LONDON, Sept. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Hundreds of thousands of people have visited the Queen Elizabeth Digital Memorial since its launch on 21 April this year, as part of the national memorial, with many people, including famous faces, submitting their personal memories. Led by the Cabinet Office, the digital memorial brings together rich archive material, photography and video to map key events from Queen Elizabeth's life and reign, and invites th...
LONDON, Sept. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Minister for Europe, Lord Wood of Anfield said: "The UK respects the independence of the Court and its judicial process and remains committed to justice, accountability and reconciliation across the region. "The UK remains a close friend and partner of Kosovo, firmly supporting its sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity, as well as peace across the Western Balkans. We are proud of the role we play...
LONDON, Sept. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: David Craig and Paul Nowak are appointed to four-year terms until 31 August 2030. Hanneke Smits will begin her four-year term on 1 January 2027, until 31 December 2030. David Craig and Paul Nowak take up the positions vacated by Sir Ron Kalifa and Baroness Frances O'Grady. David Craig and Paul Nowakwill attend their first Court meetings on 17 September and 22 October respectively. Hanneke Smits will take up the...
LONDON, Sept. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: In July 2026, the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) confirmed that more than 92% of eligible vessels had been registered for a Nemo device. This milestone follows work to address the cessation of data transmissions from SC2 devices to the UK Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) Hub. Almost half of the registered devices have since been installed, with the remaining installations expected to be completed over the ...
LONDON, Sept. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Under the Future of Food Regulation programme, these proposals aim to reform the whole system. This includes strengthening local delivery across the UK, giving local authority food teams the tools they need, introducing a more consistent national approach to scrutinise the very largest food businesses, and ensuring high food standards are maintained in a changing market. Professor Susan Jebb, Chair of the Food ...
LONDON, Sept. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Defence Secretary Rt Hon Wes Streeting MP said: No family should have to go through the loss that Jaysley-Louise's family are having to deal with every single day. My thoughts are with her family and loved ones. I commend the bravery and determination they have shown in pursuing the change needed in our Armed Forces. Every person who serves in our Armed Forces is owed a duty of care, and all have a responsibil...
LONDON, Sept. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: New research from the Environment Agency (EA), Cefas and Natural Resources Wales confirms salmon stocks in England are at their lowest level since records began. The Atlantic Salmon Stock Assessment for 2025 shows 95% of principal salmon rivers are now below the level needed to sustain their populations. This is up from 88% in last year's assessment, and the highest level recorded to date. In the past,15 to 20 ...
LONDON, Sept. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: We have launched a tender for our next Civil Legal Aid Operator Services and Defence Solicitor Contact Centre contract. The tender is being run through a Crown Commercial Service framework. Only bidders on this framework are eligible, and they'll be invited to apply directly. Why is this happening now? The current LAA contact centre contract is coming to an end. We're procuring the next contract now to make s...
LONDON, Sept. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister hosted the NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte, at the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus this afternoon. The Prime Minister began by thanking the Secretary General for his visit to Oxford and the opportunity to highlight the fantastic defence businesses in the region. The two leaders agreed that the UK was a leader in defence technology and they discussed how the UK could further support ...
LONDON, Sept. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued text of the following speech: Thank you, President. And, I thank Special Representative Gagnon and Nargis Nehan for their briefing. Let me begin by expressing our deep appreciation to UNAMA for its vital work. We welcome the appointment of Special Representative Rabab Fatima and reaffirm our strong commitment to UNAMA's success. Today, I want to highlight three points. First, the UK strongly condemns the Taliban's systematic d...