LONDON, July 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) has published an enforcement notice  for Easy Housing Association (EHA), as well as making three appointments to its board and requiring EHA to appoint a manager. EHA, a Birmingham-based landlord providing supported housing through leases, has failed to demonstrate that it is managing its affairs appropriately with the necessary skills and expertise. RSH has eng...
LONDON, July 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The May data shows: * on average, house prices have risen 1.1% since April 2025 * there has been an annual price rise of 3.9% which makes the average property in the UK valued at £269,000 England In England the May data shows, on average, house prices rose by 1.3% since April 2025. The annual price rise of 3.4% takes the average property value to £290,000. * Yorkshire and the Humber experienced the ...
LONDON, July 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: As set out recently in the government's Industrial Strategy, demand for space-based and space-enabled capabilities is growing fast globally. New figures, released on the opening day of the UK Space Conference in Manchester, confirm the nation's increasing dependence on space. Space and satellite services are now estimated to support wider industrial activities worth £454 billion to the economy, or 18% of GD...
LONDON, July 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * improved trainingfor airline and airport staff, clearer passenger information and robust complaint procedures needed to make flying more inclusive, according to new report * recommendations will help break down barriers to opportunity for disabled people,delivering on the Plan for Change * made up of industry and consumer representatives, the group will now continue its work to help ensure proposals are adopted...
LONDON, July 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: During the meeting, opportunities to promote British offerings in the agri-tech sector were discussed, including solutions in fertilizers, seeds, machinery, animal genetics, and technologies for water conservation and waste management. The interest of British companies in entering the Guatemalan market was highlighted, as well as the need to facilitate regulatory processes for biotech products. The Embassy also ...
LONDON, July 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Activity is underway to replace an eel pass in Cumbria as part of work by the Environment Agency to improve river ecosystems and support the safe migration of the European eel. The European eel has suffered a dramatic decline in recent decades due to habitat loss, overfishing and barriers such as weirs that disrupt its long migration routes. Action is now being taken to improve eel passage in the River Leven by...
LONDON, July 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Leeds Reforms will make the UK the number one destination for financial services businesses by 2035, attracting inward investment and creating good skilled jobs across the UK through the Plan for Change. * Rachel Reeves promises to "double down on the UK's global strengths" as she unveils first-ever Financial Services Growth and Competitiveness sector plan, a key plank of the modern Industrial Strategy. W...
LONDON, July 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Following monitoring of pharmacovigilance data, the Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) for StromEase 25 mg/ml Eye Drops, Solution for Dogs and Cats has been updated. Section 4.6 has been amended to clarify that irritation or inflammation of the eye and/or its adnexa have been reported in very rare cases, especially blinking of the eyelids or even closure of the eye, eye redness or conjunctival oedema, part...
LONDON, July 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * First wave of Government's Young Futures Hubs to launch later this year * The new hubs will bring together vital community-focusedservices under one roof to help teenagers who face being dragged into violence and atrisk of mental healthchallenges * Latest step in the Government's pledge to halve knife crime and open up opportunity for all, part of the Plan for Change Vulnerable young people who are at risk of ...
LONDON, July 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Environment Agency has declared drought status for the West Midlands and East Midlands following the driest spring in 132 years. The Environment Agency announced the change in status today, 15th July 2025. Following declining river flows and groundwater levels with some river flows in the regions at their lowest for June since 1976. The decision sees the regulator stepping up its operational response in the...