LONDON, Sept. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Newly appointed Trade Minister Chris Bryant visits Brazil and Argentina to champion British business. * UK seeks agreements that make it easier and cheaper for British businesses to export, helping to put more money in people's pockets. * Visit shows Trade Strategy in action, diversifying and strengthening trade relations with two largest economies in South America. British businesses could benefit f...
LONDON, Sept. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Today, we have published our accident investigation report into the auxiliary engine room fire on the Finland registered roll-on/roll-off cargo ship Finnmaster during departure from Hull, England on 19 September 2021. The report, available via this link, contains details of what happened, subsequent actions taken and recommendations. Media enquiries (telephone only) Media enquiries during office hours 01932 4...
LONDON, Sept. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Thank you, Mr President. Allow me to begin by thanking the Independent Expert for all her work on advancing the rights of older persons. Her recent report rightly emphasises the need for a paradigm shift which moves away from narratives that frame older persons as a burden and instead recognises them as rights holders, contributors and valued members of society. We also value the focus on 'Ageism and Age Disc...
LONDON, Sept. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Mr President, The UK would like to thank the Working Group for its latest report. We condemn all instances of enforced disappearances. They are a clear violation of human rights law, weaken the effectiveness of justice systems and undermine the rule of law. In line with the report, we deeply appreciate lawyers and human rights defenders for their vital work in advocating for and supporting victims and affecte...
LONDON, Sept. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: RSH has today (18 September) published the outcome of its small social housing provider data submission pilot. RSH carried out the voluntary pilot with a range of small social housing providers, including local authorities, almshouses, for-profit providers, supported housing specialists and other private registered providers. The pilot helped RSH understand small providers' experience of collecting TSMs so far...
LONDON, Sept. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh will undertake an official visit to Japan from 18 to 22 September 2025, with engagements in Tokyo and Osaka, to celebrate and strengthen the enduring partnership between the United Kingdom and Japan. The visit will highlight shared values and cooperation in areas such as education, sustainability, innovation, youth opportunity, and women's leadership. It ...
LONDON, Sept. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Removals of small boat migrants under the UK's landmark migration treaty with France have begun just weeks after the historic agreement came into force. A man who arrived in the UK by small boat in August was removed on a commercial flight this morning marking another major step in the government's action to dismantle the criminal networks profiting from human misery. Further flights are due to take place this...
LONDON, Sept. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: On World Patient Safety Day (17 September), the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is proud to announce a major milestone in its mission to protect public health: for the first time, the importance of medicine safety and how to report side effects of medicines via the Yellow Card scheme is now part of the RSHE statutory guidance for schools in England. Working in close partnership with t...
LONDON, Sept. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The path around the Isle of Wight's glorious coastline is enhanced today with the first two stretches of the King Charles III England Coast Path completed on the island. These works form part of a national programme to create a coastal path around the whole of England. Once completed this will be the longest managed coastal walking route in the world and the UK's longest National Trail at around 2,700 miles lon...
LONDON, Sept. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Regulator of Social Housing has today (Wednesday 17 September) issued a C4 grading to Tandridge District Council, after a planned inspection found fundamental changes were needed to address very serious failings. During an inspection, RSH found the council: * Had over 1,000 overdue fire risk assessment remedial actions. * Had nearly 400 homes without an electrical safety condition check. * Does not hold re...