LONDON, June 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New counter-drone measures  at  17 prisons at high risk from drones * Up to 13,000 cell windows to be reinforced with grilles to thwart criminals smuggling illicit items * Part of Government action to ensure prisons cut crime and protect the public Up to 13,000 prison cell windows across England and Wales will be fitted with heavy-duty steel grilles to stop drones smuggli...
LONDON, June 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Policy Insights Unit (PIU) is a cross-government unit that develops analysis and ideas for policy. Operating like an in-house consultancy, we agree bespoke projects to suit the needs of each customer, combining expert engagement with research synthesis and policy development. Our Policy Fellowship is a bespoke, flexible, part-time mentoring programme that supports officials by providing help and expert insig...
LONDON, June 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Today, we the Foreign Ministers of the United Kingdom, Australia and Canada are pleased to announce that we will establish a new International Peace Fund for Israelis and Palestinians, a multi-donor initiative to support peacebuilding efforts to establish the conditions for a lasting peace. We are doing so at a moment of acute crisis in Israel and Palestine. The last three years have exacted a devastating and de...
LONDON, June 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: At around 05:35 on 9 May 2026, a passenger train, travelling at 77 mph (123 km/h), struck two rail handling trolleys that had been left on the track after overnight engineering works. No injuries were caused to passengers and staff in the collision. The trolleys involved were damaged beyond economic repair. The train did not derail but was damaged and unable to continue in service. We have undertaken a prelimin...
LONDON, June 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * 14,000 disabled people and those with health conditions already receiving personalised, specialist support through Connect to Work - with starts already ramping up and set to grow significantly as the programme expands. * First official statistics show encouraging early signs, with more than a thousand people helped into secure employment -positive results given the programme is still in its infancy. * Programm...
LONDON, June 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Mining Remediation Authority has signed a new mine water heat access agreement with Lanchester Wine Cellars Ltd, extending the partnership through to 2044 and marking another significant milestone in the expansion of the technology. Lanchester Wines, based in the north-east of England, made history as the first private business in Great Britain to draw heat from disused underground coal mines. Its 2 open loo...
LONDON, June 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Are you looking for a role where you can improve safety at sea and make a difference to lives? Can you lead and give direction to a team with your knowledge and experience in the marine industry? Do you have an altruistic sense? If so,we wouldlove to hear from you! Your responsibilities will include: * acting as duty co-ordinator and the branch's initial point of contact for out of hours accident notification...
LONDON, June 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: UK Surgeon General, Major General Phil Carter, joined senior military medical leaders from across NATO at the alliance's 65th Committee of the Chiefs of Military Medical Services (COMEDS) plenary in Skopje, North Macedonia, last week. COMEDS is NATO's senior advisory body on military medical matters, bringingmember nations together to align medical standards, share lessons from recent conflicts and improve inter...
LONDON, June 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Mr Vicente Solera Deuchar has been appointed His Majesty's Ambassador to the Kyrgyz Republic in succession to Mr Nicholas Bowler. Mr Solera Deuchar will take up his appointment during August 2026. Curriculum vitae Full name: Vicente Solera Deuchar Year Role 2025 to present Full time Kyrgyz language training 2022 to 2025 British Embassy Addis Ababa, Deputy Development Director 2020 to 2022 FCDO, Deputy Head...
LONDON, June 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Regulator of Social Housing has introduced its new Tenant Satisfaction Measure (TSM) for electrical safety checks. The TSM comes into effect from today (Thursday 11 June 2026). All large social housing landlords in England - those with more than 1,000 homes - will be required publish the electrical safety checks TSM for the first time covering the 2026/27 reporting year. Small landlords must publish for the...