Teenager turning 16? Don’t miss out on Child Benefit
About 1.5 million parents of 16-19 year-olds are to receive reminder letters in coming weeks. The quickest and easiest way to extend is via the HMRC app or online at GOV.UK. Parents of 16-19 year-olds are reminded to extend their Child Benefit claim if their teenager is staying in certain types of education or training after their GCSEs or National 5s. Child Benefit will automatically stop on 31 August on or after a child’s 16th […]
Update: Sale of Prax Lindsey Oil Refinery Limited (and associated companies)
The sale of the assets of Lindsey Oil Refinery Limited, and associated companies, to Phillips 66 Limited is now complete. As of 28 April 2026, Phillips 66 Limited owns the assets of Prax Lindsey Oil Refinery Limited, including the site in Lincolnshire, plus Prax Storage Lindsey Limited, Prax Terminals Killingholme Limited, Prax Terminals Jarrow Limited […]
UK strengthens support to Pacific communities on climate crisis
New UK funding will support communities across the Pacific on the frontline of the climate crisis, helping them prepare for extreme weather, protect vital ecosystems and build long‑term resilience. Pacific Island countries are already facing the impacts of rising sea levels, stronger storms and growing pressure on food, livelihoods and natural resources. Working in partnership […]
VMD clarifies packaging requirements for general sales medicines
The VMD has published new guidance on packaging, pack size and product information requirements for products intended to be distributed at AVM-GSL. Source link
UK backs company building breakthrough AI that can discover new knowledge
Sovereign AI backs Ineffable Intelligence, co‑investing with the British Business Bank to help the company scale its breakthrough technology from the UK Ineffable, anchored in Britain, is building a new kind of AI that can learn for itself and discover new knowledge – not just repeat patterns from human data Founded by AI pioneer David […]
Right to Buy overhaul to safeguard social housing
The government has today (Tuesday 28 April) confirmed it will bring forward further reforms to Right to Buy. Right to Buy is a government scheme allowing eligible council tenants in England to buy their home at a discount. Last year the government published its consultation response to overhaul Right to Buy that will support councils to better […]
This Treaty has been a truly vital pillar of international peace and security: UK Statement at the UN General Assembly
For more than fifty years, this Treaty has been a truly vital pillar of international peace and security. It has helped limit the spread of nuclear weapons; facilitated access to clean and reliable energy; and has built confidence for responsible nuclear trade. In short, it has delivered real benefits for people around the world. The United Kingdom remains fully committed to the Treaty and our obligations under it, including Article […]
Southern Water admits sea pollution
Southern Water has pleaded guilty to a series of pollution incidents across north Kent, affecting the sea and inland waters. The Environment Agency charged the company with releasing untreated sewage, sewage debris, diesel and waste matter at various times between 2019 and 2021. Some of the pollution incidents happened simultaneously at different locations. In […]
We must step up efforts together to safeguard international waterways from disruption: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Thank you to Bahrain for bringing us together and for your leadership in this Council. That leadership is more important than ever, in the face of growing threats to maritime and indeed regional security from the Black Sea to the Baltic, the Mediterranean, the Red Sea to the Strait of Hormuz, or indeed globally, as […]
Welded tubes and pipes expiry review reaches initial findings
The TRA has initially proposed that an anti-dumping measure on welded tubes and pipes from Belarus and China be extended at unchanged rates. Source link