LONDON, Oct. 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Key participants included Vice Minister Edwin Castellanos, head of the delegation; Igor De la Roca, Secretary of CONAP; Ambassador Rita Mishaan, Guatemala's Climate Change Special Envoy; and representatives from the British Embassy. Discussions focused on enhancing Guatemala's climate ambition, particularly through the update of its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), which emphasize both mitigation and ...
LONDON, Oct. 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Police officers will be given more clarity and confidence when making split-second decisions to protect the public, as the government announces new rules. The legal test for the use of force in police misconduct cases will be returned to the criminal law test. This means that when officers need to act quickly in the face of danger, they must have an honest belief that use of force is necessary. This will help e...
LONDON, Oct. 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister hosted the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, at Downing Street this morning, ahead of a Coalition of the Willing meeting. The Prime Minister began by reiterating the government's steadfast support for Ukraine, both today and long into the future. Paying tribute to President Trump's leadership on sanctions this week, the Prime Minister said the progress made on applying pressure on Ru...
LONDON, Oct. 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has approved the medicine concizumab (brand name: Alhemo) to prevent or reduce the frequency of bleeding episodes (prophylaxis) in people aged 12 years and older with haemophilia A or B with inhibitors. Haemophilia is a rare, inherited condition that affects the way blood clots. People with haemophilia A or B are at higher risk of bleeding because th...
LONDON, Oct. 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: On 22 October 2025 Venator Materials UK Limited entered administration and Mark Firmin, Jonny Marston and Helen Skeates of Alvarez and Marsal Europe LLP were appointed as Joint Administrators. If you are an employee or creditor of Venator Materials UK Limited, this page will provide you with advice and information.  Further information about the administration of Venator Materials UK Limited is available ...
LONDON, Oct. 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Victims of the Home Office Windrush scandal will be paid up to 75% of their compensation award in advance as part of a major overhaul of the claims process. For the first time, victims will be compensated for lost contributions to a work or personal pension.  And priority will now be given to applications from those aged 75 and over and people with serious health conditions - speeding up justice for elder...
LONDON, Oct. 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The annual Remembrance Day Service organised by the British Embassy in Bangkok will be held at The British Club commencing at 10:50am on Sunday 9 November 2025. The event will not only commemorate British, Commonwealth, and allied personnel, but all those who have been affected in all conflicts. It serves as a reminder that nations who fought so bitterly against each other can come together to promote peace and s...
LONDON, Oct. 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Criminal networks fuelling addiction and profiting from its devastating impact across the United Kingdom (UK) will face stronger barriers to concealing synthetic opioids. The world's first detection dogs trained to identify the synthetic opioids nitazenes and fentanyl are now operational at key border crossings, marking a significant step forward for UK border security. The pioneering K9 Synthetic Opioid Detect...
LONDON, Oct. 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Global leaders set to convene this afternoon both in person in London, and virtually, to discuss how they can pile pressure on Putin * Prime Minister will urge leaders to act to take Russian oil and gas off the global market, finish the job on Russian sovereign assets to unlock billions of pounds to fund Ukraine's defences, and step up the gifting of long-range capabilities * Meeting comes as the Prime Minister...
LONDON, Oct. 22 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Lycee Francais Charles de Gaulle Industry: Refurbishment work and Electricity and Kitchen furniture and equipment and Kitchen equipment and Industrial kitchen equipment and Ventilation ducting and Ventilation installation work and Water heaters and heating for buildings; plumbing equipment and Plumbing equipment and Plumbing and drain-laying work and Partition walls Des...