LONDON, March 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister spoke to the President of the United States, Donald Trump, this evening. The leaders discussed the current situation in the Middle East, and in particular, the need to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to resume global shipping. They agreed that reopening the Strait of Hormuz was essential to ensure stability in the global energy market. They agreed to speak again soon. Disclaimer: Curated by HT...
LONDON, March 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Communities are set to see their areas transformed through a £319 million investment announced today,as part of the Pride in Placestrategy to restore pride and opportunity in neighbourhoods across the country. The investment is delivered through four clear strands: High streets reinvigorated- A £301 million commitment to High Streets Innovation Partnerships will support local communities to reimagine...
LONDON, March 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union, express support to our partners in the region in the face of the unjustifiable attacks by the Islamic Republic of Iran and its proxies. We condemn in the strongest terms the regime's reckless attacks against civilians and civilian infrastr...
LONDON, March 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister spoke to the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, this morning. The Prime Minister began by underscoring that as close partners and friends, Cyprus' security was of utmost importance to the UK. The Prime Minister reiterated that RAF Akrotiri would not be involved in the UK's continuation of its agreement with the US to use UK bases in collective self defence of the reg...
LONDON, March 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Ministerspoke to His Royal Highness, Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa, this morning. The leaders began by discussing the situation on the ground, and the Prime Minister outlined the UK's latest support for Bahrain, including deploying a team of experts to help counter drone attacks. Both condemned Iran's ongoing attacks on critical national infrastructure and the Strait of Hormuz. The Prime M...
LONDON, March 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Ministers met this afternoon to discuss the latest developments in the Middle East and Iran's targeting of unarmed commercial shipping, civilian infrastructure including oil and gas facilities and its blocking of the Strait of Hormuz. They underlined that the UK is working closely with international partners to develop a viable plan to safeguard international shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Ministers condemn...
LONDON, March 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The King has approved the nomination of The Venerable Roderick (Rod) Ernest Alexander Green, BA, MA, MTh, Archdeacon of Llandaff, in the Church in Wales, to the Suffragan See of Stepney, in the Diocese of London, in succession to The Right Reverend Dr Joanne Woolway Grenfell, MA, DPhil, following her translation to the See of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich. Rod was educated at the University of Reading and the Lond...
LONDON, March 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Renamed as the King Charles III England Coast Path in his honour in 2023 the2,700 mile-longtrail is the longest managed coastal walking route in the world giving unprecedented access to coastline, * With 1,000 miles of new access and improved infrastructure throughout the path will deliver a boost to the visitor economy and coastal communities. The King Charles III England Coast Path was officially launc...
LONDON, March 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The government has today announced a major expansion of its landmark Pride in Place programme, backing 40 more communities with long‑term funding and real power to breathe new life into the places they call home. Neighbourhoods will receive up to £20 million over the next decade, supporting locally-led solutions shaped by the people who know their areas best - not imposed from Whitehall. From saving...
LONDON, March 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Please note this data shows what HM Land Registry has been able to process during the time period covered and is not necessarily a reflection of market activity. In February: * HM Land Registry completed 1,941,280 applications to change or query the Land Register * the South East topped the table of regional applications with 434,589 HM Land Registry completed 1,941,280 applications in February compared with ...