LONDON, June 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister met with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at the G7 Summit in Evian today. The leaders began by reflecting on discussions at the G7 and the situation in Ukraine and the Middle East. With war still raging in Europe, and a conflict thousands of miles away impacting people at home, it was vital the UK and the European Union worked closely together to provide security and opport...
LONDON, June 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: New cash equivalent transfer value (CETV) factors for 21 public service pension schemes are now available on the GAD Factors Guidance Hub. These updates have been provided by the Government Actuary's Department (GAD) following the change to the SCAPE discount rate. Trigger event On 19 May 2026, HM Treasury (HMT) announced a change to the SCAPE discount rate from CPI + 1.7% p.a. to CPI + 2.0% p.a. HMT also revi...
LONDON, June 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * £61 million fund to encourage local people to step in and savepubs,shopsand other community gems * Communities Secretary Steve Reed announces cash boost in part of a wider£301 millionpackage tosupport high streets,drive communitycontroland back local people * Package builds on wider £5.8 billion Pride in Place programme, handing real power and money to local people who know their areas best Pubs...
LONDON, June 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * B&Q and Currys join government plans to bring plug-in solar to UK homes * Rooftop solar panels are already saving families up to £480a month * Government launches consultation for industry views on ensuring consumer safety More families are set to save money on bills as flagship retailers Currys, B&Q, Amazon and Lidl join government plans to bring plug-in solar panels to UK homes. At a roundtable of some...
LONDON, June 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The published Terms of Reference, Terms of Reference - Wholesale Digital Markets Champion (PDF, 209 KB, 3 pages), sets out how he will lead industry in driving the adoption of digital technologies across UK markets, increasing competitiveness, driving down cost and enhancing resilience. On 21 April, the government appointed Chris Woolard CBE as the Wholesale Digital Markets Champion to provide market leadership...
LONDON, June 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * £1.3 billion in new investment secured from leading companies in France and India to back clean energy and AI projects in the UK * More than 1,400 new jobs to be created in Manchester, Leeds and Birmingham * Major new battery storage and clean power projects to boost energy security and help bring down bills for working people The Prime Minister will unveil a major package of international investment into...
LONDON, June 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister met the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, at the G7 this afternoon. The leaders began by reflecting on the peace deal struck between the United States and Iran on Sunday, and paid tribute to President Trump's efforts, and all partners involved, to secure a wayforward. It was vital the Strait of Hormuz was now opened with no tolls and full freedom of navigationforglobal shipping, they ag...
LONDON, June 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister met President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine at the G7 in France this afternoon. ThePrime Minister began by updating President Zelenskyy on the UK's latest package of support, including £210 million of UK Export Finance support to power Ukraine's nuclear power plants, and 70 new sanctions targeting Russia's decrepit shadow fleet, military procurement supply chains and illicit finance netw...
LONDON, June 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: We, the Leaders of the G7, reaffirm our commitment to accelerate the fight against cancer. Partner countries of the G7, Brazil, Egypt, India, Kenya and the Republic of Korea, also support this call on the fight against cancer. Cancer kills nearly 10 million people each year worldwide and new cases are projected to increase by 80 per cent globally by 2050, given the aging of the population and its interactions wi...
LONDON, June 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: We, the Leaders of the G7, reaffirm our commitment to international cooperation on development and investment finance as a driver of shared prosperity and highlight our willingness to provide support to the most vulnerable. Partner countries of the G7, Kenya and the Republic of Korea, also support this declaration. We recognize that the impact of the international development finance architecture has served the m...