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Business and Trade Secretary Peter Kyle will meet India’s Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal in New Delhi to advance trading relationship already worth £48 billion UK Trade Secretary in New Delhi to Progress Next Stage of Trading Relationship Business and Trade Secretary Peter Kyle will meet India’s Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal in New Delhi to advance trading relationship already worth £48 billion With the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz causing global economic shocks, the UK-India Free Trade...

Quad Statement on Indo-Pacific Energy Security The text of the following statement was released by the governments of Australia, India, Japan, and the United States of America on the occasion of the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi, India. Begin Text The United States, Australia, India, and Japan are united by a common vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific, underpinned by robust economic and energy systems. Recognizing shifts in the global energy landscape and escalating...

Announcing Steps to Impose Visa Restrictions on Associates of Illicit Fentanyl Traffickers Illicit fentanyl is killing too many Americans. Sanctioned online pharmacies like KS International Traders, based in India, have sold hundreds of thousands of counterfeit prescription pills laced with illicit fentanyl to unsuspecting victims across the United States, devastating families and communities nationwide. Today, the Department of State is announcing steps to impose visa restrictions on 13...

Norway Joins Pax Silica Initiative On May 6, the United States welcomed the decision by the Kingdom of Norway to join the Pax Silica initiative. As a member of Pax Silica, Norway will play a leading role to develop diversified critical mineral supply chains. Norway’s Ambassador to the United States, Anniken Huitfeldt, signed the Pax Silica Declaration in Washington, D.C., officially acknowledging Norway’s participation in the initiative. The United States and Norway affirmed their commitment...

The Netherlands National Day On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate His Majesty King Willem-Alexander and the people of the Kingdom of the Netherlands on the occasion of Koningsdag. The partnership between the United States and the Netherlands took root in Henry Hudson’s early voyages to North America in 1609 on behalf of the Dutch East India Company and grew with the Netherlands’ recognition of American independence in 1782. These historic milestones reflect a foundation...

Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton’s welcome of India’s Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan on UK soil is a signal of trust and ambition between the militaries of two global powers UK to Host First Official Visit of Indian Chief of Defence Staff UK Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton will host India’s Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan for a three‑day visit starting 19 April. During their talks, the two military commanders will discuss...

Finland Joins Pax Silica Initiative On April 16, Finland joined the Pax Silica Initiative, hailing a growing geopolitical consensus that economic security is national security and national security is economic security. Finland brings to Pax Silica key capabilities in trusted technology such as advanced mobile communications, AI, and critical mineral mining and processing. Finland’s Minister of Economic Affairs Sakari Puisto signed the Pax Silica Declaration reflecting Finland’s joining Pax...

The Westminster Africa Business Association and South Asian Chamber of Commerce and Industry was in Kampala to explore opportunities UK Strengthens Trade Partnership with Uganda  Ugandan businesses and workers stand to benefit from new partnerships as a major UK business delegation arrives in Kampala this week. Invited by the Rt. Honourable Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja, during her visit to the UK in October 2025, the Westminster Africa Business Association (WABA) and the South Asian...

Events from Scotland Office in partnership with local chambers of commerce in Glasgow, Dundee, Edinburgh and Inverness will 'turn Scottish business export potential into reality' Export Masterclasses to Help Scottish Businesses Forge EU Trade Links Scottish businesses are set to benefit from expert insight and guidance about exporting to the EU at a series of UK Government events this month. The Scotland Office will host two-day sessions in Glasgow, Dundee, Edinburgh and Inverness, aimed...

Quad Supports First Open RAN Deployment in the Pacific The Palau National Communications Corporation recently announced its selection of trusted suppliers to deploy Open Radio Access Network (RAN) technologies nationwide, and three U.S. companies were selected. This network represents the first Open RAN deployment in the Pacific – a major step forward for trusted telecommunications infrastructure in the region. This critical technology will enhance secure 4G and 5G connectivity,...

United States and Mauritius to Hold Bilateral Discussions From February 23–25, the United States and Mauritius will hold discussions in Port Louis led by the Department of State’s Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, with participation from across the U.S. interagency. These discussions underscore the continued importance of the Chagos archipelago and the joint U.S.-UK base on Diego Garcia to our national security. The discussions will focus on bilateral security cooperation and effective...

