LONDON, Nov. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * World-leading legislation sees government work with AI industry and child protection organisations to ensure AI models cannot be misused to create synthetic child sexual abuse images. * Technology Secretary and Home Secretary will have new powers to designate AI developersand charities like the Internet Watch Foundation as authorised testers. * Comes as fresh Internet Watch Foundation(IWF) dat...
LONDON, Nov. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Prime Minister, Culture Secretary and England international Tyrone Mings host event at 10 Downing Street to mark UK and Ireland hosting UEFA EURO 2028, attended by UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin * Government hails the tournament as an unparalleled opportunity to bring millions of people together from all backgrounds * £45 million social impact fund to spark community activities from 2026 through to...
LONDON, Nov. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Ministers sign UK-NetherlandsInnovation Partnership in London - deepening ties on AI, quantum and semiconductors * With leading science and tech companies and top-tier research talent, both countries are natural partners in science and technology * Partnership builds on research UK and Netherlands already pursue together through Horizon Europe, CERN, and more Efforts to develop the next generation of super-pow...
LONDON, Nov. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Foreign Secretary announcing £13 million offunding to help repairUkraine's energy sector at G7 * Ukrainian resilience in the face of Putin's attacks is central to UK and G7 security * UK to establish maritime services ban on Russian Liquid Natural Gas UK announces new support to make vital repairs to Ukraine's energy sector in the face of Russian bombardment, alongside reallocating humanitarian support fo...
LONDON, Nov. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Business leaders representing 200 million people across ten rapidly growing African economies are gathering in Lome, Togo this week for a trade summit with the UK. Over 560 delegates from 442 companies are expected to attend. The West and Central Africa Forum (WCAF) IV, taking place on 12-13 November 2025, marks the first time the event has been held outside London since its launch in 2022, signalling the UK's d...
LONDON, Nov. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Proposed new laws will strengthen cyber defences for essential public services like healthcare, drinking water providers,transportand energy. * UK to be better protected than ever to face down cyber criminals and state-backed actors - delivering strong foundations for the government's Plan for Change. * Bolstered protections for the UK economy - with new research showing the annual cost of cyber attacks is almo...
LONDON, Nov. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: We, as Ministers and equivalent senior representatives for sport of our like-minded countries as well as the European Commission, have noted the announcement by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) of 27 September 2025 that IPC member organisations have voted not to maintain the partial suspensions of the National Paralympic Committees of Belarus and Russia. We fully respect and recognise the independenc...
LONDON, Nov. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Announcement made as Culture Minister Ian Murray attends a meeting of EU Media/Culture Ministers in Copenhagen * The visit demonstrates the UK's commitment to collaborate with European counterparts to safeguard our cultural heritage The UK government has announced a further £200,000 in emergency funding to help protect Ukraine's cultural heritage during and after Russia's illegal war, from ancient manuscr...
LONDON, Nov. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Wes Streeting gives the go ahead to NHS leaders to deliver next phase of integration of NHS England with savings to be reinvested in frontline care * The reforms to slash unnecessary bureaucracy will raise £1 billion a year by the end of the Parliament to improve services for patients * Health Secretary to tell NHS leaders to make every penny count from Chancellor's £29 billion record funding boost P...
LONDON, Nov. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New advisory boardset up to champion girls' needs * Targetedinvestments made into alternatives to custody * New training for staff on responding to self-harm A Girls in Youth Justice Boardwill beestablishedto bring togethersenior leadersand expertsfromNHSEngland, government,charities,and the Youth Justice sector toimprovetheircareand outcomes, with self-harm among this group at concerning levels. Crucially, t...