LONDON, July 25 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Cyber-attacks know no borders, and with the transnational nature of digital threats evolving we must work with allies to keep Britain safe. The ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Defence Ministers' Meeting (ADMM) Cybersecurity and Information Centre of Excellence (ACICE) hosted the third Digital Defence Symposium (DDS) in Singapore, bringing together more than 300 senior defence officials, academics,...
LONDON, July 25 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A series of appointments and reappointments have been made to the Board of Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Dame Dervilla Mitchell, Dr Fiona Pathiraja and Sarah Greasley have been appointed as Trustees. Dervilla and Fiona's four-year terms commenced on 1 July 2025. Sarah's four-year term will commence on 1 October 2025. Steve Almond and Kate Priestman have been reappointed as Trustees for a second term of four years...
LONDON, July 25 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: 1 . On 25 July 2025, the Minister for Foreign Affairs Senator the Hon Penny Wong and the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence the Hon Richard Marles MP hosted the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs the Rt Hon David Lammy MP and the Secretary of State for Defence the Rt Hon John Healey MP for the Australia-UK Ministerial Consultations (AUKMIN) in Sydney. 2 . Ministers n...
LONDON, July 25 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * The IMF's Article IV surveillance report has stated that economic recovery in the UK is underway, with growth projected at 1.2% in 2025 before gaining momentum next year.   * The IMF also endorsed the government's fiscal plans which it says strike a balance between supporting growth and safeguarding fiscal sustainability, and the Growth Mission covers the right areas to lift productivity. Since the...
LONDON, July 25 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Since re-opening in June, the Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS) has once again attracted a high volume of interest from across the seafood and marine sectors in England. Due to the number and total value of applications received, the scheme is now closed to new applications. This year's £6 million funding allocation builds on the more than £35 million already committed through FaSS to over 1,700 proj...
LONDON, July 25 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: During the event, he offered closing remarks highlighting the United Kingdom's commitment to the Global Plastics Action Partnership (GPAP), of which Guatemala has been a member since January 2025, and underscored the importance of international collaborations in addressing global environmental challenges. DHM Huggins praised Guatemala's leadership in creating inclusive, evidence-based policies and welcomed its r...
LONDON, July 25 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Speaking as he published his department's annual report, Ian Murray set out how the department has been reshaped and given more powers to help make life better for people in Scotland as part of the UK Government's Plan for Change. In Ian Murray's first year at the Scotland Office he has: * Restructured the department to deliver his four key priorities - green energy, economic growth, tackling poverty and deli...
LONDON, July 25 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Harrison Lawrence-Van Pooss (21), from Margate, Kent, has had his sentence increased after it was referred to the Court of Appeal by the Solicitor General Lucy Rigby KC MP, under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme. The court heard that in August 2023, Claire Knights from Canterbury, went for a walk with her dog around the Minnis Bay area of Birchington. As Claire was walking back to her car, she was pushed o...
LONDON, July 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * NEW figures show trade deal with India will deliver £50 million for Northern Ireland's economy as part of the Plan for Change * Advanced manufacturing and engineering, whiskey producers and services and technology sectors set to benefit from growth following a reduction or near elimination of tariffs * Comes as Prime Minister and Trade Secretary welcome Prime Minister Modi and Commerce Minister to ...
LONDON, July 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * coastal communities across the UK will benefit from £30 million to make shipping and sea travel greener, boosting local economies, and supporting jobs and skills * decarb funding is helping to revitalise Glasgow's strong shipbuilding heritage, as Maritime Minister heralds a new Scottish-built high-techwing sail which can save ships up to 40% per annum in fuel and emissions * latest boost builds on over ...