LONDON, Sept. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued text of the following speech: Chair, We commend the Agency's continued efforts to monitor the situation and reduce the risk of a nuclear accident in Ukraine. We particularly welcome the Agency's success in brokering the recent ceasefire necessary to restore off-site power to ZNPP. But this fact alone should alarm us. Nuclear facilities should never depend on temporary ceasefires to conduct essential repairs. They should never d...
LONDON, Sept. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The government is speeding up the fight against bluetongue, with new measures introduced today (Friday 11 September 2026) that will cut waiting times for farmers and give them quicker confirmation of suspected cases to act sooner to help protect livestock, as cases continue to rise in England. Currently, when bluetongue is suspected farmers need to wait for samples to be sent for laboratory testing before a cas...
LONDON, Sept. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Jobs Fair promotedopportunitiesat40of theUK's largest businesses, includingGXO, Holiday Inn, and EDF. * 193 interviews weresecured after employers connectedwith young people toshowcasejobs,apprenticeshipsand training opportunities in the region. * JobsFair ispart ofGovernment'swider youth employmentsupport,backed by £2.5 billion investment,helping young people build astrong career path. More than...
LONDON, Sept. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: On 9 September 2026, the 10th UK-U.S. SME Dialogue was held in Cardiff, Wales with over 80 UK and U.S. small and medium-sized businesses and business organisations participating. The Dialogue is convened by the UK Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade (BIST) with the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), the U.S. Department of Commerce, and the U.S. Small Business Administrat...
LONDON, Sept. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * faster and more frequent train journeys across the North as government supports a £1 billion investment in 29 new British-built trains on Great British Railways (GBR) * move backs British businesses and plans for reindustrialisation, supporting over 350 jobs at Alstom and almost 6,000 across UK supply chain * historic Derby site will build the UK's first battery-electric trains for long-distance main line...
LONDON, Sept. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Works to be displayed in British embassies worldwide, from Washington to Abu Dhabi. * Acquisitions are part of the Art X-UK project that collects works by exciting UK artists for display in more than 125 countries The nation's next generation of artists are set to have their work displayed in embassies and government buildings worldwide, as part of a government drive featuring contemporary artists from Yorksh...
LONDON, Sept. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: EnglishWhiskyhas secured protected Geographical Indication (GI) status, a major milestone for a sector that has grown from a handful of pioneering producers into one of England's most exciting food and drink success stories. The new status officially recognises EnglishWhiskyas a distinctivewhiskycategory, reflecting years of work by producers across England who have combined craftsmanship, innovation and ambiti...
LONDON, Sept. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Before I turn to this month's update, I wanted to begin by acknowledging today's anniversary of 9/11. It is a day that is felt by many, and I want to take a moment to remember those who lost their lives, and to recognise the lasting impact on their families and communities. This month, I want to focus on some of the areas that come up in our conversations with you: * how you determine whether or not your event...
LONDON, Sept. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The new Scotland-Massachusetts Bio-Bridge recognises these places' status as leaders in life sciences, creating a link between companies in Scotland with the academic, pharmaceutical and development expertise in the Boston and Cambridge areas of Massachusetts. The UK Government has committed £49,000, including Brand Scotland funding, to the initiative, which has been matched by the Scottish Government. The...
LONDON, Sept. 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: This appointment was approved by The King on the advice of the previous Prime Minister. The King has approved the nomination of the Reverend Canon Dr Timothy Michael Lomax, BEd Hons, DipTh, MA, DMin, Director of Mission and Ministry and Residentiary Canon of St Albans Cathedral, to the Suffragan See of Warwick, in the Diocese of Coventry, in succession to the Right Reverend John Stroyan, BA, MTheol, BA, followi...