LONDON, Aug. 25 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: "On the Independence Day of Ukraine, G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union, met virtually with Ukraine's Foreign Minister Sybiha. "Participants welcomed ongoing diplomatic efforts by the United States, under the leadership of President Trump, which create an opportunity for a peaceful a...
LONDON, Aug. 25 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: An investigation has begun into an accident involving a helicopter which occurred on 25 August. A team of inspectors has been sent to the accident site to gather evidence and make enquiries. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
LONDON, Aug. 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Ukrainian soldiers will receive a further boost from the British military's expert training, as the Government announces the extension of the UK's world-leading training programme on Ukrainian Independence Day. The UK is stepping up and evolving its training support to ensure Ukraine's Armed Forces are in the strongest possible position as they resist ongoing Russian attacks, and to deter any further Russian agg...
LONDON, Aug. 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Asylum appeals will be overhauled and speeded up to clear the backlog, accelerate returns and end hotel use under some of the most significant changes to the asylum system in decades. As part of efforts to fix the broken asylum system the government inherited and end the use of asylum hotels, a new independent body to deal with asylum appeals made up of independent professional adjudicators, will be established ...
LONDON, Aug. 23 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Judges given new powers to punish offenders with bans that curtail freedom * Mandatory drug testing expanded to keep offenders on straight-and-narrow * Part of the Government's Plan for Change to make sure punishment cuts crime and keep streets safe Criminals will be barred from pubs, concerts and sports matches under new sentencing powers unveiled by the Government today (Sunday 24 August) as part of its Plan...
LONDON, Aug. 23 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Proposals for companies to pay for training for workers to secure thousands of well-paid, good quality jobs in offshore wind for decades to come * Measures propose better workforce protection for offshore wind workers, with stronger access to trade unions * Provides a route into high-quality jobs for oil and gas workers, apprentices and school leavers as part of the Plan for Change Working people in coastal ar...
LONDON, Aug. 23 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * families can travel to top UK attractions for no more than £3 a journey, thanks to the government's extended bus fare cap * the fare cap is part of the government's mission to improve bus services, committing over £1 billion to improve bus reliability, frequency and access in towns, cities and rural areas * new Bus Services Bill will put power back in local hands, protect vital routes and make buses m...
LONDON, Aug. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * UK buying six new Land Ceptorair defence missile systemsto bolster national security and defence. * New contract with MBDA supports up to 140 jobs across the UK, demonstrating defence's role as an engine for growth and supporting the Government's Plan for Change. * First live firing in the UK of system so accurate it can hit a tennis-ball sized object travelling twice the speed of sound. Britain's air defences...
LONDON, Aug. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Healthier food for children thanks to new guidelines for manufacturers to reduce sugar and salt in commercial baby foods  * Labelling to be made clearer to help parents shop easier and make informed choices about what they feed their children   * Reforms part of Plan for Change to tackle concerning levels of sugar found in snack foods for young children   Parents and carer...
LONDON, Aug. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) has today [22 August 2025] published its Statement of Essential Facts (SEF) in the anti-dumping investigation into biodiesel imports from China. The investigation found that Chinese biodiesel is being dumped in the UK at unfairly low prices, causing material injury to UK producers. The TRA also concluded that applying anti-dumping measures would be in the UK's economic interest...