LONDON, Sept. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The closure will run from 17 November 2025 to 31 May 2026 and will apply to all UK and EU vessels and all types of gear. While this was not one of the options offered in a consultation this summer the planned closure best reflects strong stakeholder feedback for a longer closure and follows advice, received in 2024, to more closely align to tides to extend fishing opportunities. In coming to this decision MMO ...
LONDON, Sept. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The burial service, organised by the MOD's Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre (JCCC), took place at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission's Warlencourt British Cemetery on the Somme. The service was supported by serving soldiers from 5th Battalion The Rifles and attended by members of the Rounsley family, including his granddaughter, Jacqueline Fraser. The service for the soldiers was led by Rev'd John St...
LONDON, Sept. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New strategic partnership with Palantir to unlock up to £1.5bn investment into the UK to deliver new jobs, growth and national security. * Palantir announces plans to make the UK its European HQ for defence and create up to 350 new high-skilled jobs, cementing the UK as a state-of-the-art defence technology hub. * Palantir and UK military to develop AI-powered capabilities already tested in Ukraine to spe...
LONDON, Sept. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Newly appointed Trade Minister Chris Bryant visits Brazil and Argentina to champion British business. * UK seeks agreements that make it easier and cheaper for British businesses to export, helping to put more money in people's pockets. * Visit shows Trade Strategy in action, diversifying and strengthening trade relations with two largest economies in South America. British businesses could benefit f...
LONDON, Sept. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Today, we have published our accident investigation report into the auxiliary engine room fire on the Finland registered roll-on/roll-off cargo ship Finnmaster during departure from Hull, England on 19 September 2021. The report, available via this link, contains details of what happened, subsequent actions taken and recommendations. Media enquiries (telephone only) Media enquiries during office hours 01932 4...
LONDON, Sept. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Thank you, Mr President. Allow me to begin by thanking the Independent Expert for all her work on advancing the rights of older persons. Her recent report rightly emphasises the need for a paradigm shift which moves away from narratives that frame older persons as a burden and instead recognises them as rights holders, contributors and valued members of society. We also value the focus on 'Ageism and Age Disc...
LONDON, Sept. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Mr President, The UK would like to thank the Working Group for its latest report. We condemn all instances of enforced disappearances. They are a clear violation of human rights law, weaken the effectiveness of justice systems and undermine the rule of law. In line with the report, we deeply appreciate lawyers and human rights defenders for their vital work in advocating for and supporting victims and affecte...
LONDON, Sept. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: RSH has today (18 September) published the outcome of its small social housing provider data submission pilot. RSH carried out the voluntary pilot with a range of small social housing providers, including local authorities, almshouses, for-profit providers, supported housing specialists and other private registered providers. The pilot helped RSH understand small providers' experience of collecting TSMs so far...
LONDON, Sept. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh will undertake an official visit to Japan from 18 to 22 September 2025, with engagements in Tokyo and Osaka, to celebrate and strengthen the enduring partnership between the United Kingdom and Japan. The visit will highlight shared values and cooperation in areas such as education, sustainability, innovation, youth opportunity, and women's leadership. It ...
LONDON, Sept. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Removals of small boat migrants under the UK's landmark migration treaty with France have begun just weeks after the historic agreement came into force. A man who arrived in the UK by small boat in August was removed on a commercial flight this morning marking another major step in the government's action to dismantle the criminal networks profiting from human misery. Further flights are due to take place this...