FOSSAE by Unnati Shukla: A New Voice in Indian Luxury Fashion

India, Oct. 12 -- Mumbai, 12 October 2026: A new name enters India's luxury fashion landscape with FOSSAE, a luxury fashion house for women, shaped by precision, presence and a distinctive approach to modern femininity.Founded by Unnati Shukla, FOSSAE brings together an understanding of luxury, a considered approach to design and a belief that true refinement lies in the details. With its inaugral collection, Ebony & Ivory, the House introduces a world of sculpted silhouettes,...


NEW 'ONE STOP SHOP' FOR FLOOD PREPAREDNESS LAUNCHED AS WE APPROACH MORE WEATHER WHIPLASH

LONDON, Oct. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Millions of families across England are set to benefit from a new one stop shop for flood advice as the Environment Agency marks the start of Flood Action Week, and the government has set an ambitious new target to improve flood protection for 200,000 properties. 'Flood Action Online' a one stop shop for flood advice has been unveiled, with a focus to help people understand their home's flood risk and take pract...


ENVIRONMENT AGENCY ISSUES PERMIT VARIATION FOR POWERFUEL PORTLAND

LONDON, Oct. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Environment Agency has issued a permit variation for Powerfuel Portland Limited to change the permitted waste types that can be incinerated at their proposed Portland facility. A consultation on the draft decision to issue the variation took place between 19 June 2026 and 31 July 2026, and approximately 296 comments were received. The Environment Agency has explored several concerns raised by me...


VICE ADMIRAL DR BUDI PURWANTO RECEIVES 2026 ALEXANDER DALRYMPLE AWARD

LONDON, Oct. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has presented Vice Admiral Dr Budi Purwanto, Indonesian Chief Hydrographer and Commander of the Indonesian Navy Hydro-Oceanography Centre (Pushidrosal) with the 2026 Alexander Dalrymple Award. The award recognises him for his services to hydrography, cartography and navigational safety. Vice Admiral Dr Purwanto was presented with the award by Rear Admiral Angus Essenhigh OBE, th...


8TH UK-INDIA SCIENCE AND INNOVATION COUNCIL STATEMENT

LONDON, Oct. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: We, Dr Jitendra Singh, Honourable Minister of State (Independent Charge) for the Ministries of Science and Technology and Earth Sciences and Rt Hon Jonathan Reynolds MP, Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade of the United Kingdom, met today in New Delhi for the 8th UK-India Science and Innovation Council. We reaffirmed our shared ambition to build a deeper, more strategic India-UK scienc...


JOINT STATEMENT OF 16TH MEETING OF THE INDIA-UK JETCO

LONDON, Oct. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: New Delhi, 12 October 2026 We, Shri Piyush Ved Prakash Goyal, Honourable Minister of Commerce and Industry of India, and the Rt Hon Jonathan Reynolds MP, Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade of the United Kingdom, met today in New Delhi for the 16th meeting of the India-UK Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO). This is the first JETCO since negotiations started in January 2022 for...


UK STATEMENT FOR THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL WORKING GROUP ON TRANSNATIONAL CORPORATIONS.

LONDON, Oct. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Thank you, Chair. The United Kingdom would like to thank you, your team and OHCHR for the preparations for this session, and all delegations and stakeholders for their continued engagement. The UK remains firmly committed to promoting responsible business conduct, preventing business-related human rights abuses, and supporting access to effective remedy. We are also committed to ensuring that businesses respect...


HOW EVIDENCE IS BUILDING A BETTER YOUTH JUSTICE SYSTEM

LONDON, Oct. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Over the last thirty years, research has considerably strengthened our understanding of what helps children move away from offending. Research on child development, desistance, identity, relationships, participation and the effects of contact with the justice system points in a broadly consistent direction. It shows that if we focus on helping children's positive growth, we will also reduce offending and make com...


ROOT-AND-BRANCH REVIEW OF SECURITY FOR THOSE IN PUBLIC LIFE

LONDON, Oct. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Security arrangements for high-profile public figures will be urgently examined to ensure those most at risk are better protected amid rising threats to their safety. The horrific murder of Ann Widdecombe is one of several recent events to raiseserious questionsabout the security of those in public life. In response, the Home Secretary has today announced an independent review of the UK's protective security sy...


SCOTTISH BUSINESSES TAKE INDIA TRADE DEAL TO MARKET

LONDON, Oct. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Scottish food and drink businesses are set to gain new opportunities to sell their products in India thanks to a senior UK Government trade mission kicking off today [Monday 12 October]. Salmon Scotland, the Scotch Whisky Association and a number of Scottish companies, including Walker's Shortbread, will join Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander and two senior Cabinet colleagues on the trip to Delhi and Mumbai. ...