Friday, July 31, 2026

First phase of new homes delivered for military families in Cyprus

Families are expected to move into the 46 new homes at Dhekelia Station soon.

The first phase of a 138-home programme has been delivered at Dhekelia Station. MOD Crown Copyright.

The first of 138 new homes for armed forces personnel and their families have been completed and handed over at Dhekelia Station in Cyprus.  

The first phase of the project is now complete, with the delivery of 46 new Service Family

Recycling operator’s fleet halved after widespread tachograph and driver management failures

A West Midlands recycling operator has had its HGV fleet authorisation cut by 50% after a Traffic Commissioner found serious failings in driver management, tachograph compliance and operational oversight.

Deputy Traffic Commissioner Dr Paul Stookes curtailed the operator’s licence held by

G7 Cyber Expert Group 2026 Cross Border Coordination Exercise (CBCE)

The G7 Cyber Expert Group has successfully concluded its 2026 Cross-border-coordination exercise.

The G7 Cyber Expert Group (CEG) successfully concluded its 2026 Cross-border-coordination exercise (CBCE) on May 18 2026. This exercise demonstrates the Group’s ongoing commitment to strengthening cyber resilience across the G7 financial sector. A

Thursday, July 30, 2026

PM call with the Crown Prince of Bahrain: 30 July 2026

The Prime Minister spoke to His Royal Highness Salman Bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince And Prime Minister of Bahrain, this morning.

The Prime Minister spoke to His Royal Highness Salman Bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince And Prime Minister of Bahrain, this morning.

The two leaders discussed the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and the Prime Minister condemned the unacceptable Iranian attacks on Bahrain and offered His Royal Highness the UK’s ongoing support.  

The Prime Minister reaffirmed the UK’s commitment to the UK-Bahrain Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement.

Turning to trade, the Prime Minister welcomed the UK and Gulf Cooperation Council Free Trade Agreement, and underlined his desire to continue to work with Bahrain on trade to help drive growth in every postcode in the UK and drive prosperity in both countries.

The two leaders look forward to speaking soon.

Multi-agency crackdown on waste crime across East Lancashire

Led by the Environment Agency - more than 35 officers from five organisations took part in an intelligence-led operation.

Burnley Council, Environment Agency and DVSA carrying out stop checks. Credit: Environment Agency

  • Stolen goods, including construction machinery worth £25,000, recovered by Lancashire Police.
  • Five suspected illegal waste sites visited as investigations into organised waste criminality continue. 

On Thursday 23 July, more than 35 officers joined forces in a major multi-agency operation

NHS and industry join forces on next generation of hospitals

NHS trusts and construction partners have signed agreements to deliver the next phase of the New Hospital Programme.

  • NHS trusts and construction partners sign agreements to deliver next generation of hospitals
  • Long-term partnerships mark a major milestone for New Hospital Programme
  • Patients, taxpayers and industry to benefit from collaborative, more efficient approach

Eleven significant long-term partnerships have today been signed to deliver new hospitals across England from Manchester to Cornwall and the east of England. The confirmed

Major £8.4bn investment advances UK nuclear deterrent and backs British industry

The UK will continue to be kept safe for decades to come, as major investments will progress the next phase of the next generation nuclear deterrent submarines.

  • £8.4 billion government funding committed to drive forward construction of the Dreadnought Class submarines 

  • around 47,000 jobs and over 6,000 suppliers across the UK supported by the Defence Nuclear Enterprise 

  • the programme to deliver the four new nuclear deterrent submarines is advancing at pace 

  • significant step change in driving productivity and innovation to deliver faster and more efficiently 

The UK will continue to be kept safe around the clock for decades to come, as major

Report by the Head of OSCE Mission to Serbia: UK statement, July 2026

Ambassador Holland commends the OSCE Mission to Serbia for its sustained work and continued focus on democratic governance, rule of law, media freedom, security sector reform and minority rights.

Neil Holland

Thank you, Mr Chair.

I welcome Ambassador Peško to the Permanent Council and thank him for his comprehensive report. We commend the OSCE Mission to Serbia for its sustained work and continued focus on democratic governance, rule of law, media freedom, security sector reform and minority rights.

The report illustrates both the value of the Mission’s work and the challenging operating

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

PM call with the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia: 27 July 2026

The Prime Minister spoke to His Royal Highness Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia yesterday evening.

The Prime Minister began the call by condemning the recent attacks made by Iran and the Houthis on Saudi Arabia.

The two leaders discussed the crisis in Gaza, where they both outlined the importance of a two-state solution between Palestine and Israel.

