LONDON, May 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Following the successful State Visit of His Majesty King Charles III, Greater Together LA will build on positive momentum to convene hundreds of business and cultural leaders from both countries. * With investment stock between both countries already reaching around £1.2 trillion and supporting over 2.6 million jobs in UK and US, Greater Together LA will drive jobs at home through commercial opportunities ab...
LONDON, May 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: We welcome the Statutory Instrument laid in Parliament today that, subject to final parliamentary scrutiny, will grant the SIA the status of a prescribed person under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 from 2 June 2026. This change responds to the gap that we have asked to be closed; it will support those who speak up about wrongdoing in the private security industry, giving them greater legal protection when ...
LONDON, May 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has confirmed the appointment of Mark Barclay as Non-Executive Chair. Mark will chair the UKHO Board in this independent position, bringing extensive experience from his career within global defence and aerospace organisations. Mark also brings considerable expertise gained from holding several non-executive roles within the Ministry of Defence's (MOD) Defence Business Services, D...
LONDON, May 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: His Majesty the King, on the recommendation of the Prime Minister, has approved the appointments of 6 new Commissioners of the Criminal Cases Review Commission. The appointments are for 3 years from 7 April 2026 to 6 April 2029. Details of the new Commissioners are provided below. The Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) was established by the Criminal Appeal Act 1995 and commenced operation in 1997. The CCRC c...
LONDON, May 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Mr Nick Pickard CVO has been appointed His Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Austria in succession to Ms Lindsay Skoll CMG, who will become Principal of Jesus College, University of Oxford. Mr Pickard will take up his appointment during July 2026. Curriculum Vitae Full name: Nicholas Peter Pickard Year Role 2023 to present FCDO, Director Europe 2017 to 2023 Brussels, Deputy Permanent Representative, UK J...
LONDON, May 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: This statement provides an update on the ongoing AAIB investigation into the fatal accident involving a Dyn Aero MCR-01, G-TOMX, which struck the ground close to Shenstone Airfield, Shropshire whilst attempting to return to it. The investigation has been completed, and the final report will be published in due course. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
LONDON, May 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Andy brings a wealth of experience from a distinguished career in finance roles across government, most recently as Director General for Finance and Group Operations at the Department of Health and Social Care. His deep familiarity with government means he already knows and has experienced the value of GIAA's work first-hand. Andy's arrival follows the news that Harriet Aldridge, who has led GIAA since December 20...
LONDON, May 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Northern Ireland Office has today, Friday 1 May, launched the Community Partnership Fund. This grant will provide up to £1m over three years to strengthen and empower Northern Ireland's voluntary sector. The Community Partnership Fund will harness voluntary sector expertise to support local community organisations, particularly those operating in rural areas. The grant will be awarded to a successful foru...
LONDON, May 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A court order is now in place prohibiting anyone from importing waste onto the site at Hey Head Farm, Rochdale Road, at Bacup. The Restriction Order was obtained at Lancaster Magistrates' Court on Tuesday 28 April and will last six months until 27 October 2026. Access to the land is also prohibited, subject to certain exceptions. Anyone breaching the order is committing a criminal offence. A criminal investigati...
LONDON, May 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has secured a £10 millionpayment from a Britishmanufacturer of electronic systems for the international defence and aerospace marketafter itacknowledged accountability for failureto prevent bribery.Ajudgetoday approved a Deferred Prosecution Agreement(DPA)requiringUltra Electronics Holdings Ltdto pay the penalty,plus £4.8 million inSFOinvestigation costs. In addition to the...