LONDON, July 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Speaking at the Pension and Lifetime Saving Association's (PLSA - now renamed Pensions UK) Local Authority conference, GAD Actuary Garth Foster discussed the need for clarity and a balanced approach to funding and management of surpluses. The support which the Government Actuary's Department (GAD) provides to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) was also discussed at the annual conference for people who ma...
LONDON, July 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister spoke to His Majesty the King of Jordan Abdullah II this morning. They discussed the appalling humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in Gaza and agreed on the urgent need for a ceasefire, the release of all hostages and immediate access for humanitarian aid. The Prime Minister thanked His Majesty for Jordan's work to urgently deliver much needed aid into Gaza. They welcomed the accelerated work ...
LONDON, July 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Investment will help cement Cornwall's role in supplying a nationally critical material, supporting the government's Industrial Strategy to boost growth in priority industries as part of the Plan for Change. * Proposals to cut licensing red tape announced yesterday will breathe life into Cornwall's pubs, clubs, restaurants, and cafes with more alfresco dining and longer opening hours on offer for residents...
LONDON, July 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Our overwhelming concern is for the hostages and for the people of Gaza. We must do all we can to end the current suffering and change the situation on the ground. We demand an immediate ceasefire to stop the slaughter, that the UN be allowed to send humanitarian assistance into Gaza on a continuing basis to prevent starvation, and the immediate release of the hostages. We support the US, Qatari and Egyptian gov...
LONDON, July 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister spoke to President of the Palestinian Authority, Mahmoud Abbas this afternoon. The leaders condemned in the strongest terms the appalling suffering unfolding in Gaza, and agreed on the urgent need for a ceasefire and for the immediate and unrestricted delivery of aid. They also reiterated that Hamas must release all remaining hostages, commit to disarmament and accept that they will play no r...
LONDON, July 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New Women's Sport Taskforce to lead a decade of change through to the FIFA Women's World Cup in 2035 * Announcement follows England heroes attending champions' reception at No10 Downing Street, and comes ahead of homecoming event in London today Priority access to grassroots football pitches for women and girls is to be more than doubled, as part of a series of plans announced by the Government to honour the s...
LONDON, July 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister met US President Donald Trump in Scotland today. The leaders began by discussing the appalling scenes in Gaza and agreed that urgent action was needed to bring an end to the suffering, which has reached new depths. Humanitarianaid had to be allowed in at scale and pace.They committed to work together to bring an end to the misery and starvation and continue to press for the immediate release o...
LONDON, July 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: In November 2023, Security Industry Authority (SIA) investigators confirmed that Strathclyde Security Ltd had been supplying door supervisors to a venue in Glasgow. This despite Ms McKirkle not possessing a legally required SIA licence. After further investigation and Ms McKirkle failing to respond to multiple requests for interview between December 2024 and April 2025, the case was reported to Scotland's Crown ...
LONDON, July 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A specialist Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) troop has moved into its new home at Gamecock Barracks, Nuneaton. The newly-named Nuneaton EOD Troop - formerly Nottingham EOD Troop and part of 721 EOD Squadron Royal Logistic Corps - relocated in July from Chetwynd Barracks in Nottingham to Gamecock Barracks. The Squadron belongs to 11 EOD and Search Regiment, the British Army specialists responsible for the ...
LONDON, July 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Environment Agency has successfully prosecuted East Midlands Airport Ltd for allowing discharges of drainage water containing aircraft and runway de-icing fluid. At Derby Crown Court on Monday 28 July 2025, the company was fined £892,500 for 3 offences of breaching environmental permits for the airport site near Nottingham. They were also ordered to pay costs of £65,687.54. The court was told that...