LONDON, Sept. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Great British Energy rolls out first wave of biggest public community energy investment in UK history, backing local places to cut bills and take climate action * Local authorities and community energy groups can now access funding to build their own clean power projects * Communities to be offered an ownership stake in renewable energy projects, ensuring proceeds of clean power flow back into local areas Com...
LONDON, Sept. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Dear Mister President Asfura, On the occasion of the Anniversary of your Independence, my wife and I extend to Your Excellency and to the people of Honduras our heartfelt congratulations and warmest good wishes. This day serves as a valued opportunity to reflect upon the enduring friendship between our nations. I am deeply encouraged by the strength of our bilateral ties and remain committed to fostering even ...
LONDON, Sept. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Chiltern Railways will move into public ownership this Sunday with plans for a more reliable service across the network * people will benefit from 25 more daily services from December alongside cleaner stations, upgraded trains and better on-board wifi * latest operator's services to move into public ownership under this government - following Govia Thameslink Railway services transferring in May - as we deliv...
LONDON, Sept. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A Birmingham waste company must pay a total of nearly £24,000 following a successful prosecution by the Environment Agency. Greener Lifestyle Limited were also ordered to comply with a Remediation Order to remove all waste within 6 months from the site in Trent Street, Birmingham. At Birmingham Magistrates' Court on 14 September 2026, the company pleaded guilty to 3 charges for failing to comply with envi...
LONDON, Sept. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * His Honour Judge John Potter has been appointed chair of the public inquiry into serious failings in mental health care at Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust (TEWV). * The public inquiry, which will give survivors and families the opportunity to be heard and drive urgent improvements, will formally start on 21 September. His Honour Judge Roderick John Conwy Potter has been appointed to chair the ...
LONDON, Sept. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The consultation seeks views from operators, local authorities, passenger groups and other stakeholders on whether current standards remain fit for purpose and how they should evolve to reflect changes in the industry, legislation and technology. Statutory Document No. 14, which sets out how traffic commissioners approach regulatory action where services fail to meet expected standards, has not undergone a sign...
LONDON, Sept. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Parents and carers across England, Wales, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man are being encouraged to take an additional safeguarding step when hiring self-employed workers and personal employees, as the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) launches its new Every Check Helps public awareness campaign. The campaign aims to help parents and carers understand what information may be available when employing so...
LONDON, Sept. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Dear Mister President Arevalo, On the occasion of the Anniversary of your Independence, my wife and I extend to Your Excellency and to the people of Guatemala our heartfelt congratulations and warmest good wishes. This day serves as a valued opportunity to reflect upon the enduring friendship between our nations. I am deeply encouraged by the strength of our bilateral ties and remain committed to fostering eve...
LONDON, Sept. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Youth Justice Minister Jake Richards convened local leaders and experts in Manchester to tackle youth crime * Roundtable explored how greater local leadership could help services work together, intervene earlier and prevent offending * Kate Green appointed Expert Adviser on Youth Justice Devolution to help shape government reforms in England Local leaders and experts from across youth justice, policing, child...
LONDON, Sept. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued text of the following speech: Thank you, Mr Chair. As a military commander, Ratko Mladić presided over crimes that are among the worst committed in Europe since the Second World War. Mladić was convicted by an independent UN tribunal of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes. The denial and whitewashing of his crimes is an affront to international law and directly undermines regional stability and trust. Glorif...