LONDON, Oct. 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued text of the following speech: Thank you, Mr Chair. The United Kingdom remains unwavering in its support for Ukraine's sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity within its internationally recognised borders, and for a just and lasting peace. We also express our solidarity with Romania, after its F-16s shot down two Geran UAVs that had intruded into its airspace on Saturday. Last week, the Russian delegation told this Forum...
LONDON, Oct. 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Patients across Great Britain will continue to have access to the medical devices and in vitro diagnostic devices (IVDs) they rely on, from insulin pumps and replacement joints to diagnostic tests and surgical equipment, after the government has today, 21 October 2026, confirmed it will continue to accept CE marked medical devices on a long-term basis. The decision follows a public consultation, which ran from 1...
LONDON, Oct. 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The August data shows: * on average, house prices have risen by 0.3% since August 2026. * there has been an annual increase of 0.9% which makes the average property in the UK valued at £273,000 England In England, the Data shows on average, house prices rose by 0.7% since June 2026 . The annual price increase of 1.1% takes the average property value to £293,000 The regional data for England indicate...
LONDON, Oct. 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Over £1bn investment set to generate jobs and growth across both countries as Sultan of Oman continues State Visit to UK. * New agreements will also accelerate mutual investment between Oman and the UK, supporting UK government's commitment to drive good growth in every postcode. * UK and Oman also commit to closer cooperation across security, defence and trade as Prime Minister hosts His Majesty T...
LONDON, Oct. 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: We have a vacancy for a Pharmaceutical Quality Assessor. Job Title Pharmaceutical Quality Assessor Grade SSO Salary & Pension £47,557 per annum with Pension Scheme Annual Leave entitlement Commencing at 25 days Role The main role of the Quality team is to assess quality data submitted by companies in support of applications for marketing authorisations for veterinary medicines, and applications to ...
LONDON, Oct. 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Please note this data shows what HM Land Registry has been able to process during the time period covered and is not necessarily a reflection of market activity. In September: * HM Land Registry completed over 2,008,860 applications to change or query the Land Register * The South East topped the table of regional applications with 454,286 HM Land Registry completed 2,008,867 applications in September compared...
LONDON, Oct. 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Environment Agency has put electric construction vehicles through their paces on a Sussex beach, proving that green technology can stand up to the demands of vital coastal defence work while cutting air and noise pollution. From 12 to 16 October, an electric fleet successfully shifted shingle from White Point in Eastbourne to North-east Beach in Sovereign Harbour. The fleet, which included a 22-tonne excavat...
LONDON, Oct. 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The company wants to operate an energy from waste plant at Merchant Park, Newton Aycliffe in County Durham. Under the permit Fornax has applied for, the site would be able to accept clinical, commercial and industrial hazardous waste for incineration in a high temperature thermal treatment facility. After reviewing comments and evidence from a previous public consultation last summer, the Environment Agency is ...
LONDON, Oct. 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Annie Hind and Professor Dame Judith Petts DBE have today been appointed to new roles on the Board of the Marine Management Organisation (MMO). Annie Hind has been appointed as a Board Member and will commence a three-year appointment on 1 November 2026. Professor Dame Judith Petts DBE has been appointed Deputy Chair of the MMO Board. Her appointment will commence on 1 February 2027 following the completion of ...
LONDON, Oct. 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: At around 23:52 on 15September2026, a wrong side failure of the European Train Control System (ETCS) occurred near Welshpool, Powys. RAIB's preliminary examination into this incident found that an infrastructure monitoring train operating under Level2 ETCS supervision stopped at the block marker which should have signified the end of its movement authority. However, despite having reached the block marker, the s...