LONDON, Oct. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Foreign Ministers of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United States condemn in the strongest terms Iran's use of violent attacks, incl...
LONDON, Oct. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband said: "Iran's continued attempts to undermine the security of the United Kingdom and international partners through its criminal networks, proxy groups and state-backed malign activity is unacceptable. "As we have repeatedly made clear to Iran, Britain will not tolerate threats on our soil. Today I instructed my department to summon the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to...
LONDON, Oct. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Virtual Remand Hearings to be piloted in courtrooms across the country * Government responds to all 180 recommendations in Criminal Courts Review * Comes as the Courts and Tribunals Bill returns to Parliament tomorrow Recommended in Lord Leveson's Review and backed by £17.4 million, the Government's latest technology drive will be piloted in at least four police force areas across the country. The scheme...
LONDON, Oct. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Foreign Secretary hosted seven-country taskforce of Jewish community representatives to coordinate practical action against antisemitism. * Attendees agree to deepen cooperation and share best practice on how to tackle antisemitic behaviour. * Meeting builds on wider UK action to protect Jewish communities and combat antisemitism. The UK is set to deepen its work with the international Jewish community to stam...
LONDON, Oct. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister will meet António Costa, President of the European Council, and Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, in Brussels on 20 November 2026 for the second UK-EU summit. ThePrime Minister will use the summit to push for deals to cut costs and red tape for British farmers and businesses, support industry and boost growth in every part of the country. At the first summit, he...
LONDON, Oct. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued text of the following speech: Thank you Peter, and thank you to the entire team at Imperial College for hosting us today. Thank you all for coming today as well. Two hundred years ago, Britain was deep in the midst of the Industrial Revolution. Vast new industries had been created, fortunes were being made, new technologies were changing the fabric of everyday life, profoundly. The benefits of that revolution though were not sha...
LONDON, Oct. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued text of the following speech: As this is the first meeting since the 10th of August, I extend our condolences to the people of Colombia for losses suffered in the earthquake of that day. Making peace is not easy, as every country on this Council knows. Significant challenges remain, and new challenges arise throughout the duration of any and every peace agreement. In Colombia, new and emerging armed groups continue to threaten co...
LONDON, Oct. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued text of the following speech: With permission Mr Speaker, I wish to make a statement on the United Nations General Assembly and related international events since the House last met. Before I do, let me first welcome the new member for Holborn and St Pancras to her place. What a journey - from child refugee to Parliament. And what a country, Mr Speaker, that this story of hope could happen here. I know my Honourable Friend will enh...
LONDON, Oct. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued text of the following speech: Since the House last sat, we have received a reminder of the threats ranged against this country. This has included the danger posed by extremists and terrorists, but it has also comprised threats posed by foreign powers seeking to undermine our nation's security. These threats have targeted people, businesses and critical infrastructure, but above all else, they are attacks on our values and our way o...
LONDON, Oct. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A new film, produced in partnership with Aardman, the Environment Agency and East Sussex County Council, has been launched today (Monday 12 October) to help people understand their flood risk and the support available to protect their homes and families. Its launch comes as part of Flood Action Week, the Environment Agency's national campaign encouraging people to check their flood risk, sign up for flood warnin...