The Prime Minister set out his intention to strengthen defence collaboration and spoke of the

The trajectory in the West Bank and East Jerusalem remains alarming: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Statement by Ambassador Kate Foster, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on the Middle East.

Last November this Council adopted UN Security Council Resolution 2803, endorsing President Trump’s Comprehensive Peace Plan for Gaza. 

It continues to offer a historic opportunity to achieve lasting peace. But eight months on, implementation risks stalling. 

Now is the time for all parties to fulfil their commitments under the plan, in full.  

In that context, I will highlight three priorities to reinvigorate implementation. 

First, we need further action to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza. 

Civilians continue to endure horrendous conditions surrounded by sewage and rubble. 

We welcome the progress that has pulled Gaza back from the levels of famine seen last year. 

However, according to the IPC’s latest snapshot, 1.2 million people still face significant

Monday, July 27, 2026

Unbreakable bond between UK and Ukraine will continue under my government: 26 July 2026

The Prime Minister will host the President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the UK today [Monday 27 July], welcoming the Ukrainian leader to the UK as his first international visitor since taking office.

  • Prime Minister Andy Burnham hosts President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as his first international visitor
  • New British innovation set to bolster Ukrainian defences on the front line before being rolled out to UK long range missiles
  • Prime Minister vows to stand shoulder to shoulder with Ukraine for as long as it takes

The Prime Minister will host the President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the UK today [Monday 27 July], welcoming the Ukrainian leader to the UK as his first international visitor since taking office.

The Prime Minister will use the visit to underline to President Zelenskyy the UK’s

PM: ‘From today Britain will value the hard hat as much as the graduation cap’

Under the Prime Minister’s fundamental changes to the education system, 14-year-olds will be able to get early access to technical education, skills training, work experience and connections with employers.

  • Under the Prime Minister’s fundamental changes to the education system, 14-year-olds will be able to get early access to technical education, skills training, work experience and connections with employers
  • Prime Minister to say to students: ‘whether you choose construction, coding or classics, you’ll get the skills you need and be given the respect you deserve’
  • Schools, colleges, mayors, local leaders and employers will work together to create clear routes into good, skilled jobs in their area
  • Ofsted to change the way they measure and inspect schools, ensuring they recognise the quality of technical education and the support aimed at preparing young people for work
  • The changes follow Alan Milburn’s warning that Britain risks leaving behind a “lost generation” with over one million young people now not in education, employment or training

The Prime Minister will unveil a fundamental change to the education system today

Friday, July 24, 2026

No10 North open for business as the Government’s new situation room for making Britain better

Andy Burnham will today become the first Prime Minister to work from No10 North as he declares the days of power being hoarded in SW1 are over.

  • Burnham throws open the doors to No10 North today, marking a new era of power flowing out of Whitehall and into every postcode
  • PM revives the National Economic Council in Manchester, bringing ministers and regional mayors around the table to drive devolution from week one
  • Comes as PM gives families and business owners breathing space with VAT off electricity bills, £2 bus fare cap restored, and a 20% business rates cut for pubs, clubs and music venues

Andy Burnham will today become the first Prime Minister to work from No10 North as he

The UK stands ready to work with all Member States to uphold the Charter and pursue peace through multilateralism: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Statement by Ambassador Archie Young, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on the Peaceful Settlement of Disputes.

Thank you to Pakistan for its leadership on this issue following the unanimous adoption of resolution 2788 last year.

Challenges to international peace and security continue to mount, from Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine, to the war in Sudan, the crisis in Gaza, and rising regional tensions in the Middle East. 

The need for diplomacy and peaceful settlement is clear.

As many have underlined today, the UN Charter provides a toolkit for peace. 

The UN and its Member States should make earlier and more consistent use of the Charter’s

AI to power change at the heart of government as Lord Vallance appointed chair of new PM AI Taskforce

For the first time, AI will be positioned at the very centre of government, thanks to the launch of the PM’s new AI Taskforce which will be chaired by Lord Vallance.

  • New AI Taskforce to drive the Government’s overall strategy on AI and unlock the opportunities it holds for growth, prosperity and public sector transformation

  • Lord Vallance to bring extensive scientific, technical and public sector experience in his role as Chair. AI Minister Kanishka Narayan will lead the Taskforce and attend Cabinet.

  • Lord Vallance has also been appointed as Chair of the Oxford-Cambridge Growth Corridor.

