LONDON, Sept. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * British soldiers will be better protected and gain greater intelligence on the battlefield with new'spy'drones. * Up to£400 million investment in long-endurance surveillance drones and more than one thousand smaller drones unveiled as part of separate £16 million deal. * Part of government's commitment to the Army's next generation of uncrewed aerial systems highlighted in the Defence Investm...
LONDON, Sept. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Governments of Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America gave a statement following the publication of the latest report of the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team (MSMT): We, the participating states of the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team (MSMT), have released a report today on the De...
LONDON, Sept. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The operator of three illegal waste sites near Harleston has been issued a hefty £20,000 fine and a 5-year criminal behaviour order (CBO) after dumping, burying, and burning waste between October 2023 and July 2024. In addition, David Pipe, director of D M Pipe Ltd, RRAGO Jack Leasing Ltd and RRAGO Jack Recruitment Ltd, received a 12-month custodial sentence, suspended for 18 months. The criminal behaviou...
LONDON, Sept. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Old Bank is the first project to be completed as part of the Millom Town Deal. Cumberland Council, Sellafield Ltd and the Millom Town Deal Board are working together to support the town. It also creates new opportunities for local people. The former NatWest bank has been repaired and restored. It's now a new space for local businesses, community groups and visitors. Work has been delivered through the React...
LONDON, Sept. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Hundreds of thousands of people have visited the Queen Elizabeth Digital Memorial since its launch on 21 April this year, as part of the national memorial, with many people, including famous faces, submitting their personal memories. Led by the Cabinet Office, the digital memorial brings together rich archive material, photography and video to map key events from Queen Elizabeth's life and reign, and invites th...
LONDON, Sept. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Minister for Europe, Lord Wood of Anfield said: "The UK respects the independence of the Court and its judicial process and remains committed to justice, accountability and reconciliation across the region. "The UK remains a close friend and partner of Kosovo, firmly supporting its sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity, as well as peace across the Western Balkans. We are proud of the role we play...
LONDON, Sept. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: David Craig and Paul Nowak are appointed to four-year terms until 31 August 2030. Hanneke Smits will begin her four-year term on 1 January 2027, until 31 December 2030. David Craig and Paul Nowak take up the positions vacated by Sir Ron Kalifa and Baroness Frances O'Grady. David Craig and Paul Nowakwill attend their first Court meetings on 17 September and 22 October respectively. Hanneke Smits will take up the...
LONDON, Sept. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: In July 2026, the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) confirmed that more than 92% of eligible vessels had been registered for a Nemo device. This milestone follows work to address the cessation of data transmissions from SC2 devices to the UK Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) Hub. Almost half of the registered devices have since been installed, with the remaining installations expected to be completed over the ...
LONDON, Sept. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Under the Future of Food Regulation programme, these proposals aim to reform the whole system. This includes strengthening local delivery across the UK, giving local authority food teams the tools they need, introducing a more consistent national approach to scrutinise the very largest food businesses, and ensuring high food standards are maintained in a changing market. Professor Susan Jebb, Chair of the Food ...
LONDON, Sept. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Defence Secretary Rt Hon Wes Streeting MP said: No family should have to go through the loss that Jaysley-Louise's family are having to deal with every single day. My thoughts are with her family and loved ones. I commend the bravery and determination they have shown in pursuing the change needed in our Armed Forces. Every person who serves in our Armed Forces is owed a duty of care, and all have a responsibil...