LONDON, June 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Environment Agency is minded to issue a permit variation for Powerfuel Portland Limited to change the permitted waste types that can be incinerated at their Portland facility. A consultation on the permit application took place between 5th November 2025 and 18th December 2025, and approximately 685 comments were received. The Environment Agency has carefully considered the documents provided by Portland Pow...
LONDON, June 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Thank you, The UKwelcomesthe Independent Expert'sreport, which coincides with thealarmingrise of anti-rights activity worldwide. The report makesclear that lesbian, bisexual and queerwomenand girls,andtrans and gender-diverse people face unique and disproportionate exclusion,discriminationand violence - often at the hands of thoseseekingto uphold gender stereotypes and norms. We areconcerned by theclear eviden...
LONDON, June 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has concluded its scientific dialogue with the trial sponsor on the PATHWAYS clinical trial, and a modified protocol has been agreedas meeting the required regulatory standards. In parallel, the Health Research Authority has approved the trial for its ethical standards. Themodifiedprotocol includes strengthened safeguards including the introduction o...
LONDON, June 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: R082026_260618_Talerddig PDF, 32 MB, 139 pages This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. Request an accessible format. If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need a version of this document in a more accessible format, please email enquiries@raib.gov.uk. Please tell us what format you need. It will help us if you say what assistive technology you use. Summary At...
LONDON, June 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Families and first-time buyers set to save time, money, and stress under major changes to the homebuying process - supporting the next generation and those locked out by a slow and unfair system * New sales packs to ensure buyers have the information they need upfront, earlier binding agreements, and digital tools will halve the number of sales that fall through saving millions * Reforms will cut buying times b...
LONDON, June 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Communique proposal to be endorsed by the Defence Ministers of ELSA Nations: Two years ago, the Defence Ministers of France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Sweden and the United Kingdom decided to launch the European Long-range Strike Approach. By launching this approach, the Ministers recognized that the ability to conduct conventional long-range strikes had become a critical capability in contemporary warfare that i...
LONDON, June 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), and theGeneral Pharmaceutical Council(GPhC) are issuing a warning to businesses seeking to promote newly licensed medicines, as well as those that do not yet have a licence. We have seen recent examples of businesses promoting: * pipeline products, such as newer forms of oral and injectable products used for w...
LONDON, June 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * third runway at Heathrow moves a step closer as government launches public consultation on the framework for future planning decisions. * an expanded Heathrow could support over 60,000 of new local jobs, improve connectivity across the UK, and strengthen international passenger and freight links * British businesses, communities and the public invited to play an active role in shaping the future of one of the w...
LONDON, June 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: We wish to inform retailers that Pets Choice Limited has initiated a Class II recall to retailer level with immediate effect for Bob Martin Clear Wormer 20 mg Spot-on Solution for Cats and Kittens Vm 52797/4019. This recall is due to the identification of leaking unit-dose tubes during routine stability monitoring. The recall is for the below-mentioned batch. Batch number Expiry date 5E10 10/2026 Company reco...
LONDON, June 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland invites applications for the appointment of a new Commissioner to the Civil Service Commissioners for Northern Ireland. Further details for the position of Commissioner and the application pack are available for download here. Further information can be requested by email to CSC2026@nio.gov.uk. All applications should be submitted online where possible on the Cabinet...