LONDON, Oct. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: His Majesty King Charles III has approved the award of Honorary OBE (Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) to Mr Masayoshi Matsumoto, in recognition of his contribution to UK-Japan trade and investment. As Chairman and CEO of Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. (SEI), Mr Matsumoto has demonstrated visionary leadership in committing to major investment in the UK in support of the government's ...
LONDON, Oct. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Since the terrorist attacks against Israel of 7 October 2023, the UK government has been working with partners across the region to secure the release of hostages, including British nationals, who were kidnapped. In support of these efforts the Ministry of Defence conducted surveillance flights over the Eastern Mediterranean, including operating in air space over Israel and Gaza from December 2023. The surveilla...
LONDON, Oct. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Strong leadership from government, housebuilders, insurers and flood action groups will be vital in ensuring homes across England are better protected from the impacts of flooding, according to an independent review published today (Thursday 16 October). In recent years, there has been an increase in the use of property flood resilience measures,which help reduce the risk of damage to individual properties, spee...
LONDON, Oct. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * The UK's Carrier Strike Group (CSG) visited Mumbai and Goa, conducting exercises in the Indian Ocean. * Strategic partnership with India reinforced through joint exercises between the UK and the Indian militaries, strengthening regional security and cooperation * CSG departs Indo-Pacific as two new defence deals with India boost British business and jobs, following the Prime Minister's visit last week. ...
LONDON, Oct. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: As the buzz of Freshers' Week fades and fraudsters step up their game in the new term, the Home Office and NatWest have partnered to urge students to Stop! Think Fraud. Over half of students (57%) have encountered or had money stolen by criminals, according to new data from NatWest's Student Living Index. Young adults aged 18 to 24 are now having an average of £300 stolen by scammers in the past year, showi...
LONDON, Oct. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) has published its Statement of Essential Facts (SEF) in the transition review of the anti-dumping measure on ammonium nitrate imported from Russia. Following its assessment, the TRA's intended final recommendation is to maintain the existing anti-dumping duties for a further five years at current levels, ranging from £24.085 to £27.374 per tonne. The TRA found that b...
LONDON, Oct. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: We wish to inform wholesalers that Emdoka and DUG(V) UK Ltd has initiated a Class II recall to wholesaler level with immediate effect for: * Tilmodil 300 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Cattle and Sheep Vm 34534/3001, Vm 34534/5008 (previously Vm 34534/4001). The reason for the recall is due to an increased risk of microbial contamination in the aseptically manufactured products at the site of the contracted m...
LONDON, Oct. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Jewish communities will receive up to £10 million in an emergency cash injection to scale up security at synagogues and schools, taking funding to protect faith communities to record levels * The announcement follows the horrific terrorist attack in Manchester two weeks ago, and latest statistics showing that Jewish people are more targeted by hate crime than any other group * Prime Minister pledges to go ...
LONDON, Oct. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Are you between 18 and 40, passionate about photography and driven to protect nature? The British High Commission in Yaounde invites emerging photographers to spotlight Cameroon's rich biodiversity and climate realities through powerful visual storytelling. Aligned with the themes of the world-renowned Wildlife Photographer of the Year (WPY) exhibition, this initiative offers a unique platform to amplify environm...
LONDON, Oct. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: As part of Flood Action Week (13 - 19 October), millions across the country are being urged to know their flood risk and what to do in the event of flooding. In the Midlands, the Environment Agency, Severn Trent Water and Telford & Wrekin Council have partnered up to share advice to help people get 'flood ready' for the winter ahead. The organisations have put together their top tips for people at risk and a gu...