LONDON, June 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * UK announces70new sanctions targeting Russia'sdecrepitshadow fleet,military procurement supplychainsandillicit finance networks usedto circumvent sanctions. * UKramps up pressure on RussiaduringG7 Summitfollowinglatest abhorrent attacksagainst Ukraine, killinginnocent civilians and destroying holy sites. * The UK has now sanctionedalmost500individuals,entities andshipsunder its Russia sanctions regime in2026alo...
LONDON, June 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) and Japan's National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST) have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) to deepen collaborative activities and cooperation mechanisms in fusion energy development. Coinciding with the recent visit to the UK by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, the MoC builds on the UK-Japan Fusion Memorandum of Cooperation agreed in June ...
LONDON, June 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * £10m network launched toshapethe rules of the road for quantum - backingtheUK's globalleadership. * New National Quantum Standards Network will help turnBritishresearch into secure, reliable products people can trust and businesses can sell worldwide. * Coordinatedstandardsto accelerate breakthroughs in healthcare,transportand finance - unlocking jobs,investmentand growth. A newnationalnetworktocoordinate...
LONDON, June 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A new online form is now available, making iteasier and quicker to refer toVeterans Services,whoprovideinformation,guidanceand welfaresupport tothosewho have left or are transitioning out of the Armed Forces. The formoffersa simpleandsecure way for veterans, serving personnel, and those supporting them torequestassistanceandsupportingguidance.It removes the need to download and complete paper or PDF forms, allow...
LONDON, June 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Mr Paul Simister has been appointed His Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Liberia, in succession to Mr Neil Bradley, who has transferred to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Simister will take up his appointment during June 2026. Curriculum vitae Full name: Paul Richard Simister Date Role 2026 FCDO, Deputy Head, West Africa Department 2025 to 2026 FCDO, Pre-posting Training, Short-term Assig...
LONDON, June 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Ms Olivia Ricketts has been appointed His Majesty's Ambassador to the Swiss Confederation and His Majesty's non-resident Ambassador to the Principality of Liechtenstein in succession to Mr James Squire. Ms Ricketts will take up her appointment during January 2027. Curriculum Vitae Full name: Olivia Hope Ricketts Year Role 2026 FCDO, Full time language training (German) 2025 DSIT, Director, International and ...
LONDON, June 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Middle East Minister Hamish Falconerusesa visit to Islamabad to thank Pakistan for their leadership in brokering the US-Iran peace deal. * Visit underlines longstanding UK support for stability in the Middle East and for Pakistan'smediationrole. * Minister bolsters joint UK-Pakistan efforts to tackle illegal immigration into the UK withadditionalfunding to target underlying drivers which entice people to illega...
LONDON, June 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The TRA has today, 16 June 2026, published its intended recommendation to extend the anti-dumping measure on imports of wire rod from China, following assessments that dumping would be likely to recur, and that injury to UK industry would be likely to recur. Wire rod is used to make construction materials, vehicle components, and general industrial and engineering products. The TRA has recommended that the curr...
LONDON, June 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Mr William Longhurst has been appointed Charge d'Affaires en titre to the Republic of Belarus in succession to Mr David Ward, who is transferring to another appointment in the Diplomatic Service. Mr Longhurst will take up his appointment during July 2026. Curriculum Vitae Full name: William Jesse Longhurst Year Role 2024 to 2026 FCDO, Full time Language Training in Russian 2019 to 2024 British Embassy Berne,...
LONDON, June 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The SIAreceivednearly200detailedresponses to the consultationand engaged with over 1,800 people and organisations across a wide range of industries through itswebinarprogramme. The SIA is the regulator for the Terrorism (Protection of Premises)Act,known as Martyn's Law, whichis expected to come into force from spring 2027.The breadth of engagementwith the consultationreflects the importance ofthe legislationand ...