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Speech: Liz Kendall's Speech to London Tech Week

Jewish Dispatch | News | 10 June 2026
Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology, Liz Kendall's speech to London Tech Week on Tuesday 9 June Liz Kendall I want to talk about a great British success story. It’s a story of British talent, British ingenuity, British enterprise, and ambition. A story with one central theme: that this country is uniquely placed to thrive and prosper in the age of AI, to seize the incredible opportunities, and face the challenges that this powerful technology brings. And today,...

Domestic Abusers to Be Evicted Under New Landmark Housing Law

Jewish Dispatch | News | 1 June 2026
The government's landmark Social Housing Bill is returning to Parliament for its Second Reading today Domestic Abusers to Be Evicted Under New Landmark Housing Law Landlords get new powers to evict domestic abuse perpetrators from social homes Decades of new-build social housing sell-off stopped as Right to Buy rules overhauled and tightened Backed by the government’s £39bn investment in social and affordable housing - the biggest in a generation Abusers will be evicted from social homes...

Third Waste Carrier Convicted in Environment Agency Operation

Jewish Dispatch | News | 19 May 2026
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 illegal site which was...

Michael Plaut Appointed to The Crown Estate Board

Jewish Dispatch | News | 19 May 2026
The Crown Estate has announced the appointment of Michael Plaut OBE to The Crown Estate Board with special responsibility for Wales Michael Plaut Appointed to The Crown Estate Board On the recommendation of the Prime Minister, Michael Plaut has been appointed to The Crown Estate Board, to serve a four-year term effective from 1 July 2026. As well as the full responsibilities of a Commissioner of The Crown Estate Board, Michael will be responsible for providing advice about the conditions,...

New Commissioners Appointed to EHRC

Jewish Dispatch | News | 13 May 2026
Six new commissioners appointed to the Equality and Human Rights Commission New Commissioners Appointed to EHRC Six new commissioners appointed to the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC). New commissioners have a wealth of experience in promoting human rights and a fairer society. Appointments will support EHRC’s vital work to enforce equality laws and protect human rights across Great Britain. The Minister for Women and Equalities has appointed 6 new commissioners to the EHRC Board....

Companies House is Reviewing the Retention Period for Dissolved Company Records

Jewish Dispatch | News | 12 May 2026
Companies House is reviewing the retention period for dissolved company records, following concerns that records should be held for longer than 20 years Companies House is Reviewing the Retention Period for Dissolved Company Records Companies House retains all company records for as long as those companies are active. Records of dissolved companies are currently retained for 20 years, before selected records are transferred to the appropriate Public Records Office (for example, The National...

The National Lottery Community Fund Board Appointments

Jewish Dispatch | News | 11 May 2026
The Secretary of State has reappointed Richard Collier-Keywood, Dame Helen Stephenson, and Paul Sweeney, and extended the terms of John Mothersole and Kate Still The National Lottery Community Fund Board Appointments Richard Collier-Keywood Richard Collier-Keywood has been reappointed as a Member for a term of 18 months, commencing on 1 July 2026 to 31 December 2027. Richard Collier-Keywood holds a variety of prominent roles, primarily as a Chair. He chairs the School for Social...

Wreck of Nicola Faith Donated to Cranfield University

Jewish Dispatch | News | 8 May 2026
MAIB donates wreck of Nicola Faith to Cranfield University to train next generation of accident investigators Wreck of Nicola Faith Donated to Cranfield University The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has donated the wreck of the fishing vessel Nicola Faith to Cranfield University for use when training students in accident investigation on its Fundamentals of Accident Investigation Course. Nicola Faith was a fishing vessel that capsized off the coast of Colwyn Bay, Wales in 2021...

Southern Water Admits Sea Pollution

Jewish Dispatch | News | 28 April 2026
Incidents off Kent coastline and others inland – company released sewage into water weeks after getting record £90 million for almost 7,000 illegal discharges 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...

Faster and Fairer Justice for Victims Thanks to Major Magistrate Recruitment Drive

Jewish Dispatch | News | 16 April 2026
Thousands of new magistrates will be recruited and trained in under half the time it currently takes thanks to a new drive to bolster the ranks and deliver faster and fairer justice for victims Faster and Fairer Justice for Victims Thanks to Major Magistrate Recruitment Drive Taskforce first step towards modernising and speeding up recruitment process Record multi-million-pound investment to encourage public to become magistrates Part of the Government’s Plan for Change to deliver faster and...

