LONDON, Jan. 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: 500 students in Lancashire are now learning the latest defence digital and tech skills through Government fundingto help keep Britain safe from future cyber threats. 285 new students have enrolled in the latest cohort, taking the total number of students to 500. This follows an announcement in October 2025, where the MOD expanded the scheme to 500 fully funded places for college-age students across Lancashire. ...
LONDON, Jan. 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Government publishes updated new build design guidance to focus on design quality, creating places of lasting value, that are climate change resilient   * Councils and developers given clear rulebook to build better designed, safer and healthier neighbourhoods that complement local areas  * Part of the biggest planning rewrite in a decade to speed up l...
LONDON, Jan. 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Government launches £15billionWarm Homes Plan tohelpmillions of familiesbenefitfromsolar panels, batteries, heatpumpsand insulationthat can cut energy bills. * A plan for alltypes ofhouseholds, with targeted interventionsfor those on low incomes;upgrades forsocial housing; new protections for renters; anda universal offerforall households to upgrade homesif and whenthey want to. * Plan willhelplift uptoone...
LONDON, Jan. 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Legislative changes coming into force on 21 January 2026 will allow self-employed individuals and personal employees to apply for Enhanced and Enhanced with Barred List(s) DBS checks for the first time. What is changing Currently, self-employed people can only apply for a Basic DBS check. If they need an Enhanced check, an employing organisation must apply on their behalf. From 21 January, self-employed worker...
LONDON, Jan. 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: To continue safeguarding Great Britain's watercourses and vital drinking water supplies, the Mining Remediation Authority has awarded a contract to operate, maintain, and enhance its network of assets to water services and treatment specialist Alpheus. The contract, awarded after a comprehensive tendering process, will ensure ongoing 24-hour operational support across the Mining Remediation Authority's mine wate...
LONDON, Jan. 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Committee on Fuel Poverty is delighted to announce the launch of its latest research project, in collaboration with Carbon Trust. This study,'Understanding the factors thatwillensure a smooth heat pump transition for households at risk of fuel poverty',willgenerate critical evidence that will provide insight into how heat pumps are being used in the UK, and could help shape future policy in the area. Heat p...
LONDON, Jan. 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A link to the Additional Office/Service Amendment Form has been included on the Crime Contract Tender 2025 page. This form must be used by existing 2025 Crime Contract holders wishing to add office locations or an additional class of work after contract commencement. In line with paragraph 6.3 of the Application Guide. The Cyber Essentials certificate requirements have also been updated, as reflected in paragra...
LONDON, Jan. 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister spoke to the President of the European Council António Costa this evening. Discussing events of recent days, he reiterated his position that the future of Greenland belongs to the people of Greenland and the Kingdom of Denmark alone. He reiterated that the UK is prepared to play its part to protect Arctic security, alongside NATO. They agreed on the fundamental importance of continued ...
LONDON, Jan. 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister hosted the President of the Republic of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto at Downing Street today. The leaders welcomed the strong progress on the Strategic Partnership between the UK and Indonesia, which they had committed to pursuing in 2024 and formally agreed today. It was a clear example of how the UK and Indonesia's relationship continued to go from strength to strength, and deliver for people...
LONDON, Jan. 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Business leaders joined representatives from the UK Government and Scottish local authorities today [Tuesday 20 January] at the launch of a new initiative to boost investment in Scotland's eight cities and its regions. As part of Scottish Cities Week 2026, Scotland Office Minister Kirsty McNeill launched the Scotland Investment Acceleration Programme at an event bringing together Scottish city leaders, investors...