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NHS COVID-19 app updated to notify fewer contacts to isolate

Public urged to continue using NHS COVID-19 app as changes made will result in fewer close contacts being advised to self-isolate

Outbreaks of Koi herpesvirus (KHV) disease in 2021

The Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI) have found Koi herpesvirus (KHV) disease in fish at the following sites in England and Wales

Dame Judith Macgregor DCMG LVO appointed as Interim Chair of the British Tourist Authority

The Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport has appointed Dame Judith Macgregor DCMG LVO as the Interim Chair of the British Tourist Authority from 1st August 2021 to 30th April 2022, whilst the appointment …

Postmasters impacted by Horizon who may have been made bankrupt

The Insolvency Service is seeking information from postmasters who believe they may have been made bankrupt due to the Horizon IT system.

Blue Belt Programme launches Training Programme for UK Overseas Territories

The Blue Belt Programme has launched a comprehensive online training platform for the UK Overseas Territories. This will provide training and development of skills across a wide range of marine management themes, free of cha…

Natural England to start work on coast to coast National Trail proposal

A new 182-mile accessible Coast to Coast footpath will help more people access Britain's landscapes

PCA issues Statutory Advice on time limit for non-MRO arbitration referrals

Recent arbitration awards have shown differing interpretations of the time limit for a tied pub tenant to refer a dispute to the PCA for arbitration where it is not about the Market Rent Only option (non-MRO). The PCA is als…

Chancellor marks Help to Grow scheme launch with teach-in alongside business owners

The Chancellor has called on small and medium business leaders to sign up to a new programme designed to hone their expertise as he attended one of the first courses in the UK today (August 2).

New planning requirements on fire safety come into force

The new requirements, known as planning gateway one, will ensure that high-rise developments consider fire safety at the earliest stages of planning.

Information and events for British citizens in Spain

The British Embassy and Consulates regularly hold events across Spain to update British citizens on the UK’s departure from the European Union.

Iranian Ambassador to UK summoned: MV Mercer Street attack

Following the 29 July attack on MV Mercer Street, the Iranian Ambassador to the UK was summoned to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office today.

COP26 President visits Bolivia to build support for climate goals

Alok Sharma is visiting Bolivia today to stress the urgent action needed from all countries ahead of COP26

£1.5 million invested for CBR robotics and AI research

Dstl is exploring the potential for cutting-edge autonomous robotic solutions to detect life threatening chemical, biological and radiological (CBR) hazards.