Regulator Launches Inquiry into Liverpool Charity and Freezes Bank Accounts

Jewish Dispatch | News | 15 April 2026
The Charity Commission, the regulator of charities in England and Wales, has opened a statutory inquiry into Dovecot and Princess Drive Community Association (registered charity number 1064490) Regulator Launches Inquiry into Liverpool Charity and Freezes Bank Accounts As a protective measure, the regulator has also frozen the charity’s bank accounts due to financial and governance concerns. The charity was set up to benefit the local community by bringing together statutory authorities,...

Knife Crime Hotspots to see Surge in Police Operations

Jewish Dispatch | News | 9 April 2026
High knife crime hotspots to see surge in police patrols, knife arches and Live Facial Recognition to catch perpetrators Knife Crime Hotspots to see Surge in Police Operations The vast majority of knife crime happens in the same place and same street, over and over again. The government is investing over £26 million into the Knife Crime Concentrations Fund to support these surges in activity in the 27 police forces whose areas account for 90% of knife crime in England and Wales. To enable...

Support for Thousands with Musculoskeletal Conditions as Government Tackles Inactivity

Jewish Dispatch | News | 28 March 2026
Thousands of people with back, joint and muscle issues have been assessed quicker following a landmark initiative which aims to help people stay in, or move back into, work Support for Thousands with Musculoskeletal Conditions as Government Tackles Inactivity Government intervention leads to significant reduction of 20% in long waits NHS waiting lists for patients with muscle, bone and joint conditions. ‘Getting it Right First Time’ Programme aims include supporting people with MSK conditions...

Major Boost for Young People with 80 new Youth Hubs as SPFL Trust Partners with DWP

Jewish Dispatch | News | 27 March 2026
Young people are set to benefit from expanded employment support through a further 80 new Youth Hubs as the Government continues to provide opportunity across the country Major Boost for Young People with 80 new Youth Hubs as SPFL Trust Partners with DWP 80 new Youth Hub locations confirmed across Great Britain. Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) Trust partners with DWP to support Britain’s Youth Hubs – taking jobs and opportunity straight to the heart of communities. Expansion...

Tay Cities Region Backed by Up to £20M to Grow Creative Tech Sector

Jewish Dispatch | News | 25 March 2026
Taxpayer funded investment will back local talent advancing creative technologies like computer games and virtual reality to drive new products and grow the economy Up to £20 million of UK taxpayer funding for Scotland will turbocharge local innovation in the Tay Cities to create jobs and grow the local economy Investment in local talent will grow the creative industries across Dundee, Perth and beyond to drive discoveries that benefit Scotland and the wider UK Funding comes from £500 million...

Over One Million Connected Through Taxpayer Funded Government Digital Inclusion Plan

Jewish Dispatch | News | 24 March 2026
More than a million people including the elderly, unemployed, and people living in rural communities have benefited from the combined efforts of government, industry and charities to boost digital inclusion and help more people get online Over One Million Connected Through Government Digital Inclusion Plan First ever government Digital Inclusion Action Plan has already helped more than 1 million people get connected in its first year More than 22,000 devices donated so more people can access...

Tailgating Gets Red Card as New Law Takes Effect

Jewish Dispatch | News | 20 March 2026
Entering a football match without a ticket will become a criminal offence this weekend, with offenders facing a banning order alongside up to £1,000 fine Tailgating Gets Red Card as New Law Takes Effect Football fans who try to enter grounds without a ticket will face lengthy banning orders and hefty fines under strict new laws that come into force this weekend. The government and authorities have teamed up as part of the clampdown on ‘tailgating’ – where supporters force their way through...

New Law Comes into Force to Protect Farm Animals from Dog Attacks

Jewish Dispatch | News | 18 March 2026
New law now in effect strengthening protections for sheep, cows and other farm animals saving famers thousands of pounds each year New Law Comes into Force to Protect Farm Animals from Dog Attacks A new law comes into effect today (18 March) that will see farm animals in England and Wales get stronger protection from dog attacks. The maximum penalty for livestock worrying has increased. Livestock worrying, occurs when a dog you own or are in charge of chases, attacks, or causes distress to...

