LONDON, June 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Transformative protections for military personnel, veterans and their families, including the bereaved, have been announced by the Prime Minister today. * Legislation will be brought forward to deliver manifesto promise to bring Armed Forces Covenant fully into law, placing the Armed Forces community at the heart of government decision-making. * Prime Minister visits RAF Valley to celebrate our Armed Forces Day...
LONDON, June 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * UK evacuation flight from Tel Aviv is due to leave on Sunday 29 June, after which no further flights are currently scheduled * evacuation flights are winding down and will end if there is no longer sufficient demand * those who have registered to take a UK government charter flight will be contacted to confirm if they still wish to travel The last scheduled flight chartered from Tel Aviv by the British Governm...
LONDON, June 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Director of the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) met withthe Head of the Criminal Division at the US Department of Justice (DOJ) this week as part of strengtheningtheir important partnershipin tackling financial crime. The meeting covered the DOJ's latest white collar crime policies and the SFO and DoJ'sshared commitment to encouraging voluntary self-disclosure from companies as well as positive action to reduce t...
LONDON, June 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The King has approved the nomination of The Right Reverend Dr Joanne Woolway Grenfell, Area Bishop of Stepney, in the Diocese of London, for election as Bishop of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich, in succession to The Right Reverend Martin Alan Seeley, following his retirement. Background Joanne Grenfell was educated at Oriel College, Oxford and the University of British Columbia, Vancouver. She trained for ministry ...
LONDON, June 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Nature reserve declared at the landscape that inspired the likes of Tennyson and Conan Doyle, as well as its folkloric origins as the home of Thor. * This marks the 9th National Nature Reserve to launch as part of the King's Series of National Nature Reserves, which will see 25 reserves created or extended by 2027 A landscape in Surrey beloved by lizards and literary greats and home to an area known as th...
LONDON, June 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Ms Helen Fazey has been appointed the United Kingdom Ambassador to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in Jakarta, in succession to Ms Sarah Tiffin. Ms Fazey will take up her appointment during August 2025. Curriculum vitae Full name: Helen Mary Fazey Year Role 2024 to 2025 FCDO, Deputy Head of Department, Lebanon and Syria 2023 to 2024 Amman, Deputy Head of Mission 2022 FCDO, Deputy Direc...
LONDON, June 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has pledged more support for those diagnosed with a terminal illness, as the Civil Service joins hundreds of employers already leading the way in ensuring best practice for people facing the most difficult time of their lives - by signing the Dying to Work Charter. While many employers take great care already, a campaign called Dying to Work raises awareness of the importa...
LONDON, June 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has issued important new guidance for trade mark applicants following a Supreme Court judgment in the case of SkyKick UK Ltd and another v Sky Ltd and others. The updated Practice Amendment Notice (PAN 1/25) clarifies what is expected when filing specifications, and outlines changes to examination practices. These changes will take effect immediately. Important changes tr...
LONDON, June 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Smaller businesses are set to benefit from extra government support to maximise orders from international buyers UK Export Finance (UKEF) unveils today, delivering on commitments set out in the government's new Trade Strategy.  The export credit agency and government department plays a vital role in stimulating exports and enhancing accessibility for exporters of all sizes nationwide. UKEF has enhanced it...
LONDON, June 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * The expansion of the Board follows a productive agreement with the Finance Minister John O'Dowd MLA to update the Terms of Reference for the Transformation Board. * The two new expert board members are; Gareth Hetherington, Director of Ulster University Economic Policy; and, Professor Helen McCarthy, the NI Executive's Chief Scientific Officer. * The Second Call has now launched to allocate the remaining £...