First new National River Walk announced
Communities in Greater Manchester and the northwest of England are set to benefit from a new National River Walk, stretching 21 kilometres or the length of a half marathon. This walk is the first of its kind and is part of the government’s manifesto pledge to create nine new walks, one for each region of England. As thousands of people across the country step out from their homes […]
PM call with President Macron of France and Chancellor Merz of Germany: 26 December 2025
The Prime Minister spoke to the President of France, Emmanuel Macron and the German Chancellor, Friedrich Merz. Source link
2025 sees highest British defence exports since records began in huge boost to workers and companies
UK secures over £20 billion in defence exports to allies in 2025, expected to be the highest since records began over 40 years ago Deals include UK’s largest ever warship export agreement and largest fighter jet sale for a generation Over 25,000 British jobs directly supported by these deals for decades to come 2025 is set to […]
Boxing Day swimmers buoyed by year of action to clean up waters
As thousands of people across England brave icy waters for traditional Boxing Day swims, the government reflects on a year of action in cleaning up the nation’s rivers, lakes and seas. This follows last month’s results showing that 93% of bathing sites meet standards for swimming – an encouraging improvement on last year. In 2025, decisive action was taken to reset the water sector, strengthen regulation and […]
New Non-Executive Commissioner to the Forestry Commission appointed
Paul Brannen appointed for a three-year term Source link
Statement on Israeli settlement expansion in the West Bank
We, States of Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Iceland, Ireland, Japan, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain and the United Kingdom condemn the approval by the Israeli security cabinet of 19 new settlements in the occupied West Bank. We recall that such unilateral actions, as part of a wider intensification of the settlement policies in […]
Secretary of State announces the re-appointment of NIO Non-Executive Board member
The Secretary of State has reappointment of Ms Fiona Ross as Non-Executive Board Member for the Northern Ireland Office Source link
How medicines affect gut bacteria could inform safer, more effective use
Some everyday medicines – not just antibiotics – could influence gut bacteria in ways that affect how other treatments work, according to a new review by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and University of Glasgow. The findings open up opportunities to better tailor treatments to individuals and improve how medicines are used together in real life. The review, published […]
Report 10/2025: Derailment of a freight train at Audenshaw
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Keep the warmth, lose the risk: MHRA and National Fire Chiefs Council issue winter emollient safety warning
Millions of people use emollient creams to relieve dry or itchy skin during winter. While the creams themselves are not flammable, residue from them can build up on clothing, bedding, bandages and soft furnishings. This can make these materials ignite more easily and burn more rapidly if they come into contact with a flame, cigarette or close to heat sources like open fires, […]