Over £50 Million in Taxpayer Funding to Help Families Struggling with Soaring Heating Oil Costs

Jewish Dispatch | News | 16 March 2026
Families to benefit  from over £50 million in taxpayer funding to help people pay for the rising cost of heating oil Over £50 Million in Taxpayer Funding to Help Families Struggling with Soaring Heating Oil Costs Chancellor confirms over £50 million in taxpayer funding for low income families who heat their homes with oil to help tackle surging prices.  The price of kerosene – the fuel used for heating oil - has been especially affected by the conflict in the Middle East and has risen faster...

Overhaul of Nuclear System to Speed Up Building and Cut Costs

Jewish Dispatch | News | 13 March 2026
Plan to overhaul nuclear system will speed up building, strengthen national and energy security, and cut costs Overhaul of Nuclear System to Speed Up Building and Cut Costs Government overhauls nuclear planning and regulation to deliver golden age of nuclear and boost UK energy sovereignty streamlining regulation to simplify the building of new nuclear projects whilst ensuring better environmental outcomes drive for clean power essential to get the UK off dependence on volatile fossil fuel...

Regulator Launches a Statutory Inquiry into William Blake House Northants

Jewish Dispatch | News | 25 February 2026
The Charity Commission, the regulator of charities in England and Wales, has launched a formal investigation into William Blake House Northants (registered charity number: 1089471) Regulator Launches a Statutory Inquiry into William Blake House Northants The charity , which is based in Towcester, Northamptonshire, was set up to provide residential care, support and activities for young adults with learning disabilities. It was registered in 2001 and runs four care homes in the county....

Charity Regulator Appoints Interim Manager to Brighton and Hove Heritage Commission

Jewish Dispatch | News | 24 February 2026
The Charity Commission, the regulator of charities in England and Wales, has appointed an Interim Manager to Brighton and Hove Heritage Commission (registered charity number 1193686) Charity Regulator Appoints Interim Manager to Brighton and Hove Heritage Commission The charity was placed under statutory inquiry in July 2025 to investigate concerns about whether the charity’s governing document is fit for purpose and whether any failings or weaknesses identified in the administration of...

Wales Becomes UK Launchpad for Next Generation Autonomous Technology

Jewish Dispatch | News | 20 February 2026
Welsh communities will benefit from high-skilled roles as a landmark £50 million Defence Growth Deal boosts autonomous technology Wales Becomes UK Launchpad for Next Generation Autonomous Technology Welsh communities to benefit from high-skilled roles as landmark £50 million Defence Growth Deal boosts autonomous defence technology. Welsh SMEs will gain greater direct access to secure defence contracts by removing barriers to working with the MOD. Work to establish a new Defence Technical...

New £11M Fund Opens to Support Jobs, Growth and Investment in Port Talbot

Jewish Dispatch | News | 17 February 2026
The newly-opened Economic Growth and Investment Fund, majority funded by UK Taxpayers, is designed to support companies that offer skilled, well-paid employment opportunities and help them grow New £11M Fund Opens to Support Jobs, Growth and Investment in Port Talbot Businesses in Port Talbot and the surrounding area can now apply to a new £11.78 million fund to create high-quality jobs and attract long-term investment. The newly-opened Economic Growth and Investment Fund is designed to...

Mobile Jobcentres Hit the Road in Six New Areas to Deliver Employment Support

Jewish Dispatch | News | 17 February 2026
Jobseekers are to benefit from the roll-out of mobile jobs vans across Great Britain – appearing outside leisure centres, supermarkets and even football stadiums Mobile Jobcentres Hit the Road in Six New Areas to Deliver Employment Support New vans rolling out to six additional areas across England and Wales as part of major employment reforms. Jobcentre on Wheels service puts expert support at heart of the local community – slashing barriers by coming directly to people while they do their...

