LONDON, July 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Government also supports bid for the 2029 World Para Athletics Championships to be staged in the UK * Championships would boost economy and strengthen UK standing as world-class sporting hosts The Government has today confirmed its support for bids to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships and the 2029 World Para Athletics Championships; setting out our ambition to see the sport's pinnacle events return t...
LONDON, July 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Plans to slash electricity network costs for energy-intensive businesses by 90% are set in motion as Government launches new consultation. * Around 500 of UK's most energy-intensive firms set to save up to £420m a year when current 60% discount on network charging costs increases to 90% from 2026. * Shows UK getting on with delivering announcements in Modern Industrial Strategy that will level the playing ...
LONDON, July 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * 12 leading universities and research institutions selected to deliver government's £54 million fund to recruit world's top researchers * From AI to medicine, cutting-edge research is delivering the new breakthroughs and products that are key to economic growth, the core mission of the Plan for Change   * Global Talent Fund is just one part of over £115 million in funding dedicated to attra...
LONDON, July 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister spoke to the Irish Taoiseach Micheal Martin this afternoon. The leaders began with a constructive discussion on a framework for dealing with legacy and underscored the importance of a way forward that built consensus. Turning to the shared challenges faced by the UK and Ireland, including on trade and growth, the leaders agreed on the importance of working closely together to deliver for peop...
LONDON, July 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The sixth meeting of the Specialised Committee on issues related to the implementation of the Protocol relating to the Sovereign Base Areas in Cyprus was held on 3 July 2025, co-chaired by officials from the European Commission and the UK Government. The Committee was established by the Withdrawal Agreement to facilitate the implementation and application of the Protocol.The co-chairs reviewed the operational ph...
LONDON, July 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Australia remains one of the UK's closest partners and in an increasingly dangerous world, working with our international partners has never been more important. Lieutenant General Susan Coyle, Australia's Chief of Joint Capabilities, and Major General Robert Watson from the Australian Defence Force's Cyber Command visited Strategic Command where they were welcomed by Commander General Sir Jim Hockenhull and Depu...
LONDON, July 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: PackUK, the Scheme Administrator for Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging (pEPR), is committed to working with experts from across the packaging value chain to guide it in its work. The Scheme Administrator Steering Group plays a key role in supporting this close working relationship and brings together skilled professionals from across the packaging value chain who are passionate about recycling and e...
LONDON, July 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * UK and EU lower the crude Oil Price Cap, striking at the heart of Putin's oil revenues * new measure will drive down the market value of Russian oil, disrupting the flow of oil money into Putin's war chest * coordinated action comes as the UK and allies continue to ratchet up economic pressure on Russia UK will ramp up economic pressure on Russia with fresh measures directly targeting Putin's critical ...
LONDON, July 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Paraguayan President Santiago Peña visited the United Kingdom this week, marking a historic milestone in UK-Paraguay relations. The Paraguayan Head of State was received in audience by His Majesty King Charles III at Windsor Castle. The visit comes as the two countries celebrate over 170 years of diplomatic ties and reflects a shared commitment to deepening cooperation in key areas such as trade, sustainabl...
LONDON, July 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is warning people to be aware of the signs and symptoms of botulism after a small number of individuals presented to NHS healthcare settings following adverse reactions after receiving cosmetic procedures involving botulinum toxin. The cases are in addition to those recently diagnosed in the North East region and relate to procedures carried out in the East of England and East M...