LONDON, June 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Rachel Reeves has written to mayors today [30 June] to update on new action being taken one year on from the review of the Green Book to ensure projects in all parts of the country get the backing theydeserveandstrengthen confidence in how government invests where they live. TheGreen Book - the government's guidance on value for money of investments - was updated in February toensuredecisions are no longer based...
LONDON, June 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Ms Jemima Gordon-Duff has been appointed His Majesty's Ambassador to the Lao People's Democratic Republic in succession to Ms Melanie Barlow, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Ms Gordon-Duff will take up her appointment during August 2026. Curriculum Vitae Full name: Jemima Gordon-Duff Year Role 2022 to 2026 Scottish Government, Deputy Director International Climate Change 2...
LONDON, June 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: An accident in Ongar, Essex involving a light aircraft which occurred today (30 June) has been notified to the Air Accidents Investigation Branch. An investigation has been launched and a team of inspectors are on their way to the accident site. Media enquiries: During office hours 01932 440015 Out of office hours 0300 777 7878 Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
LONDON, June 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * UK set to announce £23 million of support for UN agency responsible for supportingPalestine refugees at pledging conference in New York.  * Announcement forms part of the UK's commitment to support humanitarian efforts in Gaza and support for Palestine refugees across the region.  * Funding comes as United Nations Relief an...
LONDON, June 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Environment Agency has taken a big step forward in reducing the carbon emissions of commercial workboats in the UK with the launch of Blackwater Joule at Henley Royal Regatta. The new RS Pulse 63 RIB will be used for river enforcement and regular patrols to ensure all boats on the river are fully registered, as well as monitoring and maintenance along the non-tidal Thames. This shift to electric power will m...
LONDON, June 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Scotland has areas with "high potential" for new nuclear development from a technical perspective, according to a new siting study by the government's nuclear delivery body. The Energy Secretary commissioned Great British Energy-Nuclear in autumn last year to conduct a technical study into potential suitable areas in Scotland for possible new nuclear developments in the future, including small modular reactors o...
LONDON, June 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The CMA is consulting on new conduct requirements for Apple and Google under the UK digital markets competition regime. The proposed requirements would remove restrictions currently preventing UK app developers from 'steering' their customers away from Apple and Google's platforms for payment. Steering requirements for Apple and Google 'Steering' - the ability for developers to engage with customers about off&#...
LONDON, June 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Ms Jennifer Elizabeth Anderson CMG has been appointed His Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Turkey in succession to Ms Jill Morris CMG. Ms Anderson will take up her appointment during August 2026. Curriculum Vitae Full name: Jennifer Elizabeth Anderson Year Role 2020 to 2024 FCDO, Director, Consular and Crisis 2017 to 2020 Ankara, Deputy Head of Mission 2016 Pre-post training, including Turkish langua...
LONDON, June 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Oldbury nuclear decommissioning site is a trailblazer for robotics and other innovative approaches, with NRS deploying robotics trials in South Gloucestershire to tackle some of the most challenging aspects of legacy waste management, reducing risk to workers and improving efficiency. Two complementary project trials are underway at the site. The first, led by NRS as part of the Robotics and Artificial Intellige...
LONDON, June 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Eligible farmersacross England can today(30 June)apply for the new Sustainable Farming Incentive(SFI), as the government opens the first application window of a scheme designed to be simpler, fairer,and more accessible than ever before. SFI pays farmers for practical, on-farm actions that support sustainable food production while improving the environment, from improving soil health and keeping waterways clean t...