LONDON, March 31 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Homes England's National Housing Bank is officially opening for business, backed by a new Investment Prospectus that sets out the agency's full range of funding and support. The National Housing Bank is a new government public finance institution with the authority and ambition to accelerate the delivery of new homes and communities, whilst also enabling the regeneration of towns and cities across England. Bac...
LONDON, March 31 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) has today (31 March 2026)published its decisions in three tariff rate quota (TRQ) reviews on the UK's steel safeguard measure. TRQs are part of the World Trade Organization (WTO) framework and are used to help implement safeguard measures. They specify how much of a product can be imported from a country before its imports are subject to higher tariffs. The first of these rev...
LONDON, March 31 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister met the President of Syria, Ahmed al-Sharaa, in Downing Street this morning. The leaders agreed that this was an important moment for the UK-Syria relationship. On the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, they both affirmed the importance of avoiding further escalation and restoring stability in the region. They discussed the need for a viable plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, in the face...
LONDON, March 31 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * UK and Belgium sign Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to help Belgium develop its own mission data capability. * Belgium to invest over five years, with UK firm QinetiQ leading the work. * Agreement deepens the two nations growing defence relationship and demonstrates UK commitment to NATO. The UK and Belgium have signed an MOU that will see Belgium invest over five years in UK expertise to develop world-clas...
LONDON, March 31 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Manila, Philippines -The British Embassy Manila has launched the UK-Philippines Buyer Network, a new community connecting Filipino buyers with British brands, at an event hosted byBritishAmbassador Sarah Hulton OBE. The launch brought together retailers, importers,distributorsand industry leaders from across the Philippines, reflecting the breadth of a consumer market that Ambassador Hulton described as one of ...
LONDON, March 31 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Lord Chancellor and Deputy Prime Minister has reappointed Jennifer Rademaker as Non-Executive Director to the Departmental Board for a second term of 3 years from 21 August 2026. He has also appointed Gurpreet Dehal as Non-Executive Director to the Departmental Board Chair of the Audit and Risk Assurance Committee for a 3 year term from 1 April 2026. Non-Executive Board members Our non-executives are senio...
LONDON, March 31 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: We have a vacancy for the Head of Application Management. Job Title Head of Application Management Grade G7 Salary & Pension £62,000 per annum with Pension Scheme Annual Leave entitlement Commencing at 25 days Role This exciting and interesting job puts you at the heart of the VMD's work in the authorisation of veterinary medicinal products. You will lead a team with diverse activities in a target...
LONDON, March 31 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: At around 21:00 on Sunday 15 March 2026, a train operated by East Midlands Railway, travelling at approximately 110 mph (177 km/h), struck and fatally injured a track worker on the Midland Main Line between Radlett Junction and Elstree & Borehamwood station in Hertfordshire. The train was travelling on the Up Fast line when the accident occurred. The track worker was one of two members of staff who were carryin...
LONDON, March 31 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Government to consult on major new measures to protect consumers from unsafeproducts * This includes products sold online to ensure online marketplaces are held to the same high standards for product safety as bricks and mortar stores * Changes will help create a level playing field that supports responsible businesses Consumers to benefit from better protections from unsafe products as a result of major n...
LONDON, March 31 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * More than 6.9 million families claiming Child Benefit will see an increase in payments from next week * Using the HMRC app is quickest and easiest way to claim Child Benefit and manage payments * Thousands of new parents are missing out on payments by delaying their claim Millions of families claiming Child Benefit will see an increase in their payments from next week, as HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) encoura...