LONDON, May 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Thank you Mr President and a warm welcome to the delegation of Palau. The United Kingdom welcomes Palau's efforts to strengthen its anti-trafficking legal framework, including updating its Anti-Human Smuggling and Human Trafficking Act. We also commend Palau's progress in updating its Family Protection Act to improve access to services and address gender-based violence. We encourage Palau's continued engagement w...
LONDON, May 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Helen Birchenough Helen has been involved in the arts and education in Wiltshire for 20 years. She was Chair of both the Salisbury Playhouse and Salisbury International Arts Festival, leading the Festival's merger with the theatre and Salisbury Arts Centre to form the new pan-arts organisation, Wiltshire Creative. Helen sits on the Arts Advisory Panel for Salisbury Cathedral and is a Trustee of Wiltshire Creative....
LONDON, May 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Minister for Victims and Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls, Alex Davies-Jones visits Ukraine to address the United for Justice Conference, underlining the UK's commitment to holding Russia to account for crimes committed throughout the war * Minister also made "harrowing but essential" visit to Bucha and Irpin, towns that saw civilian suffering at the start of the war * In line with the UK-Ukrain...
LONDON, May 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: This month brings the ninth anniversary of the terrorist attack on the Manchester Arena. As we work towards the launch of the Martyn's Law regulatory function, we continue to hold those affected by that attack in our thoughts. We make sure that everyone joining the SIA to work on Martyn's Law knows why Martyn's Law exists and why our work to reduce the risk of others having to face the devastating consequences of t...
LONDON, May 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The ICIBI's annual stakeholder survey was open for six weeks between 1 December 2025 and 12 January 2026. Stakeholders that had engaged with the ICIBI over the previous 12 months - such as by submitting evidence for an inspection and/or participating in stakeholder forums - were invited to complete the survey. In response to the results of the annual stakeholder survey, John Tuckett, the Independent Chief Inspecto...
LONDON, May 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has donated the wreck of the fishing vessel Nicola Faith to Cranfield University for use when training students in accident investigation on its Fundamentals of Accident Investigation Course. Nicola Faith was a fishing vessel that capsized off the coast of Colwyn Bay, Wales in 2021 leading to the tragic loss of the three crew members - Ross Ballantine, Alan Minard an...
LONDON, May 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: If your business offers innovation that can deliver real‑world emissions reductions in developing countries, and can be scaled and commercialised, this is a unique opportunity. The call is issued under the Accelerate‑to‑Demonstrate (A2D) Facility and is an invitation to submit full written grant proposals for large‑scale demonstration projects that are ready to be implemented and brought to...
LONDON, May 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Student Loans Company (SLC) is urging new full-time undergraduate students in England who plan to start university or college this autumn to apply for student finance before the deadline. Students should submit their applications by Friday 15 May to help ensure their tuition fee and maintenance loan funding is in place for the start of the academic year, subject to eligibility being confirmed. In the 24/25 ac...
LONDON, May 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Second World War veteranswilltraveloverseasforcommemorations of the Normandy LandingsandtheBattle of Arnhem,paid forbythe Government. This commitment ensures that thosewhoserved can attend remembrance ceremoniesinEurope, returning tosites ofprofoundhistoricaland personalimportance. TheMinistry ofDefence(MOD)willprovide thefundingtothe Royal British Legion,which offers lifelong support and expert advice to the Arm...
LONDON, May 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Section 48(2)(j) of the UK Borders Act 2007provides that the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration (ICIBI) shall: consider and make recommendations about . the content of information about conditions in countries outside the United Kingdom which the Secretary of State compiles and makes available, for purposes connected with immigration and asylum, to immigration officers and other officials. To ...