LONDON, July 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister spoke to President of the Palestinian Authority, Mahmoud Abbas this afternoon. The leaders condemned in the strongest terms the appalling suffering unfolding in Gaza, and agreed on the urgent need for a ceasefire and for the immediate and unrestricted delivery of aid. They also reiterated that Hamas must release all remaining hostages, commit to disarmament and accept that they will play no r...
LONDON, July 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New Women's Sport Taskforce to lead a decade of change through to the FIFA Women's World Cup in 2035 * Announcement follows England heroes attending champions' reception at No10 Downing Street, and comes ahead of homecoming event in London today Priority access to grassroots football pitches for women and girls is to be more than doubled, as part of a series of plans announced by the Government to honour the s...
LONDON, July 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister met US President Donald Trump in Scotland today. The leaders began by discussing the appalling scenes in Gaza and agreed that urgent action was needed to bring an end to the suffering, which has reached new depths. Humanitarianaid had to be allowed in at scale and pace.They committed to work together to bring an end to the misery and starvation and continue to press for the immediate release o...
LONDON, July 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: In November 2023, Security Industry Authority (SIA) investigators confirmed that Strathclyde Security Ltd had been supplying door supervisors to a venue in Glasgow. This despite Ms McKirkle not possessing a legally required SIA licence. After further investigation and Ms McKirkle failing to respond to multiple requests for interview between December 2024 and April 2025, the case was reported to Scotland's Crown ...
LONDON, July 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A specialist Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) troop has moved into its new home at Gamecock Barracks, Nuneaton. The newly-named Nuneaton EOD Troop - formerly Nottingham EOD Troop and part of 721 EOD Squadron Royal Logistic Corps - relocated in July from Chetwynd Barracks in Nottingham to Gamecock Barracks. The Squadron belongs to 11 EOD and Search Regiment, the British Army specialists responsible for the ...
LONDON, July 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Environment Agency has successfully prosecuted East Midlands Airport Ltd for allowing discharges of drainage water containing aircraft and runway de-icing fluid. At Derby Crown Court on Monday 28 July 2025, the company was fined £892,500 for 3 offences of breaching environmental permits for the airport site near Nottingham. They were also ordered to pay costs of £65,687.54. The court was told that...
LONDON, July 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Bona Vacantia Division has today published revised Restoration Repayment guidelines and forms (RA15). This is to incorporate an addition to the documents required to be submitted in order to apply for a repayment and a minor change to the form to reflect this. Any application forwarded using the previous published guidance and forms will be accepted up until 8 August 2025 (although we reserve the right to r...
LONDON, July 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Businesses and workers in Scotland are set to benefit from the UK's trade deal with India, as new analysis shows the landmark agreement will deliver a £190 million boost for the Scottish economy as part of the Plan for Change. The deal is great news for Scotch producers, with Indian import tariffs on whisky to fall from 150% to 75% immediately, dropping even further to 40% within 10 years. Soft drink will a...
LONDON, July 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Tasers launched in jails following vicious HMP Frankland attack and rollout of protective body armour * 'Lockdown' searches ramped up in high-security prisons * £40 million investment to stem flow of contraband that fuels violence and keep the public safe, part of the Plan for Change Once triggered, the devices generate 1,500 volts of electricity to incapacitate an attacker instantly - at distance...
LONDON, July 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: This statement provides an update on the ongoing AAIB investigation into the fatal accident involving a Cessna FRA150L, G-PPFS. The aircraft was performing aerobatic manoeuvres north of Breighton Airfield. It entered a steep descent and struck the ground in a field near Thorganby. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The investigation is ongoing, and the final report will be published in due course. D...