LONDON, June 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The announcement was made by Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy during a visit to the launch of 'Two Rooms' a new interim space for the Jewish Museum London, while it searches for its permanent home. The space is located at JW3 in North London. The visit marked the opening of two new exhibitions celebrating the richness of the museum's collections and the long history of Jewish families in Britain. The Jewish Museum L...
LONDON, June 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Illegal migrants and people smugglers looking to land on UK shores will face enhanced enforcement action as 2 new specialist units are now active on the French beaches. Announced under the landmark UK-France deal and deployed in time for the summer months, the Compagnie de Marche and a brand-new dedicated riot unit are now operational in Northern France to track down illegal migrants and prevent small boat cross...
LONDON, June 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Cinemas, LEGOLAND owner Merlin Entertainments, Greene King-managed pubs and Nando's among businesses to commit to passing on temporary VAT cut to help reduce the cost of days out. * Great British Summer Savings scheme also supports businesses by increasing footfall this summer. * Chancellor Rachel Reeves thanks businesses for their support in passing on savings ahead of the money-saving scheme going liv...
LONDON, June 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Ukraine We, the Leaders of the G7, stand united in our unwavering support for Ukraine in defending its freedom, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. We reaffirm our solidarity with the Ukrainian population suffering from attacks on their critical infrastructure and cultural heritage. We commend Ukraine for its resilience and progress on the battlefield in recent months and emphasize there is now a new momentu...
LONDON, June 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Milestone trade dealwith India to come into effect next month, marking quickest ever turnaround following signature * Businesses encouraged to prepare for entry-into-force to feel the benefits of massive tariff cuts * UK agreement will be the most comprehensive trade deal India has ever brought into force The UK and India have today (Wednesday 17thJune) announced their landmark trade deal will enter into force...
LONDON, June 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Newserviceto provide stronger oversight of retrofitindustry- giving families confidence to upgrade their homes and cut bills * Reforms will help fix broken system which led to widespread issues with poor-quality insulation under inherited government schemes * Householdsto getfairer andfastercompensationin the energymarketunder newmeasures tostrengthen theOmbudsman Familieswill be better protectedwhenupgrading ...
LONDON, June 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A major milestone has been reached by the Environment Agency's Preston and South Ribble Flood Risk Management Scheme, with phase 1 now complete. The final stage of works - along Riverside - are now finished with South Meadow Lane and the riverside footpath and cycleway reopened. Work on the scheme began in 2022. The completed works along Broadgate and Riverside in Preston and in Lower Penwortham - an investment...
LONDON, June 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Kye Regis, Celyse Knight and Khalil Haidara, who were convicted of attempted murder, had their detention sentences increased by four, five and four years respectively, after the Solicitor General Ellie Reeves KC MP referred their case to the Court of Appeal under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme. The court heard that in Camden, North London three members of the locally based Agar Grove gang, Regis, Knight and ...
LONDON, June 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Mining Remediation Authority is designing a permanent safety solution for a ground collapse in Holme Wood, Bradford, after investigations confirmed it was linked to historical coal mining. The incident was first reported to us in early May and the area was fenced off while we investigated. Within four weeks of being notified, we had carried out detailed ground investigations alongside Bradford Council, confi...
LONDON, June 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * UK travel technology firm fined more than £1 million for breaching UK financial sanctions against Russia. * Sabre Global Technologies Limited made funds and economic resources available to a designated Russian airline for seven months in 2022, and tested alternative payment routes to get around UK sanctions. * Third penalty issued under OFSI's new settlement policy, as the UK continues ironclad support of ...