LONDON, Oct. 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister spoke to the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, this afternoon. The Prime Minister began by sharing his heartfelt condolences to those impacted by the barbaric Russian attacks overnight. The leaders discussed how Russia's systematic attacks on Ukraine's critical national infrastructure in the lead up to winter further emphasised that Putin was not serious about peace. It was vital Ukr...
LONDON, Oct. 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The leaders of France, Germany and the United Kingdom spoke today following the significant developments in the Middle East: We welcome the agreement on a ceasefire in the Middle East, the planned release of hostages, and the resumption of humanitarian aid to the civilian population of Gaza. We pay tribute to President Trump's leadership on the issue, to the diplomatic efforts of the mediators, Egypt, Qatar and...
LONDON, Oct. 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Minister for Safeguarding and Violence Against Women and Girls, Jess Phillips MP, has approved the appointment of 3 new public office holders to the quality assurance (QA) board for domestic homicide reviews: * Dame Jasvinder Sanghera * Dr Nicola Sharp-Jeffs OBE * Rachel Freeman These members will join representatives from: * NHS England * His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service * the Welsh government ...
LONDON, Oct. 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Relatives of three Royal Air Force airmen gathered in The Netherlands today to witness their burial with full military honours, 82 years after they were killed in action during the Second World War. Members of the airmen's families, and of the Dutch military were present for the service (Crown Copyright) Pilot Officer Charles Sprack DFM (Distinguished Flying Medal), Pilot Officer Arthur Smart DFM, and Pilot Off...
LONDON, Oct. 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: To celebrate this achievement and to mark the International Day of the Girl Child [11 October], the British High Commission organised a special game of football with young girls in New Delhi. The girls, coached by athlete and educator Anne Aiza Khan, participated in a friendly football match followed by an interactive session. British High Commissioner Lindy Cameron and the British Council's Country Director Ali...
LONDON, Oct. 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Pharmaceutical companies who make qualifying medicines can now take advantage of a streamlined approvals pathway for medicines much earlier than anticipated. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) are now offering some pharmaceutical companies early access to the aligned pathway six months earlier than projected, as user researc...
LONDON, Oct. 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: From 9th October, everyone who intends to make a claim for compensation from the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme can now register with IBCA. This includes those making claims on behalf of infected people who have sadly died without receiving compensation. David Foley, Interim Chief Executive of the Infected Blood Compensation Authority (IBCA), said: People have waited decades to get the compensation that the...
LONDON, Oct. 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: James Lambert James Lambert is a real estate and retail investor. He is a founding shareholder and Deputy Chairman of The Bicester Collection which developed and operates Bicester Village and 11 sister villages in Europe, China and the US. The Collection of Villages welcomed over 46 million visitors in 2024, including 6.7 million at Bicester Village, which has the highest sales densities of any shopping destina...
LONDON, Oct. 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Suman Ziaullah Suman Ziaullah is a senior financial services regulator who, since 2020, has led the Financial Conduct Authority's work to ensure the UK financial sector is resilient to operational disruption and cyber attack. He has extensive experience across public sector organisations, including the Foreign & Commonwealth Office and HM Treasury, as well as previous board experience. Suman has served on the UK...
LONDON, Oct. 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Mae'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd (DBS) wedi cynnal ei gynhadledd 'Gwella Diogelu yng Nghymru - Datblygu a chynnal dull cydweithredol' yng Nghaerdydd. Gan gyflwyno cyfleoedd rhwydweithio i weithwyr proffesiynol diogelu gwahoddedig, mae'r gynhadledd wedi ceisio datblygu a chryfhau cynghreiriau strategol ar draws y dirwedd ddiogelu yng Nghymru i hyrwyddo amcanion diogelu a rennir. Un thema fynych a drafodwyd yn...