group reported continued low rainfall in August. The government inherited a water system that had not seen a new reservoir built for over 30 years. The current system has failed, and action is now being taken to overhaul ...