LONDON, Oct. 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Flood Action Week launches (13-19 October) promoting simple steps people can take to reduce the devastation caused by floods to their homes and businesses. * Communities in the West Midlands warned not to be complacent about flood risk, despite continuing drought conditions in the region. * Work led by Environment Agency to manage flood risk includes recently completed schemes in Bewdley and Worcester, natural ...
LONDON, Oct. 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The second round of negotiations on an enhanced Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Turkey took place in London during the week commencing 15 September 2025. The UK and Turkey have a strong economic relationship, with trade between the two totalling around £28 billion in 2024, making Turkey the UK's 16th largest trading partner. Trade with Turkey's growing market of 86 million people directly supported around 5...
LONDON, Oct. 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Defence Secretary John Healey MP today met the niece of the late Agnes Wanjiru, Esther Njoki. The meeting follows the Kenyan Director of Public Prosecution determining that a British National should face trial in relation to the murder of Ms Wanjiru, who was killed in Nanyuki in Kenya in 2012. In April 2025, the Defence Secretary visited Kenya and became the first UK Government Minister to meet Agnes Wanjiru...
LONDON, Oct. 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The meeting highlighted key areas of cooperation, including international trade, environmental protection, organized crime prevention, and multilateral diplomacy. Ambassador Correa congratulated Honduras for its initiative to host the Assembly of the International Coffee Organization (ICO), recognizing it as a reflection of the country's inclusive development vision and commitment to poverty reduction. She reite...
LONDON, Oct. 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: On World Standards Day (14 October), the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) marks 100 years since the first biological standard - the scientific benchmark that keeps medicines and vaccines safe, effective and consistent for patients in the UK and worldwide. When someone receives a medicine, it must work the same way no matter wherever it is made. Biological standards make sure that a medi...
LONDON, Oct. 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The release of the bodies of the deceased hostages is a profoundly difficult moment for the families who have endured terrible and protracted pain over the last two years at the hands of Hamas. The loss of Yossi Sharabi will be felt deeply by his family, after Hamas so cruelly drew out their horror and denied them the right to grieve. I know from meeting his family just how loved Yossi was, and how devastating t...
LONDON, Oct. 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: We have vacancies for three Higher Scientific Officers in the Biologicals Team. Job Title Higher Scientific Officer in the Biologicals Team Grade HSO Salary & Pension £38,795 per annum with Pension Scheme Annual Leave entitlement Commencing at 25 days Role Your primary role will be to assess the quality and safety data submitted by pharmaceutical companies in support of their applications for vari...
LONDON, Oct. 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Samantha Dixon MBE MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Building Safety, Fire and Democracy has announced the reappointment of Sam Hartley and Huw Vaughan Thomas as Members of the Boundary Commission for Wales from 5 October 2025 to 31 March 2032, and from 5 October 2025 to 31 March 2028, respectively. The Boundary Commission for Wales is an advisory non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Minis...
LONDON, Oct. 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Tillbridge Solar Farm given the green light, marking the 17th nationally significant clean energy project approved by the government since July 2024 - enough clean energy to power the equivalent of over 7.5 million homes * project will support over one thousand jobs and power hundreds of thousands of homes with clean energy * solar is the cheapest form of power available, as government drives for clean ...
LONDON, Oct. 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A new Crown courtroom has officially opened at Hereford Justice Centre, marking a significant milestone in restoring court capacity in the region following the closure of Hereford's historic Shire Hall. The opening ceremony held yesterday (13 October 2025) marked the completion of extensive conversion works at the Magistrates' Court building into a joint magistrates' and Crown Court facility. Hereford becomes on...