EXG Pro Expands Into Tabletop Crowdfunding with Official Dungeons & Dragons Xanathar Collectible

The ultimate treasure hoard for D&D collectors. The officially licensed Xanathar collection is now live on Gamefound, featuring the premium Dice Tower & Phone Holder, mini collectible, exclusive rewards, and more.

Bring Xanathar to the table. An officially licensed Dungeons & Dragons Dice Tower & Phone Holder designed to command attention during every adventure.

One legendary campaign, packed with rewards. Discover the Xanathar Dice Tower & Phone Holder alongside exclusive collectibles, artwork, premium accessories, and campaign-exclusive unlocks.

The goal was simple: create something that anyone who loves Dungeons & Dragons would genuinely love to have sitting on the table during their session.”

— Christopher Jobson, Senior Product Developer for EXG Pro

LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 12, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Today, EXG Pro launches its official Dungeons & Dragons: Xanathar Device Holder & Dice Tower Collectible campaign on Gamefound, bringing the beholder crime lord from the depths of Waterdeep to gaming tables around the world.

Known internationally for its work with some

UK and Lebanese troops begin PEGASUS CEDAR 2026 exercise

British and Lebanese troops are training together in exercise PEGASUS CEDAR 2026 to strengthen defence ties and share expertise.

British soldiers from the Support Company of the 4th Battalion of The Royal Regiment of Scotland (SCOTS), based at Dhekelia Garrison Cyprus, have arrived in Lebanon to join their Lebanese counterparts in the Air Assault Regiment in a landmark military exercise aimed at strengthening bilateral defence ties and enhancing operational readiness.

Exercise “PEGASUS CEDAR 2026” will take place over a three-week period in October

PM statement on October 7th attacks

Prime Minister Andy Burnham's statement three years on from the October 7th attacks.

Three years on from the October 7 attacks on Israel, we remember those who were senselessly killed by Hamas terrorists.

The impact of the attacks has been felt not just in Israel, but in Jewish communities across the world who still bear the burden of the tragic events that day.

In the years since, we have seen a disturbing rise in antisemitic behaviour in the UK.

A year ago we witnessed a horrifying terrorist attack on the Heaton Park Hebrew

750 young people connect with top employers at Birmingham’s first Youth Guarantee Jobs Fair

Over 750 young people attended Birmingham's first Youth Guarantee Jobs Fair, bringing them together with the UK's biggest businesses.

• 750 young people meet with over 70 of the UK’s biggest businesses, charities, and local partners to hear about job opportunities in the area.

• 24 young people secured job offers on the spot, with a further 44 were offered work experience and 76 were matched to live vacancies and employer information sessions.

• Jobs Fair is part of Government’s wider youth employment support, backed by £2.5 billion investment, helping young people build a strong career path.

Over 750 young people attended Birmingham’s first Youth Guarantee Jobs Fair, bringing them together with the UK’s biggest businesses.

At the event, young people heard about live vacancies, workshops and gained expert career

PubHive Named Best Life Sciences Workflow SaaS Platform 2026

PubHive wins Best Life Sciences Workflow SaaS Platform 2026

PubHive wins Best Life Sciences Workflow SaaS Platform 2026 for connected literature, PV, evidence, AI-assisted review, and traceable workflows.

Life sciences organisations do not simply need more technology - they need technology that connects the work already taking place across scientific, medical, and safety teams”

— Raj Vaghela, President & CEO, PubHive

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 1, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- PubHive, the award-winning AI-powered SaaS platform company for scientific literature and safety information management, is proud to announce

4 Best Places to Buy Garden Rooms & Offices in the UK

The four best places to buy garden rooms and garden offices in the UK are My Outhouse, Green Retreats, Dunster House and Costco.

SOUTH EAST ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM, October 1, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The four best places to buy garden rooms and garden offices in the UK are My Outhouse, Green Retreats, Dunster House and Costco.

Whether you're working from home, need

Heimdal partners with Elovade to bring unified cybersecurity platform to the DACH region

Heimdal and Elovade extend their European partnership into DACH, giving MSPs one stack for prevention, detection, and response as AI reshapes the fight.

