LONDON, Aug. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * No evidence retailers actively changed their pricing strategies to take advantage of the crisis * Lack of effective competition remains a concern and further analysis will follow in the autumn * Analysis shows 99% of all UK road fuel is sold by retailers registered with Fuel Finder and vast majority of sites are updating price information The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published its la...
LONDON, Aug. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Enrique Fernandez-Pino has been appointed to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB). His three-year term will commence on 1 September 2026. This appointment has been made in accordance with the Governance Code on Public Appointments published by the Cabinet Office. All appointments are made on merit and political activity plays no part in the selection process. The AHDB is a statutory levy bo...
LONDON, Aug. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Reliable broadband on remote Scottish railways and access tocutting-edgetechforBritish farmers among 16 newprojects backed by £13 million. * Fundingto help transformaccess and availability of5Gand 6G networks- boosting connectivity and driving growth. * Projects will create high-value jobs across the UK, strengthen national security, and help cement Britain's position as a global force insatellitecommunica...
LONDON, Aug. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Phase two of the new online registration requirement for tax advisers rolls out. * Advisers with Self Assessment or Corporation Tax accounts, but without an agent services account (ASA), now need to register. * Advisers who solely provide professional payroll services do not need to register before 18 November. Financial Services organisations do not need to register before 31 December 2026. * Mandatory tax adv...
LONDON, Aug. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Key Coin Assets Ltd promised returns up to 100%, but investors lost hundreds of thousands of pounds * Insolvency Service investigations found no evidence of genuine trading * The Insolvency Service and Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) are warning investors to be vigilant about similar offers Would-be crypto investors are being warned to check firms are registered after customers lost hundreds of thousands of ...
LONDON, Aug. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Everyone sleeping rough is to be offered a route offthe streets this winter if they need it, the first major milestone in the Prime Minister's commitment to endroughsleeping * Under a boosted £442million package, areas with the greatest need will receive the largest share of support, to get people out of the cold this winter and give people facinglong-term homelessness a settled home and the support to kee...
LONDON, Aug. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The SIXEP Continuity Plant (SCP) has reached an important milestone. Teams have completed a series of major crane lifts on the Sellafield site. The new plant, being built through the Programme and Project Partners (PPP), is now three-quarters complete. It's on track to begin operations in 2029. The main buildings are finished and protected from the weather. Work is now focused on fitting out the inside of the p...
LONDON, Aug. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: New AI software will slashwaiting timesfor reporting crimes to the police,helping to unclog the 101 service amid huge levels of misdirected, nuisance and prank calls. Thepolice's non-emergencylinereceives 20 million calls each year. Around 20% - fourmillion - of these are for non-policing organisations such as local councils, NHS 111 or the105 poweroutage helpline. However,thelinealsoreceivesridiculousreportson...
LONDON, Aug. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued text of the following speech: Madam President, three points on the political process, the importance of stability, and human rights. First,the United Kingdom reaffirms our support for SRSG Tetteh and for all efforts aimed at advancing an inclusive, credible, and Libyan-led political process. Almost a year ago, this Council welcomed SRSG Tetteh's briefing setting out a roadmap towards elections in Libya, and opening a window for ma...
LONDON, Aug. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Thousands of new homes will be built around England's train, tram and underground stations under new planning rules introduced today (Monday 17 August), helping familiesto live closer to work,schoolsand transport. The common-sense changes will fast-trackqualityhomes in well-connected areas, making better use of underdeveloped land around stations while creating jobs,unlocking investment,drivinggrowthand connecti...