For the first time, AI will be positioned at the very centre of government, thanks to the

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

£4.5million to improve Berkshire maternity and neonatal services

Mothers and babies in focus as £4.5million funding rolled out to improve Berkshire maternity and neonatal services

  • Funding will help tackle safety risks in maternity and neonatal facilities
  • Part of £187m million announced for national improvements since April 2025
  • Maternity services a priority for new Health and Social Care Secretary

Families across Berkshire will have their maternity services improved as £4.5million of dedicated funding is rolled out across the region.

The funding will be used to reduce the most urgent safety risks in maternity and neonatal

Archbold Enhances Manchester Hub with Advanced Warehouse Management System

Archbold introduces a new Clarus warehouse management system

Archbold introduces a new Clarus warehouse management system

Leading UK logistics provider implements Clarus WMS to unlock deeper real-time data insights and support complex customer stock profiles.

MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM, July 22, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Archbold has introduced a new Clarus warehouse management system (WMS) at its Manchester site as part of its continued investment in smarter, more connected warehouse operations.

The WMS is designed to improve real-time insight, deliver food-grade level logistics

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

£20 million investment for hypersonic target to test air defence systems and boost British small businesses

British small businesses will help develop a hypersonic ‘clay pigeon’ target, a vehicle intended to represent threats capable of travelling at five times the speed of sound, under a new £20m investment announced today.

  • £20 million contract will directly benefit British small-and-medium sized enterprises (SMEs) throughout the supply chain, showing how defence is an engine for growth.
  • A new SME Action Plan will remove barriers and open up defence supply chains for British SMEs. 
  • Hypersonic ‘clay pigeon’ target will help new defence systems to counter advanced missiles and is part of a trilateral partnership between Australia, the UK, and the United States.

British small businesses will help develop a hypersonic ‘clay pigeon’ target, a vehicle

The West Country is now in prolonged dry weather

Change of status because of the environmental impact created by a lack of rainfall and high temperatures.

Environment Agency officers catch and move fish in the River Tarrant, near Tarrant Monkton, Dorset, which had become trapped in pools of water.

The change applies to Bristol, Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire.

Neighbouring parts of Gloucestershire and Hampshire, which also fall within the Environment Agency’s Wessex operational area, are also in prolonged dry weather.  

Environment Agency officers are expecting more environmental incidents this summer caused by low river flows, high water temperatures and fish struggling for oxygen as weeds and algal blooms thrive in these conditions. 

Water levels at groundwater sites are now starting to become below normal or notably low

PM call with the Taoiseach of Ireland: 21 July 2026

The Prime Minister spoke to the Taoiseach of Ireland, Micheál Martin, today.

The Prime Minister spoke to the Taoiseach of Ireland, Micheál Martin, today.

The Taoiseach began by congratulating the Prime Minister on his appointment, with the Prime Minister thanking him and underlining how much he is looking forward to working together.

The Prime Minister highlighted the importance of the UK’s partnership with Ireland and

Supercar hire firm shut down: customers left out of pocket while money spent from company account at Harrods and Gucci

Company wound up following Insolvency Service investigations

  • Classic Parade Ltd took upfront payments from customers for hiring supercars before cancelling bookings at short notice and not paying refunds
  • Customers included people booking vehicles for significant personal occasions, while more than £1.4 million passed through company bank accounts without explanation
  • The director failed to engage with investigators, meet any Companies House filing obligations, and the company had no genuine presence at its address in Knightsbridge

A luxury car hire company which took thousands of pounds from customers and repeatedly

Canada joins next-generation fighter jet programme as first Observer Nation

One of the world’s most ambitious defence and industrial partnerships  is even stronger  as the UK, Italy  and Japan welcome Canada  to  the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) as  the  first Observer Nation.  

  • Canada becomes the first Observer Nation of the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), founded by the UK, Italy  and Japan. 
  • GCAP  is designing, developing  and building  the next generation of fighter  jet  to  support  national  security. 
  • Ambitious  programme  supports  thousands of jobs in  the UK, with  over 600  companies up and down the country involved. 

One of the world’s most ambitious defence and industrial partnerships  is  even  stronger  as

The UK remains committed to supporting a Haitian-led pathway to sustainable peace: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Statement by Ambassador Archie Young, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Haiti.

I want to start by welcoming the Secretary-General’s recent visit to Haiti, which comes at a critical time for the Haitian people. 

Nearly 1.5 million people are currently displaced, more than half the population is food insecure, and access to essential services is severely restricted. 

