GTR services are now managed by DfT Operator Ltd (DFTO) GTR Services Transferred to Public Ownership From today (31 May 2026), GTR services, operating as Thameslink, Southern, Great Northern and Gatwick Express will transfer into public ownership and be managed by DfT Operator Limited (DFTO). DFTO is the government’s rail owning group and delivery partner for its flagship public ownership programme. It is responsible for bringing all the DfT-managed and privately-owned train

On 25 May a UK-led forum in Guatemala City brought together stakeholders to share expertise on urban mobility and infrastructure, sustainable transport solutions and Guatemala's Metroriel project UK Expertise Supports Guatemala’s Vision for Modern and Sustainable Urban Mobility The British Embassy in Guatemala hosted a forum focused on government-to-government (G2G) partnerships and their role in delivering modern urban mobility solutions. The event explored opportunities to

Ben Alexander appointed as the new Chair of the Planning Inspectorate Advisory Board Ben Alexander Housing and Planning Minister Matthew Pennycook has confirmed the appointment of Ben Alexander as the new Chair of the Planning Inspectorate Advisory Board. His appointment is expected to commence on 1 July 2026 and run for a period of four years. In addition, the Minister has confirmed a one-year extension to the terms of two existing board members, Adrian Penfold and Oliver Mu

Jason is an experienced technology leader with over 25 years working in tech leadership and health informatics MHRA Welcomes Jason Bonander as Chief Digital and Technology Officer The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) welcomes Jason Bonander, who starts his role as the MHRA’s Chief Digital and Technology Officer (CDTO) today (27 May 2026). Jason is an experienced technology leader with over 25 years working in tech leadership and health informatics.

Change to the information provided on adverse events in the Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) SPC Update - Librela Solution for Injection for Dogs Following monitoring of pharmacovigilance data, the Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) in Great Britain for the following have been updated. Librela 5mg Solution for Injection for Dogs Librela 10mg Solution for Injection for Dogs Librela 15mg Solution for Injection for Dogs Librela 20mg Solution for Injection for Dogs

Hebrew Synagogue Welcomes UK Court Clarity on Biologically Specific Facilities Hebrew Synagogue has today confirmed its support for the legal clarification provided by the United Kingdom Supreme Court and subsequent Equality and Human Rights Commission guidance regarding the use of single-sex facilities based upon biological sex under the Equality Act 2010. The organisation confirmed that this position will apply across all facilities operated by Hebrew Synagogue throughout t

Leonardo AW139 (G-CIMU), Tail rotor duplex bearing failure, Norwich Airport, 13 June 2022 AAIB Report: Leonardo AW139, G-CIMU The failure of an AW139 tail rotor duplex bearing was identified during a post-flight maintenance check from wear damage on the bearing/actuator cover. The extent of the damage to the bearing confirmed that a loss of tail rotor control event would likely have occurred had the helicopter continued to operate with the bearing fitted. The bearing is defin

Greater Together LA has officially begun with opening speeches from Culture Secretary, Lisa Nandy, co-host Sir Lucian Grainge CBE, CEO of Universal Music Group, and Kate Taylor Tett, Director of the GREAT Campaign Greater Together LA Begins Greater Together LA has officially begun with opening speeches from Culture Secretary, Lisa Nandy, co-host Sir Lucian Grainge CBE, CEO of Universal Music Group, and Kate Taylor Tett, Director of the GREAT Campaign. Culture Secretary, Lisa

Waste carrier DTM Grab Hire Ltd has been told to pay out £16,664 after thousands of tonnes of waste were dumped on a floodplain Third Waste Carrier Convicted in Environment Agency Operation The Environment Agency has secured a third conviction in relation to a major illegal waste site in Kingsteighton, South Devon, where thousands of tonnes of waste were dumped on a floodplain. DTM Grab Hire Ltd has been ordered to pay £16,664 for its part in depositing the waste at the illeg