LONDON, March 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A North Yorkshire farmer who allowed thousands of tonnes of waste to be dumped on his land in a Yorkshire beauty spot has been handed a suspended prison sentence and ordered to clear the eyesore. Following an investigation by the Environment Agency, Hayden Fortune, 50, of Pyethornes Farm, Wigglesworth, Skipton, was sentenced at York Magistrates' Court on Thursday 26 March after previously pleading guilty to ope...
LONDON, March 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New funding bringsthetotal inair defence commitments made over the last two months by theUKto protect Ukraineto £600 million. * Follows the Prime Minister's announcement that British military will be able to board shadow fleet vessels in UK waters - stepping up pressure on Putin.  * Announcement made by the Prime Minister at the Joint Expeditionary Force leaders' meeting in Finland, as Presi...
LONDON, March 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Nominated by cadets, the CARAs recognise Cadet Force Adult Volunteers (CFAV) across the Highlands of Scotland. There will be 11 winners - one for each Sea Cadets District, Army Cadet Battalion and Royal Air Force Air Cadets Wing in the Highland Reserve Forces' and Cadets' Association (RFCA) area - plus at least 11 highly commended certificates. Who can be nominated Any CFAV who has made a difference to a cadet...
LONDON, March 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Climate risk specialists from the Government Actuary's Department (GAD) have shared insights and expertise on the links between climate, health and sustainable growth at a major conference. The annual Civil Service Climate and Environment Network (CSCEN) Conference took place on 25 March 2026. The conference brought together civil servants and partners from across government and beyond to explore practical app...
LONDON, March 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Cabinet Secretary, with the approval of the Prime Minister, has appointed Douglas Wilson as the new Treasury Solicitor, HM Procurator General and Permanent Secretary, Government Legal Department (GLD). The HM Procurator General aspect of the role is made by Royal Warrant and has been approved by the King. Douglas is currently Director General at the Attorney General's Office. He has previously held legal se...
LONDON, March 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: At the G7 Foreign Ministers' meeting in France, the UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper announced an additional £2 million in UK humanitarian funding to Lebanon bringing our total contribution to £9.5 million since the beginning of the conflict. This funding will support UN OCHA's Lebanon Humanitarian Fund (LHF) to respond to growing humanitarian needs. LHF provides food, water, health, shelter and pro...
LONDON, March 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: JackGarwell, ofScunthorpe,Lincolnshire,had his sentence increased by two and a half yearsafter theSolicitor General referred his case to the Court of Appeal under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme. The court heard that on the evening of 16 January 2024, JackGarwell, 24, was driving from Scunthorpe to Doncasteron theA18when heattemptedto overtake three vehicles on a single carriageway. The road had nostreetli...
LONDON, March 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The operator of a poor performing waste site that has caused misery for local residents has had its environmental permit revoked after a major day of action targeting waste crime at West Lancashire industrial estates. It comes following reports from residents in Simonswood that piles of illegal waste have been causing horrid smells and dust issues - with some parents choosing to stop their children playing outs...
LONDON, March 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The charity was set up to further education in the international understanding of children and to shape their development, with a focus on peace. It offers educational activities for children, including international camps, through a federation of nearly 70 national associations with over 200 chapters or local groups. In February 2026, the charity submitted a serious incident report relating to the charity's sa...
LONDON, March 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Community‑led projectswillsupport menand boysaged 16 and over during key momentsintheir liveslikethe transition to fatherhood, job loss or retirement * Supports the government's ambition to halve the gap in healthy life expectancy between the richest and poorest regions Men will be given greater support to live longer, healthier lives through a new multi-million-pound partnership with Movemberand People...