LONDON, July 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: When will the test take place? The test will take place at around 15:00 BST on 7th September 2025. Why is the test taking place? Regular testing ensures the system is functioning correctly, should it be needed in an emergency. Who will receive the test alert? The test will function like a real life Emergency Alert. Emergency Alerts work on all 4G and 5G phone networks in the UK. Your mobile phone or tablet d...
LONDON, July 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A fisherman from south-west London who failed to return a critically-endangered eel to a river in Kent last summer has been fined £800. Fisheries enforcement officers from the Environment Agency reported Piotr Wieclaw for illegal fishing in the River Medway after getting a tip-off from a member of the public. One weekend last August, 52-year-old Wieclaw travelled from his home in Merton to a stretch of the ...
LONDON, July 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister spoke to President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, this afternoon. The Prime Minister began by sharing his condolences following the atrocious Russian attacks in recent days. Looking ahead to the Coalition of the Willing meeting later this week, the leaders agreed to update on the significant progress being made by military planners. The recent Russian attacks reinforced the need for Ukraine...
LONDON, July 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * UK Export Finance supports Bristol-based Dynisma secure new multi-million-pound-equivalent export contract * Pioneering simulation firm opens new 20,000 sq. ft campus and creates over 65 new jobs in the last 12 months, with further expansion planned to support global expansion and UK growth * Announcement follows publication of the Industrial and Trade Strategies as part of the government's Plan for Chan...
LONDON, July 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Families suffering pregnancy loss to be given new rights to time off, as part of Employment Rights Bill. * Entitlements set to benefit the hundreds of thousands of employees affected by pregnancy loss per year. * Changes put dignity and security back at the heart of work, in line with the Government's Plan for Change. Families who experience pregnancy loss before 24 weeks are set to become entitled to p...
LONDON, July 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Opening of Global Combat Air Programme flagship headquarters to support the delivery of a supersonic stealth fighter jet, equipped with cutting-edge technologies. * The programme already supports over 3,500 UK jobs, 1,000 additional apprenticeships, delivering on the government's Plan for Change, with more to follow as the programme develops. * New figures show defence industry jobs in the South East have increa...
LONDON, July 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The charity, whose working name is Holy Trinity Micklegate PCC, is a Church of England parish church situated in York city centre and was registered with the Commission in 2018. The Commission initially engaged with the charity after it failed to submit its annual accounting information for the financial years ending 31 December 2022 and 2023. During the course of its engagement, the Commission received a report...
LONDON, July 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: On 26 June 2025, during the first International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) plenary held under the Israeli presidency, the IHRA issued a statement in support of Holocaust remembrance institutions, organisations and professionals. The UK, along with the other 34 IHRA member states, endorsed the statement, which was adopted by consensus. The full text is below and on the IHRA's website. International Ho...
LONDON, July 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Memorials will be held throughout the day alongside victims, survivors, loved ones and first responders to remember the 52 people killed and hundreds of others injured in the attacks. Ahead of the anniversary, the Prime Minister Keir Starmer said: Today the whole country will unite to remember the lives lost in the 7/7 attacks, and all those whose lives were changed forever. We honour the courage shown that day...
LONDON, July 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: British diplomats are visiting every corner of the UK this summer to build connections with British businesses and champion their interests overseas. Ambassadors and High Commissioners are posted for long stints in other countries, and part of their brief is to get under the skin of the place where they are based. That includes getting to know the ins and outs of the business landscape, and spotting opportunities...