LONDON, June 4 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Families could save on bills by storing cheaper renewable able electricity and using it when demand is highest * Call for evidence launched to explore how community batteries can be rolled out attosupport working people, including renters or those living in flats,to save money * Part of the biggest investment in community energy in UK history, giving people a stake in local clean power projects and reducing reli...
LONDON, June 4 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Catherine brings more than 20 years' experience in the UK Civil Service. She is currently Chief Analyst, Chief Scientific Adviser and Director of Analysis and Science at the Department for Work and Pensions. She succeeds Jenny Dibden, who led the profession for over 15 years. Catherine Hutchinson said: "I am excited and honoured to take on this role. GSR has shaped my entire career. I care deeply about the value...
LONDON, June 4 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: During a flight from Iceland to the UK, it was likely that ice formed somewhere on the aileron control system causing a jam in roll control. The crew were still able to control the aircraft longitudinally and descended to FL200. A significant, joint, input by the crew on the controls released the jam and normal roll control was regained. The rest of the flight was completed without further incident. The Boeing 76...
LONDON, June 4 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Children in care and care leavers will be able to reconnect with relatives, trusted adults, former carers, teachers and other important people in their lives, as the government expands family finding programmes across England. Existing family finding schemes provide a 'Who Do You Think You Are' style service to care leavers, helping them locate and make contact with these important adults. Specially trained coord...
LONDON, June 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Thousands of charities carry out their purposes by making grants to other organisations. This guidance explores the fundamentals of effective grant-making, from setting funding priorities and carrying out due diligence, to monitoring grants and reporting impact.   In March, the charity regulator revealed that grant-making charitie...
LONDON, June 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Comcast NBCUniversal has committed to invest over £5bn in the entertainment resort complex during the expected 5 years of construction, as well as an additional £1bn in capital investment over the first 10 years of operation * Government will support the project with an investment of £1.3bn on regional and local community infrastructure to ensure the park can operate successfully, with improved tr...
LONDON, June 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Ten million free breakfasts have been served to children across England through the government's free breakfast club programme - unlocking 5 million hours of childcare andrepresentingpotential savings of up to £25 million in childcare costs for working families. Over 300,000 children across 1,250 clubsarealready benefiting, with families saving up to £450 and 95 hours a year. That is real money, real ti...
LONDON, June 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * First sustained expansion of dental school places in nearly 2 decades * Targeted at areas where patients have struggled to access NHS dental care * University of East Anglia (UEA) and University of Portsmouth to each receive 25 new dental training places Patients in so-called 'dental deserts' will benefit from the first sustained expansion of dental school places in nearly 20 years, with 50 extra dentists to be...
LONDON, June 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Mr Alistair White has been appointed British High Commissioner to Belize, in succession to Ms Nicole Davison. Mr White will take up his appointment during June 2026. Curriculum vitae Full name: Alistair John White Dates Role 2025 to present Belmopan, Belize, Acting British High Commissioner 2022 to 2025 Manila, Philippines, Deputy Ambassador 2019 to 2022 Freetown, Sierra Leone, Deputy British High Commiss...
LONDON, June 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister spoke to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine this afternoon. The thoughts of the entire country were with Ukraine following the appalling strikes earlier this week, the Prime Minister said. Turning to updates on negotiations, the Prime Minister said the UK stood four-square behind Ukraine and would work in lockstep alongside President Zelenskyy and international partners to secure a just ...