LONDON, Sept. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * More than 150 jobs to be created in Birmingham by new contract to deliver advanced surveillance aircraft for US Air Force, with a further 190 jobs supported across the UK * Contract delivers an additional over £36M to UK economy and cements world-leading status of Britain's defence industry which will help build military aircraft in the UK for the United States for the first time in over fifty years ...
LONDON, Sept. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Environment Agency secures Proceeds of Crime Awards against individuals who blighted Long Bennington * Latest hearing following major investigation by Environment Agency into site in rural Lincolnshire * Confiscation orders were made against 5 of those convicted - with more to follow. A Proceeds of Crime Award hearing led by the Environment Agency was concluded at Nottingham Crown Court on Friday 12th Septemb...
LONDON, Sept. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Businesswoman Anna Daroy secured £100,000 in Bounce Back Loan funds for management consultancy Globepoint Associates Ltd in 2020 when it should only have received £50,000 * The 61-year-old, who has had a 35-year career in the public and private sectors advising boards and executive teams, should have repaid one of the loans when she realised her company had received double the amount it was entitled ...
LONDON, Sept. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The closure will run from 17 November 2025 to 31 May 2026 and will apply to all UK and EU vessels and all types of gear. While this was not one of the options offered in a consultation this summer the planned closure best reflects strong stakeholder feedback for a longer closure and follows advice, received in 2024, to more closely align to tides to extend fishing opportunities. In coming to this decision MMO ...
LONDON, Sept. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The burial service, organised by the MOD's Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre (JCCC), took place at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission's Warlencourt British Cemetery on the Somme. The service was supported by serving soldiers from 5th Battalion The Rifles and attended by members of the Rounsley family, including his granddaughter, Jacqueline Fraser. The service for the soldiers was led by Rev'd John St...
LONDON, Sept. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New strategic partnership with Palantir to unlock up to £1.5bn investment into the UK to deliver new jobs, growth and national security. * Palantir announces plans to make the UK its European HQ for defence and create up to 350 new high-skilled jobs, cementing the UK as a state-of-the-art defence technology hub. * Palantir and UK military to develop AI-powered capabilities already tested in Ukraine to spe...
LONDON, Sept. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Newly appointed Trade Minister Chris Bryant visits Brazil and Argentina to champion British business. * UK seeks agreements that make it easier and cheaper for British businesses to export, helping to put more money in people's pockets. * Visit shows Trade Strategy in action, diversifying and strengthening trade relations with two largest economies in South America. British businesses could benefit f...
LONDON, Sept. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Today, we have published our accident investigation report into the auxiliary engine room fire on the Finland registered roll-on/roll-off cargo ship Finnmaster during departure from Hull, England on 19 September 2021. The report, available via this link, contains details of what happened, subsequent actions taken and recommendations. Media enquiries (telephone only) Media enquiries during office hours 01932 4...
LONDON, Sept. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Thank you, Mr President. Allow me to begin by thanking the Independent Expert for all her work on advancing the rights of older persons. Her recent report rightly emphasises the need for a paradigm shift which moves away from narratives that frame older persons as a burden and instead recognises them as rights holders, contributors and valued members of society. We also value the focus on 'Ageism and Age Disc...
LONDON, Sept. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Mr President, The UK would like to thank the Working Group for its latest report. We condemn all instances of enforced disappearances. They are a clear violation of human rights law, weaken the effectiveness of justice systems and undermine the rule of law. In line with the report, we deeply appreciate lawyers and human rights defenders for their vital work in advocating for and supporting victims and affecte...