LONDON, July 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Argentina has given Scotch Whisky its seal of approval as the first ever international product to receive Geographical Indication (GI) status in the country. The protection recognises what makes a dram of Scotch truly special - centuries of craftsmanship, distinctive production methods, and that unmistakable Scottish character that can't be replicated anywhere else. This legal protection ensures products labelle...
LONDON, July 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Homes England has partnered with Greencore Homes, a sustainable housebuilder constructing better than net zero homes, to provide £8 million of funding to support the delivery of Greencore's 42-home scheme, Milton Heights, in Oxfordshire. The partnership reaffirms Homes England's commitment to aid the delivery of more eco-friendly, low-carbon homes, while enabling Greencore to drive forward its delivery of lo...
LONDON, July 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: At around 09:00 on 18 April 2025, a Tyne & Wear Metro service travelling from Newcastle to South Hylton hit a pedestrian on Blue House Lane footpath crossing. This crossing is located near East Boldon, Sunderland. As the driver approached the footpath crossing, they saw a dog walker and another pedestrian on the crossing. The driver immediately applied the emergency brake and sounded the train's warning horn, but...
LONDON, July 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Today, we have published our accident investigation report into the grounding and subsequent loss of the prawn trawler Sustain (UL 45) on Rubha Camas a' Mhaoraich, Loch Broom, Scotland on 16 November 2023. The report, available via this link, contains details of what happened and subsequent actions taken. A safety flyer to the fishing industry has also been produced with this report. Media enquiries (telephone ...
LONDON, July 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: This government is committed to a bright and sustainable future for steelmaking in the UK, as part of our Plan for Change. In the run-up to launching the Steel Strategy later this year, Industry Minister Sarah Jones has welcomed a series of recent wins for the sector following government backing. The Government has taken major action on areas crucial for the sector, from trade protections and electricity costs to...
LONDON, July 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The UK Space Agency has launched a major new procurement process to tackle the growing threat of space debris, initiating a £75.6 million tender for the nation's first mission to actively remove defunct satellites from orbit. This marks a pivotal step in the UK's efforts to protect vital space infrastructure and ensure the long-term safety of the orbital environment. At the heart of the proposed Active Debri...
LONDON, July 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Thank you, Mr President. We welcome the government of Iraq's engagement with the UPR process, and their continued commitment to advancing justice and accountability for survivors of Daesh's international crimes, following the closure of the United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Daesh/ISIL (UNITAD) in September. We are pleased to support Iraq's efforts in building the...
LONDON, July 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Prime Minister sets out how 10 Year Health Plan will bring NHS into 21st century to meet the needs of patients around the country * Patients to make self-referrals through app, connect with a clinician, link-up wearable tech and gain free access to health apps * Plan for Change will rebuild NHS and see ground-breaking single patient record finally in one place - viewable on app from 2028 Patients will be able t...
LONDON, July 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Rt. Hon Baroness Chapman of Darlington, Minister for International Development, Latin America and Caribbean welcomed Peruvian Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Felix Denegri to London on 3 July, where the two Ministers co-chaired the 6th session of the Peru-UK Political Consultations. A historic relationship rooted in shared values dating back over 200 years, the UK and Peru reaffirmed their commit...
LONDON, July 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Digital system will mean companies can innovate faster and patients can get pioneering tech as soon as it's ready to be rolled out * Will provide major boost to the Life Sciences sector, creating an NHS fit for future under the Plan for Change NHS patients across the country will get accelerated access to cutting edge technology through a new digital system that will cut red tape and boost life science . A new...