LONDON, July 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: On behalf of the Secretary of State for the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, the British High Commission (BHC) in Nairobi are seeking the services for the provision of packaged natural mineral water at British High Commission Nairobi. We are therefore looking for a Supplier that has the relevant professional skills, experience, technical resources and financial capability to provide supply packaged natu...
LONDON, July 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Education Secretary is calling on parents to lead by example and make reading a daily habit to help reverse the decline in reading for pleasure, to help give kids the best start in life as part of the Plan for Change. The call comes as the Department for Education and National Literacy Trust join forces to launch a National Year of Reading, starting in January 2026 to kick start a reading revolution.It will r...
LONDON, July 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Parents across the country will benefit from greater support to make family life easier on their doorstep, as the government rolls out 'Best Start Family Hubs' across every local authority - relieving pressure on parents and giving half a million more children the very best start in life. Postcodes shouldn't dictate the support available, but one in four families with children under five cannot access local child...
LONDON, July 5 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Enforcement teams are gearing up to launch a nationwide blitz targeting illegal working hotspots, with a focus on the gig economy and migrants working as delivery riders. Under the Government's Plan for Change to restore order to the immigration system and tougher enforcement of the rules, Home Office Immigration Enforcement teams will launch a major operation to disrupt this type of criminality. Strategic, inte...
LONDON, July 5 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Nottingham Islam Information Point was set up to provide relief to those in need, including by providing a support network for victims of Islamophobic attacks. The charity also helps to address misconceptions about the religion of Islam. The charity regulator for England and Wales opened a compliance case in November 2023 following concerns raised over a sermon delivered on the charity's premises by a trustee, Ha...
LONDON, July 5 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Foreign Secretary's visit to Syria marks first by a UK Minister in 14 years and renews the UK and Syria's diplomatic relationship. * Commitment to support Syria as the new Government seeks to rebuild Syria's economy, deliver aninclusive political transition and forge a path to justice for the victims of the Assad regime. * New UK funding to assist with removal of Assad era chemical weapons and provide urgent hum...
LONDON, July 5 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister spoke to the President of France Emmanuel Macron this morning. He looked forward to welcoming the President to the UK next week, with both leaders agreeing that the State Visit will provide a historic opportunity to showcase the breadth of the UK-France relationship. Turning to the UK-France Summit on Thursday, they hoped to make good progress across a wide range of our joint priorities includ...
LONDON, July 5 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Watch here: Prime Minister Keir Starmer's message to the NHS on its 77th birthday To mark the 77th anniversary of the NHS, the Prime Minister has met and personally thanked the NHS worker who looked after his brother with compassion, care and respect during his final battle with cancer. In a new video released by No10 today, the Prime Minister meets with Advance Nurse Practitioner Ben Huntly who provided expert ...
LONDON, July 5 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: As part of a regional visit, Foreign Secretary David Lammy visited Lebanon on Friday 4 July 2025. He reiterated the UK's ongoing support for Lebanon's security, stability and future prosperity. The Foreign Secretary met with President General Joseph Aoun at the Presidential Palace. Discussions focused on the latest local and regional developments and UK-Lebanon bilateral relations. The Foreign Secretary spoke ab...
LONDON, July 4 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: 106 police officers, firefighters, overseas workers and other public servants who died in service have been recognised with the Elizabeth Emblem. The Elizabeth Emblem recognises the sacrifices made by public servants who have lost their lives as a result of their duty. It is the civilian equivalent of the Elizabeth Cross, which recognises members of the UK Armed Forces who died in action or as a result of a terro...