We are appalled by the deteriorating trajectory in the West Bank and East Jerusalem: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The United Kingdom strongly supports the important work of the Ad-Hoc Liaison Committee, and we welcome the constructive discussion that recently took place in Brussels. Colleagues, as we’ve heard today, the region faces another period of crisis. But we must not be distracted from seizing this historic opportunity to implement the 20 Point Plan for […]
Summoning of the Iranian Ambassador to the United Kingdom

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has today summoned the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Kingdom Source link
Public legal education: new principles and committee

The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) is relaunching the Public Legal Education (PLE) Committee to raise the profile of public legal education and support more strategic, coordinated delivery across the sector. The new PLE Committee The PLE Committee will return to the AGO, which will provide secretariat support. The Committee will be sector-led, with members drawn […]
The United Kingdom remains steadfast in its commitment to media freedom around the world: UK statement at the UN

Let me begin by congratulating the Department of Global Communications on its 80th anniversary. Amid a backdrop of heightened geopolitical tension and conflict, the need for facts and truth has never been more important. We are proud to support the Department’s vital work to uphold the United Nations as a trusted source of information and to […]
Precautionary recall of antidepressant medication due to manufacturing error

Amarox Limited is recalling one batch of Sertraline 100mg film-coated tablets as a precautionary measure due to a manufacturing error that led to two antidepressant medicines being packaged incorrectly. The recall follows a patient complaint which helped identify that a pack of Sertraline 100mg film-coated tablets contained one blister strip of Citalopram 40mg film-coated tablets inside the sealed carton. Sertraline and citalopram are both selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) used to treat depression, anxiety disorders, and related […]
Teenager turning 16? Don’t miss out on Child Benefit

About 1.5 million parents of 16-19 year-olds are to receive reminder letters in coming weeks. The quickest and easiest way to extend is via the HMRC app or online at GOV.UK. Parents of 16-19 year-olds are reminded to extend their Child Benefit claim if their teenager is staying in certain types of education or training after their GCSEs or National 5s. Child Benefit will automatically stop on 31 August on or after a child’s 16th […]
Update: Sale of Prax Lindsey Oil Refinery Limited (and associated companies)

The sale of the assets of Lindsey Oil Refinery Limited, and associated companies, to Phillips 66 Limited is now complete. As of 28 April 2026, Phillips 66 Limited owns the assets of Prax Lindsey Oil Refinery Limited, including the site in Lincolnshire, plus Prax Storage Lindsey Limited, Prax Terminals Killingholme Limited, Prax Terminals Jarrow Limited […]
UK strengthens support to Pacific communities on climate crisis

New UK funding will support communities across the Pacific on the frontline of the climate crisis, helping them prepare for extreme weather, protect vital ecosystems and build long‑term resilience. Pacific Island countries are already facing the impacts of rising sea levels, stronger storms and growing pressure on food, livelihoods and natural resources. Working in partnership […]
VMD clarifies packaging requirements for general sales medicines

The VMD has published new guidance on packaging, pack size and product information requirements for products intended to be distributed at AVM-GSL. Source link
UK backs company building breakthrough AI that can discover new knowledge

Sovereign AI backs Ineffable Intelligence, co‑investing with the British Business Bank to help the company scale its breakthrough technology from the UK Ineffable, anchored in Britain, is building a new kind of AI that can learn for itself and discover new knowledge – not just repeat patterns from human data Founded by AI pioneer David […]
