Irfan Siddiq: British Ambassador to Iraq Irfan Siddiq is a British diplomat who has been serving as the British Ambassador to Iraq since January 2023. He is the first Muslim to hold this position. Early Life and Education: Siddiq was born in Karachi, Pakistan, in 1968. He moved to the UK at a young age … Read more
Headline: The UK is committed to ensuring that technological progress serves as a force for peace: UK statement at the UN Security Council. Source: UK government website Date: 23 March 2023 Summary: The UK has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that technological progress serves as a force for peace and security at a UN Security … Read more
Extra support for jurors thanks to launch of pioneering scheme A pioneering scheme to provide extra support for jurors has been launched in England and Wales. The scheme, which is the first of its kind in the UK, will see jurors offered a range of support services, including counselling, financial assistance and childcare. It is … Read more
The harder Putin finds it to recruit Russians to be cannon fodder, the more willing he is to rely on DPRK: UK statement at the UN Security Council The harder Putin finds it to recruit Russians to be cannon fodder, the more willing he is to rely on DPRK: UK statement at the UN Security … Read more
UK Strengthens National Security and Bolsters Ukraine’s War Chest with £2.26 Billion Military Loan In a move that underscores the UK’s commitment to national security and support for Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression, the UK government has announced a £2.26 billion loan to Ukraine. This substantial financial support will enhance Ukraine’s defensive capabilities … Read more
Proposing to Create a UK Airspace Design Service Background: The UK’s airspace is currently managed by a number of different organizations, including the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), the Ministry of Defence (MoD), and NATS (the UK’s air traffic control service provider). This fragmented approach has led to a number of inefficiencies and challenges, including: Duplication … Read more
New plans for quicker, quieter and cleaner flights on the horizon Here are some of the key points from the UK News and communications article: The UK government has announced new plans to make flights quicker, quieter and cleaner. The plans include: Investing in new technology to reduce noise and emissions Exploring the use of … Read more
Budget (No. 2) Act (Northern Ireland) 2024 The Budget (No. 2) Act (Northern Ireland) 2024 is a legislative act passed by the Northern Ireland Assembly on 12 December 2023 that sets out the region’s budget for the 2024-2025 financial year. Key points of the act include: Total spending of £11.2 billion, an increase of 2.3% … Read more
Correction Slip A correction slip is a document that is used to correct an error on a statutory instrument. Statutory instruments are legal documents that are made by government ministers and departments. They can be used to create new laws, change existing laws, or repeal laws. Correction slips are used to correct errors that are … Read more
Irfan Siddiq is the new British Ambassador to Iraq. He took up his post in September 2022. Irfan Siddiq is a career diplomat with over 25 years of experience. He has served in a variety of roles, including as Deputy Head of Mission in Baghdad from 2014 to 2017. In his new role, Irfan Siddiq … Read more