LONDON, Sept. 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: On 4 September 2025 at Plymouth Magistrates' Court, Scott Hannaford-Hill pleaded guilty to an offence under section 3 of the Private Security Industry Act 2001 for acting as an unlicensed security operative. He was given 6 months conditional discharge as well as ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £26 and prosecution costs of £250, totalling £276. In addition, Christopher Moremi-Fitch pleaded gu...
LONDON, Sept. 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: 6 innovative projects will use satellite technology and AI to transform how Britain tackles climate change, manages transport networks and supports accessible travel, following £1.5 million in UK Space Agency funding. Delivered through the Unlocking Space for Business programme, the projects demonstrate how satellite data combined with artificial intelligence can deliver practical, scalable solutions to re...
LONDON, Sept. 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The CMS, developed with UK support, helps ANF register cases, manage evidence, and integrate lab results digitally. It was piloted in February 2025 and has now been rolled out across all ANF Regional Headquarters and police stations nationwide. The inauguration took place at ANF Headquarters in Rawalpindi. British High Commissioner Jane Marriott and Federal Minister for Interior & Narcotics Control Syed Mohsin ...
LONDON, Sept. 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Sponsored by Santander UK and in partnership with industry, International Trade Week (ITW) 2025 will take place from 3 to 7 November  * ITW offers UK businesses a week of free events, workshops and webinars to get more businesses exporting * As part of the Plan for Change, support will help firms take advantage of our landmark trade deals and Trade Strategy Government announces a week of free trade-foc...
LONDON, Sept. 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * 14 trusts part of rapid national investigation of maternity and newborn baby care across England * Investigation to make recommendations tourgently improve care and safetyin maternity and neonatal care * Selected hospitaltrusts, scope and aims finalised with input from bereaved and harmed families The 14 hospital truststo be looked at as part of a rapid, independent,national investigation into maternity and n...
LONDON, Sept. 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Dr Stephen Brien has been reappointed as Chair of the Social Security Advisory Committee * Appointment is for three years, commencing 15 September 2025 The Department for Work and Pensions announced that Dr Stephen Brien has been reappointed as Chair of the Social Security Advisory Committee (SSAC). The Social Security Advisory Committee (SSAC) is an independent statutory body that provides impartial advice ...
LONDON, Sept. 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The National Drought Group has warned today (Monday 15 September) that the current drought is far from over despite the recent rain. Even with the wet weather at the end of the month, August's rainfall was just 42% of its long-term average and the summer has been declared the hottest since records began in 1884. Five areas remain in drought, with more areas likely to declare drought status within the next few ...
LONDON, Sept. 15 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: An FCDO spokesperson said: Significant and unprecedented violation of Polish and NATO airspace by Russian drones last week - followed by a further incursion into Romanian airspace on Saturday - was utterly unacceptable. The UK stands united with Poland, Romania, Ukraine and our NATO Allies in unreservedly condemning these reckless actions. As our continent once again faces the egregious expansion of Russia's ...
LONDON, Sept. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New US investments will create 1,800 jobs from Belfast to Edinburgh and boost benefits for millions of customers. * Total of over £1.25 billion of private US investment committed to the UK's world-leading financial services sector including PayPal, Bank of America, Citi Bank, and S&P. * Demonstrates the enduring strength of the UK-US 'golden corridor' in financial services, with British banks expanding op...
LONDON, Sept. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Today, members of the G7 RRM (Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the European Union) as well as G7 RRM associate members (Australia and New Zealand) issued the following statement: "The G7 RRM notes recent statements made by Australia, Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States, condemning transnational repressi...