A £700,000 grant will fund a new excavation at Flag Fen, a Bronze Age site near Peterborough, to preserve its 3,500-year-old timber causeway and platform threatened by groundwater changes.
Bereaved military families can travel free on UK trains to Remembrance events on 7–8 November 2026, removing financial barriers to attendance.
ECB President explains rate hike to curb inflation driven by energy shocks, warns of growth risks, and rejects debt cancellation proposals during interview.
Israel’s expanding ‘yellow line’ in Gaza has confined Palestinians to less than 40% of the Strip, displacing families repeatedly and worsening humanitarian conditions amid ongoing military operations.
A European Central Bank official reflects on Normandy’s regional strengths and Europe’s role in sustaining them amid global volatility.
New Zealand will invest $835,000 from the International Visitor Levy to upgrade Kaikōura’s visitor infrastructure and enhance the cruise arrival experience.
The UK reaffirmed its commitment to combating terrorism at the UN Security Council, marking 25 years since the 9/11 attacks and highlighting ongoing counter-terrorism efforts globally.
Health New Zealand exceeded the Government’s target for additional diagnostic procedures, reducing waitlists by 21% despite rising demand, with improvements across CT, MRI, colonoscopy, and cardiac services.
The UK backed a short extension of UN sanctions on Sudan to allow further negotiations on aligning measures with the evolving conflict and protecting civilians amid ongoing violence.
English Whisky has been granted protected Geographical Indication status, formally recognising it as a distinct whisky category alongside Scotch, Welsh and Irish whiskies.
U.S. banking regulators proposed updated third-party risk management guidance and issued a statement on community bank core service providers, seeking public comment on both documents.
The UK Government has acquired ten new works by eight artists from Yorkshire and the East of England for the Government Art Collection, to be displayed in embassies and government buildings worldwide as part of the Art...
A passenger train narrowly avoided collision with a telehandler at a user-worked crossing in North Yorkshire after the vehicle driver followed crossing procedures.
Ground investigations along Ventnor’s coastline begin mid-September to assess erosion risks and inform coastal defence plans, with temporary access restrictions planned.
The UN Security Council commemorated 25 years since 9/11 with a counter-terrorism briefing, focusing on evolving militant tactics including AI, drones, and encrypted platforms, while adopting a new presidential...
Renewed clashes in southwest Yemen have displaced at least 46,000 people, with displacement figures rising rapidly as Houthi rebels advance and pro-government forces retreat.
A UN report warns terrorist propaganda has become deeply embedded in group operations, outpacing government countermeasures and increasingly targeting youth through gaming and social platforms.
August 2024 marked the hottest month globally since records began in 1850, with temperatures 1.65°C above pre-industrial levels, according to UN-backed climate agencies.
The UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has launched a call for proposals to fund the Albania Reintegration Partnership, aiming to support returning Albanian nationals.
The UK underscores at the OSCE forum the need for responsible governance and multistakeholder cooperation to harness frontier technologies while addressing hybrid threats and supporting Ukraine’s recovery amid Russia’s...
AUKUS partners rejected IAEA Board claims questioning Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine programme, affirming full compliance with NPT and safeguards.
New Zealand’s government has broken ground on a major Whangārei Hospital redevelopment, including a new acute services building and a 158-bed ward tower, to modernise aging facilities and expand capacity.
A new $35 million Child Health Centre and an $18.5 million carpark extension have opened at Whangārei Hospital, enhancing services and parking for Northland families.
New Zealand will simplify alcohol licensing to reduce costs and delays after a review found excessive red tape harms hospitality businesses and local economies.
Newly appointed Auckland Regional Transport Committee will align central and local government transport priorities under a single governance structure.
A $2.3 million government grant will upgrade Taupō’s waste recovery centre, diverting at least 8,000 tonnes of waste from landfill annually and expanding recycling options for residents and businesses.
The UK condemned Houthi attacks in Yemen and Saudi Arabia, calling for an immediate ceasefire and urging the group to re-engage in peace talks.
U.S. bank regulators raised the asset threshold for community banks to qualify for an 18-month exam cycle from $3 billion to $6 billion under the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act.
Skills Minister Jacqui Smith outlined plans to expand higher education participation and strengthen local economic ties during a speech to Universities UK.
Four nations urge Iran to restore full cooperation with the IAEA after a year of non-compliance with nuclear safeguards, citing blocked inspections and unresolved access issues.