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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

New Roads Policing Centre Helping to Track Down Offenders Faster and Disrupt Organised Crime Groups That Rely on England's Road Network

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

UK Government's newly launched project 'Rise' will support stronger governance and community leadership in Solomon Islands' Forestry Management

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

Portugal National Day On behalf of the American people, I send warm congratulations to Portugal as you celebrate the Day of Portugal, Camões, and the Portuguese Communities. As the United States prepares to commemorate 250 years of independence next month, we recognize Portugal as one of our earliest and most steadfast partners. Your support during our nation’s founding forged a friendship that has only deepened with time. This year marks notable progress in our bilateral relationship. The...

Croatia Statehood Day On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Croatia as you celebrate your Statehood Day. The United States values our strong partnership with Croatia. We commend Croatia’s leadership in hosting a successful Three Seas Initiative Summit and Business Forum in April, which demonstrated a commitment to advancing regional connectivity and prosperity. Croatia’s contributions to regional energy security and defense cooperation remain essential to...

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...

British soldiers will be equipped with modern guns capable of firing eight rounds per minute at targets up to 70km away – delivering the long-term close support artillery solution for the British Army, a landmark moment in UK defence modernisation Next-Generation Remote Controlled Artillery Systems to Transform British Army Procurement of 72 Remote Controlled Howitzers (RCH 155) for the British Army will deliver a step change in artillery capability. The UK’s £1 billion investment delivers on...

Businesses see processing times slashed in groundbreaking new trial Businesses See Processing Times Slashed in Groundbreaking Trial New paperless systems shown to significantly reduce processing times, with steps that often take days completed in an hour under pilot conditions UK exporters could see lower costs and faster access to global markets thanks to the innovative tech UK-Japan programme complements schemes launched with Germany and France A pioneering scheme to speed up goods...

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...

United States Welcomes Morocco Signing of the Artemis Accords The Department of State congratulates Morocco on joining the Artemis Accords. Morocco is the 64th country to sign the Accords to date, pledging its commitment to peaceful space exploration and use. Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita signed the Accords on behalf of the Kingdom of Morocco on April 29 at a ceremony in Rabat, Morocco. U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau and U.S. Ambassador to Morocco Duke Buchan...

United States Welcomes Latvia’s Signing of the Artemis Accords The Department of State congratulates Latvia on joining the Artemis Accords. Latvia is the 62nd country to sign the Accords to date, pledging its commitment to peaceful exploration and use of space. Latvia’s Minister of Education and Science Dace Melbārde signed the Accords on behalf of the Republic of Latvia on April 20, 2026. State Department Under Secretary for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg and NASA Administrator Jared...

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...

Selection of local authorities in England awarded £155,000 each to improve food procurement practices Pupils, Patients and Public Sector Workers to Prosper through Local Food Procurement Pupils, patients and public sector workers across England will benefit from healthier, more sustainably sourced meals, as a selection of councils receive grants to strengthen food procurement in their local communities. Councils including Middlesbrough, Brighton and Hove, Bristol and Cambridge will each...

Department of State Launches Pax Silica Fund The U.S. Department of State today announced that it intends, working with Congress, to allocate $250 million in foreign assistance funding for a new Pax Silica Fund initiative to support critical minerals extraction, processing, critical infrastructure, and manufacturing assets that support secure and reliable semiconductor supply chains. Pax Silica brings strategic partnerships and coordinated action across every layer of the supply chain....

The UK and Türkiye have signed a multi-billion-pound training and support contract, marking the next phase of the landmark £8 billion Typhoon deal agreed in October 2025 Multi-Billion-Pound Support Deal Agreed as Part of Major UK Export Win Agreement forms part of the major £8 billion UK export deal secured in October 2025. Pilots and technicians to be trained in the UK, alongside long-term maintenance support for the Turkish Airforce. 20,000 UK jobs backed by deal for British-built Typhoon...

Greece National Day On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my congratulations to the Greek people as they celebrate their Independence Day. We honor Greece as the birthplace of democracy and recognize its role in shaping the ideals that inspired Western Civilization and our nation’s founders. Greece is a valued NATO Ally, and our close defense and law enforcement cooperation strengthens stability in the Mediterranean. Together, we work to combat organized crime, illegal...

