LONDON, Sept. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Graham first joined Thames Valley Police (TVP) in 1979 where he served 31 years in uniform, including five years as Inspector on the Tactical Firearms Team. Career highlights from his time with TVP include providing armed protection for Margaret Thatcher following the Brighton hotel bombing in 1984 and being involved in the operational response to two IRA incidents in Reading and the Hungerford tragedy, where si...
LONDON, Sept. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Business Secretary, Jonathan Reynolds, is pleased to announce the appointment of Alan Lovell as Chair of British Steel. As Chair, Alan will lead the Board in stabilising and transforming the company, supporting its long-term future and delivery of its strategic priorities. Alan brings extensive executive and non-executive leadership experience across infrastructure, construction, energy and financial servi...
LONDON, Sept. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: At around 08:26 on 27 August 2026, a passenger train had a near miss with a telehandler at Hopperton Old Station user worked crossing in North Yorkshire. No injuries were reported, and no damage was caused, although a collision was only narrowly avoided. Hopperton Old Station user worked crossing is equipped with gates and telephones at either side. Signs at the crossing instruct users in vehicles to contact th...
LONDON, Sept. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Protecting Ventnor from the risks of coastal change starts with understanding the coastline today. That's why the Environment Agency and Isle of Wight Council are carrying out a second phase of investigations along Ventnor seafront later this month, as work continues to develop the Ventnor Coastal Defence Scheme. Equipment is now being moved into place, with work expected to begin during the week commencing 14...
LONDON, Sept. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Minister for Housing and Local Government, Baroness Taylor OBE, has extended Neil Sachdev's tenure as Chair of HM Land Registry Board for another four years. The extension ensures continuity of experienced leadership for the Land Registry Board. HM Land Registry Chair, Neil Sachdev MBE, said: I am delighted and proud to be continuing in my role as Chair of the HM Land Registry and supporting the organisati...
LONDON, Sept. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * A UK gallery or institution has been granted the opportunity to save this national treasure The UK Government has blocked a First World War era painting by Stanley Spencer from being taken out of the country permanently, in the hope that a UK gallery or institution can save it for the nation. British artist Stanley Spencer (1891-1959) is credited as one of the nation's foremost modern artists and is renowned...
LONDON, Sept. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued text of the following speech: Twenty-five years ago, nearly 3,000 people from over 90 countries were murdered in an appalling terrorist attack of September the 11th2001. Today, we stand with the people of the UnitedStates, and countries across the world,in remembering the victims, their families, and those who survived but have lived with the consequences. Butit has never been enough simply to remember what happened. It has been...
LONDON, Sept. 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * millions of Thameslink passengers to benefit from more comfortable journeys with an upgrade to over 60,000 seats on one of the UK's biggest train fleets * part of the government's drive to improve journeys for passengers ahead of the introduction of Great British Railways * overhaul marks 100 days since GTR's transition into public ownership and follows improvements including fleet clean up and mor...
LONDON, Sept. 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Interim Chief Construction Adviser publishes final report, reflecting on the building safety system * Comes as the government publishes the latest quarterly Grenfell Tower Inquiry progress report * Nine further recommendations completed, including improving national training and guidance for fire and rescue services New reports published today set out the final reflections from the Interim Chief Const...
LONDON, Sept. 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Cabinet Secretary, with the approval of the Foreign Secretary and the Prime Minister, has announced the appointment of Lindy Cameron as the new Permanent Under-Secretary (PUS), at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). Lindy is currently the British High Commissioner to the Republic of India. She has previously been the CEO of the National Cyber Security Centre and has held senior roles in...