LONDON, May 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Over the past few months, the situation in the West Bank has deteriorated significantly. Settler violence is at unprecedented levels. The policies and practices of the Israeli government, including a further entrenchment of Israeli control, are undermining stability and prospects for a two-state solution. International law is clear: Israeli settlements in the West Bank are illegal. Construction projects in the E1...
LONDON, May 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A technical exchange with Costa Rica in March 2026 brought together Guatemalan government institutions and partners to learn from Costa Rica's Forever Costa Rica model. Forever Costa Rica provides sustained funding for protected areas. Representatives from Guatemala's environment, finance and tourism institutions took part alongside regional partners and global initiatives working on conservation finance. The vis...
LONDON, May 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) is the statutory body that identifies candidates for judicial roles in England and Wales. They also help fill positions for several specialist tribunals with UK-wide powers. Lynne Berry CBE has been selected as the preferred candidate for the role of JAC Chair following a rigorous assessment process conducted in accordance with the Governance Code on Public Appointments...
LONDON, May 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Cabinet Secretary, with the approval of the Prime Minister, has announced the appointment of Adrian Bird CB as the new Chair of the Joint Intelligence Committee (JIC) and head of the Joint Intelligence Organisation (JIO). Adrian will replace Dame Madeleine Alessandri DCB, CMG, who is stepping down after three years in the role. Adrian is currently Chief of Defence Intelligence at the Ministry of Defence, and ...
LONDON, May 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Today, our thoughts are with the people of Manchester.We rememberthe22 people who lost their lives, the hundreds who were injured,and the families whoseliveswere permanently shattered by the devastating attack at the Manchester Arena on the 22 May 2017.Nine years on, youremainvery much in our thoughts and at the forefront of our mission. Weremaincommitted to playing our part to strengthen public safetyand continu...
LONDON, May 22 -- 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 April: * HM Land Registry completed over 1,933,680 applications to change or query the Land Register * the South East topped the table of regional applications with 435,169 HM Land Registry completed 1,933,685 applications in April compared with 2,2...
LONDON, May 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: For the first time, a national watchlistofwaste sites in Englandhas been published, as part of theEnvironment Agency's enhanced response to tackle the issue. The watchlist published today (Friday 22 May 2026)contributes tothe Environment Agency'senhanced intelligence gatheringofthe 117sitestoenable residents to see where we are acting. It forms a central part ofthe Environment Agency's10 Point Planto tackle wast...
LONDON, May 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: This statement provides an update on the ongoing AAIB investigation into an accident involving an LS8-E glider, G-CMMG, which struck the ground near Milston in Wiltshire whilst attempting a field landing. The glider was substantially damaged and the single occupant escaped but was taken to hospital with a serious head injury. The investigation is ongoing and the AAIB is reviewing the process forcontacting the eme...
LONDON, May 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Office of the Public Guardian(OPG)hasannouncedthe appointment of 30 new general visitors and11 re-appointedgeneral visitors. General visitorssupport OPG in supervising court appointeddeputiesand are public appointees.They also play a key role in investigations by conducting mental capacity assessments. The appointmentscommencedin October2025and will runfor 10 years.They are: * Sarah Post * Louise Potts...
LONDON, May 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: UK-Thailand Women in STEM Awards- Guidelines for applications Call opens: 22May 2026 Call closes: 22June 2026, 4:00pm (Thailand time, GMT+7) Background The UK-Thailand Women in STEM Awards aim to recognise and support outstanding early tomid-careerwomen researchers in science, technology,engineeringand mathematics (STEM) who havedemonstratedresearch excellence, leadership, and commitment to strengthening UK-Tha...