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UK and Belgian Police to Share Intelligence Autonomously and in Real Time, Enabling Faster Action Against Organised Criminal Gangs, Including People Smugglers

The Minister for the Middle East, Stephen Doughty Mp, Has Provided a Written Update to Parliament on Iran Sanctions Measures

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Has Today Summoned the Serbian Chargé d’Affaires to Condemn Commemorations Surrounding the Funeral of Convicted War Criminal Ratko Mladić

New UK Space Strategy to Bring Government's Investment and Activity Under One Plan to Drive Growth, Strengthen Security and Back Everyday Technologies

The Prime Minister Spoke to the Prime Minister of Sweden, Ulf Kristersson, This Morning

The Prime Minister Spoke to the President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, This Morning

Minister for Policing and Crime Statement on Public Order Following the Protest Activity Seen on the South Coast

Chancellor John Healey Delivered His Growth Speech on 7 September 2026

UK Armed Forces Have Deployed to the Remote Arctic Island of Jan Mayen Alongside Norwegian and U.S. Allies, in a Demonstration of NATO's Enhanced Capability to Operate Jointly in the High North

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Has Delivered a Speech to the 2026 British-Irish Association Conference in Oxford

Former Directors Sentenced for Defrauding 3,000 People

The Prime Minister Will Host President Macron in Downing Street Today (Thursday 3 September) to Discuss Shared Challenges Facing Both Countries

New Partnership Will Safely Test Promising New Technologies, Including AI, Benefitting Patients Sooner and Building Evidence for Use Across the NHS

Prime Minister Andy Burnham's Statement in Response to the German Attribution

The Creative Trade Forum, a New Partnership Between Government and Industries to Boost UK Creative Businesses, Has Been Launched Today in Edinburgh

The United Kingdom and Albania Have Signed an Asset Sharing Arrangement Following the Conclusion of a Drug Related Case and Recovery of Funds

The Prime Minister Spoke to Luc Frieden, the Prime Minister of Luxembourg, on the Train into Kyiv

The Prime Minister Met the President of the European Council Antonio Costa on the Train to Kyiv, as the Two Leaders Travelled into the City to Mark Independence Day

French Police Units Prevented 185 Small Boat Crossing Events in the First 3 Months of a New UK-France Deal

Dr David Lacey Has Been Appointed as the New British Honorary Consul in Penang, Succeeding Dato' Robert Hawkins Mbe WHO Has Retired After Serving in the Role for 20 Years

National Drought Group Met Today as 71.3% of England Now in Drought

Joint statement from the leaders of Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, The Netherlands, Norway, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Türkiye and the United Kingdom on the Deep Precision Strike Capability Investment Initiative

Joint statement from the leaders of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Canada, Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Dominican Republic, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Latvia, Poland and Portugal on the US-Iran peace deal Joint E4 Leaders’ Statement on the US-Iran Peace Deal

Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology, Liz Kendall's speech to London Tech Week on Tuesday 9 June Liz Kendall I want to talk about a great British success story. It’s a story of British talent, British ingenuity, British enterprise, and ambition. A story with one central theme: that this country is uniquely placed to thrive and prosper in the age of AI, to seize the incredible opportunities, and face the challenges that this powerful technology brings. And today,...

New York Dispatch Heir Challenges Sale of Long-Lost Klimt, Alleging Shoah-Era Theft Was Concealed A legal battle has erupted over a Gustav Klimt masterpiece valued at approximately $100 million, with the last known blood descendant of the family that originally owned the painting accusing a Vienna auction house of disguising the work's identity in order to sell it rather than return it to its rightful heirs. Patricia Leahy, an American descendant of the prominent Austrian Jewish Lieser...

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...

Italy National Day On behalf of the United States of America, I extend warm congratulations to the people of Italy on the 80th anniversary of the Italian Republic. As the United States celebrates its 250th year of independence, we honor the profound influence that Rome’s republican traditions had on our Founding Fathers. Just as Rome’s legacy shaped the birth of American democracy, today’s partnership between the United States and Italy continues to advance the values of faith, liberty, and...

Public and forestry trade vigilance needed as we enter the greatest risk period for oak processionary moth (OPM) Oak Processionary Moth Warning Ahead of Peak Season The public are being urged to be vigilant for any sightings of oak processionary moth caterpillars, a tree pest of oak trees. The caterpillars – predominantly found in South East England – descend down oak trees in head-to-tail procession, earning them their name. They feed on the leaves as they move which can negatively impact...

Joint Statement on DPRK Sanctions Accountability The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, and the United Kingdom, and by the European External Action Service. Begin Text: The Governments of Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, the United Kingdom, and the United States and the European External Action...

