LONDON, Oct. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued text of the following speech: There has been welcome diplomatic progress in recent months. But for civilians in eastern DRC, that progress has yet to translate into greater security. I will make three points. First, the humanitarian situation remains deeply concerning. More than 26 million people in DRC face acute food insecurity, including 3.6 million at emergency levels. Conflict and displacement are compounding the effects o...
LONDON, Oct. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The eight employers from across Wales were recognised for the outstanding support they give to the Armed Forces community at the awards ceremony held at HMS Cambria, Cardiff Bay, on 24 September. The glittering awards evening began with a drinks reception with guests treated to music from Cerys Rees, regimental harpist of The Royal Welsh. Guests were also entertained by The Band of His Majesty's Royal Marines Pl...
LONDON, Oct. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Major reform planned for heating oil sector to place stronger regulation and better consumer protections at its heart for the first time * News comes after some suppliers cancelled orders when heating oil prices increased earlier this year, forcing customers to re-order and pay more * Latest step to put consumers first in the energy market and protect rural households Households on heating oil will ben...
LONDON, Oct. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * The United Kingdom and Canada announce a renewed AI security partnership with a strengthened focus on sharing of information on frontier AI risks and capabilities, best practices in AI evaluation, exploring staff exchanges and coordinated evaluations, furthering societal resilience, and collaborating on technical standards. * The partnership recommits to cooperation between the Canadian AI Safety Institute and ...
LONDON, Oct. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: We, the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada, France and the United Kingdom deeply regret the Palestinian President's decision to postpone the Palestinian Legislative Council elections as well as the Presidential elections to September 2027. Nearly two decades have passed since the last Palestinian Legislative Council elections and five years since the planned 2021 elections were postponed. An entire generatio...
LONDON, Oct. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * UK Government to introduce new protective measures in response to Argentine domestic measures targeting activity linked to the Falkland Islands * New measures will protect UK businesses and individuals from extraterritorial Argentine domestic measures * UK reaffirms support for the Falkland Islanders' right to self-determination and economic development Businesses investing in the Falklands Islands are set to ...
LONDON, Oct. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Wildlife is returning to one of the world's rarest river types. Wetlands created at Keswick Marsh in Norfolk are giving birds, amphibians, and plants a better chance to thrive on a threatened chalk stream. The River Yare is one of only 210 chalk streams in the world, with 58 found in East Anglia. The Environment Agency, Norfolk Rivers Trust, and Water Resources East have worked together to reshape more than 7 h...
LONDON, Oct. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The UK Government has today launched a new digital video series titled The Troubles: Living with the Legacy aimed at putting the voices of victims, survivors, and key community stakeholders across the United Kingdom at the centre of Government. The new series, which will be shared on social media, underlines the rationale behind government efforts to deliver meaningful truth, accountability and reconciliation fo...
LONDON, Oct. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Chancellor reaffirmed that the UK will take a consistent, long term and strategic approach to relations with China, rooted in UK and global interests. Both affirmed their commitment to pragmatic cooperation in support of economic growth and financial stability. They agreed the importance of the UK-China relationship across trade, investment and financial services. The Chancellor set out that he looked forwar...
LONDON, Oct. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Man arrested near Preston, Lancashire in connection with illegal waste activity in joint operation involving the Environment Agency and Lancashire Police. * 29-year-old is questioned in connection with an illegal waste site at Callerton, near Newcastle Airport in the North East. * The Environment Agency is stepping up action on waste crime as part of it's 10 point plan The 29-year-old man was arrested at an ad...