The UK government has today announced sanctions against Aliakbar Ansari for his role in financially enabling the work of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) UK Announces Sanctions Against Individual Who Funds the Work of the IRGC Minister for the Middle East, Hamish Falconer said:  The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is one of the most powerful military organisations in Iran, reporting directly to the Supreme Leader. Its use of repression and targeted threat

Fatal accident involving Discus B, G-DJMD and Standard Cirrus, G-DCTB, Hinton-in-the-Hedges Airfield, Northamptonshire, 25 May 2024 Having completed their flying tasks in a local club competition, gliders G-DJMD and G-DCTB returned to Hinton-in-the-Hedges airfield, and both aircraft manoeuvred to the north-east of the airfield in preparation for an approach to land. The competition required pilots to report their position on the radio when downwind and when on final, but neit

Ofqual has updated its 'Supporting Compliance and Taking Regulatory Action' policy to ensure high standards in qualifications Ofqual Updates Compliance Policy for More Agile Regulation Ofqual has updated its policy to ensure high standards in qualifications. The policy, titled ‘Supporting Compliance and Taking Regulatory Action’, introduces the new Chief Regulator’s Rebuke and supports agile regulation. ADVERTISEMENT: Invest Smarter. Zero Fees. Robinhood Trading Platform Sir

Disabled people will be at the heart of the first ever full review of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) following the appointment of two co-chairs, and the launch of a recruitment process for its wider steering group Disabled People to Shape Timms Review into Personal Independence Payment First ever full review of Personal Independence Payment to be led by disabled people with appointment of two co-chairs. Recruitment for steering group launched to lead co-production and pr

The UK and Vietnam have agreed a landmark new agreement to crack down on illegal migration and fast-track the removals process Vietnamese Migrants to Be Fast-Tracked Out of UK Under New Deal The UK and Vietnam have agreed a landmark new agreement to crack down on illegal migration and fast-track the removals process. Pact will see a sped-up returns process of those with no right to be in the UK, backed by biometric data sharing and streamlined documentation Vietnamese were th

The Charity Commission has opened a statutory inquiry into Help Mankind Ltd. Regulator Investigates Aid Charity Over Potential Misuse of Charitable Funds Help Mankind Ltd is based in Manchester and has charitable purposes including the relief of poverty, education, and overseas aid. The Commission opened a regulatory compliance case into the charity in August 2024 to assess allegations regarding the charity’s financial management. As part of its assessment, the Commission ca

Investigation into a serious injury to a child at Crossacres tram stop, Manchester, 7 October 2025 Serious Injury to a Child at Crossacres Tram Stop At around 15:37 on 7 October 2025, an 11-year-old child became trapped between the platform and a departing tram at Crossacres tram stop, on the Manchester Metrolink. The child was then dragged along the platform for around 15 to 20 metres, suffering life-changing injuries as a result. ADVERTISEMENT: Start Investing with No Fees

Number of illegal working arrests skyrocket by 63% as Immigration Enforcement carry out highest level of raids in British history Largest Crackdown on Illegal Workers Since Records Began Arrests for illegal working have soared to their highest levels since records began, following an uplift in enforcement action. Under Operation Sterling, the government invested £5 million into Immigration Enforcement, to target, arrest, detain, deport and return illegal workers in takeaways,

ReadyWise-Notfallnahrung ausgezeichnet auf der 33. Internationalen Rüstungsmesse MSPO Während der 33. Internationalen Rüstungsmesse MSPO in Kielce, Polen, erhielt ABC Koncept Sp. z o.o., der exklusive Vertriebspartner der Notfallnahrungsprodukte von ReadyWise in Polen, eine Ehrenauszeichnung im nationalen Wettbewerb „Staatlicher Sicherheitsführer 2025“ (Lider Bezpieczeństwa Państwa). Die Auszeichnung betraf das Produkt ReadyWise RW01-120 – Notfallnahrungs-Eimer mit 120 Portio