LONDON, July 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * UK auto sector boosted by £2.5 billion under DRIVE35, as government launches new and improved funding competitions, supporting projects which help the transition to zero-emission vehicle manufacturing. * Package forms part of the UK's modern Industrial Strategy, which takes bold ambition to significantly increase business investment in the advanced manufacturing sector by 2035. * Government also announces ...
LONDON, July 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * major boost to charging investment to break down barriers to electric vehicle ownershipand boost charging infrastructure across the UK, cutting costs for families, businesses and the public sector * £63 million package to support at-home charging for households without driveways, transition NHS fleets to save millions for the health service in England, create thousands of chargepoints at business depo...
LONDON, July 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Air Accidents Investigation Branch (UK) has been made aware that a preliminary report into the tragic accident which occurred on 12 June 2025 has been published by the Indian Air Accident Investigation Bureau. The preliminary report can be viewed on their website: Air Accident Investigation Bureau India preliminary report The UK AAIB welcomes the publication of this preliminary report, which is a summary of fact...
LONDON, July 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The charity, which operates a mosque in Cardiff, has objects that include advancing Islamic education, and fostering community relationships and religious harmony. In January 2024, the Charity Commission became aware of a video shared on the charity's social media account in November 2023. The video contained content that, in the Commission's view, could be understood as demonstrating support for the proscribed ...
LONDON, July 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New panel of young people to advise the Government on shaping employment support for the next generation launched in Youth Employment Week. * Group identifies mental health challenges and a lack of focus on apprenticeships in schools as some of the biggest barriers to getting into work or training. * Panel marks major milestone in building the Youth Guarantee to give every 18-21-year-old the chance to earn or l...
LONDON, July 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Joint statement of 11 July 2025 by the Foreign Ministers of Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the High Representative of the European Union on recent developments in Georgia: We, the Foreign Ministers of European democracies, are disturbed and deeply concerned at the deteriorati...
LONDON, July 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * school children can become junior active travel inspectors for the first time, with a new mission to help more kids cycle, walk, wheel and scoot to schools * pupils will audit their school run on a new 'kid-friendly app' to boost health and safety, while reducing congestion * follows near £300 million government boost to build 300 miles of new cycleways and pavements, leading to 43,000 fewer sick days to e...
LONDON, July 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The UK Mission to the WTO and United Nations in Geneva hosted a unique reception this week showcasing Ai-Da, the world's first ultra-realistic humanoid robot artist. As the highlight of the evening, Ai-Da unveiled a striking AI painted portrait of His Majesty King Charles III, offering a compelling intersection of innovation, artistic expression, and emerging technology. Baroness Jones of Whitchurch, the Parlia...
LONDON, July 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * The pocket chronometer is valued at £200,000 * The export bar will allow time for a UK gallery or institution to acquire the chronometer for the nation - ensuring it can continue to inspire further research and love of learning for future generations An export bar has been placed on a pocket chronometer in an effort to protect a key piece of the nation's history and ensure Charles Darwin's legacy can cont...
LONDON, July 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Trade Remedies Authority has initiated a reconsideration of its recommendation to impose a new anti-dumping measure on imports of certain excavators from China. Reconsiderations are part of the process that parties can use to ask the TRA to look again at its decisions and are in line with the World Trade Organization rules for free and fair trade. You can read more about reconsiderations on the TRA's website...