LONDON, Sept. 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Thank you, Mr Vice-President. The UK thanks the Special Rapporteur for his report. Ahead of Burundi's 2027 presidential election, his findings are concerning with reports of extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances, arbitrary detention, restrictions on fundamental freedoms, and the shrinking of civic and political space. The UK calls on Burundi to protect the rights of all citizens to participate freely...
LONDON, Sept. 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Mr Vice President, The United Kingdom thanks the Group of Independent Experts for its update. We remain deeply concerned by the systematic repression of fundamental freedoms in Belarus. Arbitrary arrest and detention, politically motivated prosecutions, torture and ill-treatment all remain tools to silence dissent, while independent media, civil society and trade unions continue to face severe restrictions. W...
LONDON, Sept. 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister spoke to the Prime Minister of Denmark, Mette Frederiksen, this morning. The two leaders began by discussing their upcoming visits to New York for the UN General Assembly. The Prime Minister said he would use the trip to drive forward work on issues that matter to people at home, including reducing the cost of living through greater global stability and delivering security for people through ...
LONDON, Sept. 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Minister for Women and Equalities launches national taskforce to tackle the rise of misogyny * Government, local leaders and experts will look at misogyny prevention across society - including community and the workplaces - so women and girls no longer need to face harmful attitudes * Bridget Phillipson: "Government will lead from the front to shift the dial and send misogynistic attitudes back to the dark age...
LONDON, Sept. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: More than 230 areas most affected by knife crime will see more police patrols, CCTV and early prevention work as part of a knife crime crackdown across 27 police forces in England and Wales. The Home Secretary is backing local plans developed by police and councils to tackle crimes, save lives and protect local communities. Each plan will be tailored to the area. They will combine tough police enforcement act...
LONDON, Sept. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The United Kingdom is clear: the Falkland Islands are British and they have the right to develop their natural resources as they see fit. This is an integral part of their right of self-determination. In recent weeks, Argentina has continued to threaten businesses and individuals supplying goods and services, directly and indirectly, to the Falkland Islands, including in the hydrocarbons sector. The UK Governm...
LONDON, Sept. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Building on the successful Strategic Dialogues held in 2023 and 2025, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to advance the UK-Maldives partnership through regular, structured engagement. Discussions covered a broad range of bilateral, regional and global issues, reflecting the depth and breadth of cooperation between the two countries. The UK and Maldives reiterated their shared commitment to promoting securit...
LONDON, Sept. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Introduction LawtechUK is the MOJ's flagship programme supporting innovation across the legal services sector. Since 2019, it has accelerated the development and adoption of legal technology across England and Wales, supporting legal businesses to innovate, improving access to legal services and strengthening the UK's position as a global leader in legal services. The programme is entering a new phase of deliv...
LONDON, Sept. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Leaders will discuss further strengthening UK/Ireland relationship across shared objectives including boosting trade, security, and working with the European Union * Historic visit follows hosting of Canadian Prime Minister Carney in Liverpool and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Oxford as PM shines a spotlight on towns up and down the country The Prime Minister will host the Taoiseach of Ireland, Mi...
LONDON, Sept. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A new Red Tape Challenge, announced today by the Defence Secretary Wes Streeting, will invite military families to identify and remove outdated housing rules, while new national and regional committees will ensure their experiences directly influence future decisions about accommodation services and a ground-breaking pilot will give them a role in signing off repairs to their homes. The measures build on recent...