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 1, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Heimdal, a global cybersecurity provider, today announced a partnership with Elovade, a European IT security distributor with 250 experts across five countries, to bring its unified security

FIOR appoints Lieutenant General Sir Tom Copinger-Symes as Adviser on Defence, Cyber and AI, Cyber and AI

Lieutenant General (Retd) Sir Tom Copinger-Symes KCB CBE

Former Deputy Commander of UK Cyber & Specialist Operations Command joins to advise on defence, national security and the deployment of secure autonomous AI

Organisations need to know which agent is acting, under whose authority, what it is permitted to do and whether that authority can be constrained or withdrawn. FIOR is addressing that challenge.”

— Lieutenant General (Retd) Sir Tom Copinger-Symes KCB CBE

LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 1, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- FIOR, the identity and enforcement layer for AI agents, today announced the appointment of Lieutenant General (Retd) Sir Tom Copinger-

British Web Design Studio ‘AwardOrFree’ Launches With a Zero-Cost Guarantee Backed by Double International Awards

Award OR Free Award-winning Homepage

Award OR Free Award-winning Menu Design

Award OR Free Award-winning Footer design

AwardOrFree guarantees zero client fees unless websites win international design awards, proving model with dual Orpetron wins including site of the day award

a Masterpiece web design project by AwardORFree from The UK was awarded the Site Of The Day certification on September 30, 2026. Congratulations”

— Orpetron

LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 1, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- British digital design studio AwardOrFree has announced the formal public launch of its performance-contingent design model, challenging the traditional agency retainer system by tying client fees directly to verified third-party recognition.

Under the studio's contractual wager, clients

The Japanese Clothing Co Offers Japanese-Inspired T-Shirts Spanning Traditional Arts and Modern Subcultures

The UK-based brand designs men's and women's T-shirts across dozens of themed collections drawn from Japanese culture, produced entirely by hand.

NORTH ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM, September 29, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Japanese Clothing Co is a UK-based clothing brand specialising in Japanese-inspired T-shirts for men and women. Its range draws on a broad mix of Japanese cultural

Government’s digital employment tools help thousands take the next step into work

Tens of thousands of jobseekers have already benefited from the Government’s new digital employment support tools, helping people build CVs, prepare for interviews and take the next step into work.

• Around 20,000 people have used DWP’s Work Hub CV builder since launch in June 

• Thousands receiving personalised job support through platform’s AI-powered Work Assistant 

• Part of Government action to harness technology, expand opportunity and boost growth in every postcode

Tens of thousands of jobseekers have already benefited from the Government’s new digital

UK invests £331 million to tackle climate-driven instability and protect vulnerable communities

 UK Foreign Secretary warns of growing national security risks posed by climate change and nature loss at UN General Assembly and announces funding package.

• Ed Miliband brings together foreign ministers at UN General Assembly to strengthen action on climate and nature-related security threats.
• UK announces new funding from Official Development Assistance (ODA) allocations to help vulnerable communities access food and clean water, and protect critical ecosystems, delivered through the Global Environment Facility.
• Funding committed to the United Nations’ Climate Security Mechanism to help prevent climate-related instability and conflict, reducing the risk of shocks feeding though to UK food prices, supply chains and security.

The UK has announced a package of support to address the growing security risks posed by

Supporting Ukraine and defending OSCE principles: UK statement to the President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly

Ambassador Holland welcomed the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly’s support for Ukraine, condemnation of Russia’s violations and calls to release three illegally detained OSCE officials. The UK values the Assembly’s election observation work and contribution to defending OSCE principles and supporting a just and lasting peace in Ukraine.

Location:

Vienna

Delivered on:

24 September 2026 (Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered)

Thank you, Chair.  

Mr President, welcome back to the Permanent Council. Allow me to extend my warmest compliments on the successful first year of your tenure, in which the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly (PA) has continued to put focus on the key security challenges our region faces.   

Crucially, that includes the OSCE PA’s activities in support of Ukraine, which, thanks to

United Kingdom and Cambodia join forces to crackdown on online scam centres

New agreement will boost intelligence sharing between UK and Cambodian law enforcement to dismantle scam operations.

Lord Hanson with His Excellency Sar Sokha, Deputy Prime Minister of Cambodia and Minister of Interior, following the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding

The British public will be better protected from online scams as a new agreement is signed between the UK and Cambodian governments.

The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed on 23 September, will for the first time enable joint working between the UK and Cambodia to tackle networks of illegal scam centres.

Scam centres are places where fraud is scripted and scaled to target thousands of victims at

UK statement on escalation in northern Ethiopia: 24 September

The UK condemns attacks by the Tigray Defence Forces in Afar and southern Tigray and the takeover of Tigray's airports, calling on all parties to refrain from further escalation.

