LONDON, Oct. 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Adjudicator, Mark White, explained how he is pushing for further improvements in compliance with the Groceries Code, reducing delays in payment and ensuring the retailers treat suppliers fairly when de-listing and forecasting. He explained his work with the retailers to improve buyer behaviour, manage cost price pressures and ensure effective communication of change programmes. Suppliers heard that the GCA an...
LONDON, Oct. 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Special Representatives for Afghanistan and representatives from Australia, Canada, Denmark, the European Union, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Norway, Switzerland, Türkiye, the United Kingdom, and the United States met in London on 29-30 September 2025. The Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General (Political) and current Officer-in-Charge of theUnited Nations Assistance M...
LONDON, Oct. 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Federal Government of Somalia (FGS), the African Union Commission (AUC), the United Nations (UN), and the United Kingdom (UK), jointly convened a High-Level Financing Event for the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on 25 September 2025. The meeting reaffirmed the shared commitment to Somalia's security transi...
LONDON, Oct. 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Today (1 October) is the opening of the legal year in England and Wales, which was marked with a centuries-old traditional ceremony in Westminster Abbey. Treasury Solicitor Susanna McGibbon KC (Hon) and the department's Directors General Mel Nebhrajani CB, Sarah Goom, and Caroline Croft,joined Attorney General Lord Hermer KC, and Solicitor General Ellie Reeves MP for the service. The legal year is divided into f...
LONDON, Oct. 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: "We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union, stand united in our support for the E3 activation of the snapback reimposing United Nations Security Council (UNSC) sanctions and other restrictions against Iran. This action is the result of the Iranian Government's continued failure to meet...
LONDON, Oct. 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: On 28 August 2025, the Foreign Ministers of the UK, France and Germany (the E3) notified the UN Security Council (UNSC) to trigger the mechanism to reimpose UN sanctions on Iran due to significant Iranian non-performance of its Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPoA) commitments. Today, the UK has reimposed those sanctions, following an end to the "snapback" process. Today's sanctions include the reapplication...
LONDON, Oct. 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister met NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte this afternoon in Copenhagen ahead of the European Political Community summit tomorrow. The leaders began by reflecting on the recent developments on Ukraine andwelcomed President Trump's strong statement in response to Russia's stallingtactics on a peace deal. They agreed that Putin could not win the war andcontinues to lie to the Russian people about his ...
LONDON, Oct. 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister met Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre of Norway in Copenhagen this evening ahead of the European Political Community summit tomorrow. The leaders reflected on the thriving and fast-growing partnership between their two countries, and welcomed how this had already led to Norway selecting the UK to provide frigates to its navy, an agreement worth £10 billion and creating 4,000 jobs. The ...
LONDON, Oct. 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: On 25th September 2025, Gareth Davies CB, Permanent Secretary of the Department for Business and Trade (DBT), joined the 8th UK-Singapore Economic and Business Partnership (EBP) Steering Committee, hosted by Dr Beh Swan Gin, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) in Singapore. Co-chaired by the Permanent Secretaries in-person, the EBP is a key platform to bolster our economic relationship...
LONDON, Oct. 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Great British Energy solar Communities across the country will benefit from extra investment in vital public services as more funding is confirmed for Great British Energy solar panels. Multiple military sites, around 50 more schools and over 70 further NHS sites will save money on their energy bills thanks to up to £75 million in funding from Great British Energy. Hospitals and schools across England are ...