LONDON, Aug. 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Homes England is delighted to announce the appointment of Amy Rees CB as its new Chief Executive Officer. Amy will lead the Agency's mission to tackle the housing crisis and accelerate the delivery of 1.5 million new homes this Parliament. With a public service career encompassing strategic and operational leaders across the UK criminal justice system, Amy brings a track record of driving change and delivering re...
LONDON, Aug. 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Northern Ireland's historic Hillsborough Castle will provide the backdrop for a foreign ministers' meeting on the Western Balkans later this year. The Government is putting lasting reconciliation between neighbours in the Western Balkans region at the heart of discussions as the region faces growing threats from instability, corruption and criminal gangs that compromise UK security and growth. Foreign Secretary, ...
LONDON, Aug. 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: His Honour Jeremy Roberts KC has been reappointed for a period of 2 years from 1 August 2025 until 31 July 2027. His Honour Peter Rook KC has been reappointed for a period of 4 years from 1 February 2026 until 31 January 2030. The Parole Board is an executive Non-Departmental Public Body sponsored by the Ministry of Justice. It works with its criminal justice partners to protect the public by risk assessing pris...
LONDON, Aug. 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is proud to announce its designation as a WHO-Listed Authority (WLA) by the World Health Organization (WHO), joining the ranks of the world's most trusted regulatory bodies. This recognition affirms MHRA's commitment to the highest international standards in the regulation of medical products and marks a significant milestone for the UK's l...
LONDON, Aug. 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: On Wednesday 6 August, the UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) presented Captain (Aqeed) Ahmed Al Badi, Head of the Oman National Hydrographic Office (ONHO), with the prestigious Alexander Dalrymple Award for 2025. The award recognises him for services to hydrography. Captain Ahmed Al Badi was invited to the UKHO where he was presented with this year's award. Hosted by the UK's National Hydrographer and Director of Dat...
LONDON, Aug. 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The UK and Japan hosted a dynamic full-day forum at the UK Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, focused on advancing Women's Economic Empowerment through trade, leadership, and entrepreneurship. On 8 August 2025, the UK and Japan hosted an event at the UK Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, for women entrepreneurs in trade. This event forms part of a continuing programme of collaboration under the Women's Econom...
LONDON, Aug. 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Israeli Government's decision to further escalate its offensive in Gaza iswrong,and we urge it to reconsider immediately. Thisaction will do nothing to bring an end to this conflict ortohelp secure the release of the hostages. It will only bring more bloodshed. Every day the humanitarian crisis in Gaza worsensand hostages taken by Hamas are being held in appalling and inhuman conditions.What we need is a ceas...
LONDON, Aug. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Scotland's most internationally recognised cultural brands will work alongside the Scotland Office to promote Brand Scotland, in a landmark partnership selling the best of Scotland overseas and encouraging investment and growth. This is the third Brand Scotland partnership agreement to be signed, following on from recent agreements with the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo and Scottish Chambers of Commerce. These...
LONDON, Aug. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Businesses and researchers to turbocharge AI and digital tech to cut peak demand for grid electricity by 2 gigawatts - equivalent to powering over 1.5 million homes * It could slash UK reliance on expensive, polluting fossil fuels at the busiest times, boosting energy security and helping to cut energy costs * Part of new R&D Missions Accelerator Programme, which backs R&D to directly deliver on core missions, w...
LONDON, Aug. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * 37 local heritage sites will receive grants to help with repairs, in many cases helping turn historic buildings into the vibrant community spaces people need today * Fund will deliver on the government's Plan for Change by increasing opportunities and ensuring communities can enjoy heritage in the places they call home Unseen Arts in Grimsby, MusicAbility Centre in Penzance and St Michael's Mount Artist's Studi...