LONDON, Jan. 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The International Partners Group (IPG) - made up of the United Kingdom (Chair), Denmark, the European Union, France, Germany and the Netherlands - and the JET Project Management Unit have released their joint 12‑month update on the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP). The update was published at the end of 2025 and shows significant progress in South Africa's clean energy transition. IPG members have...
LONDON, Jan. 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Broxtowe Borough Councilhas failed to meet the outcomes in the consumer standards and has been given a C3 grading today (Wednesday 14 January) from the Regulator of Social Housing. During an inspection of Broxtowe Borough Council, RSH found: * More than 3,000 overdue fire remedial actions. * A lack of accurate and up to date information on tenants' homes, including potential hazards. * A lack of understanding o...
LONDON, Jan. 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * brand new rail line between Liverpool and Manchester unveiled, via new stations at Manchester Airport and Warrington Bank Quay Low Level * part of new government vision for growth in the North to unlock the region's economic potential and boost living standards -growing the productivity of 5 largest cities to the national average would add up to £40 billion a year to UK economy * plansboost frequency and r...
LONDON, Jan. 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: As a result of ongoing coverage monitoring, the Legal Aid Agency (LAA) is seeking to attract additional providers in the Housing and Debt Category of Law under the 2024 Standard Civil Contract ("2024 Contract") in Plymouth. Organisations do not need to be existing 2024 Standard Civil Contract holders to respond to this opportunity, but the application process will differ according to whether applicants: * alrea...
LONDON, Jan. 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: UK Export Financecanannounce the appointment of three new members to the Export Guarantees Advisory Council. Tracey McDermott, AlexO'Cinneide, and Jon Samuel took up their appointments inAutumn2025 and will servean initialterm of three years. They bringexpertiseacross financialservicesand sustainable finance, financialregulationand compliance,andresponsible businessstandards. Tracey McDermott brings over three d...
LONDON, Jan. 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds has spoken with the Chair of South East Water and visited the most affected town, Tunbridge Wells, following weeks of water supply disruption. Emma Reynolds visited the town to see for herself the conditions local residents were facing, which - along with East Grinstead - has been heavily impacted for over a week. She will also meet with Chris Train, Chair of South East Water...
LONDON, Jan. 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has today conducted a major operation involving raids and arrests, as it announces a new bribery and fraud investigation into the past management of Home REIT, a listed UK social housing company. The suspected offending has an estimated value of £300 million. SFO investigators carried out searches and made arrests at homes in Altrincham, Maidenhead and London - a commercial si...
LONDON, Jan. 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: We'relaunching a new customer feedback surveyin January 2026.Ifyou'verecently received a decisionfrom us,or your case hasrecentlybeen closed,you may be contactedvia emailand asked for your views on your experience. To design services that are easy to use we need to understand our customers' expectations,needsand experiences.This research helps us to understand how we can deliver an excellent customer experience....
LONDON, Jan. 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New specialist stafftobolster safety and security * Anti-drone measuressuch asnew windows and nettingto clamp down onillicititems * Ramp up ofprisoner discipline hearings totacklebad behaviour The jail received an Urgent Notification inDecember, with inspectors raising concerns abouthigh levelsof violence and self-harm, the prevalence of drugs,andpoor living conditions. The Prison Service has today (14 Januar...
LONDON, Jan. 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has published revamped comprehensive guidance to help businesses understand the rules for advertising products used in, on or near animals that are not authorised veterinary medicines. The guidance clarifies existing regulations under the Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2013 (as amended) and provides detailed, practical advice for manufacturers, retailers and advertise...