More than a million people including the elderly, unemployed, and people living in rural communities have benefited from the combined efforts of government, industry and charities to boost digital inclusion and help more people get online Over One Million Connected Through Government Digital Inclusion Plan First ever government Digital Inclusion Action Plan has already helped more than 1 million people get connected in its first year More than 22,000 devices donated so more people can access...

Bulgaria National Day On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Bulgaria on your National Day. Today, we join you in celebrating 148 years since Bulgaria’s liberation. As trusted Allies, the United States and Bulgaria share a deep commitment to peace, security, and prosperity. Our close defense cooperation is enhancing capabilities to defend Bulgaria and NATO’s Eastern Flank. Bilateral collaboration in the energy sector is bolstering the energy security of the...

La Città di Gdańsk rafforza l’infrastruttura di Protezione Civile con un nuovo magazzino di risposta alle crisi che include alimenti di emergenza ReadyWise

U.S. Department of State Pilots “Concierge” Service for Pax Silica Signatories to Accelerate Core AI Infrastructure Exports Today, the U.S. Department of State announced a pilot “concierge” service designed to leverage the State Department’s presence in roughly 270 diplomatic posts to streamline the acquisition of American-made artificial intelligence products for Pax Silica signatories—including power, cooling, software, and hardware. To maintain a competitive edge in the global AI race, the...

UK taxpayers will spend over £400 million this financial year on hypersonic and long-range weapons including joint projects with France, Germany, and Italy UK Taxpayers Will Spend Over £400 Million on Long-Range Weapons as Cooperation Scales Up with European Allies The UK government is scaling up cooperation with key European allies to develop new long-range precision and hypersonic weapons, with taxpayer spending on projects set to exceed £400 million this financial year. Britain is...

£10 million financial taxpayer-funded support package for families of children and young people with cancer to cover travel costs to and from appointments Taxpayers to Cover Travel Costs of Children with Cancer £10 million taxpayer-funded support comes as more than a third of families travel over an hour to reach hospital for cancer care Fund a key recommendation of the Children and Young People’s Cancer taskforce as part of the National Cancer Plan Part of wider taxpayer-funded package to...

OIG report confirmed the accuracy of SSA’s public telephone service metrics and detailed how SSA is improving customer service for the American people Inspector General Report Confirms Significant Customer Service Improvements at Social Security Today, the Social Security Administration (SSA) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) released its highly anticipated audit of SSA’s telephone service metrics and the significant improvement in customer service performance during Fiscal Year (FY)...

Finland National Day On behalf of the United States of America and the American people, I congratulate the people of Finland on the 108th anniversary of your independence. Finland is a trusted partner and model NATO Ally, and its leadership within the Alliance reinforces global stability, making both America and Finland stronger and safer. Over the past year, the United States and Finland have deepened cooperation in defense, trade, and emerging technologies, advancing shared interests and...

Director disqualified for 15 years Maximum Director Ban for Music Producer Who Faked Bank Statements to Secure £150,000 Loan and VAT Refund Felix Milton has been banned from acting as a company director for 15 years after submitting falsified bank statements to obtain a £150,000 government-backed loan and a VAT refund of almost £180,000 Milton altered several documents to show millions of pounds in his company account when the true balance was as little as £3.20, and created fake invoices to...

Romania National Day On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Romania on your National Day. The United States and Romania share a strong and growing partnership built on shared strategic interests in security, energy cooperation, and trade. ADVERTISEMENT: Send Money Worldwide with Wise – Get a Free Transfer! As you celebrate the anniversary of your unification, we commend Romania’s regional leadership and encourage your continued role in promoting stability...

Albania Independence Day On behalf of the United States of America, I want to congratulate the people of Albania as you celebrate your Independence Day. ADVERTISEMENT: Send Money Worldwide with Wise – Get a Free Transfer! The United States and Albania enjoy a strong partnership, built on a shared commitment to a safer, more prosperous future. Our alliance in NATO is the bedrock of our mutual defense, and we welcome Albania’s increased investment in our collective security. Additionally, our...

Thousands of farmers will receive extensions to continue restoring nature and farming sustainably, supporting long-term food security Countryside Stewardship Extended to Support Farming and Nature Farmers will continue to be rewarded for their vital role in sustainable food production and nature’s recovery with the offer of one-year extensions to their Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier agreements, Farming Minister Dame Angela Eagle confirmed today (Wednesday 15 October). Countryside...

