LONDON, April 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Environment Agency and Worcestershire County Council have announced that work will start in late April, with construction being delivered by Alun Griffiths Construction Ltd. The scheme is expected to be complete by Christmas 2026. The Environment Agency is funding approximately £5 million of delivery costs, with Worcestershire County Council contributing a further £250,000. Severn Stoke has a lon...
LONDON, April 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: GTR4 Limited - a joint venture between Corio and its affiliates, TotalEnergies and Gulf Energy Development - has secured development consent for the Outer Dowsing Offshore Wind Farm. Approval was granted by the Secretary of State on 10 February 2026. The project, located approximately 54 kilometres off the Lincolnshire coast, will comprise of up to 100 wind turbine generators, an offshore accommodation platform...
LONDON, April 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Vulnerable people will have more time and support to settle their outstanding council tax bills under reforms to make the system fairer announced by the government. Ministers have today (April 15) confirmed changes will be made to the administration of bills, which have been left unchanged since 1993 and have become outdated and left people facing unnecessary stress and anxiety. Under the current system, missi...
LONDON, April 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: MHRA foreword A key focus for the MHRA as we develop our forthcoming strategy is enabling safe and timely access to innovative technologies, while maintaining public trust. This includes strengthening our approach to regulating adaptive AI, enhancing both pre-market evaluation and robust post-market surveillance, and ensuring that safety, performance and equity remain central as technologies evolve in real-worl...
LONDON, April 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Governmentconsultson new rules tostopNDAsbeing usedto pressure workersandsilence victims of harassment and discrimination at work * Followsyears of campaigning by advocatesincludingZelda Perkins, founder ofCan'tBuy My Silenceand formerPA to Harvey Weinstein * Changes part of the Employment Rights Act, which will benefit over 18 million workers across the UK and make work pay for everyone TheGovernment...
LONDON, April 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Official Receiver has confirmed a major step toward the sale of Speciality Steel UK, which includes sites at Rotherham and Stocksbridge, following the company's liquidation last August. A period of exclusivity has been agreed with a preferred bidder, marking the next stage of a future sale agreement. This is expected to last approximately five weeks, during which the preferred bidder will progress their bi...
LONDON, April 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: We welcome the recent announcement of a ceasefire between the United States, Israel and Iran, and call on all parties to implement the ceasefire in full. The past weeks have brought unacceptable loss of lifeand significant disruption to the global economy and financial markets, and the ceasefire will be crucial to protecting civilian populations and the security of the region. We call for a swift and lasting n...
LONDON, April 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: At around 16:40 on 20 March 2026, a heavy goods vehicle (HGV) travelling along the northbound carriageway of the M2 motorway in Belfast, Northern Ireland, was involved in a collision with another road vehicle. This collision resulted in the HGV leaving the carriageway and colliding with a containment barrier at the edge of the motorway. At this location, the Belfast to Derry-Londonderry railway line runs parall...
LONDON, April 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * the government is investing in the foundations of growth - fixing failing local road structures that local authorities cannot afford to repair alone * launched today, the Structures Fund is part of a record £1 billion total package to enhance England's roads * local authorities across England can now apply for funding to renew vital infrastructure, including bridges, flyovers and tunnels Governme...
LONDON, April 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The guidance sets out how the SIA intends to carry out its role as regulator for the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, known as Martyn's Law. The new law is expected to come into force in Spring 2027. Martyn's Law - named in memory of Martyn Hett, who was one of 22 people killed in the horrific Manchester Arena terrorist attack - aims to keep people safe by ensuring that publicly accessible premises ...