LONDON, July 25 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * NewTekeverAR5surveillance droneschosentokeepBritish troopssafethrough round-the-clock intelligence gathering. * Up to£400 million dealwillsupport jobs at Tekever's UK sites, bolsteringBritain'sdefence manufacturing base. * Investmentsupports re-industrialisation ofBritain, helping to strengthen national security andcreategrowth across the UK. British soldiers willbebetter protected and more lethal...
LONDON, July 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued text of the following speech: Thank you, everybody. I cannot tell you what a proud moment this is. I think this might be the best day of my life. I'm not joking. I know you think I am, but I'm not. Things are just completely coming full circle here, for me to be here with you all in the heart of Manchester this Friday morning at the end of a fairly big week is just everything to me. Because it's almost exactly 35 years since I lef...
LONDON, July 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: As a result of engagement led by the UK Government, distilleries and whisky drinkers on both sides of the Atlantic will be raising a glass to celebrate a landmark day for the beloved product as US tariffs are lifted. From today [24 July], whisky from the UK will now have zero tariffs following the agreement that was reached during His Majesty The King's visit in April. Whisky distilleries across the country are...
LONDON, July 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Climate and risk specialists from the Government Actuary's Department (GAD) partnered with the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) to host a cross-government roundtable on climate scenarios. The event, during London Climate Action Week, brought together representatives from 8 government organisations to: * share experience * identify common challenges * explore how climate scenarios can support policymaki...
LONDON, July 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: An anti-dumping measure on bicycles and certain bicycle parts imported from China will be maintained until 30 August 2029 following a transition review of the measure conducted by the Trade Remedies Authority. Maintaining this measure will help to protect the UK's bicycle manufacturing industry, which includes many small and medium sized businesses employing thousands of people, from unfair international trade p...
LONDON, July 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Prime Minister holds first set of calls with leading business groupsto outline his vision for a stronger partnership with the private sector * Government to provide greater certainty, faster decisions and a stronger business voice in policy making to drive good growth in every postcode * Burnham calls on businesses to work with Government to tackle rising youth unemployment and restore first rung in the ladder ...
LONDON, July 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Around 3,000 athletes will take part in the 10-day competition. * UK Government is underwriting the Games' safety and security costs. * Armed Forces personnel to raise the Commonwealth flag at the Opening Ceremony. The summer of sport is coming to Scotland as the 2026 Commonwealth Games arrive in Glasgow. Around 3,000 athletes from 74 Commonwealth nations and territories will be in Scotland's largest ...
LONDON, July 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New AI Taskforce to drive the Government's overall strategy on AI and unlock the opportunities it holds for growth, prosperity and public sector transformation * Lord Vallance to bring extensive scientific, technical and public sector experience in his role as Chair. AI Minister Kanishka Narayan will lead the Taskforce and attend Cabinet. * Lord Vallance has also been appointed as Chair of the Oxford-Ca...
LONDON, July 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Iain Banfield has today (24 July 2026) been appointed as the permanent Chief Executive and Chief Land Registrar of HM Land Registry following his successful tenure as Interim Chief Executive. Iain will formally take on the role in September 2026. Building on his achievements as interim CEO and Chief Financial Officer since 2019, he also brings considerable experience from previous roles in the Department for Int...
LONDON, July 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * First shipment of Scotch whisky departing for the US under newly implemented zero-tariff agreement, following deal reached after King's visit * Boost for whisky producers from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland as tariffs removed on one of Britain's biggest exports which supports over 65,000 jobs * World-first whisky shipmentwithout physical paperworkshows how UK's cutting-edge Trade Strategy is helping busin...