LONDON, Dec. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister spoke with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy today. The Prime Minister reaffirmed the United Kingdom's unwavering support for Ukraine and its commitment to achieving a just and lasting peace. They condemned Russia's brutal and illegal invasion, as well as the recent attack on Kyiv. Both leaders welcomed ongoing diplomatic efforts and commended President Trump's continued engagemen...
LONDON, Dec. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Britain's young people will be given new opportunities to experience military servicethrough a 'gap year' Foundation Scheme set to launch in 2026. A first wave of around 150 participants will open for recruitment from early 2026, offering young people a year of paid experience and training in the Armed Forces: across the Army, Royal Navy and Royal Air Force.Ministers have an ambition to eventually grow the schem...
LONDON, Dec. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Families urged to take simple security steps when setting up new accounts for Christmas gifts like tablets, smart watches and connected toys * Quick 5 minute checks including enabling 2-step verification and automatic updates will protect homes from cyber criminals * Taking these steps will help keep personal data and home networks safe from unwanted access As Christmas celebrations are wrapping up and excited...
LONDON, Dec. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Boost for local business and people who will have better access to nature * The walk is first of nine to be created as part of manifesto pledge CommunitiesinGreater Manchester and the northwest of England are set tobenefitfroma new National River Walk,stretching21 kilometres orthe length of a halfmarathon. This walk is the first of its kind and is part ofthe government's manifesto pledge to createnine ne...
LONDON, Dec. 26 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister spoke to the President of France, Emmanuel Macron and the German Chancellor, Friedrich Merz this afternoon. The leaders reiterated their unshakeable commitment for a just and lasting peace for Ukraine and the importance that talks continue to progress towards this in the coming days. The Prime Minister emphasised this remained a crucial moment for Ukraine and security across the Euro-Atlantic...
LONDON, Dec. 26 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: As thousands of people across England brave icy waters for traditional Boxing Day swims, the government reflects on a year ofactionin cleaning up the nation's rivers,lakesand seas. Thisfollowslast month's resultsshowingthat 93% of bathing sites meet standards for swimming - an encouraging improvement on last year. In 2025, decisive actionwastakentoreset the water sector, strengthen regulation and drive long-ter...
LONDON, Dec. 26 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * UK secures over £20 billion in defence exports to allies in 2025, expected to be the highest since records began over 40 years ago * Deals include UK's largest ever warship export agreement and largest fighter jet sale for a generation * Over 25,000 Britishjobs directlysupported by these deals for decades to come 2025 is set to be the best year for UK defence exports since records began more than 40 years...
LONDON, Dec. 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: We, States of Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Iceland, Ireland, Japan, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain and the United Kingdom condemn the approval by the Israeli security cabinet of 19 new settlements in the occupied West Bank. We recall that such unilateral actions, as part of a wider intensification of the settlement policies in the West Bank, not only violate international law but also...
LONDON, Dec. 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Millions of people use emollient creams to relieve dry or itchy skin during winter. While the creams themselves are not flammable, residue from them can build up on clothing, bedding,bandagesand soft furnishings. This canmakethese materials ignite more easily and burn more rapidly if theycome into contact witha flame,cigaretteor close to heat sources like open fires, electricbar,gasor halogen heaters. To help ke...
LONDON, Dec. 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Completion of Consumer Charter pledge to transform 1,000 worst homes ahead of schedule * Hundreds more military properties to be upgraded by the spring. * The major upgrades show early delivery of the Defence Housing Strategy - a generational renewal of military homes. Military families across the UK will celebrate Christmas in homes fit for heroes as improvements to fix 1,000 of the worst forces houses have c...