LONDON, July 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The works involved capping a disused mine shaft, clearing the old heapstead building around the shaft and demolishing a derelict electrical substation to help protect the public and ensure long-term safety for the local community. Although the 275m deep mine shaft, also known as the Morton Upcast shaft, was secure before we started the works, it had never been fully treated to modern standards. The heapstead bu...
LONDON, July 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Managers who commit serious misconduct will be banned under proposals * Patients to benefit from proposals to professionalise NHS management * Whistleblowers will be protected under new regulations NHS managers who commit serious misconduct won't be able to take up other senior NHS roles, under plans to boost patient safety. The new proposals set out by the Department of Health and Social Care will mean any l...
LONDON, July 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has appointed Professor Robin May as Interim Chief Scientific Officer on a one-year appointment. He will formally take up the role on 22 September, replacing Professor Isabel Oliver, who earlier this year, was appointed as Chief Medical Officer for Wales. Professor May is currently Chief Scientific Adviser at the Food Standards Agency (FSA), a position he has held since July...
LONDON, July 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Please note this data shows what HM Land Registry has been able to process during thetime periodcovered and is not necessarily a reflection of market activity. InJune: * HM Land Registry completed 1,883,560 applicationstochange or query the Land Register * the South East toppedthe table of regional applications with422,048 HM Land Registry completed 1,883,560 applications inJune compared with1,817,911 inMay 20...
LONDON, July 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Ofwat to be abolished and a new, single, powerful regulator to be established to cut water pollution in England's rivers, lakes and seas, and protect families from massive bill hikes * New regulator will take responsibility of water functions across Ofwat, Environment Agency, Natural England and Drinking Water Inspectorate, ending complexity that gets in the way of delivering for customers * Government...
LONDON, July 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Water customers will have more support than ever before when faced with leaking pipes, incorrect bills or water supply issues, Environment Secretary Steve Reed has announced today (Monday 21 July) It comes as the government is set to reestablish partnership between water companies, investors and communities to keep our waters clean. The government will create a water ombudsman with legal powers to protect custo...
LONDON, July 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Families will see further improvements in end-of-life care as the government releases £75 million for hospices to deliver major upgrades and enhancements to facilities including separate family rooms, solar panels to reduce energy costs and communal lounges. More than 170 hospices across England will receive a share of the funding - the largest cash injection ever - to ensure patients receive the highest qu...
LONDON, July 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A pioneering digital targeting web, called ASGARD, has been showcased this week, following successful trials by British soldiers deployed on NATO's eastern flank. The project will enable soldiers to rapidly find and strike enemy targets at greater distances than ever before. Following the Strategic Defence Review, the Army will deliver a tenfold increase in lethality over the next ten years by harnessing firepow...
LONDON, July 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: From today (20 July 2025), the operation of all c2c services has transferred into public ownership and are being managed byDfTOperator Ltd (DFTO). DFTOis the government's public sector owning group that will manage all train companies as they move into public ownership ahead of the creation of Great British Railways (GBR). Publicly owned operators underDFTOare now responsible for 28% of all UK passenger rail jo...
LONDON, July 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Sewage pollution from water companies will be cut in half by the end of the decade, the Environment Secretary Steve Reed will pledge today (Sunday 20 July). Our rivers, lakes and seas will be the cleanest since records began, meaning millions of families will benefit from cleaner beaches and rivers. For the first time the Government has made a pledge to cut sewage pollution with a clear target which they will ...