A UK government spokesperson said:

“We condemn the attacks by the Tigray Defence Forces in Afar and southern Tigray, and the takeover of Tigray’s airports following the removal of legitimate federal authorities. All parties must refrain from further escalation.

“The renewed conflict risks devastating consequences for people in Tigray and across the

Thousands of work and training placements for young people

50,000 Defence opportunities for young people in major apprenticeship and work experience drive

• New schemes announced today to offer 18-24-year-olds work experience with some of Britain’s biggest Defence firms 

• Builds on £182 million defence skills package to tackle the number of young people not in employment, education or training  
• Advances Government’s wider commitment for 500,000 more youth opportunities and supports Alan Milburn’s Review to get Britain’s ‘lost generation’ into education, employment or training

40,000 young people across the UK will be offered opportunities and employment in skilled

New UK support to help millions of women gain greater choice over pregnancy and access better maternal healthcare

Millions of women and girls in some of the world’s poorest counties will gain greater choice over whether and when to become pregnant due to new UK support.

• New UK investment will help avert 14 million unintended pregnancies and prevent more than 35,000 maternal deaths
• Access to high-quality contraceptives and safe abortion products will be expanded for millions more women across 54 countries, including conflict zones
• Support will also expand access to innovative life-saving medicines for mothers and newborn babies

Millions of women and girls in some of the world’s poorest counties will gain greater choice

UK announces major package of support for humanitarian relief and early recovery in Gaza

More Palestinians are set to receive vital aid as a result of a major new package of UK support announced by the Foreign Secretary today at the UN General Assembly.

• UK support will help provide healthcare, clean water, sanitation and other essential services for hundreds of thousands of Palestinians.
• Funding will include support for medical consultations, rehabilitation for children with blast injuries, safe water provision and vital mental health services.
• Comes as the UK convenes partners with Jordan and Qatar to drive action on humanitarian access and Gaza’s recovery.

More Palestinians are set to receive vital aid as a result of a major new package of UK

Russia is widening insecurity while refusing the path to peace: UK statement to the OSCE

Counsellor for Politico-Military Affairs, Arron Newble, says Russia’s intensified attacks on Ukraine and disruptive activity across Europe are not evidence of success, and calls on Russia to agree an immediate ceasefire and engage seriously in negotiations towards a just and lasting peace.

Location:

Vienna

Delivered on:

23 September 2026 (Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered)

Thank you, Mr Chair. In recent months, the Russian Federation has intensified its attacks against Ukraine. It has launched record numbers of drones, maintained a high rate of

Russia’s sham elections in occupied Ukrainian territories: UK statement to the OSCE

Ambassador Holland condemns Russia’s sham elections in temporarily occupied Ukrainian territories as violations of Ukraine’s sovereignty and the Helsinki Final Act. The UK rejects Russia’s attempted annexation and urges Moscow to end its aggression and pursue a just and lasting peace.

Location:

Vienna

Delivered on:

24 September 2026 (Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered)

Thank you, Mr Chair.

Russia has once again staged sham elections on sovereign Ukrainian territory.

Holding State Duma elections in temporarily occupied Crimea and parts of Donetsk,

UK Statement at the High-level Plenary Meeting to Address the Existential Threats Posed by Sea-level Rise

Statement by Chris Elmore MP, Minister for the Americas, Multilateral, and Human Rights, at the High-level Plenary Meeting to Address the Existential Threats Posed by Sea-level Rise

Location:

United Nations, New York

Delivered on:

24 September 2026 (Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered)

The United Kingdom welcomes the adoption of the UN Declaration on Sea-Level Rise, and thanks Australia and Cabo Verde for their leadership as co-facilitators.

For many countries represented in this room, sea-level rise is not a distinct threat; it is a

Record breaking defence spending with UK industry rises above £34 billion, fuelling reindustrialisation across the UK

Government defence spending with UK industry rose 3.2% to a record £34.1 billion in 2025/26, boosting jobs, SMEs and communities across the UK.

• Government investment in the UK defence sector rose by 3.2% to £34.1 billion in 2025/26, marking the highest level of UK industry investment since records began.

• Northern Ireland saw the largest percentage increase in defence spend, up by 63%, followed by the East of England (24.7%) and the East Midlands (21%), as investment reaches communities in every part of the UK.