Designation of Two Former Haitian Public Officials for Involvement in Significant Corruption The Department of State is publicly...

North Macedonia Statehood Day On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my congratulations to the people of North Macedonia as...

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

This will help to improve the national IP Crime intelligence picture and help police focus their resources where they’re needed most New...

Joint Statement on Hong Kong Arrest Warrants The text of the following statement was released by the Government of the United States of...

Belgium’s National Day On behalf of the United States of America, I extend our congratulations to the people of Belgium on your National...

France National Day On behalf of the United States of America, I extend our congratulations to the people of the French Republic as you...

Montenegro Statehood Day On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my congratulations to the people of Montenegro on your...

The Employment Rights Bill will ban employers from using non-disclosure agreements that silence workplace harassment and abuse...

Gig-goers have been urged to be wary of scams when purchasing last-minute tickets on social media after £1.6 million was lost to ticket...

Luxembourg National Day Congratulations to the people of Luxembourg as you celebrate the Grand Duke’s birthday. Today we acknowledge the...

Thousands of high-skilled jobs and hundreds of apprenticeships have been created to help keep the United Kingdom protected around the...

Meeting of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS Small Group The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the...

Portugal National Day On behalf of the United States of America, I extend congratulations to the Portuguese people as you celebrate the...

Sweden National Day On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the Swedish people on their National Day. From 1783, when...

Denmark’s Constitution Day On behalf of the United States, I extend my congratulations to the people of the Kingdom of Denmark as you...

More than £4 billion drive towards autonomous systems to shape UK military future and boost export potential, supporting the Plan for...

Karol Nawrocki The United States extends congratulations to Karol Nawrocki on his election as President of the Republic of Poland. The...

Italy National Day On behalf of the United States of America, I extend our congratulations to the people of the Italian Republic on your...

Croatia Statehood Day On behalf of the United States of America, I extend our congratulations to the people of Croatia as you mark your...

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

As the nation marks VE Day, remembering the triumph of our values and the sacrifices made to secure them eight decades ago, the Prime...

Poland’s National Day On behalf of the United States of America, I wish all Polish people a joyous Constitution Day. When the Great Sejm...

Kingdom of the Netherlands National Day On behalf of the United States of America, I extend heartfelt congratulations to His Majesty King...

The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the Republic of Korea at the...

The following text was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Japan, and the Republic of Korea. Begin Text: ...

The equipment handed over by the British High Commission will significantly enhance Dreamcast Theatre’s capacity for creative production...

Orlando Fraser KC visits four Welsh charities in one of his last official visits to the country Charity Commission Chair Calls 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...

The U.S. Department of State Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) celebrated the new U.S. Embassy Compound in Tegucigalpa with...

Increased military co-operation to tackle the growing threats facing Europe will be at the heart of a new defence and security agreement...

Government sets out plans to end the use of toxic neonicotinoid pesticides that threaten vital pollinators Important step forward in...

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...

Austria became the 50th signatory of the Artemis Accords at a ceremony at NASA headquarters this afternoon. Ambassador Petra Schneebauer...

Panama became the 49th signatory of the Artemis Accords at a ceremony at NASA headquarters this morning. Ambassador José Miguel Alemán...

Rachel Reeves calls for business-like relationship with the EU to drive more trade, support businesses and boost economic growth that...

The United States is today providing an additional $4 billion Foreign Military Financing (FMF) loan guarantee to Poland, bringing the...

On behalf of the United States of America, I extend heartfelt congratulations to the people of Finland on the occasion of your 107th...

The decision by Georgian Dream to suspend Georgia’s EU accession process goes against the promise to the Georgian people enshrined in...

On behalf of the United States of America, I wish all Romanians a joyful celebration of the anniversary of your great unification, more...

On behalf of the United States of America, I extend our best wishes to the people of Albania as you celebrate your 112th Independence...

On behalf of the American people, I warmly congratulate Latvia on the 106th Anniversary of the Proclamation of the Republic of Latvia....

Denmark became the 48th signatory of the Artemis Accords at a ceremony in Copenhagen today. Danish Minister for Higher Education and...

Newly appointed non-executive directors from business, academia, and charities will guide DSIT in using science and technology to enhance...