LONDON, April 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Official Receiver has confirmed a major step toward the sale of Speciality Steel UK, which includes sites at Rotherham and Stocksbridge, following the company's liquidation last August. A period of exclusivity has been agreed with a preferred bidder, marking the next stage of a future sale agreement. This is expected to last approximately five weeks, during which the preferred bidder will progress their bi...
LONDON, April 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: We welcome the recent announcement of a ceasefire between the United States, Israel and Iran, and call on all parties to implement the ceasefire in full. The past weeks have brought unacceptable loss of lifeand significant disruption to the global economy and financial markets, and the ceasefire will be crucial to protecting civilian populations and the security of the region. We call for a swift and lasting n...
LONDON, April 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: At around 16:40 on 20 March 2026, a heavy goods vehicle (HGV) travelling along the northbound carriageway of the M2 motorway in Belfast, Northern Ireland, was involved in a collision with another road vehicle. This collision resulted in the HGV leaving the carriageway and colliding with a containment barrier at the edge of the motorway. At this location, the Belfast to Derry-Londonderry railway line runs parall...
LONDON, April 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * the government is investing in the foundations of growth - fixing failing local road structures that local authorities cannot afford to repair alone * launched today, the Structures Fund is part of a record £1 billion total package to enhance England's roads * local authorities across England can now apply for funding to renew vital infrastructure, including bridges, flyovers and tunnels Governme...
LONDON, April 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The guidance sets out how the SIA intends to carry out its role as regulator for the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, known as Martyn's Law. The new law is expected to come into force in Spring 2027. Martyn's Law - named in memory of Martyn Hett, who was one of 22 people killed in the horrific Manchester Arena terrorist attack - aims to keep people safe by ensuring that publicly accessible premises ...
LONDON, April 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Foreign Secretarydoublesaidforfrontlineresponders and Sudaneseaid groups up to £15 million to support the hardest to reach areas in Sudan * UK will pledge£146 million humanitarian funding for Sudanthis year * Yvette Cooper demands warring parties cease bloodshed as she arrives in Berlin for the International Sudan Conference,on the third anniversary of Sudan's war The Foreign Secretary today (15 Apr...
LONDON, April 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Severn Trent Water to fund environmental projects * Water quality impacted by sewage spills * Enforcement Undertakings accepted for 3 pollution incidents Trent Rivers Trust will be using the money to improve several environmental projects in the region. The details of the incidents are included in the latest list of Enforcement Undertakings (EU) published on gov.uk An Enforcement Undertaking is available to...
LONDON, April 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: In line with his 2026-27 Inspection Plan, the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration has commenced an inspection of the Home Office's engagement with local authorities in the planning and development of asylum accommodation.  This inspection will examine how the Home Office plans, prepares, and engages with local authorities in developing asylum accommodation. There...
LONDON, April 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: We, Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Australia, Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Iceland, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom, call for the inclusion of Lebanon in the regional de-escalation efforts and urge all parties to work toward a lasting political solution. The continuation of the war in Lebanon puts at risks the c...
LONDON, April 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Helpus improve our understanding of legalaidcapacity and demand by sharing your knowledge and experience. Your valuable insights will strengthen legal aid and shape the future of legal aid delivery. We will launch a survey for all providers who currently hold a live legal aid contract. The survey will open on27April 2026and close on1June2026. This survey will help ourselves and the Ministry of Justice develop ...