LONDON, June 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Just three months after the last drought officially ended, the parched conditions this spring have increased the risk of drought this summer. The National Drought Group met yesterday (Thurs 18thJune) andheard that while water resourcesremainin arelatively healthyposition following an exceptionallywet winter,some areas are already seeing the impacts of drier conditions. Spring has seen a marked north-south divid...
LONDON, June 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New procurement guidance will protect national security and enhance supply chain resilience across critical sectors * Government separately confirms £5 billion in contracts awarded to British firms since March,accelerating delivery of the modern Industrial Strategy in priority sectors, and supporting growth in key industries * Communities across the country to benefit from Farnborough to Huddersfield, and ...
LONDON, June 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The judgment from the Court of Appeal (Court) comes after the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) set aside the Competition and Markets Authority's (CMA) 2022 decision and made its own findings against the parties. In re-making the decision, the CAT concluded - as the CMA had - that Pfizer and Flynn abused their dominant positions by charging excessive prices for phenytoin sodium capsules between 2012 and 2016. It...
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...