LONDON, July 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Action to protect 30% of England's land for nature by 2030 has been accelerated today with the publication of a new government 30by30 delivery plan backed with new funding. As the UK experiences its third heatwave this year, the plan sets out how the UK will meet the global 30x30 commitment agreed by over 190 countries to help tackle climate change and to halt species extinction. The government's analysis shows...
LONDON, July 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * The Ministry of Defence has awarded £3.16 million to three suppliers to developlow‑costinterceptorsdesigned to shoot down drones. * The programme is part of afive‑nationEuropean effort to counterlarge‑scaledrone and missile threats. * Contracts willsupport jobs across SMEs basedin Cambridge,Milton Keynes,Bristoland Stevenage. The Ministry of Defence has awarded £3.16 million...
LONDON, July 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: WecondemnIran'srecklessattacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and countries in the region, including Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman and Jordan. Respect for sovereignty over territorial seas and freedom of navigation are fundamental principles of international law. We reaffirm our continued support for the swift and full resumption of international shipping through the Strait of Hormuzand express f...
LONDON, July 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani was a respected leader who strengthened the longstanding Qatar-UK friendship. My sincere condolences to His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Al Thani family and the people of Qatar at this time of mourning. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
LONDON, July 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves has today (12 July) announced a joint scheme between UK Export Finance (UKEF) and the British Business Bank which will help small and medium-sized businesses access the finance they need to expand their export potential and grow. Launching in spring next year, the scheme will target support at the estimated thousands of SMEs with export ambitions that often struggle to s...
LONDON, July 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Australia, Canada, Estonia,Germany, Italy,Japan, Latvia, Lithuania,New Zealand,the Republic of the Philippines, Romania,Slovenia,and the United Kingdomon the occasion of the tenth anniversary of the Philippines-China South China Sea Arbitral Tribunal Award: We reaffirm our unwavering commitment to maintaining a f...
LONDON, July 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * FCDO highlights some of the more unusual enquiries received by consular staff to remind travellers whatsupport they can provideBritish nationals overseas. * Brits heading on summer holidays urged to check FCDO Travel Advice and sign up for email alerts before they travel. * Travellers encouraged to take simple steps such as getting travel insurance, checking Travel Advice for information on local laws and keepi...
LONDON, July 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: New plans published today (10 July) will make sure local training equips people with skills needed by local employers. A total of 39 Local Skills Improvement Plans (LSIPs) have been unveiled across England, covering the next three years. They provide detailed insight and analysis into what priority economic sectors and jobs are for each given area. The plans also explain how designated Employer Representative ...
LONDON, July 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A new digital service for Marketing Authorisation Holders (MAHs) of animal medicines to submit pharmacovigilance reports to the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) went live on 10 July 2026. This follows the launch of our Adverse Event Reporting Service for use by animal owners, veterinary professionals and Suitably Qualified Persons on 20 May 2026. The VMD Industry Pharmacovigilance Reporting Service brings...
LONDON, July 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Representatives from the Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) attended the Veteran UK EXPO in Manchester, meeting service leavers and veterans to showcase careers protecting the UK's civil nuclear sector. Joining more than 100 exhibitors at Manchester Central, CNC officers spoke directly with members of the Armed Forces community about opportunities to become Authorised Firearms Officers (AFO) after military service...