LONDON, April 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Chancellor announces bold action on businesses' electricity bills during IMF meetings in Washington, as Government strengthens Britain's economic security - helping deliver stability, keeping costs down, and boosting competitiveness. * Bills cut by up to 25% for over 10,000 manufacturers from April 2027, with no increase to household and business energy bills. * British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme (BICS)...
LONDON, April 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Prime Minister calls senior leaders from some of the biggest social media companies into Downing Street * Follows government taking powers to act quickly once its consultation concludes, including on measures to protect kids from social media harms * PM puts children's safety first and tells companies this is the time to meet the moment, address parents' concerns and prepare for next steps The Prime Minister ...
LONDON, April 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Donna Ockenden confirmed as Chair of independent review intoSussex maternity * Announcement followsmeeting withSussex families, whoworkeddirectly with the Secretary of Stateto discuss Chair and scopeof review * Review is part of a wider government drive to improve maternity safety Harmed and bereaved families in Sussex will get the answers they deserve after the Health Secretary today confirmedDonna Ockenden ...
LONDON, April 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Visitors to Mendip National Nature Reserve (NNR) will enjoy the richest wildlife experience between April and early June when the limestone grasslands and woodlands of Somerset come into full bloom. This is the finest season to explore the reserve. The meadows and slopes will fill with spring flora, including a wide variety of orchids some of which are only found on Mendip, such as the Cheddar Pink. Adders eme...
LONDON, April 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Agency accepted seven enforcement undertakings after separate pollution incidents at wastewater treatment works and sewer infrastructure across the region. The agreement is part of a record £8.5 million paid by water companies into environmental restoration projects across the country as part of a strengthened crackdown on pollution andpoor performanceacross the sector. This compares to £5.8 mill...
LONDON, April 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: NDA group Chair, Peter Hill CBE, has announced he is to step down on 17th April to focus on hisother existing and potential future board roles. This is following a successful period involving some significant achievements including reshaping the NDA Board,progressing improvements in the group's governance arrangements, leading the NDA during the 2024/25 Spending Review when it received the largest grant settlem...
LONDON, April 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * UKDI has launched a new Themed Competition: Biosecurity Frontiers * Run on behalf of the Cabinet Office * Funded by the Integrated Security Fund * Up to £2 million (excluding VAT) funding available * Competition closes midday 10 June 2026 (BST) UK Defence Innovation (UKDI) is pleased to launch a new Themed Competition called Biosecurity Frontiers. Run on behalf of the Cabinet Office, this competition s...
LONDON, April 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: As a protective measure, the regulator has also frozen the charity's bank accountsdue to financial and governance concerns. The charitywas set up tobenefitthe local communityby bringing togetherstatutory authorities, voluntaryorganisationsand residentsina common effortto,amongst other things,advance education, to protect health and relieve poverty.It was registered as a charity in 1997. Information obtained by...
LONDON, April 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Chancellor leads talks with finance ministers from leading economies including Australia and Japan to co-ordinate the response to the Middle East conflict's economic fallout * Joint pledge to act responsibly and responsively, avoid unnecessary trade restrictions and protect global growth and living standards * Ministers back safe passage for energy supplies, including through the Strait of Hormuz, and warn aga...
LONDON, April 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Students, apprentices and young people will soon be able to study and work across Europe, as theUK and EU sign the legal text in Brussels today to formally bring the UK into Erasmus+ in 2027. Over 100,000 people are expected to benefit in the first year alone, including apprentices on placements in leading European companies, school groups taking part in cultural exchanges, and organisations collaborating on ne...