LONDON, Aug. 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: On 1 April 2024, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) fired on a World Central Kitchen convoy as it was delivering food to civilians in Gaza. Drone strikes killed seven humanitarian workers, including from theUnited Kingdom, Australia and a dual Canada-US national. At the time, the IDF described this incident as a serious mistake and failure. In the more than two years since, we have been pressing for Israel to swift...
LONDON, Aug. 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The British High Commission hosted a pre-departure briefing and reception for 20 Malaysian scholars who will be heading to the UK to pursue their postgraduate studies under the prestigious Chevening scholarship. The current Chevening cohort saw an increase in the number of scholars from East Malaysia, from three last year to five this year - out of which three are from Sarawak and two from Sabah. This reflects t...
LONDON, Aug. 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Garry Pettigrew was the director of Healthcare Environmental Services Limited,awaste disposal companythatserviced theNHS * Thecompany entered liquidation six monthsafter losingsignificant NHScontracts but not before Pettigrew had transferred almost £3 millionin assets toconnected companies, putting thembeyond the reach of creditors * Insolvency Service investigations have resulted in Pettigrew bein...
LONDON, Aug. 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Today (21 August 2026), we stand in solidarity with the rest of the United Kingdom to observe the inaugural National Day for Victims and Survivors of Terrorism. On the UK's first National Day for Victims and Survivors of Terrorism, as the UK security regulator, we pause to honour those who have lost their lives, and the courage and resilience of those who have suffered enduring physical or psychological harm, an...
LONDON, Aug. 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: TheIsraeli Government's decision to publish construction tenders for the E1 settlement project is unacceptable. The international community has long opposed this settlement expansion, andhas voiced their grave concernsprivately and publicly.The E1 settlementwillunderminetheprospectof thetwo-state solutionby driving a wedge through the West Bankand harming the territorial contiguity of the Palestinian Territories....
LONDON, Aug. 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Today, we have published our accident investigation report into the man overboardfrom the lone-operated creel fishing vesselSea Eagle(AH18) on 20 December 2025, resultinginonepresumed fatality. The report, available via this link, contains details of what happened, subsequent actions taken and recommendations. Media enquiries (telephone only) Media enquiries during office hours 01932 440015 Media enquiries ou...
LONDON, Aug. 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Immediately after takeoff, the tug aircraft in a glider-tug launch combination rolled, uncommanded, to approximately 60deg left wing down. The glider disconnected and landed safely ahead, but the tug aircraft turned left and touched down within the airfield boundary before becoming airborne again. Control of the aircraft was then lost and it struck the ground in an adjacent field. The sole pilot was seriously inj...
LONDON, Aug. 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * The Ultra-Long Duration Energy Storage Challengewilloffer £28 million tocreate tech which can store clean energy for over 100 hours * Following another record-breaking heatwave, this launch boosts government's clean energy ambitions to combat climate change The public will be better protected from potential hikes on their energy bills, as a new initiativelooks to cut the UK's reliance on more expensivesou...
LONDON, Aug. 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Hundreds of thousands of pupils across the country are celebrating today after receiving their GCSE and Level 1 and 2 vocational and technical qualification results. Overall, GCSE outcomes improved (up 0.2 percentage points at grade 4+ for 16-year-olds), with maths as a standout success story. Over 6,000 more 16-year-olds achieved a grade 7 and above in maths this year, the largest ever uptick in standards as y...
LONDON, Aug. 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * CMA clears Vandemoortele / Delifrance merger subject to sale of a UK plant and sales operations * Early engagement sees investigation conclude 7 weeks ahead of deadline * Inquiry chair Martin Coleman commented "Transferring Vandemoortele's UK sales operations to an independent operator will protect competition and help keep prices in check for consumers." The independent inquiry group leading the Competition a...