LONDON, Aug. 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The account you use to sign in to theFind and update company informationservice is calledyourCompanies House account. The sign-in screen will change in late August. GOV.UK One Login will become the main sign-in option. If you already have an account, you can keep signing in with your existing details for now. This option will be further down the sign-in page. However, allnew userswillneeda GOV.UK One Login to a...
LONDON, Aug. 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister spoketothe Prime Minister of Japan, Sanae Takaichi,today. Theleaders discussed strengthening the UK-Japan partnership, including closer trade cooperationtodrive growth and create opportunities in both countries. Turningtodefence, the Prime Minister set out his ambition for the UK, Japan and Italytocontinuetostrengthen defence security through GCAP and bothleaders welcomed Canada becoming the ...
LONDON, Aug. 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The FSA has completed its 2025/26 sampling programme, with the findings supporting the continuation of existing FSA food safety advice for fish from Lough Neagh. Food businesses, such as commercial fisheries, are reminded to follow good processing procedures such as proper evisceration to remove intestines, liver and gills where cyanotoxins can accumulate. Advice to recreational anglers remains unchanged - they...
LONDON, Aug. 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: GRECO, the Council of Europe's anti-corruption body, has today (20 August 2026) published its 6th Round Evaluation Report (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6a832e513bd75b81e2329ac2/greco-6th-round-evaluation-report.pdf) (PDF, 1.64 MB, 72 pages) on the United Kingdom. The report was adopted by GRECO's plenary in June 2026. The report assesses measures to prevent corruption and promote integrity at ...
LONDON, Aug. 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: In June 2025 the interim Certification Officer commissioned an investigation into alleged financial irregularities from 2019 in UNITE the union. The Certification Officer has now received the appointed independent investigator's final report, dated 14 August 2026. The Inspector has found that UNITE failed, during the year ended 31 December 2021, to establish and maintain a satisfactory system of control of its a...
LONDON, Aug. 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Speaking following his engagements with victims and survivors' groups and veterans' representatives, the Secretary of State said: I've been in post for a few weeks now and already I've seen time and again how many people in Northern Ireland and Great Britain are still living with the legacy of the Troubles, often with pain and grief and anger. This week I've met WAVE, the CVS Victims & Survivors Forum, SEFF, th...
LONDON, Aug. 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * new rules in force this summer mean 18-year-olds can now apply to become train drivers straight after school or college * rule change opens work and apprenticeship opportunities for young people as part of wider rail reforms to put the next generation in the driving seat of Great British Railways * law change tackles train driver shortages while helping young people secure stable, skilled and well-paid jobs As...
LONDON, Aug. 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The June data shows: * on average, house prices have risen by 0.1% since May 2026 * there has been an annual increase of 2% which makes the average property in the UK valued at £272,000 England In England the data shows, on average, house prices rose by 0.2% since May 2026. The annual price increase of 1.8% takes the average property value to £293,000. The regional data for England indicates that: ...
LONDON, Aug. 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Forestry Commission is today (Wednesday 19 August) announcing an extension to the demarcated area for Sweet Chestnut Blight in Devon, and into a small part of Cornwall, following further findings close to the current restricted zone boundary.The new area will come into force on Wednesday 26 August. The expanded area subject to restrictions will now include West Devon District and South East Cornwall constitu...
LONDON, Aug. 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Since 2025, there has been a marked increase in sightings of common octopus (Octopus vulgaris). The new webpage acts as a single, central source of information on the bloom, bringing together updates from MMO and government, details of ongoing work with stakeholders, the latest scientific research and monitoring activity, and monthly octopus and shellfish landing figures. Infographics previously shared through th...