The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is stepping up its collaboration with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to support faster access to safe and innovative medical technologies in the future for patients in both countries. Today’s US-UK pharmaceutical partnership further strengthens this collaboration while also removing tariffs on UK medicines exports and encourages companies to bring cutting edge treatments to the UK earlier. The […]

One year ago today, the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 known as Martyn’s Law received Royal Assent, marking a historic step forward in UK public safety, for the first time recognising the role premises and events have in deterring and responding to acts of terrorism. We pay tribute to Figen Murray OBE for her […]

Frankfort, Ky. – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced further momentum within the state’s speed-to-market and site development initiatives as 16 projects supporting future job growth and investment across 18 counties were approved for $12.4 million in state funding to improve Kentucky’s available sites. “Kentucky continues to lead on investing in site and building development initiatives, […]

Nashville, Tennessee – After a year of steady unemployment, Tennessee began 2026 with a slight decline in its unemployment rate from the previous month, according to data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for January was 3.5%, down one-tenth of a percentage point from December. The […]

Louisville, Tenn. – On Wednesday afternoon, April 1, a flight crew with the Tennessee Army National Guard’s 1-230th Assault Helicopter Battalion rescued a park visitor suffering from cardiac arrest in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Shortly after 2:40 p.m., Eastern time, the Tennessee National Guard and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency were notified of a park visitor having a medical […]

Today, we recognize Americans with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), whose talents, character, and determination strengthen our Nation and enrich our communities. Every child is made in the image and likeness of God, with inherent dignity, purpose, and worth.  The lives of those with autism reflect that truth in powerful ways, bringing joy, insight, and inspiration […]

Today, Melania and I join with Catholics and freedom-loving people around the world in honoring the immortal legacy of His Holiness Pope Saint John Paul II—a man of profound faith, a lion of liberty, and one of the fiercest defenders of human dignity to ever live. As a young man during the barbaric Nazi occupation […]

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, Apr. 2, CMC – The  Parliament of Antigua and Barbuda has been dissolved paving the way for a general election. The dissolution  marks the close of the current legislative term and the start of  preparations for national polls. Prime Minister Gaston Browne The announcement was made after  a Proclamation, dated March 31, […]

HAVANA, Cuba, Apr. 3, CMC – The Central Bank of Cuba is set to introduce two new banknotes featuring women for the first time in the country’s history. They are 2000 and 5000 Cuban peso notes, the equivalent to  US $4 and US $10. Until now, the highest denomination until now has been the 1000 peso […]

GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands, Apr. 2, CMC – The authorities in this British Overseas territory are taking claims of human trafficking, that have been circulating on social media, seriously, although some claims remain unverified.   Premier André Ebanks recently confirmed that the National Coalition for Caymanians (NCFC) has called for an investigation into possible systemic […]