Within the most recent reporting period, BINUH documented 853 survivors of sexual and

Construction begins on new Army facilities at Tidworth and Warminster

Construction has begun at Tidworth and Warminster to deliver new and improved facilities or military personnel while enhancing operational efficiency.

Left to right: Allan Thomson (Chief Executive, Aspire Defence Limited), Brigadier Grant Kerr (Head of Army Infrastructure Plans), Lieutenant Colonel Ru Whitelegge (Tidworth Garrison Commander) and Warren Webster (DIO Major Programmes and Projects Programme Director - Army), mark the start of construction at Assaye Barracks, Tidworth (Crown Copyright)

The two major infrastructure projects represent an investment of approximately £13 million at Assaye Barracks, Tidworth and approximately £37 million at Battlesbury Barracks, Warminster under the Ministry of Defence’s Defence Estate Optimisation (DEO) Portfolio. DEO is delivering more modern and sustainable infrastructure across the Defence estate and reducing the built estate by releasing surplus land for alternative redevelopment.

The DEO Army Programme investment on Salisbury Plain will benefit three units: 1

Quadrilateral Joint Statement on Canada becoming an Observer to GCAP

On July 21, Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto, Japanese Defense Minister KOIZUMI Shinjirō, UK Secretary of State for Defence Wes Streeting, and Canadian Minister of National Defence David J. McGuinty met in London to discuss Canada’s participation in the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP).

On July 21, Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto, Japanese Defense Minister KOIZUMI Shinjirō, UK Secretary of State for Defence Wes Streeting, and Canadian Minister of National Defence David J. McGuinty met in London to discuss Canada’s participation in the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP). The Ministers of Italy, Japan and the UK

Environment Agency takes action to maintain River Severn levels

The Environment Agency is taking action to protect water supplies and wildlife in the Midlands as dry weather continues to place pressure on river levels.

The River Severn is one of the UK’s most important rivers, supplying drinking water to around 6 million people while supporting internationally important wildlife and habitats.

The Environment Agency continuously monitors river flows and takes measures to ensure water needs are met while protecting the environment.

If levels drop too low, the river can be topped up by releases of water from 2 reservoirs in

Defence Minister Lord Coaker, keynote speech at Enterprise Gateway, Farnborough International Airshow.

The Enterprise Gateway: Opening Address

Lord Coaker

Thank you very much everyone, and good morning. Just the day after our new Prime Minister entered Downing Street and spoke of our commitments to honour, our commitments to strengthen in defence. It’s a great pleasure to join all of you here today to

Stephen Kinnock MP begins work as Secretary of State for Wales

Stephen Kinnock has taken up his role as Secretary of State for Wales following his appointment by Prime Minister Andy Burnham.

Stephen Kinnock has taken up his role as Secretary of State for Wales following his appointment by Prime Minister Andy Burnham. 

Mr Kinnock is the MP for Aberafan Maesteg. 

Following his appointment on Monday (20 July), Mr Kinnock pledged to provide a strong voice for Wales in the new UK Government and to take an open, collaborative approach to governing, working in partnership with the Welsh Government, Local Government and

Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry, Luke Pollard MP, keynote speech at AGF Defence Summit, Farnborough International Air show.

Minister Pollard highlighting record spending on air power, drones, and innovation, and publishing a new SME Action Plan to grow Britain's defence industry.

Luke Pollard MP

It’s always nice when there’s a reshuffle on — that Kevin still hasn’t got my job title quite right after a year in the job, but thank you.

Colleagues, allies, partners, friends, good morning. It is good to see you all here today and thank you to everyone at AGF for the chance to address you, and apologies for giving you the fright, as you have a minister who has not yet been confirmed in his place speaking on a

National Drought Group steps up response after third heatwave

Parts of southern, central, and eastern England move closer to drought status

The recent extreme weather is having a severe impact on our environment and affecting water supplies and food production, the National Drought Group heard yesterday.  

Wildfires have ripped through several areas, including dozens of delicate protected sites, and prime agricultural land.  

The third heatwave of the year has seen ponds and wetlands dry out, which will impact bird

Raynes Baby World Offers MIDI Bouncy Castles for Fun-Filled Family Events

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kids safe white bouncy castle for sale

Raynes Baby World highlights MIDI bouncy castles for safe, stylish family events and flexible themed party setups across the UK.

COLNE, UNITED KINGDOM, July 20, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Raynes Baby World is offering their range of MIDI bouncy castles as families, party planners and small event

XeleratedFifty and CPI Announce Strategic Partnership to Scale UK Deep-Tech Innovation to Global Markets

the XeleratedFifty and CPI logos in white against a turquoise background

XeleratedFifty and the UK's CPI join forces

Two organisations join forces to connect UK R&D excellence with international capital, and to build the innovations that will strengthen national resilience.

