LONDON, July 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * money willdeliver projects which inspire the next generation of pilots, aviation engineers and air traffic controllers * Reach for the Sky Challenge Fund has already inspired more than a million people, backing projects thatopen upaviation careers to young people from allbackgrounds, helping break down barriers to opportunity and build Britain's future workforce * fundingunveiled...
LONDON, July 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Obesity is one of the biggest public health challenges facing Northern Ireland, with 65% of adults living with obesity or excess weight. Obesity can lead to a higher risk of major health conditions, such as heart disease, stroke, Type 2 diabetes and some cancers. Evidence shows that the promotion of HFSS products through price-based incentives, prominent placement and marketing tactics can significantly influenc...
LONDON, July 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: This project will sit in the ISF Ukraine International Crimes Accountability (ICA) programme, one programme within a wider set of UK initiatives aiming to support criminal accountability for international crimes in Ukraine. The ICA programme primarily focuses on support to Ukraine's domestic accountability efforts. As of February 2026, prosecution authorities have documented over 240,000 conflict-related offence...
LONDON, July 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Half of England has been declared in drought by the Environment Agency. A large swathe of central,eastern,and southern England is now experiencing a flash drought - which develops very quickly brought about by a combination ofvery lowrainfall and higher temperatures. Rivers are running low, farmers are having to harvest crops early, wildfire risk is increasing,and millions of people are living under restricti...
LONDON, July 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Both species of seahorse native to the UK, the spiny or long-snouted seahorse (Hippocampus guttulatus) and the short-snouted seahorse (Hippocampus hippocampus) are protected under Section 9 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. In response to recent observed incidents, MMO is reminding TV production, film makers and members of the public, that anyone diving or snorkelling with the intention to carry out an a...
LONDON, July 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued text of the following speech: Thank you, Mr Chair. Another Trimester has passed. But Russia's war of aggression continues. Too little progress has been made towards the just and lasting peace that the people of Ukraine deserve. The Russian Federation continues to wage an illegal war against another participating State. It continues to bring death and destruction to Ukraine, while creating wider risks for security across our region....
LONDON, July 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued text of the following speech: Good morning, everyone. Thank you so much. Lovely welcome there. I'm just looking around the room and I see a lot of faces who've been on this journey with me for a long time. Many of you, you know who you all are. You've probably got a feeling ofdeja vu, don't you? You've probably got that, but don't have that, because this time we're going to do it, right. We're going to do it. You don't take an...
LONDON, July 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: While the recent heatwave has seen some of us dashing into high street shops and cafes in search of air conditioning, ensuring that medical devices continue to function effectively may take a little more care and planning. As temperatures soar, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is urging the public to take a few simple steps to 'summer-proof' their medical equipment. Just as mobile ...
LONDON, July 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister has set out his commitment to end decades of political drift on social care and fix the system so that it gives people dignity, security and support when they need it most. Speaking at a care home today, the Prime Minister set out the urgency of the situation and his commitment to bring the political will needed to tackle the challenge at hand, taking on the tough issues that Westminster has d...
LONDON, July 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Two new appointments have been made to the Board of Natural England. Kunle Barker and Tom Sleigh have been newly appointed to the Board for three-year terms, both of which will commence on 1 August 2026 and run until 31 July 2029. The new appointments have been made on merit, andall appointments have been made in accordance withthe Ministerial Governance Code on Public Appointments.Political activity plays no p...