LONDON, Sept. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: We, the Foreign Ministers of France, Germany and the United Kingdom (the E3), continue to share the fundamental objective that Iran shall never seek, acquire or develop a nuclear weapon. With this objective in mind, our countries agreed first the Joint Plan of Action (JPoA) in 2013 and subsequently the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPoA) in 2015, together with the United States, Russia and China. And it i...
LONDON, Sept. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * The Government is backing Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) with a loan guarantee expected to unlock £1.5 billion to support its supply chain. * Announcement follows Business Secretary's visit to JLR and supply chain firm Webasto this week. * Decisive action builds on government's commitment to the UK auto sector through the modern Industrial Strategy to boost growth and good jobs as part of the Plan for Change. T...
LONDON, Sept. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport today [26 September 2025] reached a historic milestone in establishing the Highlands a major international hub for the offshore wind and renewable energy sector. A memorandum of understanding creating a formal framework for co-operation and responsibilities was signed by the UK Government, Scottish Government, Highland Council and Inverness and Cromarty Green Freep...
LONDON, Sept. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Toour brilliantRed Roses, On behalf of the whole country, I want to wish you the very best of luck against Canada in today's RugbyWorld Cup Final. As you step onto the pitch in front of the biggest crowd in women'srugby history, it won't just be the packed stadium cheering you on. Millions more will be watching on tv, at home and in pubs and rugby clubs across the country. We will be flying the flag, putting t...
LONDON, Sept. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Thousands more families will soon benefit from free breakfast clubs on their doorstep, as the government confirms plans for 2,000 new schools to join the government scheme from April 2026. This milestone will deliver real change for families up and down the country - freeing up precious time in the busy morning rush and putting more money in their pockets, with up to £450 of childcare savings. It delivers...
LONDON, Sept. 26 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Hospitals and schools across the country are cutting their energy bills thanks to a £180 million investment from Great British Energy and government * The first 5 NHS sites join 3 more schools in generating their own solar power, with 8 more schools set to follow over the autumn, saving an estimated lifetime combined total of £3.8 million on energy bills * Savings will be reinvested in local NHS serv...
LONDON, Sept. 26 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Memorandum of Understanding of Recognition Arrangement (MOURA) between the UK's Financial Reporting Council (FRC) and New Zealand's Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has reached its two-year anniversary. Eligible auditors in both the UK and New Zealand can utilise the recognition pathway established under the agreement. Both New Zealand Licensed Auditors and UK Statutory Auditors were able to benefit from t...
LONDON, Sept. 26 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: During the Lebanon Grand Energy Event 2025 (24-26 September), British Ambassador to Lebanon Hamish Cowell launched yesterday, with the Minister of Energy and Water Joe Saddi, Lebanon's National Renewable Energy Action Plan (NREAP 2025-2030). Since 2024, the UK partnered with the Lebanese Centre for Energy Conservation to provide targeted technical support to help update the NREAP, a strategic roadmap that outli...
LONDON, Sept. 26 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Independent tenant farming champion appointed to promote stronger relationships in the sector. * Tenant farmers manage over a third of England's farmland and are essential for food production and environmental recovery. * Building a fairer and more profitable sector as the government delivers on the Plan for Change. Tenant farmers across England will now benefit from the creation of the country's first Commis...
LONDON, Sept. 26 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Alison Jones Born and raised in Liverpool, Alison is a leading lawyer in the charity and not-for-profit sector. She graduated with a first-class honours degree in law from the University of Manchester and a distinction in the Legal Practice Course at BPP Law School. Alison built her career at two global law firms Hill Dickinson LLP and Womble Bond Dickinson LLP, the magic circle firm Slaughter and May, and the ...