UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged SCO leaders to reform global governance, emphasizing multipolarity, UN Charter principles, and stronger multilateral cooperation to address geopolitical and economic...
A UN report details enduring trauma among Afghan civilians from decades of conflict, citing widespread psychological harm, physical injuries, and barriers to justice and healthcare.
The World Food Programme reduced food aid to the West Bank by half due to funding shortages, while Gaza faces worsening hunger despite slight improvements, with over two-thirds of the population in critical need.
The UK’s MHRA has suspended new prescriptions of Avacopan Vifor and will revoke its licence in March 2027 after finding the pivotal trial data unreliable, requiring existing patients to switch treatments within six...
The UK government provides a community update on the careful dismantling of Grenfell Tower, including monitoring for dust, noise, and vibration, while acknowledging the site's personal significance to affected...
NATO’s Submarine Rescue System completed an exercise to validate rapid global airlift readiness, involving UK, French and Norwegian crews and RAF transport aircraft.
The UK government is accelerating the largest prison-building programme since the Victorian era with a £110m investment to create additional capacity, including converting existing spaces and purchasing new land for...
Parliament has passed the first reading of a bill to cap annual rates increases at 2-4 per cent from 2029, aiming to ease financial pressure on households.
The UK Government has written to the Electoral Commission urging a review of campaign spending limits, citing concerns over the rising influence of money in politics and the need for fairness in political campaigning.
The UK government has requested an independent review of political party spending limits ahead of potential 2027 changes, seeking Electoral Commission advice by July 2027.
The UK condemns escalating gang violence in Haiti, including attacks on Kenscoff, and calls for urgent international action to restore security and protect civilians.
The European Central Bank examines how tokenisation in wholesale finance could reshape settlement and market access, arguing that central bank money on distributed ledgers would enhance safety, programmability and...
UK Border Force reported a 15-year high in ketamine seizures during the first quarter of 2026, intercepting 1,298kg of the drug at national borders.
UK authorities outline next steps for homes in Coalsnaughton, Clackmannanshire, affected by ground movement from historic coal mining, following assessments and community meetings.
New Zealand and Indonesia reaffirmed their partnership during talks in Auckland, focusing on trade, food security, renewable energy, and defence cooperation ahead of the 2025–2029 action plan.
The UK government has fully cleared a notorious illegal waste site in Kidlington, removing 22,105 tonnes of waste and securing the area to prevent further dumping.
The UK welcomed Syria’s announcement dissolving the Syrian Democratic Forces into central government structures, supporting territorial integrity and recent regional talks. It also highlighted ongoing humanitarian needs...
The Federal Reserve Board issued a consent prohibition order against Gadiel Rosario-Alvarado, a former Banco Popular de Puerto Rico employee, for misappropriating customer funds.
The UK government extended Luke Jensen’s interim role as Chair of National Savings and Investments (NS&I) for two months while a permanent appointment is finalised.
The Bank of England has delayed its November 2026 RTGS standards release, aligning with Swift’s postponement of the CBPR+ standards update to ensure global readiness and avoid implementation risks.
A Mexican national pleaded guilty to manufacturing and trafficking fentanyl into the U.S., admitting to importing precursor chemicals from China and producing several metric tons of the drug over five years.
UNRWA reports Israeli forces seized its Kalandia Vocational Training Centre in occupied East Jerusalem, leaving 340 young men without education and training, as the UN demands immediate restoration of the facility.
Humanitarian agencies delivered essential supplies to over 600,000 people in Gaza this month amid severe food insecurity, with 50% of families reporting complete food shortages and 75% facing market access issues.
UNIFIL reports rising civilian risks in south Lebanon due to ongoing strikes and military activity, urging compliance with resolution 1701 and a return to political dialogue.
UN Secretary-General urges urgent funding and action to contain the Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak in DR Congo, where 500 new cases are reported weekly amid severe underfunding and conflict-disrupted health systems.
The ECB’s July 2026 meeting reviewed inflation pressures from energy, food, and AI-driven markets, noting persistent risks despite recent oil price volatility. Policy rates were held steady after June’s hike, with...
UKHSA reports stabilising childhood vaccine uptake before primary school but warns rates remain below WHO targets, increasing disease risk.
UK health agencies are investigating a Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak linked to imported eggs, with 259 confirmed cases and one death reported as of 25 August 2026. The risk to the public remains low, though vulnerable...
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham expresses condolences and pledges support for British nationals affected by flooding along the Nepal-China border, urging adherence to local and travel guidance.
Twenty-four nations and the European Commission condemned Israel’s E1 West Bank settlement tenders, calling the plan illegal under international law and a threat to a two-state solution.