LONDON, Sept. 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: In his speech at the Housing Community Summit today, Jonathan said: "we are in a world of greater uncertainty and can't predict that it will get any easier in the next few years. There are real pressures in the system. investment in existing homes is really important and comes with a cost." He added "we are seeing that play out in the sector's finances. over two thirds of landlords now have a V2 [viability gradi...
LONDON, Sept. 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Royal Marines and British Army personnel attended the funeral of King Harald V of Norway on Wednesday. 20 Royal Marines provided a marching detachment lining the route of the funeral procession in Oslo. Personnel from 1st Battalion, The Yorkshire Regiment, also attended as part of the UK's tribute. The late King, who died on 28 August, maintained a dedicated 45-year relationship with the British Armed Forces as...
LONDON, Sept. 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued text of the following speech: Thankyou for that introduction Kirsty and good morning everyone. It is a privilege to take part in this year's Housing Community Summit, and I extend my sincere thanks to the National Housing Federation and the Chartered Institute of Housing for inviting me to do so. It is also a real pleasure to be back in Liverpool - a city region with a hugely ambitious regeneration pipeline and a strong commitment...
LONDON, Sept. 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued text of the following speech: LadyMayor, thank you very much for hosting this event today and goodafternoon,everyone.It'sa real pleasure to be with you today. Under this one roof we have many leaders and decision makers needed to spark that next generation of defence innovation that we need to keep our country safe and support our allies.So,thank you for giving up your valuable time to be here. I'mhonoured that I get to speak aswa...
LONDON, Sept. 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued text of the following speech: Looking around this room, I see people who have spent years building connections between our countries. People who understand that strong partnerships are built through trust, shared ambition and long-term commitment. Like many of you, I've cared about Africa, deeply, for a long time. I still remember the optimism and sense of shared purpose in 2005, when governments, charities, campaigners and citiz...
LONDON, Sept. 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued text of the following speech: Chair, The Director General's reportisclear. Syriahastakensignificantstepsto address the legacy of the Assad regime,andtosupport the Agency's efforts to resolve nuclear safeguards issueswhichhave been outstanding for fifteen years. Today isanopportunityto recognise Syria's journey,and for this Board todemonstrateits shared commitment to the international non-proliferation architecture and the value of ...
LONDON, Sept. 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued text of the following speech: Thank you everybody. It's a great pleasure to be here this morning. I'd like to thank the NFU for convening today's Back British Farming Day reception, which is an opportunity to celebrate the tireless work of our farmers and growers in producing high-quality food, nurturing our natural world and sustaining the beating heart of Britain's rural communities. I think today is an opportunity to wear a whe...
LONDON, Sept. 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Private renters willbenefitfrom stronger protections, greatertransparencyand more confidence in the homes they rent under the next phase of the government's Renters' Rights Act reforms. Through a new national landlord registration service and a clearer route to challenge rent increases in England, renters will be able to make more informed choices about where they live and resolve disputes with their landlord mo...
LONDON, Sept. 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Improved online service makes it easier to register for Self Assessment. * People new to Self Assessment need to notify HMRC by 5 October and those who no longer need to complete a taxreturnshould notify HMRC as soon as possible. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has launched an improved registration service making it easier than ever to register for Self Assessment. Anyone who is unsure if they need to submit a ...
LONDON, Sept. 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A small for-profit social housing landlord has failed to meet the Regulator of Social Housing's Governance and Financial Viability Standard in regulatory judgements published today (9 September 2026). Keystage CIC informed RSH in December 2025 about significant liquidity issues, and it was added to RSH's gradings under review list. RSH's investigation found weaknesses in the way Keystone managed its financial ri...