LONDON, Dec. 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: New statistics show that in the worst affected areas, knife-point robberies are down 15% since June last year, following targeted action from the government. This compares to a 14% rise in 2024. In real-life terms this means almost 2,500 fewer people experienced the fear of being robbed under the threat of a knife. At the same time, a government programme set up to take down County Lines - drug smuggling network...
LONDON, Dec. 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Almost 5000 offenders to wear alcohol tags over Christmas and New Year * Technology monitors the alcohol levels in offenders' system around the clock * Innovative tags helping tackle drink-fuelled crime to make our streets safer Statistics published today (30 December) show 4,800 offenders either released from prison or serving a community sentence will wear an alcohol tag over Christmas and New Year. The tag...
LONDON, Dec. 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Tim Reid, CEO of UK Export Finance (UKEF), congratulates Rich Clothier, Managing Director of Wyke Farms, on receiving an honour in His Majesty the King's New Year Honours List for services to sustainable agriculture and food production. Rich was nominated by UKEF in recognition of his outstanding contribution to sustainable farming and his success in taking British food products to global markets. UKEF has worke...
LONDON, Dec. 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Joint statement: We, the Foreign Ministers of Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Iceland, Japan, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom express serious concerns about the renewed deterioration of the humanitarian situation in Gaza which remains catastrophic. Aswinter draws in,civilians in Gazaare facing appalling conditions with heavy rainfall and temperatures dropping.1.3 million people stillrequireu...
LONDON, Dec. 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: An FCDO spokesperson said: China's military exercises around Taiwan this week increase cross-strait tensions and the risk of escalation. A peaceful Taiwan Strait is critical to global prosperity and the UK economy. We consider the Taiwan issue one to be settled peacefully by the people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait through constructive dialogue, without the threat or use of force or coercion. We do not sup...
LONDON, Dec. 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) Board Member, Dr Fiona Rayment, has been appointed DBE (Dame Commander of the Order of British Empire) by His Majesty the King in the New Year's Honours List, for her services to the nuclear industry. NDA Group Chief Executive Officer, David Peattie, said: I'm delighted to congratulate Fiona on this well-deserved recognition, which honours her distinguished career and outstand...
LONDON, Dec. 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Those receiving honours in Northern Ireland include Olympian champion Rhys McClenaghan who receives an MBE for services to gymnastics. The 26-year old won a sensational gold medal on the Pommel Horse at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris for Ireland. The oldest recipient this year in the region is 82-year-old Florence Victoria Methven for voluntary service to the NSPCC and to the community in Newcastle, County Down...
LONDON, Dec. 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Those receiving honours in Scotland includeRoland Christian Douglas Schau Engebretson, who established Macaulay College on the Isle of Lewis to address a critical gap in post-school opportunities for young adults with learning disabilities and additional support needs. Louise Goughreceives a BEM for services to Foster Care, after serving as a Foster Carer for 28 years and providing a stable and supportive enviro...
LONDON, Dec. 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The following individuals from CSOC have been recognised: Commander of the British Empire (CBE) - Operations * British Army Brigadier S J J MARKS Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) * British Army Colonel D A CHAMBERLAIN * British Army Colonel C M MORTON Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) - Operations * British Army Lieutenant Colonel J A JEEVARATNAM Member of the Order of the Br...
LONDON, Dec. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) is delighted to announce that Narinder Shergill, who leads our Departmental Security Unit, has been awarded an OBE in the New Year Honours List 2026 for Services to the Administration of Justice. Since joining the SFO in 2014, Narinder has been instrumental in delivering security risk management and ensuring the safety and security of the organisation as it pursues complex fraud, b...