LONDON, June 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: On a joint visit to Lebanon with her French and Qatari counterparts, Development Minister Jenny Chapman, concluded a two-day visit to Lebanon, her first as a Minister. The visit underscored the urgent need for de‑escalation and showed the UK, France and Qatar's united support for Lebanon and their commitment to delivering humanitarian assistance, in partnership with the Government of Lebanon. Baroness Cha...
LONDON, June 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * The National Armaments Director Group has awarded an initial £27 million contract to Leonardo (UK) Ltd to supply critical consumable spares for the UK Armed Forces' entire fixed-wing and rotary-wing fleet, including aircraft on live operations in the Middle East. * The Aircraft Consumables Commodities contract covers approximately 11,000 NATO-approved "stock numbers" and will run for up to seven years, pro...
LONDON, June 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Environment Agency has served a notice tosuspendthe environmental permit for a waste sitenear Chichesterwith immediate effect. This means thatTwyford Recycling Limited,ofTwyford Avenue,mustnot bringwaste of any descriptionon totheirsite. The Environment Agency visited the site on Thursday 18thJune, andidentifiedseveral issues with fire safety and the risk of pollution. Twyford Recycling Limited is atyre re...
LONDON, June 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Government Actuary's Department (GAD) has worked with HM Treasury (HMT) on the Whole of Government Accounts (WGA) which were published yesterday. This workincluded providingadditionalfigures for the largest government liabilities on an undiscounted basis and a National Accounts basis. The WGA provides a view of the government'saggregatefinancial position and performance. It consolidates the UK public sector ...
LONDON, June 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * newly appointed SpecialEnvoywill drive action to end the use of rape as a weapon of war * up to 30% of women and girls living in conflict zones face sexual violence * appointment comes after launch ofUK-ledinternational coalition to end violence against women and girls Britain will continueto drive international action to preventsexual violencein conflict, following theappointmentof theMinisterfor Human Rights...
LONDON, June 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: These changes will take place on 13 July 2026, subject to parliamentary approval. The purpose of the changes is to strengthen cost recovery, improve consistency in how and where fees are charged, and maintain fair access to justice for all. The Help with Fees remissions scheme remains available for those with lower financial means who are unable to afford a court or tribunal fee.More information on the scheme ca...
LONDON, June 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The charitywas placed understatutory inquiryinSeptember 2024toinvestigateserious governance and financial concerns including allegations of unauthorised payments to some ofthe current and former trustees and related parties. Edwina Turnerand Catherin GibbonofAnthony Collins LLPhavebeen appointed asinterimmanagersof the charity to the exclusion of the charity's trustees.The Interim Managerswill: * takefull con...
LONDON, June 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Offer improves resident doctor pay, working conditions and career progression * Ballot opened onThursday 18 June and will close on26 June * Simple majority will end strikes long-term Resident doctorswillseegreateropportunities forcareer progression,better pay and improvedworking conditionsif they voteforthegovernment's transformativeofferin a ballot. The British Medical Association (BMA)isnowputting t...
LONDON, June 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Environment Agency has secured almost £470,000 for environmental improvements in Yorkshire. The Agency has accepted four separate enforcement undertakings after businesses breached their environmental permits. The legally-binding payments cover a range of environmental offences, from a fish kill caused by a mine brine discharge to unauthorised water discharges from a major road construction project. T...
LONDON, June 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: There isan increasing awareness and public concern about potential asbestos contamination in sand-containing consumer products.There area number ofproducts subject to arecallbecausetheyhave been found to containsmall amountsofasbestos.Recalledproducts includecraft kits,science kits, toys containing sand and decorative doorstops.No play pit sand iscurrentlysubject to a recall. The governmentregularly brings toget...