LONDON, Dec. 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: R102025_251224_Audenshaw PDF, 25.6 MB, 83 pages This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. Request an accessible format. If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need a version of this document in a more accessible format, please email enquiries@raib.gov.uk. Please tell us what format you need. It will help us if you say what assistive technology you use. Audenshaw ...
LONDON, Dec. 23 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Nearly £20 million for legal support over the next three years * Funding will help more people facing debt, employment, housing and family issues access vital advice services * Part of the Government's Plan for Change to increase access to justice The new grant, which will run from October next year to March 2029, is worth nearly £20 million and will improve access to social welfare and family legal ...
LONDON, Dec. 23 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Over 100 mobile masts upgraded across rural Wales, Scotland and England delivering new 4G coverage from all mobile network operators for the first time * Milestone reached in government's Plan for Change to boost rural connectivity through Shared Rural Network, helping communities get the mobile coverage they need * Over 400 businesses benefiting from new 4G coverage, boosting economic growth to deliver...
LONDON, Dec. 23 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The government has today (Tuesday 23 December) announced that the level of the Agricultural and Business Property Reliefs threshold will be increased from £1m to £2.5m when it is introduced in April 2026.Thisallows spouses or civil partners to pass on up to £5m in qualifying agricultural or business assets between them before paying inheritance tax, on top of existing allowances. Following the ref...
LONDON, Dec. 23 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Sellafield Ltd employees and supply chain partners have once again come together to provide vital support to families and individuals through our annual Christmas appeals, helping to make the festive season brighter for those most in need. Working alongside Cumberland Council, Family Hubs, and BEC, the West Cumbria Christmas Toy Appeal delivered toys and gift vouchers to children up to the age of 19. Sellafield...
LONDON, Dec. 23 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Tens of thousands of care leavers set to receive free prescriptions, dental and eyecare services up to age 25 * Government changes comealongside improved safeguarding and a pilot to improve mental health support for children in care and families * NHS guaranteed interview scheme and paid internships to break down barriers to opportunity are all part of government's work to give children the Best Start in Life t...
LONDON, Dec. 23 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Dangerous imitations made up 90% of the more than 260,000 counterfeit toys stopped by Border Force in 2025, following a surge in the dolls' popularity. With three-quarters of counterfeit toys failing safety tests, officers have stepped up shipment searches in the run-up to Christmas to protect children from harm. As well as fake Labubus, Border Force seized a range of counterfeit toys and electrical products - ...
LONDON, Dec. 23 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Homes England, the government's housing and regeneration agency,canconfirm thatSteve ReedOBE, theSecretary of State forHousing, Communities and Local Government,has reappointedLesley-Ann Nash, MBA, FCMA and Mark Hendersonto Homes England's Board. Both Lesley-Ann and Markfirst joined the Agency's Board inFebruary 2022, and will now continue to serve untilNovember2027,providing continuity amongst the agency's seni...
LONDON, Dec. 23 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The crime contract specification and guidance has been amended, in consultation with the Law Society, Legal Aid Practitioners Group and Association of Prison Lawyers. The draft versions of the contract documents have been published and can be found on GOV.UK at Standard Crime Contract 2025 - GOV.UK The guidance is available on GOV.UK at Legal aid guidance - GOV.UK These will take effect on 31 December and we w...
LONDON, Dec. 23 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Almost 40,000 former mineworkers across the UKreceivefirst pension increase,withan average uplift of £100 a weekand one-off £5,500 lump sum * Followsthe government's decision totransfer £2.3billion to members of the British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme * Governmenthasnow deliveredjusticefor all members of the former British Coal pension schemes Britain's formermineworkers aretoday (Tuesday 2...