LONDON, May 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister spoke withPresident Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine this evening. The Prime Minister reaffirmed the UK's steadfast support for Ukraine and set out our ongoing commitment to do everything possible to debilitate and degrade Putin's war machine. He outlined how the UK was ramping up measures to crack down on Russia's economy including through the new package of sanctions announced yesterday, and t...
LONDON, May 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Free bustravel for childrenthroughout August, helping families across England get out and explore * Comes as products including biscuits, chocolate, driedfruitand nutsset to seetargeted cuts to agri-food tariffs,to help to reduce pressure on food prices. * Move is latest ingovernmentdriveto support families and help ease pressures on household budgets. Familiestravellingthis summerwillbenefitfrom freebu...
LONDON, May 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A man has been arrested as part of an ongoing investigation into large-scale, illegal dumping of waste at multiple sites across England, including the notoriousBolton House Road in Wigan. Officers from West Midlands Police, working in support of the Environment Agency, secured the arrest of the suspect. A 58-year-old male from the Birmingham area was arrested for environmental, fraud and money laundering offences...
LONDON, May 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * first Great British Railways-branded train unveiled as Britain's biggest train operator's services are nationalised * Union Jack livery and branding will begin rolling out gradually across England's rail network * once GTR transfers, more than 11,000 services that GBR will ultimately be responsible for will run each weekday A historic moment for Britain's railway was marked today (21 May 2026), as the first Gre...
LONDON, May 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Greater Together LA has officially begun with opening speeches from Culture Secretary, Lisa Nandy, co-host Sir Lucian Grainge CBE, CEO of Universal Music Group, and Kate Taylor Tett, Director of the GREAT Campaign. Culture Secretary, Lisa Nandy said: Whether it is film, music, TV, fashion, or sport, the cultural and economic partnership and shared pioneering spirit between the United States and the United Kingdo...
LONDON, May 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Further step towards full and fair redress asnewappealpermissionsprocessto beestablished. * Change responds to recommendation from Horizon Inquiry chair Sir Wyn Williams, with claimants encouraged to seek legal adviceaheadof launch. * NewprocessforHorizonshortfall caseswhere records are incomplete orunavailabletoalso be created followingreportpublished today. Postmastersaffected by the Horizonscandalwho...
LONDON, May 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Planning Inspectorate has published The Final Countdown, a new webinar providing practical guidance for local planning authorities (LPAs) preparing to submit their local plan for examination under the legacy system before 31 December 2026. 2026 is an exceptional year for local plan-making. With both the legacy and new systems running in parallel, more than 100 LPAs are planning tosubmitunder the existing regu...
LONDON, May 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Radical overhaul of broken fit note system to bepiloted so it works for patients, employers, and healthcare professionals. * Trials to be delivered throughselectedNHSWorkWellsitesand major employers. * Comes as newreportshowsjust 29% ofprimary carestaffseeissuing fit notesasa good useof GPtime. Patients,employersand GPs are set tobenefitfrom an overhaul of the broken fit note system following the launch...
LONDON, May 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A rededication service for Lieutenant Thomas Michael O'Neill was organised by the MOD's Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre (JCCC), also known as the 'War Detectives'. The service was held at Le Grand Beaumart Cemetery, France, this afternoon (20 May 2026). Padre Helene Grand rededicates the grave (Crown Copyright) JCCC Caseworker, Nicola Nash, said: I am grateful to the researcherwho originallysubmittedevi...
LONDON, May 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Homes England, the government's housing and regeneration agency, has announced at UKREiiF the launch of its search for a development partner to deliver the regeneration of a landmark city centre site in Nottingham. Delegates were presented with an ambitious vision for the scheme, outlining plans to deliver a vibrant, inclusive and sustainable mixed‑use quarter. The development will deliver high‑qualit...