LONDON, April 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New research to help deliver faster and cheaper AI court transcripts for victims * Use of tech to tear down costly barriers to transparency * Driving improvements to victims' experience alongside the Victims and Courts Bill continuing its passage through Parliament A new study will pave the way for victims to benefit from greater transparency and improved access to justice by exploring how artificial intellig...
LONDON, April 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Local authorities across England funded anextra£41 million tocovercosts fornew enforcement powers through the Renters' Rights Act * Money will help councils oversee newlegalprotections for 11 million private renters from 1 May - a huge overhaulincluding a ban onSection 21 'no-fault' evictionsand rogue landlords will face fines of up to £40k * Multimillion-pound investment in civil courts will see jus...
LONDON, April 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Investment forms part of the Arts Everywhere Fund, a bumper £1.5 billion package to support cultural infrastructure projects * Organisations such as The Lowry, Stratford East, The Black Country Living Museum and Derbyshire Libraries are amongst 130 receiving a needed cash boost 130 cultural venues, museums and libraries are set to benefit from a £127.8 million funding boost, helping to ensure that e...
LONDON, April 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Three companies are investing over£80 million, bringing total investment in UK life sciences to £600 million this year and advancing the government's Life Sciences Sector Plan * Investments across the UK, from Birmingham to Barnstaple, will deliver vaccines and medicines for conditions such as cancer and bipolar disorder * New backing will bolster the country's supply o...
LONDON, April 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Environment Agency iscelebratinga£10 million milestone for its Fisheries Improvement Programme (FIP),markinga decade ofcommunity-led conservation that hasimproved fisheries and supported outdoor recreation across England. Since 2015, the programme has delivered 1,585 projects,with£10millionoffishinglicence income matched by £15 million from partner organisations, creating £25millionof co...
LONDON, April 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The ongoing partnership between the Medicines and Health products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and global online marketplace eBay has removed a further 215 listings of potentially dangerous unauthorised erectile dysfunction medicines from the platform, it was announced today (13 April 2026). Erectile dysfunction medicinesremainone of the mostfrequentlyillegally tradedmedicines in the UK. Because these are unauthori...
LONDON, April 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Themajor investmentfrom the UK Governmentwill begin tobedeliveredthroughan updatedFisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS).Themulti-yearscheme will support projects that make a real difference to the industry and to coastal life.Following engagement with industry,thisincludesimprovingworkforce development, health and safety,seafood processing,community partnerships and local regeneration,portand harbour infrastructur...
LONDON, April 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * London Games Festival kicks off with £1.5 million of new government funding to help it attract investment in British talent * Measures form part of government's Creative Industries Sector Plan, part of the UK's Modern Industrial Strategy, to turbocharge economic growth Video game developers with great ideas for the next generation of smash hit games are being urged to apply for a share of a new £28....
LONDON, April 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Thank you Mr Vice President, The United Kingdom welcomes the Special Rapporteur's report on the challenges human rights defenders face. We also wish to commend her tireless efforts throughout her term to promote the work of human rights defenders. The UK recognises the essential role human rights defenders play in promoting and protecting human rights. The report demonstrates their bravery and resilience as th...
LONDON, April 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Stephanie Roberts-Bibby, Chief Executive of the YJB, says: "This report lays bare the devastating consequences when risk of harm and offending is not fully understood, owned or acted on across the system. "This is an unimaginable tragedy. Three young girls lost their lives in an act of extreme and devastating violence, and many others - children, families, professionals and an entire community - will carry the...