LONDON, July 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister has set out his commitment to end decades of political drift on social care and fix the system so that it gives people dignity, security and support when they need it most. Speaking at a care home today, the Prime Minister set out the urgency of the situation and his commitment to bring the political will needed to tackle the challenge at hand, taking on the tough issues that Westminster has d...
LONDON, July 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Two new appointments have been made to the Board of Natural England. Kunle Barker and Tom Sleigh have been newly appointed to the Board for three-year terms, both of which will commence on 1 August 2026 and run until 31 July 2029. The new appointments have been made on merit, andall appointments have been made in accordance withthe Ministerial Governance Code on Public Appointments.Political activity plays no p...
LONDON, July 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation into Microsoft following concerns that customers may not have been given clear information upfront about subscription options when changes were made to Microsoft 365 Personal and Family plans - including adding new features such as Copilot. This investigation focuses on changes made to these Microsoft 365 plans, which provide people across...
LONDON, July 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Faruk Chowdhury fraudulently claimed his Learn & Earn Ltd company had a turnover of £150,000 when applying for £37,500 in Covid support, despite having no genuine trading activity * He transferred the Bounce Back Loan money to his personal bank accounts within days and used the money to pay off his own debts * The 45-year-old was handed a suspended sentence, with the Insolvency Service now working to ...
LONDON, July 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: This statement provides an update on the ongoing AAIB investigation into an accident involving a Cessna 210L, N1110S, at Providenciales International Airport, Turks and Caicos Islands, on 29 July 2025. On final approach to the airport, the aircraft's engine ran roughly and subsequently lost power. The aircraft struck the ground in the undershoot to the runway fatally injuring the pilot and seriously injuring the...
LONDON, July 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * 22companies-including British SMEsfromEngland, Scotland,Wales-toreceiveup to£300,000 each to develop proposals forthe creation ofnew factories producing energeticmaterials used in munitions. * Part of government's workto rebuild the nation's homegrown ammunition and energetics manufacturing capability, boosting defence readinessand re-industrialisation of Britain. * The substances created will include expl...
LONDON, July 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: RSH has published a regulatory judgement for Aves Housing (Aves) today (29 July 2026). Following an investigation, RSH found that Aves is not meeting the Governance and Financial Viability Standard or the Rent Standard. Aves claims to provide supported social housing in London. It leases the homes and provides tenant services alongsidea third party that ownsmany ofthem. RSH's findings follow a First Tier Tribuna...
LONDON, July 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Thelatest wave oftheSmall and MicroFood Business Operators (FBOs)Tracking Survey,published today,shows that trust in the FSA'score missionremainshigh. * Among those who know about the FSA, nine in ten smalland microfood businessessaidtheytrust theagencytomaintainand improve food safety standards. * Nearly allsmalland microbusinessessellingfood as ameal oratakeawaysaidtheyprovide allergen information to cust...
LONDON, July 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: We have a vacancy for an Operations Manager. Job Title Operations Manager Grade HEO Salary & Pension £ 38,795 per annum with Pension Scheme Annual Leave entitlement Commencing at 25 days Role As a Higher Executive Officer, you will be responsible for leading key operational areas, including Product Defects and Borderline Products. You will also be responsible for the planning, management, and co-or...
LONDON, July 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The reportexplores how people'sneeds, behaviours,experiencesand local contexts affect the way climate risks are experienced and howmeasures to help us adapt to climate changesare understood, takenupand delivered. 'Putting people at the centre of UK climate adaptation and resilience' has beendeveloped by the ACCESS(Advancing Capacity for Climate and Environment Social Science)Adaptation and Resilience Task Force,...