LONDON, Sept. 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Legal duty of candour placed on public officials and authorities to prevent coverups seen in Hillsborough as well as the Horizon and Infected Blood scandals. * Bereaved families will also have publicly funded legal representation at inquests, making sure both sides are on a fair and equal footing. * Bringing in Hillsborough Law was a manifesto pledge for this Government, and today this has been delivered. Dec...
LONDON, Sept. 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The new British Ambassador to Argentina, David Cairns, presented his credentials to Foreign Minister Gerardo Werthein during a meeting they held today at Palacio San Martin. During the meeting, they reviewed the current state of bilateral relations and discussed opportunities for bilateral cooperation in different areas. They both underlined the importance of the bilateral relationship, which this year reached ...
LONDON, Sept. 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: British fighter jets will fly air defence missions over Poland to counter aerial threats from Russia, including drones, as part of NATO's Eastern Sentry mission. Royal Air Force Typhoons will join allied forces, including from Denmark, France, and Germany, to bolster NATO's defence and deterrence along its eastern flank. This comes days after a reckless and dangerous incursion by Russian drones into Poland's ...
LONDON, Sept. 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Thank you, Mr Vice-President, We thank the Working Group for its report examining the role of mercenary-related actors in the exploitation of natural resources. The activities of mercenaries and related actors pose a grave threat to international peace and security. They often show blatant disregard for human rights, destabilise fragile communities, and exacerbate conflicts globally. The UK is deeply alarmed ...
LONDON, Sept. 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A major new drone production factory is set to open in Swindon, creating 1,000 high-skilled British jobs and boosting sovereign manufacturingas the Government delivers the Plan for Change. The new factory, operated by Tekever, will be announced by the Defence Secretary John Healey, on a visit to the site today. The factory is expected to open in 2026 and will position Swindon as a centre for UK drone manufactur...
LONDON, Sept. 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: On 4 September 2025 at Plymouth Magistrates' Court, Scott Hannaford-Hill pleaded guilty to an offence under section 3 of the Private Security Industry Act 2001 for acting as an unlicensed security operative. He was given 6 months conditional discharge as well as ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £26 and prosecution costs of £250, totalling £276. In addition, Christopher Moremi-Fitch pleaded gu...
LONDON, Sept. 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: 6 innovative projects will use satellite technology and AI to transform how Britain tackles climate change, manages transport networks and supports accessible travel, following £1.5 million in UK Space Agency funding. Delivered through the Unlocking Space for Business programme, the projects demonstrate how satellite data combined with artificial intelligence can deliver practical, scalable solutions to re...
LONDON, Sept. 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The CMS, developed with UK support, helps ANF register cases, manage evidence, and integrate lab results digitally. It was piloted in February 2025 and has now been rolled out across all ANF Regional Headquarters and police stations nationwide. The inauguration took place at ANF Headquarters in Rawalpindi. British High Commissioner Jane Marriott and Federal Minister for Interior & Narcotics Control Syed Mohsin ...
LONDON, Sept. 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Sponsored by Santander UK and in partnership with industry, International Trade Week (ITW) 2025 will take place from 3 to 7 November  * ITW offers UK businesses a week of free events, workshops and webinars to get more businesses exporting * As part of the Plan for Change, support will help firms take advantage of our landmark trade deals and Trade Strategy Government announces a week of free trade-foc...
LONDON, Sept. 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * 14 trusts part of rapid national investigation of maternity and newborn baby care across England * Investigation to make recommendations tourgently improve care and safetyin maternity and neonatal care * Selected hospitaltrusts, scope and aims finalised with input from bereaved and harmed families The 14 hospital truststo be looked at as part of a rapid, independent,national investigation into maternity and n...