Doors Opened for School Leavers to Become Train Drivers

Jewish Dispatch | News | 11 February 2026
Lowering the train driver age from 20 to 18 will give younger people the chance to build rewarding careers in the UK railway industry Doors Opened for School Leavers to Become Train Drivers train driver age lowered from 20 to 18, opening pathways for young people this National Apprenticeship Week law change gives school-leavers new opportunities to enter rail industry with fantastic chances for progression legislation laid at pivotal time for  the industry, as government establishes Great...

Government to Unlock Advanced Nuclear to Grow Economy

Jewish Dispatch | News | 4 February 2026
Government publishes Advanced Nuclear Framework to get pioneering nuclear technology off the ground Government to Unlock Advanced Nuclear to Grow Economy Plans to speed up building of pioneering nuclear technology to power AI boom and grow economy with clean energy Government to recognise most credible advanced nuclear projects to help unlock private investment and get projects off the ground New nuclear projects could create thousands of jobs across the country as part of nuclear “golden...

UK’s First-Ever Plan to Tackle 'Forever Chemicals'

Jewish Dispatch | News | 3 February 2026
New framework will protect public health and the environment from risks posed by PFAS UK’s First-Ever Plan to Tackle 'Forever Chemicals' A new plan to better protect the nation and the environment from harmful ‘forever chemicals’ has been unveiled today (Tuesday 3 February 2026) by the UK Government. In the first-ever PFAS Plan, a clear framework sets out the co-ordinated action that will be undertaken by governments, businesses and regulators to understand where these chemicals are coming...

Courts Expansion to Deliver Speedier Justice for Victims

Jewish Dispatch | News | 27 January 2026
Former court buildings in Fleetwood, Telford, Chichester and Cirencester – used as Nightingale Courts since the pandemic - will now become permanent fixtures Courts Expansion to Deliver Speedier Justice for Victims Nightingale Court era over as four temporary courts become permanent fixtures Next step in wider Government plans to end interminable delay for victims Move comes as new landmark London court readies for opening Thousands of victims will be spared from interminable delays waiting...

Solicitor General Announces Expansion of Victim’s Right to Review Scheme

Jewish Dispatch | News | 27 January 2026
More rape and sexual assault survivors across England and Wales will have the right to ask for their cases to be reviewed before a final decision to offer no evidence is made after pilot scheme is significantly expanded into three more regions Solicitor General Announces Expansion of Victim’s Right to Review Scheme Following positive feedback from an initial pilot in the West Midlands, which launched in June 2025 , the Solicitor General has confirmed the scheme will now expand to...

UK Prime Minister Announces £250 Ground Rent Cap

Jewish Dispatch | News | 27 January 2026
PM caps ground rents at £250 a year in game-changing shake up of leasehold system and to support families with the cost of living UK Prime Minister Announces £250 Ground Rent Cap Millions of leaseholders across England and Wales are set to benefit from a major shake-up of the outdated leasehold system – with ground rents set to be capped at £250 a year, changing to a peppercorn cap after 40 years. Making the announcement in a video on TikTok this morning, Prime Minister Keir Starmer sets out...

Charity Regulator Investigates FIA Foundation

Jewish Dispatch | News | 26 January 2026
The Charity Commission, the regulator of charities in England and Wales, has opened an inquiry into FIA Foundation (registered charity number 1088670) Charity Regulator Investigates FIA Foundation The FIA Foundation manages and supports an international programme of activities promoting road safety, environmental protection and sustainable mobility, as well as funding motorsport safety research. The Commission has opened a statutory inquiry to protect the charity’s property whilst it...

Sport Unites with Government for National Campaign to Tackle Male Isolation

Jewish Dispatch | News | 26 January 2026
‘Team Up: Because everyone deserves a team behind them’ Sport Unites with Government for National Campaign to Tackle Male Isolation Jonny Wilkinson, Jacob Bethell, Luke Humphries and Luke Littler back Government’s Team Up campaign to tackle male loneliness using the power of sport One in four boys and young men say they feel lonely sometimes, often or always Major sports organisations from football, rugby, tennis and cricket are part of the week-long campaign running until 1 February Rugby...

State-of-the-Art Training Facilities and Accommodation Completed at MOD Lyneham

Jewish Dispatch | News | 24 January 2026
New training facilities and new accommodation blocks have been completed for personnel at the Wiltshire site The exterior of a new accommodation block at MOD Lyneham, Wiltshire. MOD Crown Copyright Armed forces personnel will benefit from state-of-the-art technical training facilities and new accommodation blocks at MOD Lyneham. The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has handed over the new facilities, which were delivered by main contractor Kier Construction Western & Wales, with...