• Direct spending with smaller firms has also been boosted, now reaching £1.3 billion annually.

Communities across the country are feeling the benefit of the government’s increased investment in defence, new figures reveal.

In a significant boost to the UK economy, the Ministry of Defence spending with UK

Maritime Coastguard Agency celebrates World Maritime Day 2026

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has written to the International Maritime Organization on World Maritime Day.

On Thursday 24 September, International Maritime Organization (IMO) member states will come together to celebrate World Maritime Day 2026. 

First celebrated in 1978, the important date provides an opportunity to recognise and

Foreign Secretary Speech at the High-Level Ministerial Global Alliance for the Implementation of the Two-State Solution, UN

Foreign Secretary Speech at the High-Level Ministerial Global Alliance for the Implementation of the Two-State Solution, UN

Location:

New York

Delivered on:

24 September 2026 (Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered)

As the son of two Jewish refugees, I speak to this gathering as somebody with profound gratitude for the state of Israel for looking after my grandmother after the Second World War, after she lost her husband at the hands of the Nazis.  

I speak as someone that, I think everyone in this room would agree, was appalled by the

Gaza: A Call to Action on Humanitarian Access and Health

A Call to Action on Humanitarian Access and Health in Gaza from Australia, Denmark, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UK

We reaffirm our commitment to the implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 2803 and longer-term recovery, reconstruction and peace in Gaza, including through the work of the Palestinian Authority, the Board of Peace and the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG).

We recall that the Comprehensive Plan endorsed by UN Security Council Resolution 2803

UK Government offers over £1.5bn to the Northern Ireland Executive

Secretary of State for Northern Ireland offers £1.25bn over three years with a further £150m for transformation of public services and £100m for social housing

The UK Government has announced the details of a significant package offered to the Northern Ireland Executive worth more than £1.5 billion.

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Sir Chris Bryant confirmed the details following discussions with the parties in the Executive and the Chief Secretary to the Treasury.

He has urged the parties to accept the support and agree a budget to end the uncertainty that

Communiqué from the Coalition for Atrocity Prevention and Justice in Sudan: 24 September

The UK, on behalf of the Coalition for Atrocity Prevention and Justice in Sudan, hosted a high-level event during the 81st session of the UN General Assembly.

On 24 September, the United Kingdom, on behalf of the Coalition for Atrocity Prevention and Justice in Sudan hosted a high-level event during the 81st session of the UN General Assembly on protecting civilians and frontline responders in Sudan.

The event highlighted how the growing use of drones is expanding the reach of hostilities

West Yorkshire victims to get crucial £11.4m of vital funding

Victim-survivors of all forms of crime, including sexual violence, to benefit from Government funding.

• Victim-survivors of all forms of crime, including sexual violence, to benefit from Government funding

• Lord Chancellor Alex Norris visits the West Yorkshire Rape Crisis Partnership to meet the team and survivors

• Part of the Government’s pledge to halve violence against women and girls and deliver swifter justice for victims

Thousands of victims of crime in West Yorkshire will benefit from counselling and better support thanks to £11.4 million in Government funding.

The investment allocated to the West Yorkshire Combined Authority offers therapeutic, emotional and practical support to victims of all types of crime over the next two years. The

Sellafield Ltd helps unlock £9.8 million investment for Egremont

A major project to improve Egremont has received extra funding.

Architectural visualisation of the plans for the former Red Lion site in Egremont

The money will help create new community spaces, support local businesses and bring more visitors to the town.

Egremont Town Team and Cumberland Council had already secured £3 million from the Borderlands Inclusive Growth Fund.

Now, Sellafield Ltd, the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA), the Decommissioning

Press statement by co-hosts of the UNGA Foreign Ministers Dialogue on Climate Change and Ecosystem Degradation as National Security Risks

Press statement by the co-hosts UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband, High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas, and Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs H.E. Dr Musalia Mudavadi of Kenya on the security risks of the intensifying climate and nature crisis.

We, the Foreign Secretary of the UK, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission, and the Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs of Kenya co-hosted yesterday a meeting of Foreign Ministers to underscore the security risks of the intensifying climate and nature crisis. 

Unprecedented wildfires, droughts, crop failures, and extreme heat are profoundly impacting

Defence spending with Scottish industry rises above £2.5 billion

 Record breaking investment is fuelling reindustrialisation across Scotland  

• Government investment in Scottish defence sector rose by 13% in real terms to £2.53 billion in 2025/26, marking the highest level of industry investment since records began. 

