LONDON, June 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Alan Lovell will step down as Chair of the Environment Agency at the end of December 2026, following an extended term in post. Since taking up the role in September 2022,his leadership has helped guide the organisation's work on water, resilience to flooding and environmental protection, whilst also championing the expertise,professionalismand commitment of Environment Agency staff across the country. Alan has b...
LONDON, June 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New AI testing labs to fast-track breakthrough LawTech solutions * Cutting-edge innovation to boost efficiency and ensure safe, ethical AI use * Part of drive to deliver legal modernisation and boost economic growth The Government has unveiled state-of-the-art testing environments - coined AI Growth Labs - that will allow for ground-breaking AI software to be trialled and tested in a secure environment, enablin...
LONDON, June 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * More than £200 million in government support to help companies in Britain adopt AI - paving the way for the UK to become fastest AI adopting country in the G7 * Businesses such as Cisco and IBM aim to facilitate  AItraining, support jobcreationand provide resources toassistSMEs to explore the technology as part of a nationwide push to boost uptake * Nobel Prize-winning economist Simon J...
LONDON, June 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Statement by the British Ambassador to Armenia on the parliamentary elections I welcome the preliminary findings of the OSCE/ODIHR election observation mission following Armenia's parliamentary elections held on 7 June 2026, as set out here: ODIHR preliminary findings to which the UK contributed observers alongside 41 other states. OSCE/ODIHR observers noted that election day was orderly and professionally condu...
LONDON, June 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Belgium, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Norway, the United Kingdom, the United States, the African Union (AU), the European Union (EU), the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), the League of Arab States (LAS), and the United Nations (UN) reaffirm their shared and unwavering commitment to the people of Sudan and to a peaceful, democratic, and stable future for the country, as well as to the sovereign...
LONDON, June 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The government is launching the advisory AI Growth Labs, a new advisory sandbox designed to accelerate the development and deployment of AI products and services by helping innovators navigate existing regulatory frameworks with greater confidence. Legal services will be the first sector to participate, following strong industry demand and we know it is an area where clearer, more joined-up information within exi...
LONDON, June 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * People with a range of eye conditions will get more accurate referrals as optometrists gain direct access to NHS digital systems * Government investment will roll out the NHS e-Referral serviceto every optical practice with an NHS contract in England, cutting unnecessary hospital trips and reducing pressure on GPs * New NHS England guidance on glaucoma will help hundreds of thousands of more patients receive fol...
LONDON, June 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: This statement provides an update on the AAIB investigation into an accident involving a kit-built Pulsar XP aircraft, G-CKIS. During the approach to land the engine lost power and the pilot made a forced landing in a field just short of the runway. The field was soft with long grass and on touchdown the aircraft spun round causing damage to the wing, fuselage and propeller. The investigation into this accident, ...
LONDON, June 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A majormilestonein the preservation ofGreatBritain's industrial heritage has been reached with the launch of afree online toolgiving the public access to thousands of historical coal mining plans. Thisdigitised collection brings together detailed maps and plans from formercollieriesacross England,Scotlandand Wales, offering an extraordinary view into the history of local landscapes, mining operations, and the liv...
LONDON, June 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * More than £11 million in funding available for organisations to help customers with their tax affairs. * Voluntary and Community sector organisations invited to bid for funding from today. * Successful organisations will receive three-year funding grants from April 2027. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has pledged more than £11 million to support customers who need extra help, as it launches the latest ...