LONDON, Aug. 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Families stuck without a secure home to benefit from the first wave of funding from the government's £39bn Social and Affordable Homes Programme * Councils backed to build more homes as ministers drive the biggest council housebuilding revival in decades * More decisions over housing investment to move closer to local communities Families trapped in temporary accommodation or stuck on housing waiting lis...
LONDON, Aug. 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: We, the President of Ukraine and the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, meeting at a decisive moment for European security, and united in our resolve to shape the transformation of modern warfare, ACKNOWLEDGING the profound impact of artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, and network-enabled capability, and the strategic imperative for our two nations to lead in the safe, responsible, and operationally ...
LONDON, Aug. 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * UK set to become the first international partner to access Ukraine's Avengers AI Labs, allowing the two countries to accelerate the development of AI tools to shape the battlefield * Signed by President Volodymyr Zelenskyyand Prime Minister Andy Burnham in Kyiv, the AI Partnership will see the UK back Ukraine with world-leading universities, researchers, technology companies and third largest AI eco-system in t...
LONDON, Aug. 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Concept Investments Limited's director Austin Fitzgerald was ordered to remove waste from the land at Rutland Road, Sheffield, in April. Both the company and Fitzgerald, as the director, had admitted offences related to allowing an illegal waste site to operate on land the company owns, knows as the Former Stanley Works. The site has now been fully cleared, with mixed waste including fridges and other electrica...
LONDON, Aug. 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued text of the following speech: Thank you, Mr Chair. Today, Ukraine marks 35 years of independence. On 24 August 1991, the Ukrainian people chose sovereignty. They chose to take their place as a free and independent nation among equals. That choice was overwhelming. It was recognised by the international community, including the Russian Federation. Thirty-five years later, Ukraine is defending that same choice against Russia's illeg...
LONDON, Aug. 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister spoke to Luc Frieden, the Prime Minister of Luxembourg, on the train into Kyiv yesterday evening. The leaders began by discussing the close ties between the UK and Luxembourg, particularly in financial services. Prime Minister Frieden reflected on his time living in the UK, and the two leaders discussed the shared challenges both countries faced, including the need to drive down unemployment ...
LONDON, Aug. 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister met the President of the European Council Antonio Costa on the train to Kyiv, as the two leaders travelled into the city to mark Independence Day. It was a vital moment to show unity and solidarity with Ukraine, the leaders agreed. Turning to the UK's relationship with the European Union, the two leaders underlined the importance of being ambitious to drive a step change in relations. The UK...
LONDON, Aug. 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Following the preliminary assessment no new safety issues were identified. As such, in accordance with the Merchant Shipping (Accident Reporting and Investigation) Regulations 2026, the Chief Inspector of Marine Accidents has decided not to conduct a safety investigation. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
LONDON, Aug. 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Rape Crisis England & Wales awarded £8.7m government funding * Service to provide round-the-clock specialist and confidential support for survivors and victims of sexual violence * Part of Government's commitment to halve violence against women and girls and ensure swifter justice for victims Victims-survivors of rape and sexual abuse will get 24/7 support through a free, trauma-informed, confidential hel...
LONDON, Aug. 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The nation will come together today to mark the first ever National Day for Victims and Survivors of Terrorism. The day will focus on remembering and recognising those impacted by terrorism, supporting victims and survivors to get access to the help they need to rebuild their lives, and amplifying their stories. A ceremony, held in Central London later today to mark the day, will bring together hundreds of vict...