LONDON, July 5 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Foreign Secretary's visit to Syria marks first by a UK Minister in 14 years and renews the UK and Syria's diplomatic relationship. * Commitment to support Syria as the new Government seeks to rebuild Syria's economy, deliver aninclusive political transition and forge a path to justice for the victims of the Assad regime. * New UK funding to assist with removal of Assad era chemical weapons and provide urgent hum...
LONDON, July 5 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister spoke to the President of France Emmanuel Macron this morning. He looked forward to welcoming the President to the UK next week, with both leaders agreeing that the State Visit will provide a historic opportunity to showcase the breadth of the UK-France relationship. Turning to the UK-France Summit on Thursday, they hoped to make good progress across a wide range of our joint priorities includ...
LONDON, July 5 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Watch here: Prime Minister Keir Starmer's message to the NHS on its 77th birthday To mark the 77th anniversary of the NHS, the Prime Minister has met and personally thanked the NHS worker who looked after his brother with compassion, care and respect during his final battle with cancer. In a new video released by No10 today, the Prime Minister meets with Advance Nurse Practitioner Ben Huntly who provided expert ...
LONDON, July 5 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: As part of a regional visit, Foreign Secretary David Lammy visited Lebanon on Friday 4 July 2025. He reiterated the UK's ongoing support for Lebanon's security, stability and future prosperity. The Foreign Secretary met with President General Joseph Aoun at the Presidential Palace. Discussions focused on the latest local and regional developments and UK-Lebanon bilateral relations. The Foreign Secretary spoke ab...
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India, July 4 -- Pune - The internationally recognized Thriller "Sinhagad Epic Trail Marathon", organized by the Western Ghats Running Foundation (WGRF), concluded with great energy, spirit, and participation at the historic Sinhagad Fort, a glorious symbol of Swarajya. Nilesh Kulaye and Pooja Krishnamurthy emerged as winners in the challenging 42 km full marathon category.This unique mountain trail marathon is dedicated to the brave Mavalas (warriors) who sacrificed their lives for Chhatrapati ...
India, July 4 -- A powerful shift is reshaping India's education sector, and at its core lies a transformative opportunity for millions of young women. With the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, India is preparing to create over 2 million new preschool teacher positions by the year 2030 a development poised to not only strengthen early childhood education but also empower girls and women across the nation with stable, dignified, and impactful career paths.A National Nee...
LONDON, July 4 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: 106 police officers, firefighters, overseas workers and other public servants who died in service have been recognised with the Elizabeth Emblem. The Elizabeth Emblem recognises the sacrifices made by public servants who have lost their lives as a result of their duty. It is the civilian equivalent of the Elizabeth Cross, which recognises members of the UK Armed Forces who died in action or as a result of a terro...
LONDON, July 4 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A multi-agency simulation designed to test the effectiveness of a joint response to a marauding terrorist attack (MTA) near the Sellafield site has been widely praised. The large-scale scenario - Exercise Merlin - took place at Griffin Park and focused on delivering a co-ordinated Operation Plato response involving Authorised Firearms Officers (AFOs) from the Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) and Cumbria Constabul...
LONDON, July 4 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Much of Canvey Island lies below the daily high-water level in the Thames Estuary. The tidal defences play an essential role in reducing the risk of flooding to people, property and infrastructure on the island. Since 2022, a 3 kilometre stretch of the island's revetment has been renewed on its southern shoreline between Thorney Bay and the Island Yacht Club. Revetment refers to the man-made material placed on t...