LONDON, Aug. 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The project comprises a 400MW photovoltaic farm incorporating up to 600MVA Battery Energy Storage System and on-site substation and electrical connection, including solar PV panels; single stacked BESS units; security perimeter fencing; hedgerow improvements; ecological enhancements; above and/or below ground electrical cable connection at up to 400kV; associated development and ancillary works. The application ...
LONDON, Aug. 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: ChrisMcDonaldMPhas been confirmed as the new Minister with responsibility for intellectual property. This follows hisappointment asMinister of State(Minister for Science, Innovation and Investment) jointlyin the Department forHealth and Social Care and the Department forBusiness, Innovation, Science andTradeinJuly 2026. Commenting on the announcement, Intellectual Property Office CEO Adam Williams said: I am lo...
LONDON, Aug. 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Whitehall officials to be posted into mayors' offices as PM marks first month of No10 North * Government departments to second officials into mayoral authorities, working with the mayor, in the largest transfer of Whitehall capacity to local leaders yet * Mayors from across political spectrum join the first virtual meeting convened through No10 North, one month after it opened with a mission to put places a...
LONDON, Aug. 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Megan joins HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) from her role as Director General for Justice Services and Transformation at the Ministry of Justice, where she has driven the digital transformation of services across the justice system, including in prisons, probation and services for victims. She has also been responsible for the operational delivery of three essential justice services: legal aid, lasting po...
LONDON, Aug. 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: On 1 April 2024, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) fired on a World Central Kitchen convoy as it was delivering food to civilians in Gaza. Drone strikes killed seven humanitarian workers, including from theUnited Kingdom, Australia and a dual Canada-US national. At the time, the IDF described this incident as a serious mistake and failure. In the more than two years since, we have been pressing for Israel to swift...
LONDON, Aug. 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The British High Commission hosted a pre-departure briefing and reception for 20 Malaysian scholars who will be heading to the UK to pursue their postgraduate studies under the prestigious Chevening scholarship. The current Chevening cohort saw an increase in the number of scholars from East Malaysia, from three last year to five this year - out of which three are from Sarawak and two from Sabah. This reflects t...
LONDON, Aug. 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Garry Pettigrew was the director of Healthcare Environmental Services Limited,awaste disposal companythatserviced theNHS * Thecompany entered liquidation six monthsafter losingsignificant NHScontracts but not before Pettigrew had transferred almost £3 millionin assets toconnected companies, putting thembeyond the reach of creditors * Insolvency Service investigations have resulted in Pettigrew bein...
LONDON, Aug. 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: TheIsraeli Government's decision to publish construction tenders for the E1 settlement project is unacceptable. The international community has long opposed this settlement expansion, andhas voiced their grave concernsprivately and publicly.The E1 settlementwillunderminetheprospectof thetwo-state solutionby driving a wedge through the West Bankand harming the territorial contiguity of the Palestinian Territories....
LONDON, Aug. 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Today, we have published our accident investigation report into the man overboardfrom the lone-operated creel fishing vesselSea Eagle(AH18) on 20 December 2025, resultinginonepresumed fatality. The report, available via this link, contains details of what happened, subsequent actions taken and recommendations. Media enquiries (telephone only) Media enquiries during office hours 01932 440015 Media enquiries ou...
LONDON, Aug. 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Immediately after takeoff, the tug aircraft in a glider-tug launch combination rolled, uncommanded, to approximately 60deg left wing down. The glider disconnected and landed safely ahead, but the tug aircraft turned left and touched down within the airfield boundary before becoming airborne again. Control of the aircraft was then lost and it struck the ground in an adjacent field. The sole pilot was seriously inj...