LONDON, May 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * First time images from Noctis-1 space telescope are released, capturing objects such as the International Space Station and the UK's SKYNET military communications satellites. * UK satellites vital to our everyday lives and crucial military operations are better protected with new space awareness software. * 20% of UK economy reliant on satellite services which are essential for military operations, navigation, ...
LONDON, May 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * applications open for operators to run taxi, bus and private hire-style self-driving vehicles, in British first * passengers could book journeys through operators, including Wayve, later this year * services will be held to strict safety requirements, driving confidence in an industry that will unlock significant economic growth and support thousands of jobs Passengers could book taxi and bus-style self-driving...
LONDON, May 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister held a virtual meeting with the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the President of France Emmanuel Macron and the German Chancellor Friedrich Merz this afternoon. President Zelenskyy updated on the progress made by Ukraine's military in recent weeks, as it continues to ramp up its defence in the face of Putin's continued attacks. The leaders paid tribute to the strength and courage of ...
LONDON, May 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The variation to operator Transwaste's permit means the company can now only accept waste types that are unlikely to produce smells, such as inert waste like soil, concrete and bricks. The step has been taken to restrict the amount of household waste on site - waste that is the cause of smells - while work to permanently cover the site is ongoing. The variation also includes a new requirement for the operator to...
LONDON, May 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Sexual harassment on public transport will be tackled as part of a new campaign to drive up reporting of harassment on trains and support victims. The campaign challenges behaviours such as staring, intrusive questions and unwelcome comments, and backs passengers to report incidents to the British Transport Police (BTP). Launched under the government's ongoing, flagship Enough campaign, the new partnership with ...
LONDON, May 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Foreign Secretary has decided to reschedule the Illicit Finance Summit to December 2026. The UK Government is determined to tackle illicit finance around the world and deliver on the priorities in the UK Anti‑Corruption Strategy 2025. The new dates will enable broader participation, ensuring the Summit generates the strongest possible international commitments to drive impact at a time of heightened glo...
LONDON, May 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New sniffer dogs, trained handlers and specialist equipment provided by UK Governmentto intercept more small boat supplies and illegal narcotics before they reach the UK * Joint operations between the UK National Crime Agency and Bulgarian authorities saw 91 small boats and six engines intercepted in Bulgaria in 2025. * The new dogs build on the success of the UK-supported detection dog Adele, who intercepted 48...
LONDON, May 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued its first amber heat-health alert (HHA) of 2026, warning that high temperatures over the coming days may put vulnerable people at increased risk and reminding health and social care services to prepare for further alerts over the summer as temperatures rise. The current heat health alert in place for the West Midlands, East Midlands, East of England, South East, an...
LONDON, May 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A Government Actuary's Department (GAD) expert has co-authored a major new report which calls on actuaries, policymakers and financial institutions to treat nature loss as a serious economic threat, not a secondary concern. Georgina Bedenham, Head of Climate Risk and Disaster Risk Finance at GAD, contributed to 'Tipping into the Wild Unknown'. It is the latest report in the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFo...
LONDON, May 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Major Government and judicialinitiativeto help recruit morejudges fromdiversebackgrounds * Expansion in broadcasting of sentencing remarks to be agreed to strengthen transparency * Part of drive to improve public confidence in criminal justice system Amajor newinitiativelaunchedyesterday(Thursday 21 May)willhelpbreak down barriers and deliver a judiciary that reflects modern Britain. ThenewJudicial and Legal D...