LONDON, May 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Foreign Secretary has decided to reschedule the Illicit Finance Summit to December 2026. The UK Government is determined to tackle illicit finance around the world and deliver on the priorities in the UK Anti‑Corruption Strategy 2025. The new dates will enable broader participation, ensuring the Summit generates the strongest possible international commitments to drive impact at a time of heightened glo...
LONDON, May 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New sniffer dogs, trained handlers and specialist equipment provided by UK Governmentto intercept more small boat supplies and illegal narcotics before they reach the UK * Joint operations between the UK National Crime Agency and Bulgarian authorities saw 91 small boats and six engines intercepted in Bulgaria in 2025. * The new dogs build on the success of the UK-supported detection dog Adele, who intercepted 48...
LONDON, May 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued its first amber heat-health alert (HHA) of 2026, warning that high temperatures over the coming days may put vulnerable people at increased risk and reminding health and social care services to prepare for further alerts over the summer as temperatures rise. The current heat health alert in place for the West Midlands, East Midlands, East of England, South East, an...
LONDON, May 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A Government Actuary's Department (GAD) expert has co-authored a major new report which calls on actuaries, policymakers and financial institutions to treat nature loss as a serious economic threat, not a secondary concern. Georgina Bedenham, Head of Climate Risk and Disaster Risk Finance at GAD, contributed to 'Tipping into the Wild Unknown'. It is the latest report in the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFo...
LONDON, May 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Major Government and judicialinitiativeto help recruit morejudges fromdiversebackgrounds * Expansion in broadcasting of sentencing remarks to be agreed to strengthen transparency * Part of drive to improve public confidence in criminal justice system Amajor newinitiativelaunchedyesterday(Thursday 21 May)willhelpbreak down barriers and deliver a judiciary that reflects modern Britain. ThenewJudicial and Legal D...
LONDON, May 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Over the past few months, the situation in the West Bank has deteriorated significantly. Settler violence is at unprecedented levels. The policies and practices of the Israeli government, including a further entrenchment of Israeli control, are undermining stability and prospects for a two-state solution. International law is clear: Israeli settlements in the West Bank are illegal. Construction projects in the E1...
LONDON, May 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A technical exchange with Costa Rica in March 2026 brought together Guatemalan government institutions and partners to learn from Costa Rica's Forever Costa Rica model. Forever Costa Rica provides sustained funding for protected areas. Representatives from Guatemala's environment, finance and tourism institutions took part alongside regional partners and global initiatives working on conservation finance. The vis...
LONDON, May 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) is the statutory body that identifies candidates for judicial roles in England and Wales. They also help fill positions for several specialist tribunals with UK-wide powers. Lynne Berry CBE has been selected as the preferred candidate for the role of JAC Chair following a rigorous assessment process conducted in accordance with the Governance Code on Public Appointments...
LONDON, May 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Cabinet Secretary, with the approval of the Prime Minister, has announced the appointment of Adrian Bird CB as the new Chair of the Joint Intelligence Committee (JIC) and head of the Joint Intelligence Organisation (JIO). Adrian will replace Dame Madeleine Alessandri DCB, CMG, who is stepping down after three years in the role. Adrian is currently Chief of Defence Intelligence at the Ministry of Defence, and ...
LONDON, May 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Today, our thoughts are with the people of Manchester.We rememberthe22 people who lost their lives, the hundreds who were injured,and the families whoseliveswere permanently shattered by the devastating attack at the Manchester Arena on the 22 May 2017.Nine years on, youremainvery much in our thoughts and at the forefront of our mission. Weremaincommitted to playing our part to strengthen public safetyand continu...