LONDON, Sept. 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The previously un-named grave of a soldier from Ferryden, Angus, who served with the Seaforth Highlanders been identified and rededicated in his name 108 years after his death on 22 September 2026. A rededication service for Private George Pert was organised by the UK MOD's 'War Detectives' at CWGC Harlebeke New British Cemetery, Belgium. JCCC Caseworker, Nicola Nash, said: From a fishing village on the banks...
LONDON, Sept. 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The previously un-named grave of an officer from Guildford, Surrey, who served with the Seaforth Highlanders been identified and rededicated in his name 108 years after his death on 22 September 2026. A rededication service for 2nd Lt Frank Fleming was organised by the UK MOD's 'War Detectives' at CWGC Voormezeele Enclosure No. 3, Belgium.The service was supported by soldiers from 4th Battalion The Royal Regime...
LONDON, Sept. 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The UK Government has announced the details of a significant package offered to the Northern Ireland Executive worth more than £1.5 billion. The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Sir Chris Bryant confirmed the details following discussions with the parties in the Executive and the Chief Secretary to the Treasury. He has urged the parties to accept the support and agree a budget to end the uncertaint...
LONDON, Sept. 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: We reaffirm our commitment to the implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 2803 and longer-term recovery, reconstruction and peace in Gaza, including through the work of the Palestinian Authority, the Board of Peace and the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG). We recall that the Comprehensive Plan endorsed by UN Security Council Resolution 2803 provides for the immediate entry o...
LONDON, Sept. 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: On 24 September, the United Kingdom, on behalf of the Coalition for Atrocity Prevention and Justice in Sudan hosted a high-level event during the 81st session of the UN General Assembly on protecting civilians and frontline responders in Sudan. The event highlighted how the growing use of drones is expanding the reach of hostilities across Sudan and magnifying harm to civilians, including humanitarian workers a...
LONDON, Sept. 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Victim-survivors of all forms of crime, including sexual violence, to benefit from Government funding * Lord Chancellor Alex Norris visits the West Yorkshire Rape Crisis Partnership to meet the team and survivors * Part of the Government's pledge to halve violence against women and girls and deliver swifter justice for victims Thousands of victims of crime in West Yorkshire will benefit from counselli...
LONDON, Sept. 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The British public will be better protected from online scams as a new agreement is signed between the UK and Cambodian governments. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed on 23 September, will for the first time enable joint working between the UK and Cambodia to tackle networks of illegal scam centres. Scam centres are places where fraud is scripted and scaled to target thousands of victims at once. T...
LONDON, Sept. 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Ed Miliband brings together foreign ministers at UN General Assembly to strengthen action on climate and nature-related security threats. * UK announces new funding from Official Development Assistance (ODA) allocations to help vulnerable communities access food and clean water, and protect critical ecosystems, delivered through the Global Environment Facility. * Funding committed to the United Nations' Climat...
LONDON, Sept. 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: On Thursday 24 September, International Maritime Organization (IMO) member states will come together to celebrate World Maritime Day 2026. First celebrated in 1978, the important date provides an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the role and contribution of seafarers and the maritime industry to global trade and safety. Across 2026 and 2027, World Maritime Day will focus on legislation and international...
LONDON, Sept. 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Government investment in the UK defence sector rose by 3.2% to £34.1 billion in 2025/26, marking the highest level of UK industry investment since records began. * Northern Ireland saw the largest percentage increase in defence spend, up by 63%, followed by the East of England (24.7%) and the East Midlands (21%), as investment reaches communities in every part of the UK. * Direct spending with sma...