Hope Not Hate Charitable Trust Addresses Concerns Following Intervention by Regulator

Jewish Dispatch | News | 22 January 2026
The Charity Commission has confirmed Hope Unlimited Charitable Trust, which has charitable objects to promote social cohesion, has addressed concerns raised about its relationship with a non-charitable company Hope Not Hate Charitable Trust Addresses Concerns Following Intervention by Regulator The charity regulator for England and Wales has concluded its regulatory compliance case into HOPE Unlimited Charitable Trust ( Charity Number: 1013880 ), formerly known as Hope Not Hate Charitable...

Thousands of Lives to be Saved Under Bold New Road Safety Strategy

Jewish Dispatch | News | 7 January 2026
New road safety strategy shows that the government is listening and leading: together, we can build a safer future for all UK road users Thousands of Lives to be Saved Under Bold New Road Safety Strategy government announces its first road safety strategy in over a decade, with a plan to reduce deaths and serious injuries on Britain’s roads by 65% by 2035 new consultations on minimum learning period for learner drivers, eye tests for older drivers and lowering the alcohol limit for driving to...

Knife Robberies Fall and County Lines Gangs Dismantled

Jewish Dispatch | News | 30 December 2025
Knife crime is falling and communities are safer thanks to a year of decisive action by the Home Office and the police Knife Robberies Fall and County Lines Gangs Dismantled New statistics show that in the worst affected areas, knife-point robberies are down 15% since June last year, following targeted action from the government. This compares to a 14% rise in 2024. In real-life terms this means almost 2,500 fewer people experienced the fear of being robbed under the threat of a knife. At the...

Defra Announces Biggest Animal Welfare Reforms in a Generation 

Jewish Dispatch | News | 22 December 2025
Government launches new plans to protect and improve the lives of our pets, farmed and wild animals Defra Announces Biggest Animal Welfare Reforms in a Generation The government will launch its Animal Welfare Strategy on Monday 22 December, setting out new plans to protect treasured pets and much-loved wildlife across the country.   These generational reforms will end the cruel practice of puppy farming, where breeding dogs are kept in appalling conditions, often overbred, and denied proper...

Unlimited Fines for Dog Attacks on Farm Animals

Jewish Dispatch | News | 18 December 2025
New law strengthening protections for sheep, cows and other farm animals Unlimited Fines for Dog Attacks on Farm Animals A new law passed today sees farm animals in England and Wales get stronger protection from dog attacks with maximum penalty for Livestock Worrying, when a dog you own or are in charge of attacks or chases livestock on agricultural land, increasing from £1,000 to an unlimited fine and police given powers to detain dogs believed to pose an ongoing threat to livestock. A...

UK Government Provides £22M Extra Taxpayer Funded Support for Port Talbot Steelworkers and Businesses

Jewish Dispatch | News | 18 December 2025
Businesses and workers affected by changes at Tata Steel’s Port Talbot site will be able to access an extra £22 million in support from the UK Taxpayers Major £22 million uplift in Tata Steel / Port Talbot Transition Board funding. Funds available for the community now total £122 million - £102 million from UK Taxpayers and £20 million from Tata Steel. The additional taxpayer funding could support up to 1,000 more jobs in the local community. Since July 2024, the Tata Steel / Port Talbot...

UK Among First Countries to Recognise Cryptocurrency as Personal Property

Jewish Dispatch | News | 4 December 2025
Owners of Bitcoin and other digital assets will benefit from greater legal protection thanks to an important clarification to the law UK Among First Countries to Recognise Cryptocurrency as Personal Property New law confirms digital assets like crypto tokens can be recognised as personal property Victims of digital theft and fraud gain stronger protections as legislation passes through the final stages of Parliament Part of Government’s Plan for Change for growth to boost the UK’s reputation...