FARNBOROUGH, UNITED KINGDOM, July 20, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- XeleratedFifty, the global innovation partner accelerating breakthrough technologies in complex industries, and CPI, a technology

OpenDialog expands into aggregator channel with new AI partnerships

Firemelon and Aequotech deploy conversational AI to remove friction across the customer quote journey

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 20, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- OpenDialog, the AI Agent platform built for regulated industries, has announced two new partnerships that extend its technology into aggregator user journeys for the first time.

The initial deployment targets the point in the process where insurance customers are most

Innovative and Inspiring Wave of ‘Hands-On’ Experiences To Wow Visitors Across The UK's West Midlands

Business owners promote their region

The Signature Experiences get under way. Photo by Carol Bailey

A group in a restaurant

Food as art is on display

An artist shows her glass work

A stained glass masterclass is offered

A current VisitEngland project is promoting uniquely crafted visitor experiences with artisans, restaurants and attractions across the historic region.

The West Midlands is known for culinary, creative, and cultural experiences, so we are excited to support this project to encourage visitors to come now, stay longer and explore more of the region.”
— Patricia Yates, CEO Visit England

BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, UNITED KINGDOM, July 20, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- From unforgettable graffiti workshops to captivating food tours and artisan glassmaking, a VisitEngland backed project is bringing new ways for visitors to experience the region.

Visitors to Birmingham and the West Midlands

Unison Brings Mission-Critical Innovation to Next-Generation Flight at Farnborough

Delivering Mission-Critical Innovation for the Future of Flight

From hydrogen ignition and Open Fan systems to hybrid electric thermal management, Unison is helping move next-gen propulsion from concept toward validation

FARNBOROUGH, UNITED KINGDOM, July 20, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Unison, a provider of mission-critical and intelligent aerospace systems, is highlighting its role as a key enabler of the future of flight at the

MPs question culture secretary over future of the BBC

On 13 July, Lisa Nandy, culture secretary, faced questions from MPs on the future of the BBC ahead of the charter renewal process.

Appearing before the Culture, Media and Sport (CMS) Committee’s BBC Royal Charter Review inquiry, Nandy said that the government is “almost certainly” going to pursue worker representation on the BBC board while removing political appointments as part of Charter Renewal.  

Responding to Rupa Huq, MP for Ealing Central and Acton, Nandy said:  

“One of the things I'm very keen to do throughout this Charter Renewal process is remove

MHRA approves world's first lower-carbon beclometasone inhalers for patients with asthma

The new inhalers use a next-generation propellant designed to reduce environmental impact while maintaining the same established treatment.

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has today (21 July 2026) approved new versions of Clenil Modulite 100 micrograms inhaler and Clenil Modulite 200 micrograms inhaler, containing beclometasone dipropionate for the maintenance treatment of asthma in adults and children. 

The approval marks the world’s first authorisation of pressurised metered-dose inhalers

London’s Daily Newspaper Era Has Changed—LondonGazette.com Is Ready to Help Define What Comes Next

As London faces rapid change, LondonGazette.com is being offered to a visionary publisher, investor or media entrepreneur ready to shape its future.

Own LondonGazette.com and begin with what most media startups spend years and millions trying to build: instant credibility, historic resonance and global name recognition.”
— Fred Mercaldo, CEO

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 19, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- London is one of the most influential, closely watched and frequently discussed cities in the world. Yet its citywide media landscape has undergone a profound transformation.

In September 2024, London lost its last

High5VR Launches OowOah VR Meeting Rooms, Quantum Leap and OowOah Live VR

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High5VR launches OowOah VR Meeting Rooms, introduces Quantum Leap and opens applications for OowOah Live VR Founding Test Partners.

CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, July 19, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- High5VR Launches OowOah VR Meeting Rooms, Introduces Quantum Leap and Opens OowOah Live VR Founding Test Partner Programme

High5VR has officially launched OowOah VR Meeting Rooms, introduced Quantum Leap,

saVRee Expands Maintenance Technician Training Programme with New Learning Pathways

Man at a desk viewing an interactive 3D cutaway model of a nuclear reactor pressure vessel on his desktop computer using the saVRee learning platform.

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saVRee enhances its maintenance technician training programs by introducing structured learning pathways and expanding the use of 3D models.

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 18, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- saVRee has strengthened its Maintenance Technician Training program by expanding learning pathways to support skill development across