LONDON, July 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * £400 million package to back investment fund managers from underrepresented backgrounds and drive growth as part of the government's Plan for Change. * Additional £50 million for female-led venture capital funds, doubling the British Business Bank's commitment to £100 million and supporting the Invest in Women Taskforce. * New report reveals that angel investors are backing more all-female foundi...
LONDON, July 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Thank you, Mr Vice President, We thank the Independent Expert for his update and welcome the Central African Republic's continued cooperation with his mandate. As the Central African Republic continues to strengthen its human rights framework, we welcome the appointment of 11 new commissioners of the Truth, Justice, Reparation and Reconciliation Commission. And we encourage a timely resumption of the Commission...
LONDON, July 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The programme of webinars and regional events will continue throughout the autumn term, offering providers a range of opportunities to familiarise themselves with the changes, ahead of inspections under the renewed framework beginning in November. Ofsted will hold live webinars for different provider types across each education remit, setting out the key changes to inspection. Recordings of each webinar will be ...
LONDON, July 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Government has announced its intention to amend the Medical Devices Regulations 2002 for Great Britain to incorporate EU Common Specifications for high-risk in vitro diagnostic (IVD) devices and to repeal regulations on Coronavirus Test Device Approvals (CTDA). Respondents overwhelmingly supported a proposal to repeal the current CTDA process for COVID-19 devices and to replace current requirements with Comm...
LONDON, July 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: An ambitious farmer-led initiative connecting Kent's diverse landscapes from chalk downlands to coastal habitats has officially launched, bringing new hope for wildlife conservation across the region. The Chalk to Coast project unites three established farm clusters, Hoo Peninsula, Swale and North Kent Downs and Medway Gap, forming a 'super cluster' that will create natural wildlife corridors across different ha...
LONDON, July 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Applications are now open for 15 new Board members and a new co-chair * Current terms for BSL Advisory Board members are due to end 31 December 2025 * BSL Advisory Board plays a vital role in advising the government The British Sign Language (BSL) Advisory Board is recruiting for a new co-chair and 15 new board members. The terms of the current chair and members are due to run out on 31 December 2025 after me...
LONDON, July 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Debarment investigations into seven organisations criticised by the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, relating to their eligibility for public contracts, have been paused to prevent any impact on criminal investigations. The Metropolitan Police launched a criminal investigation following the Grenfell Tower tragedy on 14 June 2017, with a dedicated team of 180 officers and staff working to identify any offences and those r...
LONDON, July 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Export Credit Agency provides guarantee to develop one of Asia's largest offshore wind sites * Backing of wind farm will unlock opportunities for British exporters, strengthening Britain's position as a clean energy superpower UK Export Finance (UKEF) is guaranteeing financing for a major offshore wind farm project in Taiwan, creating export opportunities for British businesses. In support of the governm...
LONDON, July 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Thank you, Mr President. We would like to make closing remarks on three resolutions. In respect of L.20, the UK's commitment to the safety of journalists and media freedom is unwavering. In accordance with international law, surveillance or interference with encryption technologies must be necessary, proportionate and subject to proper safeguards.Without such safeguards, journalists' lawful activities should no...
LONDON, July 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: New data published today by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows continued high levels of confidence in the UK's childhood vaccination programme. The Childhood vaccines: parental attitudes survey 2025, which tracks parental attitudes towards childhood immunisations across the UK found that most parents believe that childhood vaccines are safe (85% up from 84% in 2023) that they trust them (84% up from 82%...