LONDON, Aug. 5 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Trade Remedies Authority has today (5 August 2026) initiated a new safeguard investigation into imports to the UK of polyethylene terephthalate (PET). This investigation is the first new safeguard case that the TRA has opened since it was established following EU exit in 2021. It is being carried out in response to an application from Alpek Polyester UK, a producer of polyester products based in Redcar. The T...
LONDON, Aug. 5 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Trade Remedies Authority has initiated a dumping investigation into imports of suspension polyvinylchloride (S-PVC) from China, Mexico, and South Korea. The investigation follows an application from INOVYN ChlorVinyls Ltd, the UK's only producer of S-PVC. The application alleges that dumped imports of S-PVC from China, Mexico, and South Korea are causing injury to UK industry. INOVYN produces S-PVC at its Ne...
LONDON, Aug. 5 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The November 2026 meeting of the Family Procedure Rule Committee ('The Committee') will be the annual open event where invited attendees will be able to observe proceedings and put questions (submitted in advance of the meeting) to the Committee. The meeting will take place at 11.00 on Monday, 2 November 2026 via MS Teams. Attendees will not be able to be involved in the normal business of the Committee discussed...
LONDON, Aug. 5 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Following a criminal investigation by Ofsted, Catalyst Care Limited becomes the first unregistered children's home provider to be successfully prosecuted * The company and its 2 directors were fined a total of £92,400 after pleading guilty to carrying on and/or managing illegal children's homes in Kent * Directors sent repeated warnings from Ofsted while receiving over £1.7 million from local authoriti...
LONDON, Aug. 5 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: As our preparations for Martyn's Law continue, I wanted to share some important updates, express thanks to those who have already stepped forward to support our work, and highlight some new guidance that will be of interest to those in scope of Martyn's Law. Thank you to our volunteers We are grateful to everyone who has volunteered to help us develop our notification portal and regulatory guidance ahead of Mart...
LONDON, Aug. 5 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Government backs industry to create new British jobs and support local communities with new weighting in public contracts. * Organisations will now be assessed on how they help local people develop new skills and support young people into apprenticeships or work placements. * Other areas businesses had to prove they were acting on will be scrapped, making it easier for smaller firms to bid for contracts. Busine...
LONDON, Aug. 5 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued text of the following speech: The United Kingdom welcomes the Secretary-General's latest report, which outlines progress in countering global terrorist threats and underscores the importance of multilateral efforts. We continue our commitment to working with international partners to identify and disrupt these threats, address the underlying drivers of terrorism, and counter extremist narratives. We commend Syria and Iraq for their...
LONDON, Aug. 4 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: South WestWater has applied to theEnvironmentAgencyto changeitsenvironmental permitsto permanently use the new outfall, which is around 300m south of Straight Point.The new outfallwill dischargetreatedwastewater.During periods of heavy rainfall, it may also discharge settled storm sewage. The outfallhasbeengivenconditionaltemporary permissiontooperatebythe EnvironmentAgency becauseit reduces the risk of pollution...
LONDON, Aug. 4 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) is helping to tackle digital exclusion by donating surplus mobile phones, iPads, laptops and monitors to schools and charities across North West England. The refurbished devices are enabling children and adults to access education, essential support and information services, stay in touch with family and friends, and stay connected to the networks they rely on. Since 2...
LONDON, Aug. 4 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Around315 jobsacross the UK, including highly skilled engineering roles, sustained by new £135 million contract. * BAE Systems willmaintainand repair the Royal Navy's Spearfish and Sting Ray torpedoes, keeping Britain's underwater defencescombat-ready. * Part of Government'scommitment to use defence spending todeliver jobs and opportunities for local communities across the UK. Britain will bebetter...