LONDON, May 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The 18th meeting of the Specialised Committee on Citizens' Rights was held on 13 May 2026 in Brussels, co-chaired by officials from the European Commission and the UK Government. Representatives from EU Member States were also in attendance. The co-chairs took stock of the implementation of the Citizens' Rights part of the Withdrawal Agreement, and discussed elements that require further work, under the overall o...
LONDON, May 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Scope of independent review into University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust confirmed * Review will examine maternity cases from 2018 onwards and reflects the priorities and concerns raised directly by affected families * Scope wasjointlyagreed following a series of meetings between families and the Secretary of State Harmed and bereaved families in Sussex will get the answers they have been fighting for ...
LONDON, May 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Agenda item 5: Request for Observer Status by the African Union - Communication from Mozambique on behalf of the African Group (WT/MIN(26)/9 - WT/GC/W/995) - Request from Namibia on behalf of the African Group The UK is a supporter of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and was the first non-African country to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the AfCFTA Secretariat in September 2021. The UK i...
LONDON, May 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Procurement of 72 Remote Controlled Howitzers (RCH 155)forthe British Army will deliver a step change in artillery capability. * The UK's £1 billioninvestmentdelivers on the UK-Germany Trinity HouseAgreement, andsupportsat least500Britishjobs, including at Rheinmetall's Telford facility and KNDS Stockport. * Rheinmetall setto use British steelthrough SheffieldForgemasters, strengthening the UK's defence ind...
LONDON, May 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Today's King's Speech sets out the Government's commitment to building a stronger and fairer United Kingdom with Northern Ireland at its heart. The Government's legislative programme includes measures that will strengthen the foundations of our economy, public services and security, and help to alleviate the cost-of-living crisis facing families. It also underlines the Government's commitment to delivering the No...
LONDON, May 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Shoosmith Galleryoperatesan art gallery promoting the work of theShoosmithfamily of artists.It was registered in 2012. Two of the charity's current trustees are also trustees of William Blake House Northants, which is subject to anongoing statutory inquiryopened in February 2026. The shared trusteeship prompted the Commission to assess TheShoosmithGallery. That assessmentidentifiedregulatory concerns which ha...
LONDON, May 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Steiner Friends'statedactivitiesinclude providingeducational courses, based on the ethos of Rudolf Steiner.The charity was registered in 1998. Concernsidentifiedduring the course ofanongoinginquiryinto William Blake House Northantshave led the Commission to openaseparate inquiry intoSteiner Friends. There is an established financial andpersonalrelationship between thetwocharities. The charity's trustees are als...
LONDON, May 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The training brought together participants from a wide range of mainstream media organisations, including the Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC), ZFM, Island Sun, Solomon Star, Barava FM, Sunday Isles, as well as a representative from the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) media and communications unit. Delivered with support from BBC Media Action, the workshop provided participants with both...
LONDON, May 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: UK Royal Navy offshore patrol vessel HMS Spey recently concluded a three-day port visit to Manila, marking a significant moment in the UK-Philippines relations as the two countries celebrate the 80th anniversary of diplomatic ties. The visit, which ran from 6 to 9 May, formed part of HMS Spey's continued deployment in the Indo-Pacific, reflecting the UK's enduring and permanent maritime presence in the region. Du...
LONDON, May 12 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) Industry: Education and training services and Other community, social and personal services and Recreational, cultural and sporting services Description: Newry Mourne & Down District Council's PEACEPLUS Action Plan includes the delivery of Themed Diversity Festivals under Strand 3 - Celebrating Cultures and Diversity. Strand ...