LONDON, Sept. 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Chancellor Rachel Reeves will today (Friday 18 September) attend the EU finance ministers meeting for the second time * UK set to deepen ties in defence and trade, to create a safer, more prosperous Europe * Chancellor will push for trade rules to help British business and the international investment needed to deliver growth and higher living standards for working people Building on the hard work do...
LONDON, Sept. 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Microplastics, which arise from fragmentation of the plastic waste released into the environment, are accumulated in all environmental compartments at an unprecedented scale and hence are considered critical persistent pollutants of an increasing global concern. In response to global issues associated with microplastics pollution, the Government Chemist, with support from the expertise of the National Measureme...
LONDON, Sept. 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * UK Government to replace failed Legacy Act and replace the ICRIR with a reformed Legacy Commission to find answers for families - the unfinished business of the GFA * Irish authorities to provide the fullest possible co-operation with UK investigations, and investigate all unresolved Troubles-related incidents in Ireland. * UK Government will legislate to end the former Government's immunity plan for terrorist...
LONDON, Sept. 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * DASA's Novel Technology for Intervening in Non-Compressible Haemorrhage competition launched during DSEI opening keynote * Innovator pitches held for the Support to Operations event, demonstrating high sector engagement * UKDI announced £1.5 million investment for Regional Defence and Security Clusters over next 2 years The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) demonstrated its important role within UK...
LONDON, Sept. 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The recent cyber incident is having a significant impact on Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) and on the wider automotive supply chain. The Government, including government cyber experts, are in contact with the company to support the task of restoring production operations, and are working closely with JLR to understand any impacts on the supply chain. On Friday 19 September, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Trad...
LONDON, Sept. 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: I welcome the release ofPeter and Barbara Reynolds from detention in Afghanistan, and I know this long-awaited news will come as a huge relief to them and their family. I want to pay tribute to the vital role played by Qatar, including The Amir, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani, in securing their freedom. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
LONDON, Sept. 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Raja Imtiaz obtained two Bounce Back Loans for his travel company in 2020, despite businesses being entitled to only one loan under the scheme * Imtiaz dishonestly claimed on his second application that it was his only loan request when he had already received the first £50,000 payment * The 52-year-old has been jailed and disqualified as a company director following investigations by the Insolven...
LONDON, Sept. 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Minister Falconer, Minister for the Middle East, Afghanistan and Pakistan, said: I am relieved to hear that Peter and Barbie Reynolds are no longer detained in Afghanistan, and their ordeal has come to an end. I look forward to them being reunited with their family soon. The UK has worked intensively since their detention and has supported the family throughout. The State of Qatar played an essential role in ...
LONDON, Sept. 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Please note this data shows what HM Land Registry has been able to process during thetime periodcovered and is not necessarily a reflection of market activity. InAugust: * HM Land Registry completed over 1,748,110 applicationstochange or query the Land Register * TheSouth Easttoppedthe table of regional applications with394,824 HM Land Registry completed 1,748,118 applications inAugust compared with2,052...
LONDON, Sept. 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: At 00:40 on Wednesday 30 July 2025, the driver of a passenger train made an emergency brake application when they observed two track workers on the line ahead of them as the train neared London Bridge station. The track workers quickly climbed onto an adjacent walkway on seeing the approaching train. The track workers involved had just placed a possession limit board in error on a section of line which remained...