LONDON, June 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: New data published today by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows a fall in sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in England, with overall diagnoses down 8.3% - a positive sign that system-wide efforts to tackle STIs are making a real difference. Among the most encouraging findings, syphilis diagnoses in gay and bisexual men have fallen to their lowest level since 2016 - an 18.7% decline from 6,349 in 2024...
LONDON, June 2 -- 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 family legal aid work in the following areas: * Dorset * Dudley * East Sussex * Hartlepool * Knowsley * Sandwell * Solihull * St. Helens Providers can apply at any time. Successful applicants will deliver work under the 2024 Standard Civil Contract. We intend t...
LONDON, June 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: On the 20 April, the UK Hydrographic Office represented the UK at the International Hydrographic Organization's (IHO) 4th session of Assembly. Taking place in Monaco, Assembly convened 88 IHO Member States to agree the general guidance on the functioning and work of the organization. Held every three years, Assembly is the IHO's principal decision-making forum for Member States to agree strategic direction, work ...
LONDON, June 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * new laws will modernise UK aviation - supporting redrawing of flight paths for faster, more efficient flights * it means airlines that don't compensate cancelled flights, support passengers through disruption or look after disabled people could be fined * includes measures to fast-track safety rules - keeping pacewith new risks, technologies and international developments Air passengers will get stronger protec...
LONDON, June 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * A new Development Corporation will give Greater Cambridge thepowersandcertaintytodeliverinfrastructure-first growthat scale * New regeneration body will endthe cycle of homes coming first and services catching up years laterby developing land faster * £800 millionalreadycommittedtoacceleratenew homes,jobsand infrastructureacrossCambridgeandOxford A new regeneration body will deliver thousands of newhomes,j...
LONDON, June 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Security Industry Authority (SIA) has today been given prescribed person status under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 (PIDA), following the commencement of a Statutory Instrument that was laid before Parliament on 1 May 2026. The change means that workers who report wrongdoing in the private security industry to the SIA have greater legal protection if they face unfair treatment or dismissal because t...
LONDON, June 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Charter will give young people the opportunity to shape how Government programmes are designed and measured from the start. * Charter will commit to young people having opportunities to hold the government to account on its National Youth Strategy through an Annual Hearing. Youth and Civil Society Minister Stephanie Peacock has signed 'The Power of Youth Charter', meaning young people will continue their direct...
LONDON, June 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Local councillors in England now have access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) following the introduction of new regulations. The Government Actuary's Department (GAD) used actuarial analysis to support a consultation about the change. The development means scheme membership has been extended to councillors, mayors, deputy mayors and London Assembly members in England for the first time. GAD's partn...
LONDON, June 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * More Black men to be invited to join major prostate trial to help find best screening strategy for cancer and tackle inequalities * Over £20 million to improve prostate cancer research and treatment, including improving access to TRANSFORM trial for Black men * Broadening access to less invasive treatments for prostate cancer, to support expansion of the TRANSFORM trial Men at highest risk of prostate canc...
LONDON, June 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Changes will end one-sided flexibility, help people plan their finances and daily lives, or enjoy benefits of a zerohourscontract if they wish to keep one. * This will help save workers in some of the most deprived areas up to £600 in lost income from the hidden costs of insecure work. * Millions of workers whocurrently face uncertainty over their weekly hours and earningswillbenefitfrom governmentreforms t...