LONDON, June 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Trade opportunities, tech and tourism will be at the heart of Minister for Scotland Kirsty McNeill's programme as she embarks on a three-day visit to China. The Minister will be joined by business representatives from key sectors spanning clean energy, advanced manufacturing, Scotland's world-class universities, as well as Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, Glasgow Airport, and Glasgow City Council. Building on the Pr...
LONDON, June 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Two more companies have been shut down as the Insolvency Service continues its campaign against unregulated firms exploiting the Companies House register to give more than 12,000 overseas clients a false UK business presence * UK Sinosia Business Limited and Longshine Overseas Limited registered more than 4,300 UK companies for predominantly China-based clients, diverting all fees to Chinese bank accounts, and p...
LONDON, June 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A comprehensive strategy to manage the long-term impacts of climate change along the 15-kilometre stretch of coastline between Hurst Spit and Lymington is set to be shared with the public this summer through a series of community drop-in events and webinars. Led by the Environment Agency in partnership with New Forest District Council, Hampshire County Council, Natural England, and JBA Consulting, the draft strat...
LONDON, June 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Anew DefenceHousingService which will have Armed Forces families at itshearthas moved forwardwith theappointmentof itsfirstChair, ahead of its formal establishment next year. NatalieElphicke Ross OBE has been appointed as the Interim Chair of the Ministry ofDefence's (MOD) new Defence Housing Service.She will play a crucial role in leading the transition to the new organisation, ensuring it is ready to deliver fo...
LONDON, June 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Armed Forces personnel will receive an above-inflation pay rise of 3.6%, demonstrating the Government's commitment to those that serve as demands on defence and Armed Forces personnel increase. UK service personnel make extraordinary sacrifices and work tirelessly to keep Britain secure at home and strong abroad. This Government and the nation are proud of their professionalism and dedication and have accepted th...
LONDON, June 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has today launched the Knowledge Asset Management Hub. This new resource is designed to help universities and other research institutionsidentify, protect and commercialise their intellectual property (IP) and broader knowledge assets. The Hub was announced by IPO Chief Executive Adam Williams at the Knowledge Exchange UK Conference 2026 in Newport, Wales. It is the city whe...
LONDON, June 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Children are up to 55% more likely to miss school on their birthday - one of a string of 'just one day off' habits that new government analysis shows could be quietly costing children weeks of learning. While a single day of absence appears insignificant, these missed days can quickly add up over the course of a school year, increasing the risk of pupils becoming persistently absent and falling behind their peers...
LONDON, June 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Under the new plans, Big Tech companies like Apple and Google must activate built-in features or implement technical solutions on smartphones and tablets to detect and block nude images for children, the Prime Minister announced in a speech at London Tech Week today (Monday 8 June). This will prevent predators from being able to exploit and abuse victims through their devices, as well as stopping children from be...
LONDON, June 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Government Actuary's Department (GAD) completed an independent actuarial review (PDF, 671KB) into the solvency level and fee rates charged for 2 Network Rail funds that provide third-party promoters with financial protection against defined liabilities that may arise during rail enhancement projects. The review found that the risk funds were solvent overall, but that experience varied significantly by project...
LONDON, June 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The SQM is a quality assurance standard for organisations: * delivering complex legal help * providing a full range of legal services, including representation in court (where appropriate) Holding either SQM or Lexcel is a contractual requirement for LAA providers, with SQM being the Legal Aid Agency's own quality assurance standard. This short survey asks about your experience of the SQM, including what works ...