LONDON, March 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: We condemn in the strongest terms recent attacks by Iran on unarmed commercial vessels in the Gulf, attacks on civilian infrastructure including oil and gas installations, and the de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iranian forces. We express our deep concern about the escalating conflict. We call on Iran to cease immediately its threats, laying of mines, drone and missile attacks and other attempts to ...
LONDON, March 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Ionut TanaeofNelson,Lancashire,had his sentenceincreased bythreeyearsand seven monthsafter the Solicitor Generalreferredhis caseto the Court of Appeal under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme. The court heardthat 33-year-oldTanae raped hisvictim on two separate occasions. He then broke into the victim's home andtried to persuade her to drop the case against him. After being charged and remanded in custody,T...
LONDON, March 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister spoke to His Highness the Crown Prince of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah today. The Prime Minister began by condemning Iran's unacceptable and reckless strikes on Kuwait's oil refineries yesterday, as well as the wider attacks on the Gulf. He shared his condolences for those who have lost their lives in Kuwait and reiterated the need for de-escalation. The leader...
LONDON, March 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: British farmers could benefit from access to new and innovative fertilising products which have the potential to reduce air, land and water pollution under new government proposals launched today (Thursday 19 March). The consultation and call for evidence set out plans to help support innovation in the fertiliser sector, diversify supply, and strengthen the UK's resilience to global market shocks. Current fert...
LONDON, March 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister welcomed the Nigerian President, Mr Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to Downing Street today. The leaders began by acknowledging the longstanding ties shared by both countries, including our Commonwealth values and deep connections across communities, families and businesses. Both leaders committed to deepening their long-term partnership on trade, infrastructure and sustainable growth. The Prime Minister...
LONDON, March 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The funding is available through the European Space Agency's (ESA) General Support Technology Programme (GSTP), its flagship programme for maturing new space technologies from early-stage research to flight-ready demonstration. This call follows strong demand from industry and new evidence showing that UK participation in GSTP is delivering significant economic and technological benefits. The UK has been involv...
LONDON, March 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Staff fromHMRC, Kent Police Licensingand the SIA made a series of unannounced visits to night-time economy venues across Canterbury city centre on the eveningof 6March to check for compliance in their respectiveareas of interest.The government agencies combined theirexpertiseto addresssuspectedtax evasion, unlawful employment, and worker exploitation in high‑risk night‑time sectors. Representatives ...
LONDON, March 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister spoke to the NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte, and the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, this morning. The leaders discussed the situation in the Middle East, including the egregious Iranian strikes on Qatari energy facilities. Attacks on critical infrastructure risked pushing the region further into crisis, the leaders agreed. Turning to the Strait of Hormuz, the leaders reiterated t...
LONDON, March 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * HMRClaunches'Tax Confident'websitedesigned tofilltax knowledge gaps.Itcovers tax essentialsfrom setting up abusinessto retirement. * Improvingcustomer experience is key to HMRC'sTransformation Roadmap and supports thegovernment'sPlan for Growth. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC)has launcheda new'TaxConfident' websiteand is encouraging people to use ittohelp filltheirtax knowledge gaps. It is designed around rea...
LONDON, March 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A direct ferry route from Scotland to Dunkirk has today moved a step closer thanks to a £3 million UK Government commitment. Funded through the UK Government's Growth Mission Fund, the investment will support the upgrade of vital Border Force and Customs infrastructure at the port. It was announced today [19 March] by the Scottish Secretary ahead of a visit to the Rosyth to meet senior figures from Forth P...