LONDON, April 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Bringing more than 25 years of experience in the investment management and pensions industry, Emma has served as Wealth Policy Director at AVIVAas well as Chair of Pensions UK, the trade body for the UK pensions industry. Her five-year term begins on 1 July 2026, when current Interim Chair Kirstin Baker steps down. The appointment comes as the pensions landscape undergoes its most significant transformation in ...
LONDON, April 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * UKDI has launched a new Themed Competition: Map the Gap (Phase 3) * Funded by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) * Up to £2 million (excluding VAT) funding available * Competition closes midday 16 June 2026 UK Defence Innovation (UKDI) is pleased to launch a new Themed Competition called Map the Gap (Phase 3) . Run on behalf of the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) in par...
LONDON, April 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Professor Sarah Sharples has been appointed to the Council for Science and Technology (CST), which advises the Prime Minister and the Cabinet on strategic science and technology issues. Professor Sarah Sharples CBE is Vice President and Dean of the Faculty of Science and Engineering at the University of Manchester. She served as Chief Scientific Adviser at the Department for Transport from July 2021 to October ...
LONDON, April 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) has today (21 April 2026) announced the appointment of Jonathan Walters as its next Chief Executive following an open recruitment process. Jonathan has held several roles at RSH and its predecessor organisations including Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Strategy. Jonathan will take up his appointment from the start of May. Housing Secretary Steve Reed said: I would...
LONDON, April 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New package of measures announced to boost Britain's competitive edge and modernise payments services regulation * New Wholesale Digital Markets Champion appointed to drive adoption of tokenised digital assets - financial assets represented as digital tokens on a blockchain * City Minister to attend Fintech Week to promote package and cement UK as world leader in fintech The UK's payments sector is to be equi...
LONDON, April 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Families across the country will be better protected from energy crises, as government moves to break link between gas and electricity prices * New plans include long‑term fixed‑price contracts for renewables, protecting families when gas prices spike * Immediate action to tax excess profits through the Electricity Generator Levy by raising the rate from 45% to 55% and extending its duration, ensur...
LONDON, April 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Permanent memorial in central London to include statues of Queen Elizabeth in Garter robes and Prince Philip, The late Duke of Edinburgh, in Naval uniform. * A new charity, The Queen Elizabeth Trust, and a Digital Memorial are also launched today. * Prime Minister says that Elizabeth II devoted her life to public service during her extraordinary reign. The recommendations made by the Queen Elizabeth Memorial ...
LONDON, April 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Robust newmeasures are being introducedby the Education Secretaryto protectfreedom of speechand academic freedomacross universities. Regulations will be made in June to introduceafirst-of-its kindcomplaints scheme, run by the Office for Students (OfS),at the start of the new academic yearfor university staff, external speakers andnon-student membersto raise concernsabout providers who fail to protect freedom of...
LONDON, April 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Japan and the UK are the closest of friends and partners, connected by our shared values of freedom, democracy, rule of law, fundamental human rights, and free, open and fair trade. As Enhanced Global Strategic Partners, a status confirmed by the Hiroshima Accord issued in May 2023, we reaffirmed our commitment to working together to tackle the unprecedented global challenges we now face, promoting security, res...
LONDON, April 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: At around 13:39 on 5 April 2026, a Metrolink tram travelling from Ashton to Bury derailed on the approach to Piccadilly tram stop in Manchester. The tram, formed of two coupled sets, was travelling at about 8 mph (13 km/h) when the wheels on one axle left the track. The driver was initially unaware of the derailment and the tram continued into the tram stop, where passengers were able to disembark. There were n...