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MH17: International Civil Aviation Organisation Vote

The UK Government has issued a statement following the outcome of the International Civil Aviation Organisation hearing on the case of Flight MH17. HM GovernmentSource

Change of British High Commissioner to Fiji: Kanbar Hossein-Bor

Mr Kanbar Hossein-Bor has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Fiji. HM GovernmentSource

Dangerous sexual predator has sentence increased following intervention by Solicitor General

A dangerous predator who encouraged another man to rape and sexually assault a baby has had his sentence increased after the Solicitor General intervened. HM GovernmentSource

DASA innovation funding delivers nearly £1 billion boost to UK economy

The Defence and Security Accelerator's impact on innovation showcased in new research. HM GovernmentSource

Major Review of the Judicial Salary Structure: Terms of Reference

The Lord Chancellor writes to the Chair of the Senior Salaries Review Body setting out the Terms of Reference for the Major Review of Judicial Salary Structure. HM GovernmentSource

PM call with Taoiseach Martin of Ireland: 13 May 2025

The Prime Minister spoke to the Taoiseach Micheál Martin this morning. HM GovernmentSource

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Poland: Dame Melinda Simmons

Dame Melinda Simmons DCMG has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Poland in succession to Ms Anna Clunes CMG OBE who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Dame Melinda will t… HM GovernmentSource

New tech to make rail replacement travel more accessible

Four innovative projects set to share £800,000 to improve accessible information for passengers using rail replacement coaches. HM GovernmentSource

UK demining support transforms Cambodian communities

Director for South-East Asia and Pacific, Charles Hay MVO is visiting Cambodia to see the positive impact of the UK's Global Mine Action Programme in Cambodia. HM GovernmentSource

Community radio gets vital government funding boost

Community radio stations across the UK are to benefit from a £600,000 funding uplift this year to help them thrive and keep providing a vital platform for local voices. HM GovernmentSource

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