LONDON, June 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: We met in Rome on 12 June to discuss Euro-Atlantic security and Russia's aggression against Ukraine, for which the NATO Secretary General and the Ukrainian Foreign Minister joined us. We reaffirmed our commitment to a stronger and more sovereign Europe, able to defend its citizens and its interests and to contribute to international peace and security. To this end, we will continue working together to strengthen...
LONDON, June 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The UK Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) has formally offered its assistance to the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau, India. In addition, the UK AAIB will have expert status in the Indian safety investigation. This is in accordance with ICAO Annex 13 because UK citizens were on board the aircraft. We are deploying a multidisciplinary investigation team to India to support the Indian led investigat...
LONDON, June 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Path to securing tens of thousands of jobs in the North Sea and industrial heartlands for decades to come * Further investment in Scotland as government's Plan for Change delivers record settlement for Scottish Government with an extra £9.1 billion over the Spending Review period to deliver public services * Government meets in full request for initial development expenditure from projects, including fundi...
LONDON, June 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Serious Fraud Office receives further investment to tackle serious economic * Funding will be used to build the SFO's intelligence function to intercept criminality earlier in complex cases * Funding will be used to improve digital capabilities and streamline resources More than £8 million of investment over the next three years will be spent on strengthening the SFO's intelligence and information-gatheri...
LONDON, June 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A burial service has been held in France for a lost World War One soldier more than a century after his death.The service was supported by Padre John Storey of 5th Bn The Rifles, and soldiers from 1st Bn The Rifles who flew in from Cyprus to support the service. Soldiers from 1st Bn The Rifles and Buglers from The Band & Bugles of The Rifles stand with members of Sjt Ashton's family (Crown Copyright) Serjeant H...
LONDON, June 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Nolan Principles - the basis for the ethical standards expected of those working in the public sector from the prime minister to civil servants and police officers - are 30 years old this year. The Committee is marking the anniversary in a range of ways, including events and blogs. Join us for a one-day conference on the 19th June at the Institute for Government to discuss how the principles have shaped publ...
LONDON, June 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * The £6 billion investment will deliver new scanners, more community diagnostic centre capacity, ambulances, and Urgent Treatment Centres to support emergency care teams, with increased capacity in community care to reduce pressure on hospitals and provide more convenient care for patients. * The additional £6 billion of funding will help deliver the Plan for Change promise that 92% of patients start c...
LONDON, June 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Yorkshire has become the second region to enter drought status following the driest spring in 132 years. The Environment Agency announced the change in status today (12th June 2025) following declining river flows and groundwater levels because of the dry March, April and May. The decision sees the regulator stepping up its operational response in Yorkshire, whilst making sure water companies deliver the action...
LONDON, June 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Attorney General is creating a new Senior Treasury Counsel (Civil) Group (STCG) and is seeking applicants from both barristers and solicitors (with relevant Higher Court Advocacy qualifications) who have been appointed as King's Counsel with regular advocacy experience.   This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in a new approach to the strategic management of the government's civil litigat...
LONDON, June 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A consultation launches today (Thursday 12 June) on further measures by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency to uphold the safety of vessels, crew and passengers within polar waters and to protect some of the world's most pristine environments, based on changes made by the International Maritime Organization to its Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) convention. Changes are proposed within the Merchant Shipping (Polar C...