LONDON, July 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Ground-breaking neighbourhood health services to be delivered in most deprived areas first where healthy life expectancy is lowest * Government hits ground running on delivering 10 Year Health Plan, beginning in deprived communities with greatest need * Pioneering neighbourhood health teams will focus on patients with multiple long-term conditions and more complex issues People living in the most deprived commu...
LONDON, July 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Britain and France are to order more highly lethal Storm Shadow cruise missiles, while stepping up work on its replacement as part of a new refreshed agreement signed today (Thursday 10 July). The new agreement will see the UK and France commit to launch the next phase of their joint project for both deep strike and anti-ship missiles - a step closer to selecting a final design for Storm Shadow's replacement. Th...
LONDON, July 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Bill to introduce biggest permanent boost to out-of-work support since 1980 progresses through Parliament. * Legislation will remove perverse disincentives to work that exist in the welfare system while protecting 200,000 of those with the most severe, lifelong conditions who are not expected to ever be able to work. * Alongside the Bill, disabled people and those with health conditions will have legal protectio...
LONDON, July 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Increase in dedicated staff will accelerate applications and process payments faster * New automated payment system is being built to eliminate processing delays and administrative bottlenecks * Financial recognition scheme will provide support for LGBT military personnel who faced dismissal, discharge or mistreatment while serving between 1967 -2000. LGBT military personnel who faced dismissal, dischar...
LONDON, July 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Department for Transport is aware of text messages claiming to be from the department asking people to pay fines for outstanding traffic tickets. This is a scam and was not sent by the department. Do not click on the link or share personal and financial details. If you have received this text or a similar one, please report it to the National Cyber Security Centre atreport@phishing.gov.ukor by forwarding it...
LONDON, July 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Construction has begun on a new cutting-edge facility for meteorological research and forecasting, marked by a breaking ground ceremony. The event took place today (July 9) at the site of the new headquarters for the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) at the University of Reading's Whiteknights Campus, led by Lord Vallance, Minister of State for Science, Innovation and Technology. Also in...
LONDON, July 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister met the French President Emmanuel Macron in Downing Street this afternoon. They reflected on the State Visit of the President so far, agreeing that it had been an important representation of the deep ties between our two countries. Moving on to discuss joint working, they shared their desire to deepen our partnership further - from joint leadership in support of Ukraine to strengthening our de...
LONDON, July 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Second flood gate installed at Leigh Flood Storage Area as part of major upgrade. * Once completed approximately 25% more floodwater can be stored - bringing the total storage capacity up to the equivalent of2,800 Olympic swimming pools. * Over 1,800 homes and 575 non-residential properties better protected from flooding. Another major milestone has been reached at the Leigh Flood Storage Area (FSA) after the n...
LONDON, July 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Investigation by Environment Agency finds company without necessary environmental permit * Court issues remediation order for site to be cleared of waste within 3 months * Case heard at Birmingham magistrates on Monday 7 July 2025. At Birmingham magistrates' court on 7 July 2025, Action Skip Hire Limited of Trent Street, Digbeth, were found guilty of 2 offences and admitted another. The court imposed a fine of...
LONDON, July 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: At around 12:27 on 26 June 2025, the front bogie of an out-of-service London Northwestern Railway passenger train derailed at Denbigh Hall South Junction on the West Coast Main Line. The derailment occurred on a switch diamond crossing at approximately 15 mph (24 km/h) as the train travelled north on the up slow line shortly after leaving Bletchley station. There were no reported injuries to the four members of st...