LONDON, Oct. 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Statement from the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Sir Chris Bryant MP: Everyone wants to see an end to the stand-off between the Portadown District Loyal Orange Lodge and the residents of the Garvaghy Road as soon as possible. I have spent the last fortnight trying to get a mutually acceptable agreement between the two sides, hosting several rounds of negotiations at Hillsborough Castle last week and ma...
LONDON, Oct. 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Prime Minister transfers some research and development funding from Westminster, giving regions greater freedom to back ideas and drive growth * £1 billion invested over the next four years in industrial clusters to help high-potential regions build world-leading industries * No.10 North to forge new partnerships between innovation clusters across the UK, beginning with the Northern and Oxford to Cambridge ...
LONDON, Oct. 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The application is for the proposed development of a Solar Farm located in Nottinghamshire comprising approximately 450MW of solar energy generation and approximately 150MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). The application was submitted to the Planning Inspectorate for consideration by Steeple Solar Farm Limited on 14 May 2025 and accepted for examination on 11 June 2025. Following an examination during whic...
LONDON, Oct. 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Over 100 delegates gathered in Birmingham for the first-ever Fair Work Assembly to discuss employment rights enforcement, emerging labour market risks, and provide input into the priorities of the Fair Work Agency (FWA) going forward. The event brought together representatives from trade unions, employers, civil society organisations and academia for a day of discussion and collaboration with FWA Chief Executive ...
LONDON, Oct. 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Somerset Prepared will celebrate the county's young people at its annual event day this month. Councillors and community groups will join the celebration at Somerset Prepared Community Resilience Day on Wednesday 21 October at Millfield School, Street. The free event brings together the Environment Agency, Somerset Rivers Authority, Somerset Council and others to help communities become more resilient in emergen...
LONDON, Oct. 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * £370 million deal to strengthen Kuwait's defences will create 100 UK jobs. * British-built air defence systems to protect the Gulf state. * Deal delivers on UK promise to back Gulf allies against regional threats. The contract with MARSS Systems Limited, an EOS company, will create 100 new jobs in the UK, supporting skilled engineering and manufacturing roles. MARSS will provide and integrate an advanced ...
LONDON, Oct. 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * HMP Elmley adds new houseblock to keep streets safer * New cells will provide 247 places to lock up dangerous criminals * Latest boost to prison capacity as Government ensures country never runs out of jail space again Nearly 250 new places at HMP Elmley have been completed as part of the largest prison expansion programme since the Victorian era. With its first prisoners expected in the coming weeks, the new ...
LONDON, Oct. 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued text of the following speech: Two weeks ago, we heard Presidents, Prime Ministers, and Foreign Ministers in the General Assembly and in this Chamber calling for de-escalation and an end to Russia's war against Ukraine. Today, the Security Council meets on Ukraine again. Because Russia's attacks on Ukraine have intensified again. Yesterday, British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband was in Chernihiv in Ukraine. He saw and described Rus...
LONDON, Oct. 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued text of the following speech: First, the United Kingdom unequivocally condemns the Houthis' dangerous escalation in Yemen. Their recent offensive has intensified the conflict, increased civilian suffering, and pushed the prospect of peace further out of reach. In Taiz City, Houthi forces continue to besiege civilians and threaten vital supply routes placing further strain on an already fragile health system. This is yet another ex...
LONDON, Oct. 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued text of the following speech: It's good to be back on home turf and I'm sorry for the shock that Manchester-based members of the audience are feeling at seeing me in person in a tie. Political content redacted So, I'm going to start by saying something that I used to say every week between the years of 2007 and 2010, when I was in his cabinet. Gordon is right. In every cabinet meeting. Very loyal. A very proud member, I might say. ...