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The President of the Republic of Cyprus received the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of the United Kingdom
(Scroll down for English) Ο Πρόεδρος της Δημοκρατίας δέχθηκε τον Υπουργό Εξωτερικών του Ηνωμένου Βασιλείου Ο Πρόεδρος της Δημοκρατίας κ. Νίκος Χριστοδουλίδης δέχθηκε την Παρασκευή, 4 Ιουλίου 2025, στο Προεδρικό Μέγαρο, τον Υπουργό Εξωτερικών του...

UK Threatens to Escalate Sanctions on Israel Without Gaza Ceasefire
(MENAFN) British Foreign Secretary David Lammy announced Tuesday that the United Kingdom is ready to escalate sanctions against Israel if a ceasefire in Gaza is not reached within weeks. Appearing before the House of Commons Foreign Affairs...

Fundamental Rules for Financial Market Infrastructures: policy statement
Overview This Bank of England (the Bank) policy statement (PS) provides feedback to responses the Bank received to the consultation paper (CP) on Fundamental Rules for Financial Market Infrastructures (FMIs).footnote [1] It also contains the...

UK witnesses water shortages due to outdated infrastructure
(MENAFN) The United Kingdom is on the verge of implementing water rationing due to prolonged mismanagement and outdated infrastructure, the country’s environment minister has revealed. In a recent interview, Steve Reed highlighted that the UK...

UK reflects on twentieth anniversary of London bombing
(MENAFN) The United Kingdom on Monday observed the 20th anniversary of the 2005 London bombings with commemorations, reflection, and renewed discussions on national security and counterterrorism efforts. Wreaths were laid at the Hyde Park memorial...

UK-French Ukraine army plan ‘lacks direction’
(MENAFN) A joint UK-French proposal to send troops to Ukraine following a potential ceasefire with Russia is struggling to gain momentum and is straining relations between London and Paris, Politico reported on Monday, citing officials. French...

British Virgin Islands Headlines CEO Insight Cover Story: 'Where Stability Meets Strategy in a World of Financial Flux'
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The British Virgin Islands (BVI) takes centre stage in the latest edition of CEO Insight, featured as the cover story under the headline “Where Stability Meets Strategy in a World of...

UK representative unveils surprising state of water supplies
(MENAFN) The UK is nearing a water crisis and could soon face rationing due to long-standing neglect of its water infrastructure, Environment Minister Steve Reed has warned. Speaking to The i Paper in an interview published Monday, Reed said the...

Prime Minister Carney participates in a virtual meeting in support of Ukraine
CANADA, October 7 - Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, participated in a virtual meeting of the Coalition of the Willing. The meeting was co-chaired by the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Sir Keir Starmer, and the President of France,...

Cyabra Uncovers Iranian Bot Operation Undermining UK Democracy
New York, July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cyabra Strategy Ltd. (“Cyabra”), the AI-powered platform for real-time disinformation detection, has uncovered a coordinated Iranian state-backed bot network designed to infiltrate and influence online...

UK, France Plan for Ukraine Deployment Stalls
(MENAFN) A joint UK-French effort to send troops to Ukraine after a potential peace agreement with Russia is reportedly losing momentum and causing friction between the two nations, according to a news outlet, which cited government sources....

British pound possibly to become ‘woke’
(MENAFN) The Bank of England (BoE) has launched a public consultation on new themes for the next generation of British banknotes, sparking criticism from some politicians and citizens who claim the move promotes “woke” ideals. Announced on...

UK restores bilateral ties with Syria
(MENAFN) The United Kingdom has officially re-established diplomatic relations with Syria, marked by a visit from British Foreign Secretary David Lammy to Damascus on Saturday, according to official statements from both governments. During his...

Security report recognises Iran's targeting of UK-based journalists
The UK’s Intelligence and Security Commitment has published its report on Iran, recognising it poses ‘a significant threat to the UK.’ The report published on 10 July details journalists as among potential targets of the Iranian Intelligence...

Hapbee Reports First-Ever Quarterly Profit in Q2 2025 and Achieves Third Consecutive Quarter of Growth
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hapbee Technologies Inc. (TSXV: HAPB | OTCQB: HAPBF), a wearable wellness technology company and the pioneer of bio-streaming products, today announced its unaudited financial results...

British Premier Starmer possibly to get booted
(MENAFN) UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer could be forced out of office by next May if the Labour Party continues to struggle, according to a report by Sky News. Labour's popularity has waned, particularly following poor results in May’s local...

Masdar and Iberdrola Announce €5.2bn UK Offshore Wind Deal and Full Energization of 476MW German Offshore Wind Farm
MADRID, SPAIN, July 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- • One of the largest offshore wind transactions of the decade: Masdar and Iberdrola will co-invest €5.2 billion in the 1.4 GW East Anglia THREE project, each holding 50% and joint governance. •...

Quantum Computing Market Witnessing Surge in Government and Private Sector Funding
PALM BEACH, Fla., July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FN Media Group News Commentary - The quantum computing ecosystem is expanding, with an increasing number of startups entering the market. These startups are focusing on various aspects of quantum...

Live Births in UK Edge Up in 2024
(MENAFN) The number of live births in England and Wales edged up in 2024, marking the first annual increase since 2021, according to new data released Tuesday by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). A total of 594,677 babies were born last...

Parks Canada and British Columbia invest more than $8 million to improve ecological connectivity
CANADA, July 9 - From Parks Canada: https://www.canada.ca/en/parks-canada/news/2025/07/parks-canada-and-british-columbia-invest-more-than-8-m-to-improve-ecological-connectivity.html Today, the Honourable Stephen Fuhr, Secretary of State for...