LONDON, Sept. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued text of the following speech: Throughout High-Level Week, we heard a clear and repeated commitment to achieving a two-state solution. It remains the only credible pathforwardsto a better future for Israelis and Palestinians, founded on lasting peace and security for both. Yet the two-state solution is at risk of being destroyed by the facts on the ground. Mr President, myPrime Minister has been clear: the 7thOctober 2023 terrori...
LONDON, Sept. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued text of the following speech: As we gather today, families in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are losing loved ones to Ebola. Thousands of people have died. Health workers are risking their lives every single day. And communities already living with conflict and displacement are facing yet another crisis. Outbreaks spread when we fail to act early enough. The lessons are clear. We know what works: strong surveillance, tr...
LONDON, Sept. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued text of the following speech: Your Excellencies, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. It's a huge honour to be here. Thank you to the United Arab Emirates Government for bringing us all together. And to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, and Executive Director, for their leadership. The United Kingdom greatly values its partnership with the UAE, including our work to tackle illicit finance. That partnership g...
LONDON, Sept. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Two Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) officers have travelled to the United Kingdom on Friday 25 September 2026 to participate in the International Leadership Programme (ILP), a flagship leadership initiative delivered by the UK College of Policing. RSIPF Director of Close Personal Protection Aipo Kabwere and Provincial Police Commander Western Province Superintendent, Wilken Miriki are taking part in ...
LONDON, Sept. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Government backs British shipyards with multi-billion pound investment in three major maritime projects to strengthen national security, support skilled jobs and drive growth in every part of the UK. * Chancellor confirms three new floating docks for the Royal Navy's submarine service at HM Naval Base Clyde will be built in Britain supporting Britain's defence industrial base and securing key sovereign capabil...
LONDON, Sept. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister welcomed the Prime Minister of Norway Jonas Støre to Liverpool today. The Prime Minister began by thanking Prime Minister Støre for visiting the United Kingdom, and reflected on the strength of the relationship between the two countries. Both leaders raised the Lunna House strategic defence agreement between the UK and Norway, and how the long term partnership would benefit both co...
LONDON, Sept. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Utility companies - including electricity, gas and water networks - will be expected to create British jobs and apprenticeships across the country as they invest for the future. * The National Shipbuilding Office will be given oversight of all civil shipbuilding in government, ensuring all decisions are made in the national interest and provide value to the taxpayer. * New Insourcing Unit based within the Offi...
LONDON, Sept. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Young people set to benefit from fully funded jobs as government continues to tackle UK's persistently high disability employment gap. * Number of NEET young people who report having a disability has doubled in the past decade. * New fast track for those on health benefits part of £2.5 billion investment to support almost a million young people towards employment. Under the scheme, eligible young people ...
LONDON, Sept. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: From today, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) will make its Universal Service for victims and Enhanced Service for survivors of domestic abuse permanent across every CPS Area. The Universal and Enhanced Services, tested in pilot areas since 2023, will now become the standard offer for victims in every part of England and Wales. The Attorney General Ellie Reeves KC MP said: I am pleased to announce the natio...
LONDON, Sept. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New lithium mine in Cornwall will ramp up UK's industrial resilience, support over 100 jobs and help make Britain better off. * Government is taking action to ensure UK has strong supply of critical mineral to back key supply chains for AI, advanced manufacturing and clean energy sectors. * Investments follows £1bn secured forUK automotive this month alone, supporting hundreds of jobs as part of the Prime...