Four More EV Models Qualify for £3,750 Discount Under Electric Car Grant as Taxpayers Pump an Extra £1.5 Billion into the Switch to Electric

Jewish Dispatch | News | 3 December 2025
Government doubles the number of models available for the top ECG discount Four More EV Models Qualify for £3,750 Discount Under Electric Car Grant as Taxpayers Pump an Extra £1.5 Billion into the Switch to Electric new Renault and MINI models are now eligible for the maximum £3,750 discount, with over 40,000 drivers benefitting from the grant since its launch in July follows an extra £1.5 billion announced at the Autumn Budget to power up the UK’s electric vehicle revolution, saving people...

Scottish Space Innovation Secures UK Space Agency Investment

Jewish Dispatch | News | 3 December 2025
Scotland’s space sector will receive a major funding boost to accelerate breakthrough technologies and boost commercialisation, the UK Space Agency will announce today at Space-Comm Expo Scotland Scottish Space Innovation Secures UK Space Agency Investment Scottish universities will collaborate with partners nationwide to receive a share of £3.8 million from the National Space Innovation Programme (NSIP), on technologies for secure communications, environmental monitoring, and navigation. ...

Second Brother to Hand Back Illegal Waste Profits

Jewish Dispatch | News | 24 November 2025
Banned rubbish could have filled three Albert Halls. Confiscation order comes as Environment Agency closes 750 illegal waste sites in 12 months Second Brother to Hand Back Illegal Waste Profits A man who helped his brother store vast quantities of illegal waste in Hertfordshire has been ordered to return thousands of pounds he made from it. Mark Winters served a 12-month suspended prison sentence for his part in burying illegal household and business rubbish at Codicote Quarry, near...

Suspended Sentence for Belfast Man Convicted of Lying to the SIA

Jewish Dispatch | News | 20 November 2025
Jonathan Swales was given a 4-month prison sentence suspended 12 months after pleading guilty to making a false statement to the Security Industry Authority Suspended Sentence for Belfast Man Convicted of Lying to the SIA On 28 October 2025, Jonathan Swales appeared at Laganside Courts and pleaded guilty to one count of making a false statement to the SIA. This is an offence under Section 22 of the Private Security Industry Act 2001. Alongside his suspended 4-month prison sentence, Mr Swales...

Crime-Cutting Jobs Plan Sees Hundreds of Firms Join Hiring Drive

Jewish Dispatch | News | 16 November 2025
Britain’s biggest businesses have joined the Government’s hiring drive to get prison leavers into work in effort to cut crime as part of the Plan for Change Crime-Cutting Jobs Plan Sees Hundreds of Firms Join Hiring Drive Over 300 businesses join efforts to plug labour shortfalls and grow the economy New job matchmaking tool to be rolled out across prisons in England and Wales Employment to help ex-offenders turn backs on crime and reduce reoffending Over 300 top British businesses have...

No-Fault Evictions to End by May Next Year

Jewish Dispatch | News | 14 November 2025
Historic reforms as part of the Renters' Rights Act will kick in from 1 May 2026, benefitting 11 million renters across England No-Fault Evictions to End by May Next Year Countdown begins for the biggest increase to tenants’ rights in a generation New protections will also end in-year rent rises, bidding wars and discrimination against families receiving benefits Clear timeline will support landlords and letting agents to prepare for these changes Renting in England will be transformed with a...

Police and Crime Commissioners to be Scrapped

Jewish Dispatch | News | 13 November 2025
Police and crime commissioners (PCCs) will be abolished, saving the taxpayer at least £100 million and helping to fund frontline officers to cut crime Police and Crime Commissioners to be Scrapped Removing PCCs will cut the cost of unnecessary bureaucracy, money that can be better spent on restoring neighbourhood policing. At least £20 million will be reinvested every year as a result of efficiencies in police governance, enough for 320 constables. Since 2012, PCCs have been elected to hold...

Opportunity to Deliver HLPAS in Lancaster Now Extended

Jewish Dispatch | News | 7 November 2025
Opportunity to deliver Housing Loss Prevention Advice Service (HLPAS) in Lancaster The Legal Aid Agency (LAA) funds the Housing Loss Prevention Advice Service (HLPAS) throughout England and Wales to provide: • Early legal advice to anyone at risk of possession proceedings and loss of their home advice can be provided in relation to housing, debt and welfare benefits issues. • In-court duty on the day emergency advice and advocacy to anyone facing possession proceedings. ADVERTISEMENT: Start...

