LONDON, Jan. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Passage of the Bill clears a significant hurdle in progressing plans for the Holocaust Memorial and Learning Centre * The memorial will honour the six million Jewish people murdered in the Holocaust and preserve their story for generations to come * The Memorial and Learning Centre will sit next to Parliament, at the heart of national life A national Holocaust Memorial at the heart of British democracy moved a...
LONDON, Jan. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Thank you, Mr. Vice-President. The United Kingdom welcomes Nepal's progress over the past four years, including legislative amendments on transitional justice. We encourage the government of Nepal to continue this positive momentum, particularly on previously accepted recommendations. Promoting equity and ending discrimination are key to sustainable peace. We encourage Nepal to enhance transparency, such as thr...
LONDON, Jan. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister spoke to TaoiseachMicheal Martin this morning. The leaders welcomed President Trump's announcement last night that a framework for a long term agreement on Greenland's security had been reached. Paying tribute to the NATO Secretary General's leadership alongside allieson the issue, the Prime Minister said it was clear Europe still needed to do more in the High North and the UK would play its ...
LONDON, Jan. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Prescribingrequirements for isotretinoin, a treatment for severe acne, are being updated by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency tostrengthen its ability tomonitorsafe prescribing whilesupporting patient access to treatment. The updated approachfollows independent advice fromtheCommission of Human Medicines (CHM)whichcarried outa review of the impact of the existing safety measures for the pres...
LONDON, Jan. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Continuation of the Rapid Flood Guidance service The Flood Forecasting Centre (FFC) has confirmed its intention to run the Rapid Flood Guidance (RFG) service for the next 3 years (2026, 2027 and 2028). This follows new allocation of funding from the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). Provisionally, the RFG service 2026 will start on 6 May and run until mid-October. The RFG service give...
LONDON, Jan. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Adam Russell (28), ofMurrays Mew, Burton, Milford Haven, was sentenced at Swansea Crown Courttoday(22 January2026)overalife-threateningincidentwhich took place on 11 August 2024 on the RiverCleddau. In addition to the suspendedprison term, Russell must complete 15 hours ofrequiredactivity;200 hours unpaid work;and pay his victima total of £1,676 in compensation for damage to property and personal injury, pl...
LONDON, Jan. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Royal Air Force's joint Typhoon squadron with Qatar, 12 Squadron, has deployed to the Gulf for defensive purposesnoting regional tensions as part of the UK-Qatar Defence Assurance Agreement, demonstrating the strong and enduring defence relationship between the UK and Qatar. 12 Squadron has regularly deployed to Qatar to conduct joint training and share experiences which enhance national and regional securit...
LONDON, Jan. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister spoke to the NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte, this afternoon. The leaders discussed the Secretary General's meetings at Davos, and the progress made by allies on Arctic security in recent days. It was vital that NATO Allies continued to work together to step up security cooperation in the region, they agreed. The UK stood ready to play its full part, the Prime Minister said. The leaders l...
LONDON, Jan. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister hosted the Danish Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen, at Chequers this afternoon. The leaders began by reflecting on recent developments.They agreed that security in the Arctic was a matter for the entire NATO alliance, and Europe and NATO would continue to drive forward progress. The leaders also discussed how the UK and Denmark could deepen broader security cooperation, both bilaterally and ...
LONDON, Jan. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New laws end automatic release forbadly behavedoffendersand strengthen community punishment * Reforms supported by plans to rebuild the probation service, with investment increasing by up to £700 million over next few years * Part of the government's plan for change to keep dangerous offenders locked up, cut reoffendingand protect the public Legislation that will keep dangerous criminals locked up, end th...