LONDON, May 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: This statement provides an update on the ongoing AAIB investigation into the fatal accident involving a Dyn Aero MCR-01, G-TOMX, which struck the ground close to Shenstone Airfield, Shropshire whilst attempting to return to it. The investigation has been completed, and the final report will be published in due course. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
LONDON, May 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Andy brings a wealth of experience from a distinguished career in finance roles across government, most recently as Director General for Finance and Group Operations at the Department of Health and Social Care. His deep familiarity with government means he already knows and has experienced the value of GIAA's work first-hand. Andy's arrival follows the news that Harriet Aldridge, who has led GIAA since December 20...
LONDON, May 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Northern Ireland Office has today, Friday 1 May, launched the Community Partnership Fund. This grant will provide up to £1m over three years to strengthen and empower Northern Ireland's voluntary sector. The Community Partnership Fund will harness voluntary sector expertise to support local community organisations, particularly those operating in rural areas. The grant will be awarded to a successful foru...
LONDON, May 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A court order is now in place prohibiting anyone from importing waste onto the site at Hey Head Farm, Rochdale Road, at Bacup. The Restriction Order was obtained at Lancaster Magistrates' Court on Tuesday 28 April and will last six months until 27 October 2026. Access to the land is also prohibited, subject to certain exceptions. Anyone breaching the order is committing a criminal offence. A criminal investigati...
LONDON, May 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has secured a £10 millionpayment from a Britishmanufacturer of electronic systems for the international defence and aerospace marketafter itacknowledged accountability for failureto prevent bribery.Ajudgetoday approved a Deferred Prosecution Agreement(DPA)requiringUltra Electronics Holdings Ltdto pay the penalty,plus £4.8 million inSFOinvestigation costs. In addition to the...
LONDON, May 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * NewSkyhammerinterceptor missiles and launchers, produced by UK start-up Cambridge Aerospace, successfully tested in Jordan. * Designed to counter Shahed-style attack drones,Skyhammerwill be supplied to the UK Armed Forces. * Trial comes as Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry Luke Pollard visits Kuwait and Jordan, meeting leaders and thanking UK Armed Forces who have supported partners in defending their s...
LONDON, May 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Three Dorset farm companies have paid £33,500 to environmental charities after an Environment Agency investigation into their failure to store slurry correctly. Crockway Farms Ltd, Drummers Farming Limited and Crutchley Farms Partnership were found to have failed to follow regulations designed to protect local waterways. In two cases, poorly managed slurry stores led to pollution entering watercourses. In the...
LONDON, May 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre (JTAC) yesterday (30 April 2026)raisedthe UK National Threat Level from SUBSTANTIAL, meaning an attack is likely, to SEVERE, meaning an attack is highly likely. The increasein threatcomesfollowingthe stabbing in Golders Greenin North London,but it is not solely a result of that attack. The terrorist threat level in the UK has been rising for some time, driven by an increase in t...
LONDON, May 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Analysis finds that, on average, retailer fuel margins were broadly unchanged in March * Local variation in prices remains high - drivers encouraged to shop around to save up to £9 a tank * Lack of effective competitive pressure in fuel market remains a concern, with fuel margins still above historic levels The rapid increase in fuel prices caused by the Middle East crisis has been driven by wider cost pres...
LONDON, May 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has today 1 May 2026, approved Linerixibat(Lynavoy) for use to treat an itch in adults withprimary biliary cholangitis (PBC). PBC is a condition where bile ducts in the liver become damaged, leading to abuild-upof bile acids in the blood. This build-up is thought to cause itching.Linerixibathelps to reduce the build-up of ...