LONDON, May 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * the world needs fertiliser to be moving in weeks not months, damage has begun to be pricedintothe agriculture market for the next year as harvests suffer and food prices rise * global conference brings governments, investors, international organisations, technologyleadersand civil society together to agree new ways of working on shared global challenges, including directly combating the impact of the ...
LONDON, May 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Women and families failed by maternity services will be better heard and their experiences will drive lasting improvements to care, as Michelle Welsh MP has been appointed as the government's first Maternity Adviser. Welsh will work directly with families, the government, the NHS and key maternity organisations to push for better, safer care for mothers, babies and families. She will meet regularly with minister...
LONDON, May 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The UK government in partnership with Kenya's CPF Financial Services has supported the listing of the Spearhead Africa Infrastructure Fund (SAIF) on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). SAIF is the first infrastructure fund to list on the NSE, marking an important development for Kenya's capital markets. The fund raised a total of KSH 3.4 billion. This will be invested into infrastructure projects in sectors in...
LONDON, May 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Ademilson Nascimento secured £46,500 in Bounce Back Loan funds for a construction company which never traded * His actions were described by the judge as "bluntly appalling", "dishonest", and "deliberate" * Nascimento has been banned as a company director for 15 years, the maximum period possible A South London man who secured Covid support funds for a construction firm which never traded has been disquali...
LONDON, May 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Homes England, the government's housing and regeneration agency, has signed up to the Homes for Nature commitment, which aims to support wildlife and tackle environmental and climate challenges. Scheme members, which includes almost 30 house builders, have committed to installing a bird-nesting brick or box for every new home built, and a hedgehog highway in every new development. Developers building homes on Hom...
LONDON, May 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA)isopening a new qualification pathway for Deck Officers tosafely advance their careerson large yachts, strengthening professionalism and opportunity for crew and operators in the growing sector. The new Yacht Unlimited Certificate of Competency (CoC) allows holders to become Chief Mate or Master on anysizeyacht- including thoseabove 3,000 grosstonnage-anywhere in the world ...
LONDON, May 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Reforms to ring‑fencing to create a more agile and proportionate regime that reduces duplication within banks and removes barriers to lending and investment * Proposed New Growth Allowance and wider product range could enable banks to provide up to £80 billion in additional support to businesses, channelling more financing into UK businesses, jobs and the economy * Key protections remain unchanged - s...
LONDON, May 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: On 17 May, the UK and South Africa co-hosted a satellite session of the Global Partnerships Conference in Geneva, Switzerland, focused on Reimagining the Multilateral Health System.The event brought together Health Ministers as well as leaders and representatives of global and regional institutions, philanthropies and civil society. Participants recognised the global health gains to date which the multilateral he...
LONDON, May 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Mr Edwin Samuel has been appointed His Majesty's Ambassador to Mongolia in succession to Ms Fiona Blyth MBE, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Samuel will take up his appointment during July 2026. Curriculum vitae Full name: Edwin Samuel 2025 to 2026 Visiting Academic, St Antony's College, Oxford 2022 to 2025 FCDO, Senior Adviser for the Gulf, Middle East and North Africa ...
LONDON, May 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Landmark legislation, first passed over 50 years ago, modernised to reflect how people use credit today. * Changes will mean consumers will receive clearer information when using credit cards, loans and overdrafts - helping them make smarter financial decisions. * Reforms support innovation and growth, giving firms the freedom to develop new products while maintaining strong consumer protections. Consumers who ...