Help Train Lifesaving Dogs — Support Medical Detection Dogs Today

Jewish Dispatch | News | 7 November 2025
Help Train Lifesaving Dogs — Support Medical Detection Dogs Today Medical Detection Dogs, a pioneering UK charity, is inviting the public to help train the next generation of lifesaving dogs. By sponsoring a puppy or making a one-off or regular donation, supporters can play a vital role in helping dogs learn to detect life-threatening diseases and alert individuals to dangerous changes in their medical conditions. Each puppy sponsored begins a remarkable journey — from early socialisation and...

Aero Kestrel – Where Flight Meets Mastery

Jewish Dispatch | News | 3 November 2025
Aero Kestrel – Where Flight Meets Mastery Aero Kestrel ™ is the dedicated aviation division of Kestrel Assets Limited, providing refined private helicopter transport for employees and principals across the Mayside Group. Focused exclusively on rotor operations, Aero Kestrel delivers seamless, on-demand, point-to-point travel throughout England & Wales, Scotland including the Shetland Islands, Northern Ireland, and the Channel Islands. Aero Kestrel ™ — Where Flight Meets Mastery ™ Operating...

Shift to More Proportionate Accounting Regime for UK Charities

Jewish Dispatch | News | 31 October 2025
New Charities Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities (‘the SORP’) makes charities’ financial reporting more proportionate Shift to More Proportionate Accounting Regime for UK Charities In finalising the new accounting framework, the charity regulators across England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland (who together make up the SORP-making body) have balanced a desire for simplicity and clarity for charities with the importance of transparency for donors...

British Businesses to Save Over £400m a Year as Government Slashes Electricity Costs

Jewish Dispatch | News | 31 October 2025
Around 500 of the UK’s most energy-intensive businesses are set to save up to £420 million per year on their electricity bills from next April, as the Government takes decisive action to slash industrial energy costs British Businesses to Save Over £400m a Year as Government Slashes Electricity Costs Government slashes electricity costs to save British businesses over £400m a year from April 2026 through landmark support under the UK’s modern Industrial Strategy. UK industry including steel,...

Better Protection for Victims at risk of Violence as Fee Scrapped

Jewish Dispatch | News | 27 October 2025
From next month, survivors of violence and domestic abuse will no longer have to pay over £300 to ensure their abuser cannot track them down via public records Better Protection for Victims at risk of Violence as Fee Scrapped Person at Risk of Violence (PARV) Order fees will be scrapped, saving victims hundreds of pounds Changes will remove costs as a barrier to safety and protect survivors facing debt and financial hardship Move part of Government’s Plan for Change to stand up for victims...

Prime Property Auctions Under Scrutiny for Potential Breach of Estate Agency Law

Jewish Dispatch | News | 21 October 2025
WireNews NewsDesk Prime Property Auctions Under Scrutiny for Potential Breach of Estate Agency Law Two related companies trading under the name Prime Property Auctions are facing questions about whether their online “modern method” property auctions comply with UK and Scottish estate-agency and consumer-protection laws. According to company filings, Prime Property Auctions Limited (Company No. 12751013) is registered in England and Wales with a correspondence address in Birmingham, while...

Shropshire’s Ironbridge Gorge Museums Saved for the Nation

Jewish Dispatch | News | 17 October 2025
Government announces £9 million grant, enabling National Trust to secure future of museums within UNESCO World Heritage Site that attract 330,000 visitors annually Shropshire’s Ironbridge Gorge Museums Saved for the Nation Move is latest part of government’s Plan for Change to help boost the local economy, safeguard jobs and create opportunity in the Shropshire area The birthplace of the Industrial Revolution is to be saved and kept open for future generations, following a £9 million...

When Titles Overshadow Torah

Jewish Dispatch | News | 5 October 2025
A historical shift in leadership has placed public image above halakhic fidelity — a trend that demands careful discernment by Ram ben Ze’ev A historical shift in leadership has placed public image above halakhic fidelity — a trend that demands careful discernment There is a dangerous trend in contemporary Jewish leadership: the elevation of titles and public platforms above fidelity to Torah. Throughout our history, titles have never been the source of spiritual authority. Genuine leadership...