LONDON, July 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: ThePresidentof the French Republic and the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom reaffirm their longstanding and resolute commitment to nuclear cooperation. There is no greater demonstration of the strength and importance of our bilateral relationship than our willingness to work together in this most sensitive area. In this regard, we commend the important achievements since 2010. Our nuclear weapons exist to de...
LONDON, July 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and the President of the French Republic met today in Downing Street for the 37th UK-France Summit. The United Kingdom and France share a commitment to peace, democracy, the rule of law, the rules-based international order, and human rights. In an international context in which these values are increasingly jeopardised, France and the United Kingdom share a responsibility...
LONDON, July 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Environment Agency, in partnership with Wiltshire Council, Bradford-on-Avon Town Council and Wessex Water, has concluded that a permanent flood scheme for Bradford-on-Avon is currently unviable. A review of a proposed flood scheme from 2017, which involved low walls and pumping stations, found that costs have risen significantly, increasing from £4.5 million to over £11 million. This is not possibl...
LONDON, July 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Today the leaders of member states and international organisations of the Coalition of the Willing gathered in London, Rome and virtually to discuss strengthening support to Ukraine and further pressure on Russia. They welcomed the participation of United States Special Presidential Envoy, General Keith Kellogg, and Senators Graham and Blumenthal - the first time representatives of the United States have joined i...
LONDON, July 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Ambition for all regions to take the reins in driving growth receives its biggest boost as the landmark English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill is introduced to Parliament today [Thursday 10th July]. Local people will take back control of their regions, from bolstered rights to save cherished community assets, to a bigger voice in neighbourhood governance and increased powers to their directly elected ...
LONDON, July 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: UK-Japan Investment MoC July 2025 ODT, 14.4 KB This file is in an OpenDocument format The UK and Japan yesterday signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) aimed at enabling increased UK investment into Japan, further strengthening the economic ties between the two nations. The agreement was signed at the British Embassy in Tokyo by Baroness Poppy Gustafsson of Chesterton CBE, UK Minister for Investment, and Mr...
LONDON, July 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * £400 million package to back investment fund managers from underrepresented backgrounds and drive growth as part of the government's Plan for Change. * Additional £50 million for female-led venture capital funds, doubling the British Business Bank's commitment to £100 million and supporting the Invest in Women Taskforce. * New report reveals that angel investors are backing more all-female foundi...
LONDON, July 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Thank you, Mr Vice President, We thank the Independent Expert for his update and welcome the Central African Republic's continued cooperation with his mandate. As the Central African Republic continues to strengthen its human rights framework, we welcome the appointment of 11 new commissioners of the Truth, Justice, Reparation and Reconciliation Commission. And we encourage a timely resumption of the Commission...
LONDON, July 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The programme of webinars and regional events will continue throughout the autumn term, offering providers a range of opportunities to familiarise themselves with the changes, ahead of inspections under the renewed framework beginning in November. Ofsted will hold live webinars for different provider types across each education remit, setting out the key changes to inspection. Recordings of each webinar will be ...
LONDON, July 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Government has announced its intention to amend the Medical Devices Regulations 2002 for Great Britain to incorporate EU Common Specifications for high-risk in vitro diagnostic (IVD) devices and to repeal regulations on Coronavirus Test Device Approvals (CTDA). Respondents overwhelmingly supported a proposal to repeal the current CTDA process for COVID-19 devices and to replace current requirements with Comm...