LONDON, May 4 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: On the occasion of the European Political Community (EPC) summit in Yerevan, the leaders of Albania, Armenia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, the Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom...
LONDON, May 4 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister met Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan in Yerevan this afternoon. The Prime Minister began by thanking Prime Minister Pashinyan for hosting the European Political Community summit. He commended the significant steps Armenia had taken to secure peace in the region and thanked Prime Minister Pashinyan for his leadership on the issue. The Prime Minister underlined the UK's support for Arme...
LONDON, May 4 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister met the Prime Minister ofCzechiaAndrej Babištoday. The leaders began by reflecting on the UK's ambitions for a closer relationship with the European Union to deliver security and prosperity for both sides. In the current context, a stronger, more united Europe was key, the Prime Minister added. The leaders also discussed the need to continue close collaboration on illegal migration. Turn...
LONDON, May 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime MinistermetPresidentVolodymyr Zelenskyy this afternoon, ahead of the European Political Community summit in Yerevan. The Prime Minister paid tribute to President Zelenskyy and the Ukrainian people for their remarkable courage and strengthin the face of Russia's ongoing attacks. The leaders discussed Ukraine's momentum on the battlefield, and the President updated on the latest from the frontline. ...
LONDON, May 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * summer holidays to be better protected as government consults on relaxing flight take-off/landing rules, providing certainty for passengers and businesses * lightning consultation launched to provide airlines flexibility to lock in flight schedules early, prevent last-minute disruptions and cancellations * Transport Secretary reiterates passengers are entitled to be re-routed or refunded if their flight i...
LONDON, May 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Following the successful State Visit of His Majesty King Charles III, Greater Together LA will build on positive momentum to convene hundreds of business and cultural leaders from both countries. * With investment stock between both countries already reaching around £1.2 trillion and supporting over 2.6 million jobs in UK and US, Greater Together LA will drive jobs at home through commercial opportunities ab...
LONDON, May 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: We welcome the Statutory Instrument laid in Parliament today that, subject to final parliamentary scrutiny, will grant the SIA the status of a prescribed person under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 from 2 June 2026. This change responds to the gap that we have asked to be closed; it will support those who speak up about wrongdoing in the private security industry, giving them greater legal protection when ...
LONDON, May 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has confirmed the appointment of Mark Barclay as Non-Executive Chair. Mark will chair the UKHO Board in this independent position, bringing extensive experience from his career within global defence and aerospace organisations. Mark also brings considerable expertise gained from holding several non-executive roles within the Ministry of Defence's (MOD) Defence Business Services, D...
LONDON, May 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: His Majesty the King, on the recommendation of the Prime Minister, has approved the appointments of 6 new Commissioners of the Criminal Cases Review Commission. The appointments are for 3 years from 7 April 2026 to 6 April 2029. Details of the new Commissioners are provided below. The Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) was established by the Criminal Appeal Act 1995 and commenced operation in 1997. The CCRC c...
LONDON, May 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Mr Nick Pickard CVO has been appointed His Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Austria in succession to Ms Lindsay Skoll CMG, who will become Principal of Jesus College, University of Oxford. Mr Pickard will take up his appointment during July 2026. Curriculum Vitae Full name: Nicholas Peter Pickard Year Role 2023 to present FCDO, Director Europe 2017 to 2023 Brussels, Deputy Permanent Representative, UK J...