LONDON, July 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Foreign Secretary announces new funding to make it easier for countries to access UK private sector climate finance and disaster risk insurance, driving UK green growth. * Support comes as senior Cabinet ministers meet City of London leaders to discuss UK financial sector's role in boosting sustainable finance for emerging markets and developing economies. * David Lammy to set out the economic opportunit...
LONDON, July 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The conference will bring together the 14 large retailers, suppliers and industry experts to reflect on changes to the groceries sector, ongoing challenges, support available for suppliers and future priorities. There will also be a session from YouGov taking a closer look at the GCA's 2025 annual survey results. The conference is free to attend, and participants can join online or in person. How to register In...
LONDON, July 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New reforms to the dental contract will prioritise those with urgent and complex needs, with new measures for those with extreme tooth decay and gum disease * Cements manifesto commitment to deliver 700,000 additional urgent dental appointments every year, and pledge to ramp up preventative care for children's dental health * Newly qualified dentists to work in the NHS for a minimum period, intended to b...
LONDON, July 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Commission's annual survey of public attitudes to charities reveals that in the last year 9% of people received food, medical or financial support from charitable organisations, compared to just 3% five years ago. While demand for such services has risen dramatically, the Commission's research shows that charities themselves are feeling increased financial pressure. Over the same five-year period, the propor...
LONDON, July 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * 5 strategic road schemes and 5 key rail upgrades given government funding - supporting 42,000 jobs, paving the way for 1.5 million new homes as part of the Plan for Change, and rail enhancements will connect 50,000 more people to the rail network * backed by over £92 billion from the Spending Review settlement, the government is delivering the biggest boost to England's transport infrastructure in a generat...
LONDON, July 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Government funded project will develop a mapping tool to direct a mobile greengrocer to visit areas of Liverpool where social housing residents have limited access to fresh, nutritious food. * Work in Liverpool is one of 6 innovative new projects to tackle food inequality receiving government funding. * Projects support government plans to build a fairer Britain, where everyone lives well for longer under the Pl...
LONDON, July 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: On 26 June Sir Robert Devereux's review of the Office of National Statistics was published. The UK Statistics Authority and the Cabinet Office have accepted his findings and conclusions, including his recommendation to appoint an additional Permanent Secretary temporarily to lead the day to day operations of the department. Today we launch an internal expression of interest for this new Permanent Secretary role....
LONDON, July 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Today the Central Arbitration Committee (CAC) has published its Annual Report for the year ending 31 March 2025. The Report includes reference to the amendments taking place in the Employment Rights Bill that is currently going through the Houses of Parliament which affects Schedule A1 and the new measures heading the CAC's way. The Report reflects on the decrease in the caseload for trade union recognition applic...
LONDON, July 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Construction has started on a new 50-bedroom Single Living Accommodation (SLA) block at RAF Cosford in Shropshire. The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) awarded a £12 million contract to modular construction specialist Reds10 and the start of work was marked at a recent groundbreaking ceremony. The contract was awarded through the £1 billion Single Living Accommodation - Programmatic Approach fr...
LONDON, July 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Independent review into the UK Government response to the death of Harry Dunn announced by Foreign Secretary David Lammy * Review, led by Dame Anne Owers, will focus on Government actions in months following the tragedy in 2019, and look at support offered to UK citizens in comparable situations * David Lammy met Harry Dunn's family and said the Government would learn lessons from the tragedy An independent rev...