LONDON, July 31 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade is delighted to announce that Gemma Stevenson has been appointed His Majesty's Trade Commissioner (HMTC) for the Middle East and Pakistan, and His Majesty's Consul General to Dubai and the Northern Emirates, and will take up the role in September 2026. Prior to this role, Gemma was Director in the Department for Business and Trade covering the UK...
LONDON, July 31 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * new Khmerlanguagename reflects all four nations of the United Kingdomand the UK's modern political structure * therevisionwasdeveloped in consultation with Cambodian linguistic experts and the Royal Academy of Cambodia * approved by Cambodia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation The British Embassy Phnom Penh has adopted an updated Khmer translation of the United Kingdom, followin...
LONDON, July 31 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The first of 138 new homes for armed forces personnel and their families have been completed and handed over at Dhekelia Station in Cyprus. The first phase of the projectis now complete, with the delivery of 46 new Service Family Accommodation (SFA) properties in the EasternSovereign Base Area. The homes have been delivered through the APOLLOprogramme, a joint initiative between theDefenceInfrastructure Organis...
LONDON, July 31 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Updates to the Criminal Bills Assessment Manual and Supervisor Guidance take effect on 31 July 2026 for the Crime Contract. Changes to CBAM We have made bespoke changes to prison law funding. These changes follow discussions with the Association of Prison Lawyers (APL). The Prison Law chapter now offers greater clarity and practical guidance for providers and Legal Aid Agency (LAA) caseworkers. This includes gu...
LONDON, July 31 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister spoke with Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India today. The Prime Minister began by reflecting on the strength of the UK-India partnership and the significant impact it has had on local communities across the UK. The Prime Minister set out his ambitions to further enhance the UK-India relationship, including through the UK-India Vision 2035 framework and strong people-to-people links. The Pr...
LONDON, July 31 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The G7 Cyber Expert Group (CEG) successfully concluded its 2026 Cross-border-coordination exercise (CBCE) on May 18 2026. This exercise demonstrates the Group's ongoing commitment to strengthening cyber resilience across the G7 financial sector. A long-term exercise strategy has now been adopted to increase the frequency and consistency of these simulations, thereby enhancing preparedness across all jurisdictions...
LONDON, July 31 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: In avideo messageposted this afternoon, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, John Healey MP said: This government is working fast to restore hope and back Britain's communities. In the past two weeks, we have begun to kickstart growth in every postcode. We have backed British jobs, British skills and British businesses. And we have provided just a bit of breathing-space for those families and businesses that feel...
LONDON, July 31 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Proposals for formal regulation of the funeral sector to be developed following harrowing case in Hull * DHSC to lead cross-government work to ensure that every person in every setting is treated with the respect they deserve in death. * Work will formally commence following the sentencing of criminal funeral director Robert Bush today The government has announced urgent plans to crack down on rogue operators ...
LONDON, July 31 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Deputy Traffic Commissioner Dr Paul Stookes curtailed the operator's licence held by Kingpin Recycling Ltd from 12 vehicles to six vehicles indefinitely following a public inquiry held on 24 June 2026. The Shropshire-based company, which specialises in the reuse and recycling of used tyres, came to the attention of DVSA following a roadside encounter in July 2025. A subsequent investigation identified 28 occasio...
LONDON, July 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Minister for the Middle East Stephen Doughty said: The UK strongly condemns the escalating violence across the West Bank. The recent attacks by Israeli settlers on Palestinian villages and communities are appalling, as are violent incidents in response. This includes arson attacks against mosques in Qusra and Kour and lethal incidents in Deir Jarir, Beit Furikand in Tel, the last of which saw both Israelis and ...