LONDON, July 31 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Deputy Traffic Commissioner Dr Paul Stookes curtailed the operator's licence held by Kingpin Recycling Ltd from 12 vehicles to six vehicles indefinitely following a public inquiry held on 24 June 2026. The Shropshire-based company, which specialises in the reuse and recycling of used tyres, came to the attention of DVSA following a roadside encounter in July 2025. A subsequent investigation identified 28 occasio...
LONDON, July 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Minister for the Middle East Stephen Doughty said: The UK strongly condemns the escalating violence across the West Bank. The recent attacks by Israeli settlers on Palestinian villages and communities are appalling, as are violent incidents in response. This includes arson attacks against mosques in Qusra and Kour and lethal incidents in Deir Jarir, Beit Furikand in Tel, the last of which saw both Israelis and ...
LONDON, July 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Biggest transfer of power, funding and responsibility from Westminster in a generation * Mayors to keep a share of income tax and business rates revenues so communitiesdirectly benefit when their economy grows, with new powers for communities still on the road to devolution * Taking a tried and tested approach nationwide - delivering better transport, more homes and skills training matched to local jobs The Pr...
LONDON, July 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The VMD is pleased to be running its popular Wholesale Qualified Person (WQP) training course for the fifth time. Taking place on 14 and 15 October 2026, the course will include introducing the role and responsibilities of the WQP and the legislative requirements for wholesale distribution. Course content Delivered by the VMD's highly experienced inspectors, the event will feature a blend of lectures, discussi...
LONDON, July 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The rankings are independently compiled by High Fliers Research on behalf of the Sunday Times and are entirely data driven. Employers from more than 20 industries and business sectors entered this year's rankings, with entries scored and weighted according to workforce size before being ranked within their own sector. As of December 2025, GFSL employed 76 apprentices, with 36 new apprenticeship starts and 10 com...
LONDON, July 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has published new data showing a sharp rise in cyclospora infections among travellers returning from Mexico. UKHSA is advising all travellers to take precautions when travelling abroad including maintaining good food and water hygiene to reduce their risk of infection. Cyclospora is a parasite that causes explosive diarrhoea. Contaminated food specifically herbs, salad and ...
LONDON, July 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Around 6,600 people in England with a serious heart condition will be able to access a new treatment following simultaneous MHRA authorisation and NICE approval. Aficamten, also known asMYQORZO,is a once-daily pill for people with obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM)-a condition where the heart muscle becomes thickened and stiff, making it harder for the heart to pump blood around the body. It can cause...
LONDON, July 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Airbus Operations Limited (AOL)has paid more than £6.4 millionto HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) after admittingmultiple breachesof StrategicExport Controls.   Thepayment representsthehighest compound settlement ever reachedby HMRCfor strategic exportoffences. AOLannounced the breach in its quarterly earnings notes and details have been published on GOV.UK. On multiple occasion...
LONDON, July 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * £8.4 billion government funding committed to drive forward construction of the Dreadnought Class submarines * around 47,000 jobs and over 6,000 suppliers across the UK supported by the Defence Nuclear Enterprise * the programme to deliver the four new nuclear deterrent submarines is advancing at pace * significant step change in driving productivity and innovation to deliver faster and more effi...
LONDON, July 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Home Office has today launched an end-to-end-review into the police accountability system. Chaired by Dame Lynne Owens and Jason Beer KC, the review will look at how police officers are held to account, identify barriers that can delay outcomes, and consider how the system can be made faster, fairer and more effective. Lengthy investigations can leave victims and their families waiting years for resolution....