The Prime Minister has secured a Scotch whisky tariff cut in China worth £250 million to the UK economy Prime Minister Secures Scotch Whisky Tariff Cut in China Worth £250 Million The Prime Minister has secured a significant win for Scotland’s iconic whisky industry, with China agreeing to cut tariffs on Scotch whisky from 10 per cent to 5 per cent. The deal, signed during the Prime Minister’s visit to Beijing, will be worth £250 million to the UK economy over the next 5 years. China is...

Joint Statement on the Eleventh U.S.-UAE Economic Policy Dialogue The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the United Arab Emirates on the occasion of the Economic Policy Dialogue. Begin Text: The United States and the United Arab Emirates held their eleventh Economic Policy Dialogue in Abu Dhabi on January 15, 2026. His Excellency Saeed Mubarak Al Hajeri, Minister of State, in the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Under...

India Republic Day On behalf of the people of the United States, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the people of India on your Republic Day. The United States and India share a historic bond. From our close cooperation on defense, energy, critical minerals, and emerging technologies to our multi-layered engagement through the Quad, the U.S.-India relationship delivers real results for our two countries and for the Indo-Pacific region. I look forward to working together to advance our...

Cracking Down on Iran’s Shadow Fleet Today, the United States is acting to stem the flow of the Iranian regime’s revenue used to support terrorism and other illicit activities. The Department of the Treasury is sanctioning 29 shadow fleet vessels engaged in the covert delivery of hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of Iranian oil and petroleum products. Among the entities sanctioned is a network of companies and vessels operated by Hatem Elsaid Farid Ibrahim Sakr, an Egyptian businessman,...

Joint Statement on The 3rd Quad Counterterrorism Working Group (CTWG) meeting between India, Japan, Australia, and the United States The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, the Republic of India, the State of Japan, and the Commonwealth of Australia on the occasion of The 3 rd Quad Counterterrorism Working Group (CTWG) meeting. Begin Text The 3 rd Quad Counterterrorism Working Group (CTWG) meeting between India, Japan, Australia,...

Nationwide takedown of illegal delivery riders leads to over 170 arrests Illegal Delivery Riders Face Removal Following Enforcement Blitz Delivery riders caught working illegally across Britain face being removed following a major operation by the Home Office’s Immigration Enforcement teams. During just seven days of action last month, 171 riders were arrested. Of those, 60 were detained for removal from the UK. The operation saw Immigration Enforcement officers stop delivery riders operating...

Sanctioning Illicit Networks Engaged in Iranian Petroleum Trade Today, the Departments of State and the Treasury are sanctioning shipping networks responsible for funding the Iranian regime’s malign activities through illicit oil sales, as well as an airline and its affiliates that arm and supply Iran-backed terrorist groups. The funds generated by this oil trade are used to support Iran’s regional terrorist proxies and procure weapons systems that pose a direct threat to U.S. forces and our...

Disrupting Iran’s Transnational Ballistic Missile and UAV Procurement Networks in Support of UN Sanctions on Iran The United States is today sanctioning 32 entities and individuals based in Iran, China, Hong Kong, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Türkiye, India, and other jurisdictions that operate multiple procurement networks supporting Iran’s ballistic missile and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) production, including on behalf of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Today’s action...

by Ram ben Ze’ev The Company He Keeps: Why Zohran Mamdani’s Candidacy Demands Jewish Scrutiny New York is no ordinary city. It is home to the largest Jewish population outside Israel — a city scarred by Islamist terror and yet a city whose compassion often leads it to forget what that terror cost. Now, with Zohran Mamdani rising as the presumptive mayoral winner, New Yorkers are being asked to overlook a record that demands scrutiny. Mamdani, the son of Ugandan immigrants of Indian descent...

Scotch Whisky Association and producers join PM India trade mission UK - India Trade Deal Delivers for Scotch Whisky Industry A Prime...

A new batch of 23 projects will strengthen international space partnerships, develop national capabilities and boost economic growth, the...

The Government announces taxpayer-funded support package for JLR following the recent cyber-attack UK Taxpayers Back Jaguar Land Rover...

