LONDON, Jan. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister spoke with President Trump this evening. They discussed the joint operation to intercept the Bella 1 as part of shared efforts to crack down on sanctions busting, recent progress on Ukraine and the US operation in Venezuela. The Prime Minister also set out his position on Greenland. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
LONDON, Jan. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Homes England has appointed John Reid as Executive Director for Technical Capacity and Coordination, a pivotal role within the agency's new operating model. This follows the recent announcement of five executive regional directors to the new model, which will take effect in April 2026 and is designed to best respond to the needs of local communities. John will lead a nationally managed technical capacity and coo...
LONDON, Jan. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The UK has provided enabling support to the United States at their request to interdict the vessel Bella 1 today. UK armed forces provided pre-planned operational support, including basing, to U.S. military assets interdicting the Bella 1 between the UK and Iceland following a U.S. request for assistance. RFA Tideforce is providing support for U.S. forces pursuing and interdicting the Bella 1, while the RAF provi...
LONDON, Jan. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Diplomat for a Day competition is a joint initiative by the British and Canadian embassies that aims to encourage young women and girls to become leaders and advocates for change. If you win the competition, you will be invited to spend a day with the embassies in Luxembourg, shadowing senior leaders and learning about the work of a diplomat. You will also be able to take part in activities and discussions on ...
LONDON, Jan. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Our farmers areessentialforthenation'sfoodsecurity, the Environment Secretary will say,setting outanew era ofpartnership between government and farmers aimed atboosting profitability. Speaking at the Oxford Farming Conference on Thursday 8 January, Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds will announce a package of measures to ensure the government works inpartnershipwith farmers to drive growth, secure a thriving fut...
LONDON, Jan. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has today (7January2026) approved the medicineNirogacestathydrobromide (Ogsiveo)for the treatment ofprogressing desmoid tumours in adults. Desmoid tumours are tumours that form inconnective tissue in the body, usually the arms, legs or abdomen.Whilst they arenot cancerous,astheygrow,theycancause damage in nearby tissueand become difficult to remove. ...
LONDON, Jan. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Madeleine Campbell Madeleine is the Professor of Veterinary Ethics at the University of Nottingham and an EBVS and RCVS Recognised Specialist in Animal Welfare Science, Ethics, and Law. A leading authority in her field, she holds several high-level leadership roles, including Chair of the British Equestrian Federation's Ethics and Welfare Advisory Group and Chair of the Greyhound Board of Great Britain's Welfare ...
LONDON, Jan. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * UK engagement inAmerica 250 year kicks off withtime capsule exchange * Deputy PM to visit his counterpart in the White House to discuss UK-US special relationship, economicgrowthand long-term peacein Ukraine * DPMtowitnesscourt reforms in Toronto that introduced judge-only trials helping speed up justice for victims The Deputy Prime Minister, David Lammy, will today(Wednesday7 January)begin atwo-dayvisit to Was...
LONDON, Jan. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Fiona Bloor and Terry Thatcher from the UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) have been recognised in the New Year Honours list for their outstanding contributions to their respective fields. They are among a number of armed forces personnel and civilians who have been granted state honours by His Majesty The King. Fiona Bloor has been awarded a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for her services to geograph...
LONDON, Jan. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Two men were sentenced at Birmingham Crown Court yesterday (Tuesday 6 January 2026) for taking advantage of people seeking immigration advice, including some of those most in need and some of the most vulnerable in our society. The pair were convicted of separate offences, including providing unregulated immigration advice and services, and defrauding vulnerable individuals through false representation. One of th...