LONDON, July 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * first taxi-, private-hire- and bus-like services of self-driving vehicles can hit the road from spring 2026, following recent decision to fast-track pilots * process to shape key laws regulating the new self-driving vehicle passenger services starts today as part of next steps towards rollout of the vehicles * new technology could provide more accessible travel options and boost transport in rural areas, while ...
LONDON, July 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * One of the world's leading AI labs inks a new government partnership, revealing planstoexplore investing in UK AI infrastructure and regional growth zonestorevitalise communities with jobs and growth. * Initiative will also seeOpenAIshare more technical information with UK AI Security Institutetodeepen government knowledge of AI capabilities and security risks, as well as supporting the government's missio...
LONDON, July 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Plan for Change in action, as government delivers on promise made to fans in the manifesto, addressing existential threats to clubs and putting supporters back at the heart of the game * World-first Regulator will work to stop rogue owners, ensure clubs are financially sustainable, with powers to ensure money flows through the pyramid. Football fans will now have a greater say in how their beloved clubs are ru...
LONDON, July 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Minister for Investment Poppy Gustafsson opens the expanded UK office of Shinhan Bank, the Republic of Korea's oldest banking firm. * Expansion comes as Shinhan aims to facilitate £2 billion of investment into the UK's financial services sector by 2030, supporting the government's Modern Industrial Strategy. * Announcement builds on the £460 million Shinhan has already invested in the UK, in a major v...
LONDON, July 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has published its 2024-25 Annual Report and Accounts, and accompanying Impact Report, demonstrating how we have enhanced patient safety across the UK, restored our performance to ensure we are meeting regulatory timelines, and sharing our success in enabling access to life-changing medical products. As an executive agency of the Department of Health ...
LONDON, July 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: At around 09:52 on 1 July 2025, a train operated by Arriva Rail London departed Norwood Junction station with a manual access ramp still attached to it. These ramps are used to facilitate boarding and alighting for mobility scooters and wheelchairs and should be removed before trains depart. The access ramp involved had been attached at a doorway by platform staff to assist a passenger in a mobility scooter, who...
LONDON, July 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: An inquiry into the violent confrontation between police, picketers and subsequent protesters at Orgreave 41 years ago will be established as the government delivers itsmanifesto commitment to uncover the truth. The inquiry, expected to launch in the autumn, will investigate the events surrounding clashes at the Orgreave Coking Plant in 1984, causing 120 injuries. In total, 95 picketers were arrested and initial...
LONDON, July 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * British Muslim Trust will receive funding as part of a new government drive against record levels of anti-Muslim hate. * Funding will boost victim support and strengthen hate crime reporting nationwide. * The Trust unites decades of expertise from Aziz Foundation and Randeree Charitable Trust. The British Muslim Trust (BMT) has been selected as the recipient of the government's new Combatting Hate Against Musl...
LONDON, July 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * As part of the Plan for Change the Government is taking action to protect customers ensuring online marketplaces are held to same high standards as bricks and mortar stores * Landmark Product Regulation and Metrology Act boosts powers to tackle unsafe products sold online * Measures aimed to hold online marketplaces to account and help with growing safety concerns over fires caused by lithium-ion batteries, and...
LONDON, July 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) has today published its Annual Report and Accounts for 2024-25, highlighting its work protecting UK businesses from unfair trading practices. Trade remedies (also known as trade defence instruments), are measures put in place to help protect UK businesses from unfair imports. Trade remedies include anti-dumping, countervailing and safeguard measures. The report details how the...