LONDON, July 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New charter will deliver paid family leave, flexible working and tougher action on workplace harassment for women working in research * Science Secretary urges UK research organisations to sign up and make clear that women should not have to choose between career and family * More than 50 universities and research organisations among first to sign up, including King's College London, Southampton, Edinburgh, Brit...
LONDON, July 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: School teachers and leaders will see their pay increase by 6.5% over the next 2 years, after the Education Secretary accepted the School Teachers Review Body's pay recommendations in full today (1 July 2026). Teachers will receive an increase of 3.5% from September 2026, followed by 3% from September 2027, delivering a cumulative 17% rise since the general election. In further evidence of this government's conti...
LONDON, July 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * The government is launching a 12-week call for evidence asking the public to help shape the future of National Lottery Good Cause funding * Since 1994, players of the National Lottery have generated over £53 billion for good causes across the UK, funding everything from Olympic and Paralympic champions and iconic institutions to local youth clubs and community halls * For 12 weeks, anyone can take part in t...
LONDON, July 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS), the world's largest fusion energy company, is the first international company to join the UK national fusion laboratory's flagship programme to test new tritium blanket technologies. * CFS to gain early access to world-leading infrastructure for blanket testing, which includes a customised large-scale neutron source. * The agreement builds on momentum from the King's Address to...
LONDON, July 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Charity Commission for England and Wales and the Fundraising Regulator are encouraging the public to support registered charities responding to the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, which struck the country on 25 June 2026. Today (1 July) theDisasters Emergency Committee (DEC) launches its Venezuela Earthquake Appeal. DEC brings together 15 registered UK aid charities to raise funds quickly and efficientl...
LONDON, July 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Over650young people attended Brighton'sfirst everyouthjobsfair-part of the government's Youth Guarantee-held attheBrighton Centre. * The eventbrought young people face to facewithmore than 50 employers and training providers includingMace Construction, JD Sports and Gatwick Airport Employersand sawmore than200 job interviews secured. * YouthGuaranteeJobs Fairs arepart of wider youth employment support, b...
LONDON, July 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD), the UK regulator of veterinary medicines, has today published its Annual Report and Accounts for 2025 to 2026, setting out a year of strong performance in protecting animal health and welfare, public health, and the environment. Delivering for animals and people The VMD substantially met many of its core regulatory targets, achieving 100% performance on national applic...
LONDON, July 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: If you want to donate money to support those affected by the earthquakes in Venezuela, there are a number of trusted charities and organisations providing humanitarian relief on the ground. The UK will aid match public donations to the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) appeal up to £2 million. Donate to the Disasters Emergency Committee's Venezuela earthquake appeal The UK immediatelycommitted £2 mi...
LONDON, July 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Former Home Secretary Amber Rudd to lead prison review to tackle drugs, violence and criminal gangs * Review marks next phase of prison reform to fix prison crisis to keep the public safe * Latest figures show prisons improving as number of assaults and self-harm incidents fall Violence, Illicitdrugs and organised crime in prisons will be rooted out, as former Home Secretary Amber Rudd leads a review into...
LONDON, July 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Guests were welcomed to the event held on the eve of Reserves Day on Tuesday 23 June, by James Evans MS, former co-chair of the Senedd Armed Forces' and Cadets' Cross Party Group. The keynote speaker was Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality, Sioned Williams MS. The aim of the event, held in partnership with the Senedd Armed Forces' and Cadets' Cross Party Group, was to recogn...