LONDON, Aug. 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Pensionand benefit paymentstobebroughtforward toFriday28thAugustto account for bank holiday. * Comes ahead of the new school year,allowingfamilies and carers to plan their spending with confidence. * Early payments ensure millions have the breathing space they need ahead of bank holiday. Millions of people will receiveessential financial support before the August bank holiday weekend, as the Government...
LONDON, Aug. 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * £65 million boost tohelpfarmersrespondto the driestJuly on record * New measures will help farmers manage drought pressures, protect crops andstrengthen resilience for the future * Follows Prime Minister's COBR meeting this week on the national response toextreme heat, wildfires and drought Farmers across England will receive new support to help manage the impact of prolonged dry weather, including a ...
LONDON, Aug. 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Ms Louise Cantillon has been appointed British High Commissioner to New Zealand and Governor of the Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie and Oeno Islands in succession to Ms Iona Thomas OBE, who has transferred to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Ms Cantillon will take up her appointment during August 2026. Curriculum Vitae Full name: Louise Marie Cantillon 2021 to 2026 Sydney, British Consul General and Deputy T...
LONDON, Aug. 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Individuals with no right to be in the UK will be able to be deported fasteras the government looks tocutwaiting times for asylum and immigration appeals byovera third. As of 12 August 2026, the First-tier Tribunal will be expected to hear newasylumand immigration appeals from non-detained foreign national offenders (FNOs) and individuals in receipt of asylum support and accommodation within 24 weeks of being re...
LONDON, Aug. 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Local authorities(LAs)across the UK can now access the Local Authority Payments (LAPs) service, a new digital service developed by PackUKon behalf of the fourUKnations. The service willhelplocalauthoritiesto securelyaccess and manage information related to their Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging grant payments. What LAPs does LAPsservice provides a single, trusted place for local authorities...
LONDON, Aug. 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The UK Chief Veterinary Officer is urging livestock keepers to be on high alert for bluetongue virus and to seriously consider vaccinating their animals now as cases continue to increase in parts of Great Britain, particularly in the Southwest of the country and parts of Wales. Recent hot and humid weather has created favourable conditions for the biting midges that spread bluetongue,likely contributing to...
LONDON, Aug. 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has today (14 August 2026) approvedvimseltinib(romvimza)to treat adult patients with tenosynovial giant cell tumour (TGCT) when it impacts movement or where surgery is not an option. TGCT is a rarenon-canceroustumourthat forms aroundajoint andtendons. It usually affects a single joint, most often the knee or ankle of young and middle-aged...
LONDON, Aug. 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Debbie Francis OBE and John Parkinson CBE have been appointed for 3-year terms. Both appointments started on 3 August 2026. Non-executive directors provide challenge and support to a wide variety of management and operational issues. They contribute to the effective strategic and operational leadership of the DVSA. All appointments are made on merit, and political activity plays no part in the selection process...
LONDON, Aug. 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * government begins review of electric vehicle (EV) sales targets to back jobs, investment and maintain a competitive UK automotive sector * industry invited to help shape the pathway to the 2030 phase-out of new petrol and diesel cars and 100% zero-emission new car and van sales by 2035 * comes as more than 1 in 4 new cars sold are now electric and EV sales are up 45% on July last year - accelerating the UK's tr...
LONDON, Aug. 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Malcolm Wright Associates Limited wound up in the public interest following an Insolvency Service investigation. * Company left overseas freight businesses with unpaid debts totalling more than $508,000(US), €334,000 and £25,000. * The company was shut down following a hearing at the High Court in Manchester on 11 August 2026. A Leeds-based freight business has been shut down after an Insolvency Ser...