The following is a Presidential Determination submitted to Congress today: Presidential Determination on Major Drug Transit or Major...

Slovakia National Day On behalf of the United States of America, I extend warm wishes to the people of Slovakia as you celebrate your...

India Independence Day On behalf of the United States, I extend our congratulations and warm wishes to the people of India as they...

Scottish Secretary keynote speech on the value of Scotland’s cultural offer Brand Scotland Partners with Edinburgh Festival Fringe...

Young Scottish musicians will help to sell Scotland to Germany on Ian Murray trade trip Brand Scotland Goes To Germany Young Scottish...

Sanctioning Entities That Have Traded in Iran’s Petroleum The Iranian regime continues to fuel conflict in the Middle East to fund its...

Sanctioning Facilitators of Iran’s Petroleum and Petrochemical Trade Today, the United States is taking decisive action to disrupt the...

Great news for Scotland and Scottish jobs as figures show trade deal with India will deliver £190 million for Scotland as part of the...

Blue Origin Announces Crew for New Shepard’s 34th Mission New Shepard’s 34th Mission Blue Origin today announced the six people flying on...

The Resistance Front (TRF) Today, the Department of State is adding The Resistance Front (TRF) as a designated Foreign Terrorist...

Car manufacturers can apply for the Electric Car Grant from 16 July 2025 Taxpayer-Funded Discount of up to £3,750 on Electric Cars Set to...

5,000 jobs have been secured following the start of construction on Tata Steel’s electric arc furnace (EAF) at Port Talbot steelworks...

Update on the fatal accident which occurred in Ahmedabad, India on 12 June 2025 AAIB Update: Preliminary Report into Air India Flight...

Ramp-up of arrests and visits set to take place across the UK targeting migrants working illegally in the gig economy Nationwide...

Department of State Targets Illicit Iranian Trade to Impose Maximum Pressure on Iran The Iranian regime continues to fuel conflict and...

Scotch Whisky becomes the first international product to gain legal protection in Argentina as a Geographical Indication Cheers as...

Seychelles National Day On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people and government of Seychelles on the 49th...

Prime Minister welcomes a £40bn investment plan by Amazon over the next three years in show of confidence following Industrial Strategy...

Update on the fatal accident which occurred in Ahmedabad, India on 12 June 2025 A team of four investigators from the UK Air Accidents...

From the Highlands to the Borders, Scottish people are set to benefit from the UK’s landmark trade deals with India, US and EU announced...

The TRA has set out its intended recommendation in a Statement of Essential Facts for its review of countervailing measures on PET from...

Norway became the 55th signatory of the Artemis Accords at a ceremony at the Norwegian Space Agency in Oslo, Norway today. Minister of...

Quad Indo-Pacific Logistics Network (IPLN) From April 28 to May 2, the Quad partners (the United States, Australia, India, and Japan)...

Extradition of Tahawwur Rana to India On April 9, the United States extradited Tahawwur Hussain Rana to India to face justice for his...

The U.S. Department of State is today sanctioning a second China-based terminal operator, Guangsha Zhoushan Energy Group Co Ltd, which...

The following is a joint statement from the Governments of the United States of America, Australia, India, and Japan. Begin Text: We...

On behalf of the United States of America, I would like to offer my warm congratulations to the people and government of Mauritius on the...

UK-India free trade talks are being relaunched, with a visit to India by the Business and Trade Secretary UK-India trade talks kick off...

Most successful January in over half a decade for Home Office Immigration Enforcement teams tackling illegal working UK-Wide Blitz on...

Finland became the 53rd signatory of the Artemis Accords at a ceremony at Aalto University’s Winter Satellite Workshop today. Minister...

The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and India on the occasion of the...

Condolences on the Passing of Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh The United States offers our sincere condolences to the people...

Liechtenstein became the 52nd signatory of the Artemis Accords at a ceremony at NASA headquarters today. Director of Liechtenstein’s...

Thailand became the 51st signatory of the Artemis Accords at a ceremony in Bangkok today. Executive Director of Thailand’s...

The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the Republic of Korea (ROK) and Australia, Canada, Estonia,...