LONDON, Oct. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The 33rd edition of the Pontignano Conference took place between the University of Siena and the Certosa di Pontignano on 16 and 17 October 2025. This is the most important event on the UK-Italy bilateral agenda, organised by the British Embassy in Italy and the British Council. Chaired by Lord David Willetts and Hon. Alessandro Cattaneo, this year's Conference focused on the crucial themes of "Growth and Resili...
LONDON, Oct. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Ambassador Correa was accompanied by the six-NGO Seascape Partnership and community representatives, as part of two marine conservation initiatives supported by the British government: Darwin and OCEAN. During the visit, the Ambassador toured marine protected areas and the fishing communities of Chachahuate and East End in the Cayos Cochinos Marine National Monument, Salado Barra in Cuero y Salado Wildlife Refug...
LONDON, Oct. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * One-stop shop to cut red tape and remove barriers for global firms investing in UK financial services * Partnership between Treasury, regulators and City of London to deliver growth for working people * Targets high-value job creation in every region - from Leeds to Liverpool, Belfast to Bristol The new 'concierge' service willhelp global financial services firms pick locations, navigate regulation and get to ...
LONDON, Oct. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Companies marketing medicines for small pet animals that are exempt from the requirements of a Marketing Authorisation (MA) under Schedule 6 of the Veterinary Medicines Regulations (VMR), must submit an annual list of products currently on the market to the VMD by 17 November 2025. This deadline applies to all registered companies, regardless of when they first registered. This requirement follows changes to the...
LONDON, Oct. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: His Majesty King Charles III has approved the award of Honorary OBE (Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) to Mr. Atsushi Horiba in recognition of his services to the UK automotive sector. As Chairman & Group CEO of HORIBA Group, headquartered in Japan, Mr. Horiba has contributed to the development of new technologies in critical sectors for the future of the UKautomotive industry through th...
LONDON, Oct. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: His Majesty King Charles III has approved the award of Honorary OBE (Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) to Mr Masayoshi Matsumoto, in recognition of his contribution to UK-Japan trade and investment. As Chairman and CEO of Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. (SEI), Mr Matsumoto has demonstrated visionary leadership in committing to major investment in the UK in support of the government's ...
LONDON, Oct. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Since the terrorist attacks against Israel of 7 October 2023, the UK government has been working with partners across the region to secure the release of hostages, including British nationals, who were kidnapped. In support of these efforts the Ministry of Defence conducted surveillance flights over the Eastern Mediterranean, including operating in air space over Israel and Gaza from December 2023. The surveilla...
LONDON, Oct. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Strong leadership from government, housebuilders, insurers and flood action groups will be vital in ensuring homes across England are better protected from the impacts of flooding, according to an independent review published today (Thursday 16 October). In recent years, there has been an increase in the use of property flood resilience measures,which help reduce the risk of damage to individual properties, spee...
LONDON, Oct. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * The UK's Carrier Strike Group (CSG) visited Mumbai and Goa, conducting exercises in the Indian Ocean. * Strategic partnership with India reinforced through joint exercises between the UK and the Indian militaries, strengthening regional security and cooperation * CSG departs Indo-Pacific as two new defence deals with India boost British business and jobs, following the Prime Minister's visit last week. ...
LONDON, Oct. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: As the buzz of Freshers' Week fades and fraudsters step up their game in the new term, the Home Office and NatWest have partnered to urge students to Stop! Think Fraud. Over half of students (57%) have encountered or had money stolen by criminals, according to new data from NatWest's Student Living Index. Young adults aged 18 to 24 are now having an average of £300 stolen by scammers in the past year, showi...