LONDON, July 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Businesses pitch newtechnologyto Ministers that will deliver safer streets, contributing to the Government's Plan for Change * Strict 24/7 surveillance and enhanced AI could monitor criminals in the community more closely than ever before * New "smell-detector" AI device could detect substance abuse inside and outside prison On Tuesday 01 July, seven top tech companies pitched their ideas to the Prisons and Pro...
LONDON, July 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The family of a soldier killed during the Battle of Normandy has visited the newly named grave of their loved one, who has now been identified after an 80-year search for closure. Rededication services took place on 26 June at CWGC Banneville-la-Campagne War Cemetery in Normandy for Trooper Francis Dominic Kelly and Trooper Victor Terrence Little, both of 1st Northamptonshire Yeomanry, and Private John Aneurin Pr...
LONDON, July 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Last week's rededication services for Private (Pte) William Falconer, Gunner (Gnr) Joseph Humphries, Signalman (Sig) Edmund Roberts and Major (Maj) Richard White-Cooper were all held at Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Le Grand-Luce War Cemetery near Le Mans, France, on 24 June. The families of Gnr Humphries, Sig Roberts and Maj White-Cooper attended the rededication service, as well as serving soldiers ...
LONDON, July 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Joint statement: We the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union, met in The Hague on June 25, 2025, where we discussed recent events in the Middle East. We reiterate our support for the ceasefire between Israel and Iran announced by U.S. President Trump, and urge all parties to avoid acti...
LONDON, July 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: This has resulted in termination of service and his commission. Chief of Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin said: We expect the highest standards of behaviour from our Service Personnel and our Civil Servants. We investigate all allegations of inappropriate behaviour and will take robust action against anyone found to have fallen short of our standards, regardless of their seniority. Disclaimer: Curated by...
LONDON, July 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Wayne Glover-Stuart [36] from Chiswick, West London, has had his suspended sentence overturned and jailed for three years after the Solicitor General Lucy Rigby KC MP referred his case to the Court of Appeal. The court heard that Glover-Stuart, a former theatre producer, invited two men on separate occasions to an underwear modelling photoshoot. During both incidents, Glover-Stuart touched the victims' genitals ...
LONDON, July 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * national active travel network to give healthier and greener travel options to millions across the nation * pledge to deliver an initial 3,500 miles of safer routes to schools, shops and high streets, workplaces and transport hubs * projects will help tackle the country's inactivity crisis, easing pressure on the NHS and boosting productivity, as part of government's Plan for Change Ministers are backing a coal...
LONDON, July 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: National rollout begins We're pleased to announce the national rollout of our new online appeals service following its successful pilot phase. This represents a significant milestone in our digital transformation programme. The service has been thoroughly tested with five London boroughs (Barnet, Greenwich, Havering, Richmond upon Thames, and Bromley) who have been handling both householder appeals (fast-track c...
LONDON, July 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Speaking as they met at London's Guildhall in the margins of the Africa Debate, Foreign Secretary David Lammy MP and Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs H.E Musalia Mudavadi said: As Commonwealth nations, the Republic of Kenya and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland enjoy a deep and vibrant relationship, rooted in our shared history, shared values an...
LONDON, July 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Immigration Advice Authority (IAA) has launched a new Customer Service Charter, reinforcing its commitment to fair, professional, and accessible services. As the UK's regulator for immigration advice, the IAA ensures that advisers meet high professional standards while providing clear guidance to the public. The charter outlines what individuals can expect when engaging with the IAA and also sets out the respo...