LONDON, Aug. 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: French units funded by the UK as part of the landmark new UK-France deal have hit the ground running in their first 3 months. According to information from the French authorities, officers prevented 185 small boat events between 27 April and 2 August. This included action to stop launches, seize equipment including boats, engines and lifejackets, and arrest smugglers. This means 61% of all small boat events we...
LONDON, Aug. 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Bluetongue cases have been rising sharply recently which means more report cases and samples are being sent in for testing. To help farmers and vets in this process our Veterinary Head of Outbreak Delivery Sascha Van Helvoort, takes us through the steps involved from the moment you report suspicion of notifiable disease to confirmation of whether disease is present in your livestock and how you can help make this...
LONDON, Aug. 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The project comprises a 400MW photovoltaic farm incorporating up to 600MVA Battery Energy Storage System and on-site substation and electrical connection, including solar PV panels; single stacked BESS units; security perimeter fencing; hedgerow improvements; ecological enhancements; above and/or below ground electrical cable connection at up to 400kV; associated development and ancillary works. The application ...
LONDON, Aug. 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: ChrisMcDonaldMPhas been confirmed as the new Minister with responsibility for intellectual property. This follows hisappointment asMinister of State(Minister for Science, Innovation and Investment) jointlyin the Department forHealth and Social Care and the Department forBusiness, Innovation, Science andTradeinJuly 2026. Commenting on the announcement, Intellectual Property Office CEO Adam Williams said: I am lo...
LONDON, Aug. 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Whitehall officials to be posted into mayors' offices as PM marks first month of No10 North * Government departments to second officials into mayoral authorities, working with the mayor, in the largest transfer of Whitehall capacity to local leaders yet * Mayors from across political spectrum join the first virtual meeting convened through No10 North, one month after it opened with a mission to put places a...
LONDON, Aug. 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Megan joins HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) from her role as Director General for Justice Services and Transformation at the Ministry of Justice, where she has driven the digital transformation of services across the justice system, including in prisons, probation and services for victims. She has also been responsible for the operational delivery of three essential justice services: legal aid, lasting po...
LONDON, Aug. 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: On 1 April 2024, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) fired on a World Central Kitchen convoy as it was delivering food to civilians in Gaza. Drone strikes killed seven humanitarian workers, including from theUnited Kingdom, Australia and a dual Canada-US national. At the time, the IDF described this incident as a serious mistake and failure. In the more than two years since, we have been pressing for Israel to swift...
LONDON, Aug. 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The British High Commission hosted a pre-departure briefing and reception for 20 Malaysian scholars who will be heading to the UK to pursue their postgraduate studies under the prestigious Chevening scholarship. The current Chevening cohort saw an increase in the number of scholars from East Malaysia, from three last year to five this year - out of which three are from Sarawak and two from Sabah. This reflects t...
LONDON, Aug. 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Garry Pettigrew was the director of Healthcare Environmental Services Limited,awaste disposal companythatserviced theNHS * Thecompany entered liquidation six monthsafter losingsignificant NHScontracts but not before Pettigrew had transferred almost £3 millionin assets toconnected companies, putting thembeyond the reach of creditors * Insolvency Service investigations have resulted in Pettigrew bein...
LONDON, Aug. 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Today (21 August 2026), we stand in solidarity with the rest of the United Kingdom to observe the inaugural National Day for Victims and Survivors of Terrorism. On the UK's first National Day for Victims and Survivors of Terrorism, as the UK security regulator, we pause to honour those who have lost their lives, and the courage and resilience of those who have suffered enduring physical or psychological harm, an...