LONDON, June 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Regulator of Social Housing has published the results of its quarterly survey of private registered providers' financial health, covering the period from 1 January to 31 March 2026 today (Wednesday 3 June 2026). Investment in the sector remains robust, with landlords able to access the funding needed to support investment in new and existing homes including raising £2.7 billion worth of bank lendin...
LONDON, June 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: To further strengthen the UK-Taiwan climate partnership, the British Office Taipei and the Ministry of Environment jointly hosted the "2026 UK-Taiwan Industrial Decarbonisation Workshop" on 12th May. The workshop opened by Ruth Bradley-Jones, Representative at the British Office Taipei, and Hsieh Yen-Ju, Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Environment. Discussions focused on policy frameworks, grid modernisation, ...
LONDON, June 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Department for Work and Pensions(DWP)has appointedDrSam Roystonto the Social Security Advisory Committee (SSAC).Sam hasbeen appointed toserve a five-year term, starting on 1July2026. Confirming the appointment, DWP Minister ofLords, Baroness Sherlock OBE, said: "I am delighted to welcome Sam to the Committee. He brings extensive experience in research and policy, with a strong focus on how social security po...
LONDON, June 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: We would like to increase capacity to support timely access to legal advice and representation. We are inviting organisations to submit bids to deliver housing and debt legal aid work in the following areas: Region Area Wales Central Wales North East Wales Rhondda Cynon Taff & Merthyr Tydfil South East Wales North England Bury Darlington East Lancashire Gateshead Middlesbrough North Tyneside ...
LONDON, June 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Technology Secretary confirms Sir Ian Cheshire, as new Chair of Ofcom * The former Channel 4 Chair will oversee regulator responsible for enforcing the UK's Online Safety Act,drivinggrowth across communications sectors, andprotecting consumers * Sir Ian has committed to ensuring the regulator acts decisively to protect people from online harms as he steers Ofcom through crucial next chapter. Business le...
LONDON, June 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The UK and Ghana have signed a new Growth Partnership aimed at delivering tangible benefits for people and businesses in Ghana, including more jobs, stronger infrastructure and better access to skills and education.The Partnership will build on theup to£215millionsof deals signed as part of the Ghana Investment Summit in London. Signed today during President JohnDramaniMahama'sofficial visit to the United Ki...
LONDON, June 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Many members of the public have contacted the Office of the National Data Guardian (NDG) through the Not With My NHS Data campaign to raise their concerns about external contractors having access to identifiable patient information in the NHS Federated Data Platform (NHS FDP) and its associated National Data Integration Tenant (NDIT). Public trust is essential to the use of health and care data, and it is right t...
LONDON, June 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The site,purchasedfrom Marshall Group and extending to approximately 700acres, includes Cambridge City Airport and surrounding land. Marshall willrelocateits operations by mid-2029. The Cambridge Growth Company, a subsidiary of Homes England, will work in collaboration with Hill to deliver the site. Together they will draw on their experience of unlocking complex sites and delivering large-scale regeneration, wit...
LONDON, June 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Dr David Hall has been appointed His Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Djibouti, in succession to Mr Vinay Talwar, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Dr Hall will take up his appointment during October 2026. Curriculum vitae Fullname: David Ian Hall Dates Role 2022 to 2025 MOD, Deputy Director, CounterProliferation 2021 FCDO, Head of Security Policy 2017 to 2020 Vienna...
LONDON, June 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister met President Mahama of Ghana in Downing Street. The Prime Minister welcomed the signing of the UK-Ghana Growth Partnership in Londonon Monday, which represents exciting new opportunitiesfor mutual economic growth and forworkers and businesses in both countries. The leaders discussed the UK and Ghana's strong migration partnership, and the Prime Minister said he was keen to build on that furth...