LONDON, July 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Legal Aid Agency is seeking to identify additional providers in the Housing, Debt and Welfare Benefits Categories of Law in the following areas: * Barnsley * Calderdale * Cheshire * City of Kingston upon Hull * Doncaster * East Riding of Yorkshire * Hartlepool * Knowsley * Leicestershire & Rutland * North East Lincolnshire & North Lincolnshire * Northumberland * Rochdale * Rotherham * Sandwell * Trafford * W...
LONDON, July 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Recently, our forces joined Republic of Cyprus firefighters as fires spread rapidly across 120 square kilometres in hot and windy conditions. This united response helped protect 15 villages that were threatened by the flames. UK Chinook helicopters worked alongside local ground teams to tackle the blazes from the air. Our personnel also provided bulldozers, medical support and logistics help to the Republic of C...
LONDON, July 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister spoke to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney this afternoon. He started by setting out his announcement this afternoon that the UK is on a path to recognise the State of Palestine before UNGA in September unless Israel significantly changes course. He said that this would be part of a process that ultimately results in peace and security for those in the region, and set out the details of the ...
LONDON, July 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Civil Nuclear Police Authority (CNPA) has welcomed two new independent members to its Board. Chair Susan Johnson announced the appointments of John Campbell, QPM, and Nick Payne, both of whom bring valuable public service and governance experience to the Authority. Both will attend their first meeting on Wednesday 30 July. John brings a wealth of experience from a distinguished 34-year career in policing. A...
LONDON, July 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Meet experts to discuss how measurement science and regulation can underpin effective solutions to the challenges facing the global food system. The event will take place at Nexus, University of Leeds, Leeds on 23-24 June with remote attendance options available. Our last conference took place in June 2023 as an online event,Safe food for tomorrow's world- food security in challenging global conditions. We wil...
LONDON, July 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Representatives from the Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC), including Chief Constable Simon Chesterman and Strategic Escort Group (SEG) officers, joined commemorations in Caithness as His Majesty The King visited the region to mark significant anniversaries in the UK's nuclear sector. The visit celebrated several key milestones: the 70th anniversary of nuclear operations at Dounreay, the 20th anniversary of the N...
LONDON, July 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Anglian (Northern), Wessex and Yorkshire Regional Flood and Coastal Committee (RFCC) Chair appointments have been announced. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is pleased to announce, following the recent recruitment campaign, the appointments of: * Paul Learoyd as the new Chair for the Anglian (Northern) RFCC ; * Ian Collins as the new Chair for the Wessex RFCC; and * Jocelyn Ma...
LONDON, July 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Lord Chancellor has approved the reappointments, for a second term of Robert Paterson and Alexander Wood as Solicitor Members of the Insolvency Rules Committee for four years. Robert Paterson second term will commence on 26 June 2026. Alexander Wood's second term will commence on 30 September 2026. Biographies Robert Paterson is a partner at Wedlake Bell LLP and specialises in all aspects of restructuring a...
LONDON, July 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Transport Secretary, the Local Transport Minister, and Metro Mayors come together for UK bus manufacturing stocktake, promising to support highly skilled jobs that deliver the Plan for Change. * plans advanced to ensure a 10-year pipeline of zero-emission bus orders, with around 60% of zero-emission buses funded by government currently being built by UK-based manufacturers. * comes as the Bus Services Bill prog...
LONDON, July 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: UK military personnel will improve their digital and cyber skills through a new esports collaboration, which will include a focus on AI and drone operation. The Ministry of Defence has appointed the British Esports Federation to deliver a new first-of-its-kind defence and industry esports tournament through UK Strategic Command, soon to be Cyber and Specialist Operations Command. Improving the digital skills o...