LONDON, Sept. 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: On Wednesday 26 August, the British High Commissioner, His Excellency Paul Turner, hosted athletes and officials of Team Solomons for afternoon tea in recognition of their participation at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, last month. The team proudly represented Solomon Islands at the country's 11th Commonwealth Games which took place in Glasgow between 23 July to 2 August. The Solomon Islands delega...
LONDON, Sept. 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The UK government-funded forestry governance project was launched by the UK government in Solomon Islands this week. It will focus on developing a new carbon market which will preserve forested areas and at the same time provide benefits to local communities. RISE stands for Rights, Integrity, Safeguards and Equity in carbon markets and the programme is designed to promote best practice for community-owned fores...
LONDON, Sept. 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Organised crime gangs behind England's hidden illegal waste sites are exposed through the Environment Agency's heatmaps published today (2 September 2026). Informed by the public the heat maps show where suspected waste crime - from carrying, dumping or burning - is being reported across England. Published for the first time last year, these annual reports are part of the Environment Agency's10-point planto comb...
LONDON, Sept. 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Boost forlocal pubs, restaurants andcafes as £10 million Hospitality Grant Schemelaunchesfor applications * Fundingaimsto back entrepreneurs starting new businesses, support training schemes giving young people their first jobs, andhelp trusted communityvenues toadapt andgrow * Over£3 millionearmarkedfornon-profitPub isThe Hub Village pubs, family-runrestaurants, and neighbourhood cafes received a bo...
LONDON, Sept. 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Prime MinisterAndy Burnhamjoins Their MajestiesTheKingand Queen,andthePresidentof France,Emmanuel Macronto visit the Bayeux Tapestry exhibitionat the BritishMuseum. * New UK-wideeducationprogramme will bringthehistoryof theBayeux Tapestry to communities across the country. * Two-dayvisit byPresidentMacron builds on closeUK-France tiesas bothcountriestackle sharedglobalchallengesto givepeoplebreathing spaceathom...
LONDON, Sept. 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Action to be taken on cost of living, local regeneration and essential services to drive down costs and support families. * Taskforces will tackle the immediate priorities of the public, building on action already taken including cutting bus fares and cracking down on subscription traps. * First Secretary of State, Louise Haigh to drive forward work across government to develop local solutions for local communi...
LONDON, Sept. 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Waterway users, customers, stakeholders and partners are being invited to help shape the future of navigation on its waterways by providing feedback on its draft National Navigation Strategy 2026-2031. The draft strategy responds to a clear need for change and sets out a vision for strengthening navigation services over the next 5 years, ensuring waterways continue to deliver benefits for those who use, enjoy, a...
LONDON, Sept. 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Eurasian Natural Resources Corporation Limited, the Director of the Serious Fraud Office, Dechert LLP and David Neil Gerrard have concluded the proceedings between them on terms which are confidential. Between 2013 and 2023, the SFO investigated Kazakh mining company ENRC over suspected bribery and corruption linked to mining assets in the Democratic Republic of Congo and elsewhere. The investigation concluded w...
LONDON, Sept. 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Prime Minister Andy Burnham to host French President Emmanuel Macron in Downing Street today to discuss shared challenges, including small boats crossings * New French surge teams deployedto tackle Western launches and 'mega dinghies' as UK-France partnership supported by nearly 1050 French officers helps deliver lowest summerfor arrivals since 2020 * Leaders are ...
LONDON, Sept. 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Patients in Manchester could benefit from earlier diagnosis, more personalised care and faster access to proven new technologies under a major new partnership launched today, 2 September, that will test promising innovations in real NHS settings. The partnership brings together the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), building on the MHR...