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Neil Sachdev Will Continue in the Role Until September 2030

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

UK Businesses Will Earn £167 Million in Contracts to Support the Construction and Redevelopment of Critical Infrastructure Projects in Angola

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

RFA Resurgent's keel laying ceremony took place at Navantia UK's Appledore Shipyard Today, as Her Sister Ships' Names, RFA Reliant and RFA Resourceful, Were Revealed During the Ceremony

A Confidential Out of Court Settlement Has Been Reached in a Long-Running Civil Case

Prime Minister Andy Burnham Joins Their Majesties the King and Queen, and the President of France, Emmanuel Macron to Visit the Bayeux Tapestry Exhibition at the British Museum

Thousands of Vulnerable People Will Be Supported by a New Package of UK Funding

The Government Has Temporarily Banned a Rembrandt Painting Worth £71 Million from Being Taken Out of the UK Permanently

This Year, Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) Is Celebrating a Remarkable Milestone as the Harwell Site Marks Its 80th Anniversary

A Timeless Epic Proving That True Heroes Fight for Others, Not for Glory

Netanyahu Seeks Fresh Mandate Amid Security Challenges, Domestic Divisions and Uncertain Polling

Rebecca Weston CB FREng leaves the NDA group at the end of July for a new chapter

Over a quarter of a billion-pound investment to increase policing in Jewish communities after a spate of violent attacks

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...

Government announces over £20 million of taxpayers' money to improve prostate cancer research and treatment, including improving access to a major trial for Black men Major Expansion of Research and Treatment for Prostate Cancer More Black men to be invited to join major prostate trial to help find best screening strategy for cancer and tackle inequalities Over £20 million of taxpayers' money to improve prostate cancer research and treatment, including improving access to TRANSFORM trial for...

Bureau of African Affairs Thank you Ambassador Gaspar for organizing today’s forum. As you all know, this will be my last engagement as Senior Bureau Official for the Bureau of African Affairs. As I conclude my tenure, I want to begin with appreciation for the professionalism and partnership of this diplomatic corps. Over this period, we have worked through a necessary shift away from inherited frameworks that too often viewed Africa through a development only lens, and toward a clearer, more...

NHS Modernisation Bill will introduce the single patient record, resulting in safer, more co-ordinated care for patients 20,000 Fewer A&E Visits a Year Thanks to Single Patient Record Single patient record will mean people don’t have to repeat their medical history to different NHS staff unnecessarily NHS Modernisation Bill will introduce reforms to support patients and ease burden on hospitals Expected to save NHS more than £20million a year by reducing medication errors, adverse drug...

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

Norway Constitution Day On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate His Majesty King Harald V and the people of the Kingdom of Norway on the occasion of your Constitution Day. The ties between the people of our two countries span generations of shared history, laying the foundation for the strong bilateral relationship we enjoy today. As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of its independence, we recognize the significant contributions Norwegian-Americans have made to...

Partnership will put the UK at the forefront of next generation self-driving technology Government and Wayve Sign Partnership to Accelerate Britain’s Self Driving Future New agreement strengthens UK leadership in automated vehicles. Partnership focuses on shared research to bring forward responsible deployment of self‑driving cars. Deal backs innovative UK scale‑ups and helps make Britain the best place to grow a business. A partnership that will put the UK at the forefront of next...

Kate Gibson named as new Deputy Chair; Rachel Danemann confirmed as new member; and Professor Lynn Dicks reappointed Updates to the Board of Natural England Two new appointments and one reappointment have been made to the Board of Natural England. Kate Gibson and Rachel Danemann have been newly appointed to the Board for three-year terms, both of which commenced on 1 May 2026 and will run until 30 April 2029. Kate will serve as Deputy Chair for the duration of her term. Her appointment comes...

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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...

