LONDON, April 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * 11 million private tenants in England are now protected by the biggest increase to renters' rights in over 40 years * No more Section 21 'no-fault' evictions as the Renters' Rights Act stamps out the practice for good, as part of a huge package of new protections starting today (1 May 2026) * New rights with tougher fines now in force will help shield renters from financial exploitation, homelessness, discrimi...
LONDON, April 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) has today [30 April 2026] published its plan for 2026 to 2029, setting out how it will protect UK businesses from unfair international trading practices such as dumping and subsidised imports. The plan aligns with the Secretary of State's strategic steer for a trade remedies system that is more accessible, agile, assertive and accountable. Pressures on the global trading syste...
LONDON, April 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Ms Dawn McKen has been appointed His Majesty's Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina in succession to Mr Julian Reilly, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Ms McKen will take up her appointment during August 2026. Curriculum Vitae Full name: Dawn McKen Year Role 2023 to present Podgorica, His Majesty's Ambassador 2022 to 2023 Global Strategy Programme in International Security...
LONDON, April 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Ms Nerys Jones has been appointed His Majesty's Ambassador to Montenegro in succession to Ms Dawn McKen, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Ms Jones will take up her appointment during August 2026. Curriculum Vitae Full name: Nerys Heledd Jones Year Role August 2025 to present Full-time language training 2024 to 2025 Berlin, Embassy Spokesperson & Counsellor for Public Diplo...
LONDON, April 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A CIVIL Service building in the centre of London has received a prestigious award, marking a key achievement for the Government Property Agency (GPA). Earlier this month, 22-26 Whitehall, a Government Hub managed by the GPA, received 'Inclusive Environments Recognition' from the Construction Industry Council (CIC) as it was commended for its accessibility and inclusivity. Sam Carey-Smith, Head of Workplace Des...
LONDON, April 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has limited the use ofnasal decongestant sprays containing xylometazoline and oxymetazoline to a maximum of five days, in line with advice from Expert Advisory Groups to the Commission on Human Medicines due to adverse effects following prolonged use. Nasal sprays and dropscontainingxylometazoline and oxymetazoline are used tohelp clear a blocked no...
LONDON, April 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: We worked with the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) to explore how climate change might impact the department and its key agencies over future decades. The work supported MOJ's climate risk reporting in line with the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). It was also designed to be practical for decision-making and compliance. Developing scenarios The Government Actuary's Department (GAD) co-dev...
LONDON, April 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: On  1 May 2026, new laws kicked in to give 11 million renters stronger rights, better protections and more security in their homes.   These changes are the most significant in nearly 40 years and will transform renters' experiences. How have renters' rights improved?  * No more Section 21 'no-fault' evictions - private l...
LONDON, April 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre (JTAC) has today (30 April 2026)raisedthe UK National Threat Level from SUBSTANTIAL, meaning an attack is likely, to SEVERE, meaning an attack is highly likelyin the next six months. The increasein threatcomesfollowingyesterday's 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...
LONDON, April 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Grant will enable Hatzola charity to buy four new electric ambulances * Ambulance fleet will be permanent replacements for those destroyed in attack on 23 March and following the horrific antisemitic attack in Golders Green yesterday * They will replace on-loan vehicles provided by the London Ambulance Service The government will provide a cash grant so that the Hatzola charity can buy top-of-the range electr...