LONDON, Dec. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister spoke to the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen this evening. Their discussion focused on the ongoing work on the US-led peace plan to bring an end to the killing in Ukraine. Both agreed that this is a pivotal moment for Ukraine's future, and that Europe will stand with them for as long as it takes to achieve a just and lasting peace. They also discussed the latest prog...
LONDON, Dec. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister met Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever in Downing Street this afternoon. The leaders welcomed the close and growing relationship between their two countries on a range of shared priorities, with an emphasis on migration, security and growth. On Ukraine, they discussed the latest on peace talks and agreed that these were at a pivotal moment for Ukraine's future. It was clear, they agreed, th...
LONDON, Dec. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Today marks 25 years since the signing of the Algiers Agreement, which brought an end to the conflict between Ethiopia and Eritrea. We reaffirm our longstanding support for the Agreement and the principles it upholds, including the borders as established by its subsequent Boundary Commission. Wecall for the respect of the sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of both Ethiopia and Eritrea. In the ...
LONDON, Dec. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * £750,000 awarded to projects encouraging youngpeople intocareersin the aviation sector * Reach for the Sky ChallengeFundgoes to projects across the UK aiming to showcase career paths, boost skills and futureproof the aviation sector * projects focus on getting young people from diverse backgrounds into aviation,creatingaccess to opportunityin high-skilled jobs Projects to inspire the next generation ofavi...
LONDON, Dec. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * new Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) in MedTech will help fill critical skills gaps, with estimated 145,000 jobs needed by 2035 across the sector * qualifications will train technicians and regulatory advisors to work on cutting-edge AI-enabled health devices, wearable tech, imaging and diagnostic tools * they have been developed through innovative partnership between Skills England, lifelong learning com...
LONDON, Dec. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: UK military intelligence will be more efficient, faster, and better able to anticipate future threats as the Ministry of Defence launches the new Military Intelligence Services (MIS). This major overhaul of Defence's intelligence organisations comes amid increasing threats to the UK and will keep Britain ahead of hostile states and terrorists. Following the recommendations in the Strategic Defence Review, the re...
LONDON, Dec. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The United Kingdom and Belgium are close neighbours, like-minded partners and Allies committed to working together to promote our common interests. Today, we deepen our bilateral cooperation and friendship, within the framework of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) and the Renewed Agenda for European Union - United Kingdom Cooperation ('the Renewed Agenda' agreed 19 May 2025). We look forward to an o...
LONDON, Dec. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Three quarters of eligible farmers have already received their Countryside Stewardship and Environmental Stewardship payments since the 2025 payment window opened on 1 December, the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) confirmed today (Friday 12 December). So far, more than 28,351 payments have been made, bringing the total amount paid to farmers to £435.6 million. Payments will continue to be made throughout Decemb...
LONDON, Dec. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: On Saturday 6 December, the Joint Unit for Waste Crime (JUWC) joined forces with Lancashire Police south rural taskforce and the National Crime Agency to arrest the man in relation to multiple sites of large-scale waste dumping on roadsides and lay-bys. The vehicle suspected to have been used during the offences has been seized by the JUWC. Officers are also investigating similar incidents in Lancashire, Chesh...
LONDON, Dec. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New deal agreed by G7 partners to ramp up AI adoption among SMEs, unlocking greater productivity and growth. * UK strengthens tech ties withCanada, as both countries work hand in glove to shape the next generation of tech innovations. * UK and Canadian governments to accelerate digitalisation, tackling challenges like outdated tech, cyber threats and driving growth through rollout of AI. People across the UK w...