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UK: Avian Influenza Epidemiology Report Published
Wednesday, 18 June 2008, 6:30 am | UK Government
The report concludes that, at the time of writing (11 June), the outbreak is confined to a single premises, and there is no evidence of infection in the Protection Zone or of spread to any other premises. However, investigations continue. More >>
UK PM And President Bush United On Security Issues
Tuesday, 17 June 2008, 5:18 am | UK Government
President Bush said the UK had been "strong on Afghanistan and Iraq" and that it was appreciated by the people of both countries. Mr Brown insisted the Government would not "trade numbers" over troop levels between the two countries. More >>
Trip To Europe 2008: President Bush Visits No. 10
Monday, 16 June 2008, 11:50 am | UK Government
Mr and Mrs Bush arrived in the UK this afternoon and travelled to Windsor Castle for a short meeting with the Queen. They have been received at Number 10 for an informal dinner tonight before formal talks between the President and the PM tomorrow. More >>
Zimbabwe: British PM Brown Condemns Mugabe Actions
Monday, 16 June 2008, 6:40 am | UK Government
"I condemn the arrest of Morgan Tsvangirai for the fifth time in a week, the charging of Tendai Biti with treason, the killing of over 60 people, the beating and torture of over 2000 people, the displacement of over 30,000 and the bellicose rhetoric." More >>
E3+3 Iran Nuclear Joint letter (14 June 2008)
Sunday, 15 June 2008, 8:47 pm | UK Government
Joint letter signed by the E3+3 Foreign Ministers (UK, US, China, France, Germany & Russia) and handed over to the Iranian Foreign Minister Manuchehr Mottaki by Secretary-General of the Council of the European Union Javier Solana on Saturday 14 June 2008. More >>
Britain Gives Full Support New Kosovo Constitution
Sunday, 15 June 2008, 8:41 pm | UK Government
"Kosovo's new Constitution entered into force today. This is an important further step along its path away from conflict and towards achieving a democratic, multi-ethnic and European future." - David Miliband, UK Foreign Secretary. More >>
UK: Queens Birthday Honours List 2008
Sunday, 15 June 2008, 9:03 am | UK Government
Many honoured today have been involved in charitable or voluntary work, or extra-curricular activities linked to their professions. This is in keeping with the PM's intention that the significant majority of honours should go to local heroes. More >>
UK Met Office Predicts Weather Forecasting Advance
Sunday, 15 June 2008, 8:55 am | UK Government
UK's Met Office has announced significant developments in science and technology capability to provide more precise pinpointing of where and when extreme rainfall will occur, helping to strengthen resilience to major severe weather events. More >>
U.S. Coast Guard Search For 'Scilly Boys' Rowers
Sunday, 15 June 2008, 8:53 am | UK Government
Concern was raised for the four crew on the 29 foot Atlantic Ocean Rowing Boat 'Scilly Boys'. Falmouth Coastguard received a iridium call at 01:00am from crew aboard the rowing boat, stating they had capsized, 420 nautical miles east of Cape Cod. More >>
UK: Queen's Birthday Royal Air Force (RAF) Flypast
Saturday, 14 June 2008, 6:32 am | UK Government
The Royal Air Force (RAF) is to provide a flypast to mark the Queen's official birthday following the traditional Trooping the Colour ceremony in Horseguards Parade, London, on Saturday 14 June 2008. The flypast will be the largest number for many years. More >>
Ban Ki-Moon At No. 10 For Talks With Gordon Brown
Friday, 13 June 2008, 11:53 pm | UK Government
World fuel and food price rises were on the agenda earlier when UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon held talks with Gordon Brown at No. 10. The PM thanked Mr. Ban for the leadership he shows on the many challenges facing the international community. More >>
Latest British Skynet Military Satellite Launched
Friday, 13 June 2008, 11:47 pm | UK Government
The Skynet 5C satellite will be capable of beaming communication signals between headquarters in the UK and British forces deployed around the world once initial testing is complete. Work is now beginning to correctly position the satellite. More >>
UK Government To Act On Living Costs - British PM
Friday, 13 June 2008, 9:37 am | UK Government
The Government is to focus its attention on tackling the rising costs of fuel, food and energy for British families, the PM has said, promising to produce a "comprehensive short and medium term plan" to deal with the cost of gas, petrol, food and mortgages. More >>
UK Govt Statement On The Arrest Of Tendai Biti
Friday, 13 June 2008, 9:25 am | UK Government
"Either a credible charge should be made, and promptly, against MDC Secretary General Biti or he should be released immediately. Until then we can only assume his arrest is part of the pattern of ongoing harassment intended to disrupt lawful campaigning." More >>
Global Commodities: A Vision For Secure Markets
Friday, 13 June 2008, 9:21 am | UK Government
Ahead of the G8 Finance Ministers meeting in Japan, Treasury is publishing an analysis of the trend and drivers in the commodity markets that have led to recent price increases: "Global Commodities: long-term vision for stable, secure and sustainable global markets". More >>
Britsh Artefacts Found At Fromelles War Grave Site
Friday, 13 June 2008, 9:20 am | UK Government
The MoD announced today that two British Army buttons and a British matchbox have been found at the site of a World War One grave in Fromelles, France. This suggests that it is highly likely that there are British war dead buried there. More >>
Future Navy & RAF Fighter Flies For The First Time
Friday, 13 June 2008, 8:55 am | UK Government
"This programme is constantly breaking new ground, and with the first flight milestone behind us, we look forward to the demonstration and associated flight test of the aircraft's Harrier-like short take off and vertical landing capabilities." More >>
Suspected 17yo Cocaine Smuggler Busted, Jamaica
Friday, 13 June 2008, 8:54 am | UK Government
A Middlesborough woman, along with her partner and a 17 year-old girl are in the custody of the Jamaican authorities, having been arrested at Sangster International Airport, Montego Bay on Sunday 8 June suspected of attempting to smuggle drugs. More >>
UK: Prime Minister's Questions, 11 June 2008
Thursday, 12 June 2008, 9:33 pm | UK Government
42 days detention, Afghanistan and organ donation were on the agenda at today's PMQs. The Prime Minister also took questions on Carers, the EU Treaty And Education, Public Services, Universities, Elderly People, Scotland. More >>
42 Days Pre-Charge Detention "Matter Of Necessity"
Thursday, 12 June 2008, 7:50 pm | UK Government
The protection of civil liberties in the paper was "greater than in any other terrorist legislation". Individuals will be detained beyond 28 days only when Parliament agrees there is an "exceptional and grave" terrorist threat, Gordon Brown said. More >>
