OPEN INNOVATION TEAM ENGAGEMENT SERVICES

LONDON, Oct. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: TheOpen Innovation Team is a government unit that works with experts to generate analysis and ideas for policy. While most of our customers come to us for a blend of engagement, research synthesis and policy development, many also choose to focus solely on external engagement - especially for large-scale or long-term projects. OurEngagement Servicesare built to support every stage of your project: Planning We...


PM MEETING WITH CHANCELLOR MERZ OF GERMANY: 22 OCTOBER

LONDON, Oct. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister spoke to the Chancellor of Germany Friedrich Merz todayat the Western Balkans Leaders' Summit. The leaders began by reflecting on the importance of summit, recognising that deepening cooperation with international partners is vital to tackling irregular migration and strengthening security across Europe. Looking ahead to the Coalition of the Willing meeting on Friday, convened by the Prime Mi...


FCDO STATEMENT ON DPRK BALLISTIC MISSILE LAUNCHES: 22 OCTOBER

LONDON, Oct. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: An FCDO spokesperson said: "North Korea's ballistic missile launches on 22 October are another breach of multiple UN Security Council resolutions (UNSCRs). Unlawful ballistic missile launches continue to destabilise the peace and security of the Korean Peninsula. The UK strongly urges North Korea to stop such provocations, to engage in meaningful diplomacy and accept offers of dialogue." Media enquiries Email...


UK OFFICIALS VISIT GUATEMALA AND BELIZE TO STRENGTHEN ENVIRONMENTAL COOPERATION

LONDON, Oct. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: In Guatemala, the delegation visited key areas of the Maya Biosphere Reserve in Peten, including communities such as Paso Caballos, Uaxactun and the Forest Concession of Árbol Verde. Activities included meetings with community leaders, visits to biological stations, biodiversity monitoring, forest restoration efforts, and water resource management initiatives. The team also met with implementing partners, i...


BRITISH BRANDS BACK FREE BREAKFAST CLUBS

LONDON, Oct. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Children up and down the country will have better access to healthy meals as British household brands sign on to back the first 750 free breakfast clubs - supporting parents, backing schools, and unlocking opportunity. In a landmark move to go even further on its Plan for Change, the government's pro-business approach has secured new industry partnerships with Morrisons, Sainsbury's and Weetabix as well as Magic...


UK SHOWCASES DIGITAL TRADE LEADERSHIP AT GLOBAL BUSINESS MEETING

LONDON, Oct. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * UK Trade Minister attends one of Europe's premier economic forums to champion UK leadership in digital trade * Visit reinforces shared ambition to drive economic growth as outlined in PM treaty signed in July * Businesses invited to join digital trade pilots that will make it quicker and easier to trade British businesses and the UK's leadership in digital trade will be championed by Trade Minister Chris Bryan...


MURIEL GRAY REAPPOINTED AS BBC BOARD MEMBER

LONDON, Oct. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Muriel Gray Muriel Gray is a Glasgow-based arts graduate whose forty-year career has encompassed on-screen broadcasting, print journalism, producing, and directing. She was the founder of a highly successful television production company and has also authored several novels and non-fiction books. Concurrently, her commitment to public service governance has also spanned four decades, with appointments includin...


PENALTIES FOR CONTINUED FAILURE

LONDON, Oct. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The inquiry concluded that the company, under the sole directorship of Byron Thomas Williams, showed a catalogue of errors and attempts to mislead. Most seriously, Mr Williams consciously and deliberately allowed the operator's vehicles to continue in use for three weeks when he knew the operator's licence had been revoked on the 6th of November 2024. Even though Mr Williams was contesting that decision, he also...


NEW CEO APPOINTED TO LEAD RPA FROM JANUARY 2026

LONDON, Oct. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Oliver Munn has been appointed as the next Chief Executive Officer of the Rural Payments Agency (RPA), following an external recruitment exercise. Oliver brings a wealth of operational and leadership experience to RPA at a pivotal time for British farming and the environment. The RPA plays a key role in delivering payments and support to farmers, growers and land managers across England, helping to drive forward...


APPOINTMENT OF THE SUFFRAGAN BISHOP OF TAUNTON: 22ND OCTOBER 2025

LONDON, Oct. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The King has approved the nomination of the Venerable Dr Fiona Ruth Gibson, Archdeacon of Ludlow, in the Diocese of Hereford, to the Suffragan See of Taunton, in the Diocese of Bath and Wells, in succession to the Right Reverend Ruth Elizabeth Worsley, following her translation to the See of Wigan. Fiona was educated at Homerton College, Cambridge, and trained for ministry at Oak Hill Theological College. She se...