LONDON, Sept. 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Dr Andrew Hitchings, Dr Nigel Beckett, Dr Wajid Hussain, Professor Elvira Bramon and Professor Sarah Danson have been appointed as commissioners of the Commission on Human Medicines (CHM) for 4 years from 21 September 2026. The CHM provides independent expert advice to ministers on the safety, quality and efficacy of medicines, and promotes the collection and investigation of information relating to adverse rea...
LONDON, Sept. 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * The companies were registered in Lancashire, London, Manchester and Reading. * They appeared unrelated on the Companies House public registry until the Insolvency Service teamed up with Companies House and found evidence of a connection. * The seven companies were wound up by the High Court in Manchester on 22 September 2026. Seven seemingly unrelated companies have been shut down after Insolvency Ser...
LONDON, Sept. 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New schemes announced today to offer 18-24-year-olds work experience with some of Britain's biggest Defence firms * Builds on £182 million defence skills package to tackle the number of young people not in employment, education or training * Advances Government's wider commitment for500,000 more youth opportunities and supports Alan Milburn's Review to get Britain's 'lost generation' into education, e...
LONDON, Sept. 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A new campaign launched today (24 September 2026) is urging people from all backgrounds to consider becoming magistrates, by showing that many people already have the skills needed. Magistrates are local people who play a crucial role in delivering justice in their local communities. The campaign 'You've got the makings of a magistrate' highlights the skills people use every day - such as fair judgement, empath...
LONDON, Sept. 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New UK investment will help avert 14 million unintended pregnancies and prevent more than 35,000 maternal deaths * Access to high-quality contraceptives and safe abortion products will be expanded for millions more women across 54 countries, including conflict zones * Support will also expand access to innovative life-saving medicines for mothers and newborn babies Millions of women and girls in some of the w...
LONDON, Sept. 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: 9H-QBD was on a scheduled flight from Pisa International Airport to Glasgow Prestwick Airport on a day when significant winds had been forecast. The crew took extra fuel to allow for possible delays and diversions due to the weather. Following two windshear escape manoeuvres that transitioned into go-arounds at Prestwick, the crew requested a diversion to Manchester Airport, but the request was not accepted and ...
LONDON, Sept. 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: An emerging virus, known as Shamonda virus (SHAV), which is thought to be primarily spread by Culicoides biting midges, has been identified in several European countries during 2026. In August 2026, APHA detected Shamonda virus (SHAV) in cattle in Jersey that showed clinical signs consistent with those seen elsewhere in Europe. This confirms the virus is present in the British Isles and in close proximity to G...
LONDON, Sept. 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has fined construction firm M&J Group and 2 staff members a total of £50k for hiding a mobile phone and documents during an inspection, in breach of clear instructions. The CMA carried out the inspection on the M&J business premises, alongside inspections of several other businesses, under a court warrant as part of its investigation into 12 construction companie...
LONDON, Sept. 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Bentley unveils first fully electric vehicle and completes £350m UK investment, marking latest vote of confidence in Britain's advanced manufacturing sector. * Announcement means UK automotive sector welcomes £1bn of investment in just seven days, from Bentley, McLaren and Nissan. * News secures 4,000 jobs at Bentley's Crewe plant, strengthens automotive supply chains and boosts UK's transition to el...
LONDON, Sept. 23 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Families set to save on bills as more than 750,000 homes to get clean, cheaper heating * £90 million investment to build networks, repairing faults and reducing waste * Government backs mega heat project under and alongside the River Thames unlocking £5 billion investment and up to 2,000 high-quality jobs Families are set to save on their energy bills as more than 750,000 homes will benefit ...