LONDON, Oct. 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Mussel farm relocation approved to boost sustainable seafood industry in Devon Plans to relocate an offshore mussel farm into deeper waters in Babbacombe Bay, Devon, have been approved, supporting the growth of sustainable aquaculture in the region. Offshore Shellfish Ltd. will install 140 screw anchors on the seabed to support 68 mussel-growing longlines across four sections in Torbay Harbour. The move shifts ...
LONDON, Oct. 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The UK will provide additional defensive military support to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, given escalating Houthi attacks in the region. The UK will fly defensive counter air missions to support the protection of Saudi cities and critical national infrastructure against aerial attack, using RAF Typhoon fighter jets. These aircraft will operate in a defensive role and will not conduct offensive strikes against th...
LONDON, Oct. 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Will Harding Term extended from 3 October 2026 to 2 April 2027 Will has almost 30 years' experience in the media industry. He started his career as a management consultant with KPMG, before spending five years at BBC Worldwide (now BBC Studios) where he worked across the BBC's commercial and international operations. He later helped to launch ask.com in the UK before moving to Sky, where he became Commercial a...
LONDON, Oct. 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Project deals announced as government backs closer trade ties with fast-growing West and Central African markets * UK Export Finance increases its exposure capacity across West and Central Africa by £1.7 billion, creating more opportunity for British exporters British businesses are set to secure more than £330 million of export contracts to help deliver nine major infrastructure projects across Guin...
LONDON, Oct. 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The service will commemorate British, Commonwealth and allied personnel, as well as all those who have been affected by conflict. It is an opportunity to remember those who have served and sacrificed, while reflecting on the importance of nations working together to promote peace and stability. Wreaths will be laid at the War Memorial by Ambassadors or their representatives, veterans' organisations, and represen...
LONDON, Oct. 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: For the first time, domestic abuse survivors will be protected in social housing law without having to flee, helping them keep their tenancy and stay safely in their home while the perpetrator is made to leave. A new measure tabled for the Social Housing Bill today (Tuesday 20 October) will stop survivors having to prove abuse again where a protection order is already in place. The proposals strengthen reforms i...
LONDON, Oct. 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Aiden Ford, 40, of Hanham, Bristol, had his suspended sentence of three yearsincreased to an immediate sentence of four years and three months' imprisonment after the Attorney General, Ellie Reeves KC MP, referred his case to the Court of Appeal under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme. The court heard that Ford and the victim began a relationship in September 2024. Between February and August 2025, Ford subject...
LONDON, Oct. 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: David Sturrock has been reappointed as Economic Adviser to the Chancellor of the Exchequer. The appointment will run from 20 October 2026 to 20 October 2027. Established processes for the declaration and management of interests have been followed in respect of this appointment. The Terms of Reference for this appointment can be found here: Terms of reference: David Sturrock (https://assets.publishing.service.g...
LONDON, Oct. 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Water company chief executives were called before the National Drought Groupyesterday to update on the actions they are taking to protect customer supplies after government instructed daily monitoring of reservoir and river levels. Bosses set out measures being taken to protect customer supplies after severe drought was declared in parts of England last week, including sending less water from reservoirs into loc...
LONDON, Oct. 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The seventh meeting of the Separation Agreement Joint Committee was held online on 20 October 2026, chaired by officials from the Principality of Liechtenstein, with representatives from Iceland, the Kingdom of Norway and the United Kingdom participating.The Committeewas established by the Separation Agreement to monitor its implementation and application. The Separation Agreement ensures that nationals of Icelan...