LONDON, Sept. 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Two local authorities received a C3 consumer grade from the Regulator of Social Housing in regulatory judgements published today (Wednesday 30 September 2026). RSH's inspection of Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council in Warwickshire found serious failings in the delivery of the consumer standards. Significant improvement is needed, particularly in relation to repairs, health and safety, and the landlord's app...
LONDON, Sept. 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The framework, called Project and Asset Care Execution (PACE), has a value of up to £3.6 billion. It will deliver asset care and asset creation activities at Sellafield. This includes smaller asset care tasks up to large more complex projects. Subject to the formal award of the framework, the identified partners are: Lot 1: OneAxIoM (a joint venture between Amentum Clean Energy Limited and Mitie Ltd). Lo...
LONDON, Sept. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) will make its Universal Service for victims and Enhanced Service for survivors of domestic abuse permanent across every CPS Area in England and Wales. This enhanced level of support will see for the first-time, victim liaison officers being provided to all victims of domestic abuse. Following successful pilots, including in Mersey-Cheshire, victim liaison officers will provid...
LONDON, Sept. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Access to the right research and expertise can help policymakers understand complex issues and make informed decisions. To support this, the Government Office for Science has published a new toolkit to help civil servants engage with academics. The toolkit brings together practical guidance and resources, covering topics including: * finding relevant experts * choosing appropriate engagement approaches *...
LONDON, Sept. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Andy Lewis as Chief Inspector of Rail Accidents. Andy will take up his role in November 2026 when Andrew Hall retires after almost five years as Chief Inspector. Andy said: It is a great privilege to take on the role of Chief Inspector. I would like to thank Andrew Hall for his outstanding leadership during a highly success...
LONDON, Sept. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Helping those with personal or business problems seek help before things get worse for them. * Providing faster routes through the insolvency process, with money and assets returned sooner. * Improved action against abusive businesses practices - including abusive high street and phoenix companies. The Insolvency Service says it can drive even greater impact by helping people and businesses spot probl...
LONDON, Sept. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is considering remedies offered by Co-operative Group Limited (Co-op Group), which include the sale of 15 convenience stores and 2 funeral homes, to address the competition concerns it identified during its phase 1 investigation. The CMA is concerned that reduced local competition could harm convenience-store shoppers and people arranging attended funeral services in ...
LONDON, Sept. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Officers from Leicestershire Police, East Midlands Special Operations Unit's Disruption Team and the Local Authority joined the NFCU as part of a coordinated enforcement operation, during which a Leicester-based man was arrested in connection with the sale of smokies via online platforms. 'Smokies' refers to skin-on sheep or goat meat, produced by singeing the fleece off the unskinned carcass, giving it a golde...
LONDON, Sept. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * National museums draw millions of visitors and add over £1 billion a year to the economy Everyone will continue to enjoy universal free admission to our world class national museums in England, the Government has confirmed. Free entry to museums was introduced in 2001. Earlier this year the government committed to working with the museum and tourism sectors, and local leaders, to explore whether chargin...
LONDON, Sept. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: As a result of its concerns, the Commission has taken protective action to restrict the charity's transactions and prevent it disposing of property without the regulator's consent. The charity is a provider of accommodation to vulnerable adults in the Cumbria region. It was registered with the Commission in 2019. In December 2024, the Commission opened a regulatory compliance case into the charity over concern...