LONDON, Sept. 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Prime MinisterAndy Burnhamjoins Their MajestiesTheKingand Queen,andthePresidentof France,Emmanuel Macronto visit the Bayeux Tapestry exhibitionat the BritishMuseum. * New UK-wideeducationprogramme will bringthehistoryof theBayeux Tapestry to communities across the country. * Two-dayvisit byPresidentMacron builds on closeUK-France tiesas bothcountriestackle sharedglobalchallengesto givepeoplebreathing spaceathom...
LONDON, Sept. 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Action to be taken on cost of living, local regeneration and essential services to drive down costs and support families. * Taskforces will tackle the immediate priorities of the public, building on action already taken including cutting bus fares and cracking down on subscription traps. * First Secretary of State, Louise Haigh to drive forward work across government to develop local solutions for local communi...
LONDON, Sept. 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Waterway users, customers, stakeholders and partners are being invited to help shape the future of navigation on its waterways by providing feedback on its draft National Navigation Strategy 2026-2031. The draft strategy responds to a clear need for change and sets out a vision for strengthening navigation services over the next 5 years, ensuring waterways continue to deliver benefits for those who use, enjoy, a...
LONDON, Sept. 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Eurasian Natural Resources Corporation Limited, the Director of the Serious Fraud Office, Dechert LLP and David Neil Gerrard have concluded the proceedings between them on terms which are confidential. Between 2013 and 2023, the SFO investigated Kazakh mining company ENRC over suspected bribery and corruption linked to mining assets in the Democratic Republic of Congo and elsewhere. The investigation concluded w...
LONDON, Sept. 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Prime Minister Andy Burnham to host French President Emmanuel Macron in Downing Street today to discuss shared challenges, including small boats crossings * New French surge teams deployedto tackle Western launches and 'mega dinghies' as UK-France partnership supported by nearly 1050 French officers helps deliver lowest summerfor arrivals since 2020 * Leaders are ...
LONDON, Sept. 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Patients in Manchester could benefit from earlier diagnosis, more personalised care and faster access to proven new technologies under a major new partnership launched today, 2 September, that will test promising innovations in real NHS settings. The partnership brings together the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), building on the MHR...
LONDON, Sept. 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: During a visit tothe municipality ofCholuteca, British Ambassador to Honduras Juliana Correa met farming familiesbenefitingfrom theprogrammeand learned how investment, technicalassistanceand innovation are supporting more productive,resilientand lower-emission livestock systems. As part of the visit, 11 farming families received the first loans delivered through the project in the region. The financing will supp...
LONDON, Sept. 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * £1.5 millionannualfundingto help trainaspiringlegaltalent * 100extra training places tohelptear down barriersto the legal profession * Part of Government's plan todeliver a faster and fairer justice system Launching on Tuesday 01 September, the Government has announced a multi-million-pound scheme to deliver up to 100 additional pupillages every year. The scheme will provide young people with the practica...
LONDON, Sept. 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * UKDI has launched a new Themed Competition called Project PANOPTES which seeks an integrated, Counter-Uncrewed Aerial System (C-UAS) force-protection capability * Open to UK based innovators * This Themed Competition is run on behalf ofthe Ministry of Defence (MOD) * The deadline for submissions to stage 1 is midday 23 September 2026 (BST) * A share of £5 million is available immediately UK Defence Innov...
LONDON, Sept. 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: September is an exciting time of year as you and thousands of students prepare to take the next step in your education, whether that's starting university for the first time or returning for another year of study. It's a big milestone, bringing new opportunities, experiences and independence. We know that receiving your student finance payment is an important part of getting ready for the academic year ahead, an...