A nation cannot claim to welcome Jews while criminalising one of the oldest and most fundamental commandments of Judaism

Joint Statement from the International Contact Group for the Great Lakes (ICG) on the Situation in the Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) The text of the following statement was released by the International Contact Group (ICG) for the Great Lakes, including representatives of Belgium, Denmark, the European Union, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States following their meeting on May 20-21, 2026. Begin Text The ICG reiterates...

United States Responds to Ebola Outbreak in Africa The Department of State is coordinating a comprehensive response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda. By working to contain the outbreak before it reaches American shores, the United States is protecting the health of Americans at home and abroad. On May 15, 2026, within 24 hours of learning of the confirmed cases, the Department leveraged its outbreak response and humanitarian assistance...

Initial strategic assessment commissioned into potential bid for Olympic and Paralympic Games in the North of England in the 2040s First Olympics in the North of England in Government’s Sights Alongside Stadium Regeneration Push Assessment will test if hosting could deliver transformational regeneration and growth in the North Towns and cities across England also set to benefit from sports infrastructure accelerator programme, to remove barriers to major sports led regeneration The...

ReadyWise étend son soutien à la préparation d’urgence des ambassades dans la région EMEA

ReadyWise Expands Emergency Preparedness Support for Embassies Across the EMEA Region

Isomorphic Labs – a company using frontier AI for drug design and development – is the latest to receive investment from Sovereign AI UK Taxpayers' Sovereign AI Invests in British-Founded AI Company Redefining How Medicines Are Designed Isomorphic Labs – a company using frontier AI for drug design and development – is the latest to receive investment from Sovereign AI. Investment forms part of a raise by London-based scale-up as Britain’s AI sector continues to accelerate. Isomorphic Labs...

Foreign Secretary announces sanctions against organisations and individuals enabling hostile Iranian activity UK Sanctions Iranian Targets in Response to National Security Threats New UK sanctions target organisations and individuals who threaten international and UK security. Action demonstrates UK commitment to countering Iranian threats to UK national security, regional stability, and the global economy. Sanctions will deter attacks against dissidents overseas and disrupt illicit revenue...

The Secretary of State has reappointed Richard Collier-Keywood, Dame Helen Stephenson, and Paul Sweeney, and extended the terms of John Mothersole and Kate Still The National Lottery Community Fund Board Appointments Richard Collier-Keywood Richard Collier-Keywood has been reappointed as a Member for a term of 18 months, commencing on 1 July 2026 to 31 December 2027. Richard Collier-Keywood holds a variety of prominent roles, primarily as a Chair. He chairs the School for Social...

New pre-market regulatory requirements for medical devices and in vitro diagnostic devices entering the GB market have been published MHRA Invites Views on Proposed Changes to Medical Device Regulation New pre-market regulatory requirements for medical devices and in vitro diagnostic devices entering the GB market have been published by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) on the World Trade Organisation notification portal on Friday 8th May 2026. The notification...

New Cambridge South rail station opening in June 2026 Next Stop, Cambridge South: New Station's Opening Date Revealed date revealed for opening of new Cambridge South station next month giving direct rail link to Europe’s largest medical research facility and its 40,000 daily visitors backed by £250 million government funding the station will host up to 9 trains an hour to Cambridge alongside further direct services to London, Stansted and Birmingham Airport – boosting access to jobs,...

Businesses urged to take simple steps for smoother trade with the EU UK-EU SPS Agreement - Information for Businesses On 19 May 2025, the UK government and the European Union (EU) agreed to pursue a new Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) agreement. This, together with the Windsor Framework, will make it easier, cheaper and more predictable for goods to move not just between the UK and the EU, but also within the UK itself, including smoother movements from Great Britain to Northern Ireland....

United States Welcomes Malta’s Signing of the Artemis Accords The Department of State congratulates the Republic of Malta on joining the Artemis Accords. Malta is the 65th country to sign the Accords to date, pledging its commitment to peaceful space exploration and use. Malta’s Minister for Education, Sport, Youth, Research, and Innovation Clifton Grima signed the Accords on behalf of the Republic of Malta on May 4. U.S. Ambassador to Malta Somers W. Farkas and NASA Europe Representative...

Poland National Day On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Poland on your Constitution Day. Poland’s 1791 constitution, the first modern constitution in Europe, stands as a testament to your nation’s enduring commitment to democracy, liberty, and national sovereignty. Polish defenders of liberty have been a part of America’s story from the beginning, and we continue to be united by our shared commitment to freedom and prosperity. The United States deeply...

