LONDON, July 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Charities, faith groups, social enterprises and impact investors recognised as essential partners in tackling the country's biggest challenges and deliver on the Plan for Change * Ministers and community leaders gather at a national summit to show how collaboration is already delivering - and will go further. The Prime Minister will join community leaders, campaigners, and charities from across the UK to launc...
LONDON, July 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: This follows a public consultation on the Agency's 'minded to' decision, which took place during May. The decision is based on Viridor demonstrating that it has met and will continue to meet expected mandatory conditions as outlined in the permit. The operator wants to run the proposed Tees Valley Energy Recovery Facility (TVERF) at Grangetown, Redcar. The Environment Agency only issues permits if it's satisfi...
LONDON, July 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Introduction A stable and less divided Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) is a top priority of the UK government. Recent scoping and engagement across the country has identified that ethnic tensions remain high, often localised and in some instances, communities are severely divided. Mostar, the largest city in the Herzegovina region, is a stark example of this division with communities living in de facto segregation...
LONDON, July 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Patient safety will be strengthened across the country, as the government accepts all the recommendations of an independent review into physician associates (PAs) and anaesthesia associates (AAs). The review chaired by Professor Gillian Leng CBE - an experienced leader in the UK healthcare system - has made 18 recommendations aimed at providing clarity to patients and improving patient safety. Launched in Novem...
LONDON, July 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The meeting allowed for the exchange of priorities and exploration of new opportunities for technical and institutional cooperation, including within the framework of the UK's environmental flagship project in Guatemala, the Biodiverse Landscapes Fund (BLF). Among the topics discussed were INAB's support for the BLF and other UK-funded projects, such as the Darwin projects, as well as the Aim4Forests programme, ...
LONDON, July 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The LAA is inviting tenders for two new CDD Contracts to deliver 24/7 telephone-based legal advice from 4 May 2026. These services support individuals detained at police stations in England and Wales for non-indictable offences. Key Dates * Tender opens: 16 July 2025 * Deadline for questions: 30 July 2025 (5pm) * TUPE data request deadline: 30 July 2025 (5pm) * Tender submission deadline: 28 August 2025 (11:59p...
LONDON, July 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Pupils and staff across the country will have access to reliable, safe technology in their classroom as the government announces plans to help narrow the digital divide in schools - making outdated systems and patchy connectivity a thing of the past. Across the country there are stark inequalities where some pupils suffer from basic digital access whilst others benefit from cutting-edge technology, including AI ...
LONDON, July 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The UK's security and economic growth in Scotland are top of the agenda as the Scotland Office and Ministry of Defence meet today with naval base chiefs and local authority leaders to discuss maximising the benefits from future-proofing HMNB Clyde. Home to the Royal Navy Submarine Service and the UK's nuclear deterrent, the base is Scotland's largest military establishment and second biggest employment site with...
LONDON, July 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The British Embassy in Ashgabat is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of the first-ever visit to Turkmenistan by senior representatives of UK Export Finance (UKEF), the UK Government's export credit agency. From 23 to 27 June 2025, Ms Sebnem Alp, UKEF Country Head for Türkiye, Eastern Europe and Central Asia, and Ms Irem Kayhan, Deputy Head for Türkiye, Turkmenistan & Mongolia, held high-leve...
LONDON, July 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Representatives of the creative industries and the AI sector to make up newly formed expert working groups on AI and copyrightas part of Plan for Change. * Groups will play a vital role in helping to drive forward practical, workable solutions. * Expert groups launch today, as the Technology and Culture Secretaries Chair first round of talks in London. The Technology and Culture Secretaries kickstart the next ...