South Africa Freedom Day On behalf of the United States of America, I extend warm greetings to the people of South Africa as you commemorate Freedom Day. Over three decades since South Africa’s democratic transition, this occasion provides an opportunity to reflect on the country’s history and future. As we look ahead, we remain open to constructive engagement where our interests align.

Spiritual growth and holiness are not automatic and there is no quick-fix for them, rather they are achieved through tenacity and prayer (From the teachings of Maran Rabbeinu Ovadia Yosef ztvk”l)(written by his grandson HaRav Yaakov Sasson Shlit”a)(translated by our dear friend Rav Daniel Levy Shlit”a, Leeds United Kingdom) Painting by Raphael Perez (Flickr)—not connected to the dvar Torah, but a beautiful work nonetheless It states in Parashat Kedoshim, “You shall be holy, since I am Hashem...

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...

Northern Ireland community and voluntary organisations will be able to bid for an additional £1.5 million in grant funding Connect Fund to Award Additional £1.5 Million to Community and Voluntary Groups Connect Fund extended for an additional two years, with £1.5 million new funding to be awarded in 2027-2029. It comes as 22 applicants are awarded funding from the second round for 2026/27. Minister visits group supporting art access for older people and those with dementia. Northern Ireland...

Director presents roadmap for organisation at first public event Graham McNulty, QPM The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) today publishes its Business Plan for 2026-27, setting out how it will invest in intelligence and technology, and strengthen its international partnerships to fight complex fraud, bribery and corruption. Marking the midway point of the SFO’s five-year strategy, the plan builds on a year of significant progress, including deepened international partnerships, updated corporate...

U.S. Department of State Announces Reforms to the U.S. Foreign Service Today the U.S. Department of State announces a series of reforms to the United States Foreign Service to ensure that America’s diplomats are prepared to meet the challenges of the 21st century and effectively advocate for our national interests across the globe. These modernization reforms impact both the selection and orientation processes for the Foreign Service. Applicants will be tested on American history, foreign...

A man with a violent history who murdered his pregnant girlfriend after she refused to have an abortion has his sentence increased after the Solicitor General intervened Man Who Killed Pregnant Girlfriend Given Whole Life Order Shaine March, of Surrey Quays, London, had his sentence increased to a Whole Life Order after the Solicitor General referred his case to the Court of Appeal under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme. The court heard that March and Alana Odysseos had been in a short...

Offenders posing a threat to national security to spend longer behind bars Longer Behind Bars for Espionage in National Security Boost Offenders posing a threat to national security to spend longer behind bars Those seeking to compromise UK’s national security on behalf of foreign powers to receive similar sentencing to terrorists Part of the government’s action to keep dangerous offenders locked up, cut reoffending and protect the public Dangerous criminals who pose a threat to the...

Tenants can now look out for new important information explaining their new rights coming on 1 May 2026 - including a ban on Section 21 'no-fault' evictions Landlords Now to Fulfil New Legal Duty for Renters’ Rights Act Millions of tenants across England will receive new vital information on the biggest changes to renting in history on 1 May 2026 Government has published a new official document explaining tenancy changes, which landlords and agents must give legally to their tenants by 31 May...

Bradford man obtained two of the three maximum-value Bounce Back Loans he applied for, with one refused Jailed Fraudster Ordered to Repay £120,000 in COVID Loans Taken in Wife’s Name Shohid Ahmed applied for three Bounce Back Loans worth £150,000 using his wife’s name, receiving £100,000 his restaurant was not entitled to He filed false documents with Companies House to make an innocent woman appear to be the director of his company Ahmed was jailed for two years last year and subsequent...

Mayside Books Publishes New Edition of Machiavelli’s 'The Prince' Mayside Books, an imprint of WireNews Limited, has announced the publication of a new edition of Niccolò Machiavelli’s The Prince , featuring an introduction by Ram ben Ze’ev. First written in the early sixteenth century, The Prince remains one of the most influential works of political thought ever produced. In this concise and uncompromising treatise, Machiavelli examines the realities of power—how it is gained, how it is...