New Era of Strategic Partnership: U.S. Advances Investment and Cooperation at Three Seas Summit Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker and U.S. Ambassador to Croatia Nicole McGraw accompanied U.S. Head of Delegation Secretary of Energy Chris Wright to the Three Seas Initiative (3SI) Summit and Business Forum in Dubrovnik, Croatia, April 28-29, 2026. The Three Seas Initiative is a vital forum for accelerating infrastructure development, energy security, and digital...

New agreement between the UK and France to step up patrols and intelligence operations in France to reduce illegal crossings Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood, and French Minister of the Interior, Laurent Nunez The United Kingdom and France today signed an agreement to strengthen operations to combat illegal migration in northern France to prevent crossings to the United Kingdom with a significant increase in dedicated human, technological and intelligence resources. Since the 2024 UK election,...

Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology, Liz Kendall, spoke at Wayve, launching the Sovereign AI Fund on Thursday 16 April 2026 The Rt Hon Liz Kendall MP It is wonderful to be here tonight to launch Sovereign AI. I want to start by thanking Alex and the team at Wayve for putting on a such a fantastic event – and for being such a fantastic British company. You are the global leader in embodied AI for autonomous driving. Supported by Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, and Stellantis. And...

Great British Energy – Nuclear signs a contract with Rolls‑Royce SMR to deliver the UK’s first SMRs Great British Energy - Nuclear and Rolls-Royce SMR Sign Contract Great British Energy - Nuclear (GBE‑N) has signed a contract with Rolls‑Royce SMR, formally commencing technology design activities that will enable the delivery of the UK’s first Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) as part of the Government’s clean energy mission. The UK’s first SMR project is estimated to support around 3,000 jobs at...

Joint Statement of the 15th U.S.-Italy Joint Commission Meeting on Science and Technology Cooperation The United States hosted the Republic of Italy in Washington, D.C., on April 1-2 for the 15th U.S.-Italy Joint Commission Meeting (JCM) on Science and Technology Cooperation. The State Department’s Senior Bureau Official for European and Eurasian Affairs, Brendan Hanrahan, co-chaired the meeting with Italy’s Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Maria...

Sanctioning a Global Network Supporting Hezbollah Financing Today, the United States is imposing sanctions to disrupt a global financial network that supports Hezbollah . This action targets individuals and entities involved in laundering and raising funds for Hezbollah ’s finance team through a range of companies and projects operating across the Middle East, Europe, and North America. By cutting off these financial channels, the United States is taking concrete steps to limit Hezbollah ’s...

Investment will upgrade vital Border Force and Customs infrastructure at the port Scotland-France Ferry Link Moves Closer with £3 Million UK Taxpayer Commitment A direct ferry route from Scotland to Dunkirk has today moved a step closer thanks to a £3 million UK taxpayer commitment. Funded through the UK Government’s Growth Mission Fund, the investment will support the upgrade of vital Border Force and Customs infrastructure at the port. It was announced today [19 March] by the Scottish...

1.4MW mission-focused supercomputer named ‘Sunrise’, primed to be the world's most powerful AI supercomputer dedicated to fusion energy The UK taxpayers are investing £45 million for a 1.4MW mission-focused supercomputer named ‘Sunrise’, a key first step in establishing the country’s first AI Growth Zone at the UK Atomic Energy Authority’s (UKAEA) Culham Campus in Oxfordshire. As announced in the Fusion Strategy , Sunrise is targeted for operation in June this year and is primed to be the...

Negotiations underway on UK-EU deal to make trade easier, cheaper and quicker, with Northern Ireland at the heart of the talks Businesses in Northern Ireland Urged to Prepare for Smoother GB-NI and EU Trade Negotiations on changes to trading arrangements with the European Union are focused on ensuring Northern Ireland fully benefits, with businesses in Northern Ireland urged to take simple steps to prepare. The government is negotiating a deal that will make agrifood trade with the EU easier,...

British companies developing satellite communications technology are to receive £30 million in taxpayer funding, Space Minister Liz Lloyd announced today, as the UK looks to secure a larger share of a global market worth £40 billion UK Sets Sights on £40 Billion Satellite Communications Market with Fresh Investment The investment, the second round of funding from the UK Space Agency’s Connectivity in Low Earth Orbit (C-LEO) programme, will help UK firms develop cutting-edge components and...

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...

City of Gdańsk Strengthens Civil Defense Infrastructure with New Crisis Response Warehouse Featuring ReadyWise Emergency Food

La copertina di FOCUS segnala un punto di svolta nella preparazione – ReadyWise UK guida il mercato europeo degli alimenti di emergenza