• Substantial investment translates to £460 for every person living in Scotland up from £390 the previous year. 

• Part of  Government’s work to rebuild the nation’s defence industrial base, boosting defence readiness and the reindustrialisation of Britain. 

Communities across Scotland are feeling the benefit of the government’s drive to strengthen

New Vocational GCSEs unveiled in major shake-up to hands-on learning for teens

New Vocational GCSEs for students to study vocational courses at school, with nationally-set content, grading and assessment, alongside a strong academic core of English, maths and science.

Every young person across the country will be able to pursue prestigious new Vocational GCSEs and access work experience in a major shake-up of the education system to prepare them for the world of work.

Delivering on the Prime Minister’s commitment in his first week in the role to put technical

Foreign Secretary Address to the UNSC on Artificial Intelligence

Foreign Secretary address on artificial intelligence and international security – United Nations Security Council

Location:

United Nations, New York

Delivered on:

23 September 2026 (Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered)

Can I really thank you for convening this very, very important session.

And I also want to put on record my thanks to the expert speakers, who have provided such an illuminating contribution to this session.

I think we should stand back and take stock of what confronts us in this Session in the Security Council.

Because AI is a technology which undoubtedly has the power to transform our world for the

Animal use in veterinary vaccines quality control falls to lowest levels in a decade

Average number of animals needed to release a single used to release a batch of veterinary vaccine has fallen fell by 41% from 29 in 2013 to 17 in 2024

Far fewer animals are being used to release batches of veterinary vaccines than a decade ago, new figures published today (Thursday 24 September) by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) show.

The average number of animals needed to check the quality, safety and effectiveness of a

UK announces £5 million to help Somali communities prepare for El Niño flooding

The UK has announced £5 million to help Somali communities prepare for anticipated El Niño flooding and support essential services for up to 600,000 people.

The United Kingdom has announced £5 million in new humanitarian funding to help vulnerable communities in Somalia prepare for anticipated El Niño-related flooding during the October to December Deyr rainy season.

The funding will strengthen early warning systems, help families move to safety, and ensure

Dr Jade Leung appointed Vice-Chair of the AI Security Institute and Security Advisor to the AI Taskforce

Dr Jade Leung appointed Vice-Chair of the AI Security Institute and Security Advisor to the AI Taskforce

Dr Jade Leung will become Vice-Chair of the AI Security Institute (AISI) and Security Advisor to the AI Taskforce, continuing her work to support the UK’s leadership on AI safety and security.

As part of the transition, she will step back from her full-time roles as the Prime Minister’s

MHRA approves lurbinectedin for adults with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer

As with all licensed medicines, the MHRA will keep the safety and effectiveness of lurbinectedin under close review.

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has today (23 September 2026) approved lurbinectedin (Zepzelca) for the treatment of adults with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (SCLC), in combination with atezolizumab as

UK and Philippines agree government infrastructure partnership

Partnership creates a new route for priority Philippine infrastructure projects to access UK expertise and up to £5 billion in UK Export Finance support.

Today, the United Kingdom and the Philippines have finalised a government-to-government (G2G) Partnership to strengthen bilateral trade cooperation on infrastructure. 

The Partnership, signed on 23 September by UK Trade Minister Lord Sarwar and Philippine Finance Secretary Federick Go, marks a major step in the two countries’ long-term

‘I want steelmaking to thrive’: Minister tells revamped Steel Council

Industry leaders and trade unions convened for a meeting of the revamped Steel Council at British Steel’s Scunthorpe site today, where Minister for Reindustrialisation Blair McDougall set out his ambition for steelmaking to thrive in Britain.

Industry leaders and trade unions convened for a meeting of the revamped Steel Council at British Steel’s Scunthorpe site today, where Minister for Reindustrialisation Blair McDougall set out his ambition for steelmaking to thrive in Britain.

Two months after the Government took decisive action to bring British Steel into public

IAA announces changes to the competence assessment process

The new arrangements will better support advisers, strengthen assurance of competence, and improve the applicant experience.

Following a recent tender exercise, the Immigration Advice Authority (IAA) is progressing a new contract for its competence assessment service; designed to better support advisers and candidates, strengthen assurance of competence, and improve the overall assessment experience.

What’s changing? 

Key changes to the competence assessment process will include: 

• assessment questions based on revised syllabuses, ensuring assessments better reflect the