LONDON, Jan. 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander said: I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Jim Wallace. Jim was the kind of politician that gives politics a good name. Decent, thoughtful and dutiful he embodied much that is best in our national life. As Scotland's first Deputy First Minister, he helped shape the very foundations of our devolved Parliament. His leadership during those early years set the tone f...
LONDON, Jan. 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Enter our competition to Be an Ambassador for a Day The British Embassy in Pristina invites Kosovan girls aged 14 to 18 to take part in this year's Ambassador for a Day competition. This initiative gives young women the chance to explore how diplomacy works, meet inspiring leaders, and gain confidence in their own potential. Why you should apply Women and girls make up half of the world's population and half ...
LONDON, Jan. 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * DVLA has launched a new vehicle tax campaign featuring a talking clamp. * The campaign highlights theeasy waysto tax online and reminds motorists of the real consequences of not taxing their vehicles. * While 98.7% of motorists pay their vehicle tax on time, more than 150,000 untaxed vehicles were still clamped in the UK in 2025. The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has launched a new national Vehicl...
LONDON, Jan. 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: British High Commissioner Paul Turner was joined by Minister for Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs, Hon. Kathy Nori MP, and Leader of the Opposition, Hon. Matthew Wale MP on a high-level panel to discuss the financial and cultural barriers to women's participation in politics in the Solomon Islands. The panel was part of a workshop organised by the Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD). Also on the ...
LONDON, Jan. 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: On 29 January 2026 at North Tyneside Magistrates Court, Marcos Gonzales-Rivera, Spanish national and Master of the British-registered fishing vessel Brisan FD9, pleaded guilty to using anchored nets in a prohibited area of the Canyons Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ). The vessel entered the Canyons MCZ on three occasions during January 2024 using set gill nets, with vessel monitoring system (VMS) data providing ev...
LONDON, Jan. 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Export bar is to allow time for a UK gallery or institution to acquire the sculpture * The sculpture has been valued at £635,000 (plus VAT of £27,000 which can be reclaimed by an eligible institution) An export bar has been placed on Anne Damer's 18th-century 'Shock Dog' sculpture in an effort to protect this rare surviving terracotta model. Anne Damer was one of Britain's pioneering sculptors and i...
LONDON, Jan. 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Senior Traffic Commissioner, Kevin Rooney, said: "I would like to offer my thanks to Victoria for her contribution to road safety in Wales. I wish her every success in her new position. Her work has strengthened the Traffic Commissioner tribunal. In addition to the hours spent on cases, education, and encouraging road transport businesses, she has enhanced cooperation between the Traffic Commissioners and th...
LONDON, Jan. 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister met the Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing today. The Prime Minister thanked the President for a warm welcome to China, and both leaders affirmed their shared commitment to building a consistent, long-term, and strategic partnership that will benefit both countries. They agreed they would continue to enhance co-operation on areas of mutual interest, while maintaining frank and open dialo...
LONDON, Jan. 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Two men have been arrested as part of an ongoing investigation into the large-scale, illegal tipping of waste at a site in Kidlington, the Environment Agency has announced today (30 January). In warrants executed yesterday (29 January), officers from the South East Regional Organised Crime Unit (SEROCU), working in support of the Environment Agency and alongside Thames Valley Police, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Co...
LONDON, Jan. 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister met the Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Beijing today. They recognised the significant progress made in UK-China relations, including the first meeting of the Economic and Financial Dialogue in over five years, and the Joint Economic and Trade Commission. The Prime Minister welcomed plans to make it easier for British companies to do business in China, including through a new services partnership...