LONDON, Sept. 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Direction sent to all Secretaries of State to end "comfort blanket" of unnecessary consultations and get on with the job. * First Secretary tells colleagues "Governments are elected to lead" with promise of a new vision for meaningful public participation in the Autumn * Decisions on major infrastructure projects that deliver jobs, lower bills and regenerate communities to be made faster The government will s...
LONDON, Sept. 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Jennifer Anderson, presented her credentials to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Tuesday 8 September2026 and officially started her tour as British Ambassador to Türkiye. Ambassador Jennifer Anderson CMG paid a visit to Anıtkabir tomark the official start. She was accompanied by Embassy Staff. Ambassador Anderson laid a wreath at the mausoleum and observed a minute's silence before sign...
LONDON, Sept. 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Ofqual has today confirmed its arrangements for the regulation of V Levels, Foundation Certificates and Occupational Certificates. V Levels are new vocational qualifications that will join A Levels and T Levels as options for post-16 students thinking about their next steps to further education and employment. Together, these qualifications will offer meaningful choice and high-quality vocational, academic, an...
LONDON, Sept. 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: More money could be invested into high streets, public transport, and events to boost tourism and drive good growth thanks to the latest shift of power from Whitehall and back into communities. Mayors and local leaders will be handed the power to introduce an Overnight Visitor Levy - a fee on overnight stays - to help maximise the benefits of tens of millions of people visiting England every year. The governme...
LONDON, Sept. 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Trade Remedies Authority has today (Thursday 10 September) published its final determination in its subsidy investigation into imports of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) biodiesel from the USA. The TRA found that imported HVO from the USA was subsidised and caused injury to the UK industry. The TRA recommended a fixed duty of between £258.10 and £266.68 per tonne on these imports. Where the TRA r...
LONDON, Sept. 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Young adults, particularly university students, remain at increased risk from meningococcal meningitis and septicaemia, with new figures from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) showing that Meningitis B (MenB) was responsible for 97% of invasive meningococcal disease cases in 15 to 24-year-olds (93 of 96 cases) in England during 2025 to 2026. UKHSA is urging freshers to ensure they are protected with 2 doses...
LONDON, Sept. 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Natural England has submitted a proposal to the secretary of state for environment, food and rural affairs to extend the boundary of the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The proposal, if confirmed by the secretary of state, would see an additional 129km² included within the Surrey Hills recognised for its outstanding natural beauty. This would extend the existing Surrey Hills Nationa...
LONDON, Sept. 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued text of the following speech: Good morning. It's great to be here, addressing UK universities again. I want to start by saying how pleased I am to have been reappointed as the Skills Minister. And I return to this work with a renewed energy to support you to serve students, communities and the economy. Universities hold a special place in the life of this country, and this government wants to amplify your unique, positive impac...
LONDON, Sept. 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued text of the following speech: Chair, France, Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States thank the Director General for his latest reports and commend the Agency's continued efforts to ensure the implementation of safeguards by Iran and verify the implementation of relevant UN Security Council resolutions. We reiterate our full support for the Agency's professional, independent, and impartial work which remains indispensable...
LONDON, Sept. 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued text of the following speech: For over twenty years, Iran's nuclear and missile programmes have been a source of grave international concern. The United Kingdom has consistently advocated a diplomatic solution through negotiation and dialogue. In 2006, this Council unanimously adopted resolution 1737, marking a decisive step to address the threat. That resolution imposed sanctions banning nuclear technology and materials and ass...