KING CHARLES III ENGLAND COAST PATH INAUGURATED WITH ROYAL VISIT

LONDON, March 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Renamed as the King Charles III England Coast Path in his honour in 2023 the2,700 mile-longtrail is the longest managed coastal walking route in the world giving unprecedented access to coastline, * With 1,000 miles of new access and improved infrastructure throughout the path will deliver a boost to the visitor economy and coastal communities. The King Charles III England Coast Path was officially launc...


LOCAL PEOPLE TAKE THE LEAD IN 40 MORE COMMUNITIES

LONDON, March 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The government has today announced a major expansion of its landmark Pride in Place programme, backing 40 more communities with long‑term funding and real power to breathe new life into the places they call home. Neighbourhoods will receive up to £20 million over the next decade, supporting locally-led solutions shaped by the people who know their areas best - not imposed from Whitehall. From saving...


FEBRUARY 2026 TRANSACTION DATA

LONDON, March 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Please note this data shows what HM Land Registry has been able to process during the time period covered and is not necessarily a reflection of market activity. In February: * HM Land Registry completed 1,941,280 applications to change or query the Land Register * the South East topped the table of regional applications with 434,589 HM Land Registry completed 1,941,280 applications in February compared with ...


SFO HOSTS INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC CRIME CONFERENCE

LONDON, March 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: In May this year the Serious Fraud Office (SFO), France's Parquet National Financier (PNF) and the Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland (OAG) will host an international economic crime conference at the historic Drapers' Hall in central London. The three organisations are founding members of the International Anti-Corruption Prosecutorial Taskforce, launched in March 2025. Over two days the conference ...


DFTO TAKES NEXT STEPS TOWARDS GREAT BRITISH RAILWAYS

LONDON, March 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Shadow GBRmovestoa newphaseinMarch 2026asLauraShoaf joins the DFTO board, creating a solid foundation for the next stage of rail reform * DFTO boardalso welcomes Tony Poulter, former GBR Transition TeamNon-Executive Director * developmentsbringexpertstogether tocontinue topave theway for thecreation ofGBRin 2027 A new era for railway leadershipbeginsasLaura Shoaf and Tony Poulter are appointedas non-executiv...


GOVERNMENT TO IMPROVE SUPPORT FOR AFFORDABLE DEBT REPAYMENTS

LONDON, March 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Better use of data will help create realistic repayment plans, ensuring paymentsremainmanageable for those who need support. * While supporting people in difficulty, the government willmaintainafirm approach to fraud and deliberate non‑payment, helping protect over £100 billion collected each year to fund vital public services. Millions of people and businesses who owe money to government willbenef...


SPRING AWAKENS AT WEALDEN HEATHS NATIONAL NATURE RESERVE

LONDON, March 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Visitors to the Wealden Heaths National Nature Reserve (NNR) can enjoy a spectacular spring this year, but are being asked to take simple steps to protect rare ground-nesting birds and other sensitive heathland wildlife. Species including nightjars, woodlarks, and Dartford warblers nest directly on the ground, often within a few steps of well-used paths. Walkers are asked to stay on marked paths and keep dogs o...


VEHICLES SEIZED IN OPERATION AT WORCESTERSHIRE WASTE SITE

LONDON, March 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Environment Agency leads crackdown on waste crime * Large construction vehicle and lorry impounded * West Mercia Police and DVSA officers support operation Led by the Environment Agency, the work was part of an on-going initiative to tackle waste crime. The Environment Agency team was joined by officers from West Mercia Police's Evesham Rural Safer Neighbourhood team and the Driver Vehicle Standards Agency. ...


LANDLORDS NOW TO FULFIL NEW LEGAL DUTY FOR RENTERS' RIGHTS ACT

LONDON, March 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Millions of tenants across England will receive new vital information on the biggest changes to renting in history on 1 May 2026 * Government has published a new official document explaining tenancy changes, which landlords and agents must give legally to their tenants by 31 May 2026 * 11 million renters are just 6 weeks away from benefitting from these significant new protections which will transform ...


PLANNING INSPECTORATE'S APPROACH TO CASEWORK DURING THE PRE-ELECTION PERIOD 2026

LONDON, March 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Planning Inspectorate always aims to issue decisions and recommendations promptly. However, in the run-up to the 7 May 2026 elections (16 April 2026 to 7 May 2026), we want to ensure that appeal decisions or recommendations relating to proposals that have raised particular sensitivities or interest in an area cannot be seen to have influenced the election or have been used to electoral advantage by any inter...