LONDON, Oct. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Security arrangements for high-profile public figures will be urgently examined to ensure those most at risk are better protected amid rising threats to their safety. The horrific murder of Ann Widdecombe is one of several recent events to raiseserious questionsabout the security of those in public life. In response, the Home Secretary has today announced an independent review of the UK's protective security sy...
LONDON, Oct. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Scottish food and drink businesses are set to gain new opportunities to sell their products in India thanks to a senior UK Government trade mission kicking off today [Monday 12 October]. Salmon Scotland, the Scotch Whisky Association and a number of Scottish companies, including Walker's Shortbread, will join Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander and two senior Cabinet colleagues on the trip to Delhi and Mumbai. ...
LONDON, Oct. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Foreign Ministers of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United States condemn in the strongest terms Iran's use of violent attacks, incl...
LONDON, Oct. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband said: "Iran's continued attempts to undermine the security of the United Kingdom and international partners through its criminal networks, proxy groups and state-backed malign activity is unacceptable. "As we have repeatedly made clear to Iran, Britain will not tolerate threats on our soil. Today I instructed my department to summon the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to...
LONDON, Oct. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Virtual Remand Hearings to be piloted in courtrooms across the country * Government responds to all 180 recommendations in Criminal Courts Review * Comes as the Courts and Tribunals Bill returns to Parliament tomorrow Recommended in Lord Leveson's Review and backed by £17.4 million, the Government's latest technology drive will be piloted in at least four police force areas across the country. The scheme...
LONDON, Oct. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Foreign Secretary hosted seven-country taskforce of Jewish community representatives to coordinate practical action against antisemitism. * Attendees agree to deepen cooperation and share best practice on how to tackle antisemitic behaviour. * Meeting builds on wider UK action to protect Jewish communities and combat antisemitism. The UK is set to deepen its work with the international Jewish community to stam...
LONDON, Oct. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister will meet António Costa, President of the European Council, and Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, in Brussels on 20 November 2026 for the second UK-EU summit. ThePrime Minister will use the summit to push for deals to cut costs and red tape for British farmers and businesses, support industry and boost growth in every part of the country. At the first summit, he...
LONDON, Oct. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued text of the following speech: Thank you Peter, and thank you to the entire team at Imperial College for hosting us today. Thank you all for coming today as well. Two hundred years ago, Britain was deep in the midst of the Industrial Revolution. Vast new industries had been created, fortunes were being made, new technologies were changing the fabric of everyday life, profoundly. The benefits of that revolution though were not sha...
LONDON, Oct. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued text of the following speech: As this is the first meeting since the 10th of August, I extend our condolences to the people of Colombia for losses suffered in the earthquake of that day. Making peace is not easy, as every country on this Council knows. Significant challenges remain, and new challenges arise throughout the duration of any and every peace agreement. In Colombia, new and emerging armed groups continue to threaten co...
LONDON, Oct. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued text of the following speech: With permission Mr Speaker, I wish to make a statement on the United Nations General Assembly and related international events since the House last met. Before I do, let me first welcome the new member for Holborn and St Pancras to her place. What a journey - from child refugee to Parliament. And what a country, Mr Speaker, that this story of hope could happen here. I know my Honourable Friend will enh...