LONDON, Sept. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The organisations tasked with the two most challenging nuclear clean-up jobs in the world have agreed to extend a co-operation agreement. Sellafield Ltd and TEPCO first agreed to work together in 2014 following the devastating tsunami of 2011 which resulted in irreparable damage at TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi plant. After a positive first 10 years of collaboration, the companies have pledged to continue their re...
LONDON, Sept. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister spoke to Polish President Karol Nawrocki this morning. The Prime Minister congratulated the President on his election and welcomed the opportunity to speak. Discussing Russia's egregious breach of Polish airspace earlier this week, and the Prime Minister reiterated the UK's steadfast support to Poland and NATO. The leaders also discussed opportunities to deepen the defence and security rela...
LONDON, Sept. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister hosted the Taoiseach Micheal Martin this morning at Chequers. The leaders agreed the relationship between the United Kingdom and Ireland was very strong and good progress across all areas of the relationship had been made since the UK-Ireland summit in Liverpool earlier this year. Turning to the Middle East, the leaders said they were appalled by the strike in Doha this week andthe intolerab...
LONDON, Sept. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Dear Madam President Xiomara Castro,  My wife and I are delighted to send Your Excellency and the people of Honduras our warmest congratulations on the auspicious occasion of your National Day.   I am so pleased that our countries share such strong ties, and I look forward to strengthening further our friendship.    It is my hope and strong ambition that our nations can col...
LONDON, Sept. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Dear Mr. President Bernardo Arevalo,  My wife and I are delighted to send Your Excellency and the people of Guatemala our warmest congratulations on the auspicious occasion of your National Day.   I am so pleased that our countries share such strong ties, and I look forward to strengthening further our friendship.    It is my hope and strong ambition that our nations can co...
LONDON, Sept. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Thank you, Madame Vice President, The United Kingdom thanks the Special Rapporteur for his tireless efforts and for his latest report on the worst forms of child labour. It comes at a critical time. While global estimates from the ILO and UNICEF show a reduction in child labour since 2020, the reality remains stark: 138 million children affected worldwide. The United Kingdom continues to work with partners to...
LONDON, Sept. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The inquiry revealed that Littlechild Aggregates Ltd, whose director is Sean Littlechild Jnr, had been providing driver services to G Webb Haulage Ltd, with payments routed through Ace Aggregates Ltd, of which he is former director and transport manager. The director registered for Ace Aggregates is Suzanne Littlechild, Mr. Littlechild Jnr's mother. Mr. Littlechild Jnr admitted that these arrangements extended ...
LONDON, Sept. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New voluntary repayment scheme gives individuals and businesses until December 2025 to return pandemic scheme money, no questions asked. * Use it or lose it opportunity comes ahead of tougher sanctions to follow for those who don't come forward. * Move comes as government continues to do everything in its power to recoup money lost to Covid fraud. A voluntary repayment scheme, launched today (12 September), w...
LONDON, Sept. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The British Embassy Dublin today officially achieved its AsIAm Autism Accreditation, becoming the first autism-friendly Embassy in Ireland, and the first in the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) network. The accreditation recognises more than 18 months of work to create a fully inclusive and accessible environment for visitors and staff alike. This was led by the Embassy's respect, diversity a...
LONDON, Sept. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Environment Agency has successfully completed the Beales Corner Flood Risk Management Scheme in Bewdley, Worcestershire. Delivering a major upgrade to the town's flood defences that will benefit 50 properties and maintain access to businesses for decades to come. The official opening took place on Friday 12 September 2025. The scheme was opened by Mark Garnier MP for Wyre Forest. The ceremony marks operatio...