Better data, stronger enforcement and greater powers enable the Environment Agency to protect the environment and deliver sustainable growth
Better data, stronger enforcement and greater powers are helping the Environment Agency to hold businesses to account, protect the environment and support sustainable growth, Chief Regulator Dr Jo Nettleton has said today (21 November). In her latest report , the Chief Regulator outlines how the Environment Agency’s regulatory approach is evolving to meet modern environmental […]
Full steam ahead: PM to announce £400m worth of deals for trains, planes and submarines as he unlocks major opportunity for UK businesses at G20 summit
Prime Minister set to arrive in South Africa today ahead of the G20 summit, to drive forward growth and opportunity across the United Kingdom More than £400 million worth of export deals set to be unveiled as Prime Minister delivers for working people at home Comes as UK expertise lays the tracks for future deals down […]
UK Statement – ILO programme of development cooperation for the occupied Arab territories
The UK thanks the Office for the report on the progress made within the framework of the ILO programme of development cooperation in Palestine. We commend and support the way forward described. We note that future budgetary contributions have yet to be determined and will be voluntary. The Palestinian labour market picture detailed in the […]
100 new jobs created as drone factory opens in Swindon
More than 100 highly skilled jobs will be created in Wiltshire as the UK steps up its domestic manufacturing of drones. STARK’s new manufacturing facility in Swindon marks a major expansion of the UK’s defence industrial base – creating more than 100 jobs in the first year including in software, electronics and aerospace engineering and helping […]
Implementation of the Online Safety Act: Fees threshold and exemptions to fee paying
Letter from DSIT Secretary of State Liz Kendall to Ofcom Chief Executive Dame Melanie Dawes. Source link
Australia’s naval nuclear propulsion: AUKUS update to IAEA Board of Governors, November 2025
Chair, I have the honour of speaking on behalf of Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. We thank the Director General for his latest report on Australia’s naval nuclear propulsion program, following on from his previous reports in September 2022, June 2023 and November 2024. We welcome the Director General’s continued commitment to […]
Biggest overhaul of legal migration model in 50 years announced
The biggest shake-up of the legal migration system in nearly half a century will be launched today, designed to reward those who contribute and play by the rules. Days after announcing the most sweeping reforms to tackle illegal migration in decades, the Home Secretary outlines a major shift in the profile of legal migrants that […]
Rogue waste company fined £1 million for running illegal site
Environment Agency investigation brings prosecution of Lincolnshire company Judge says size of fine represents ‘gravity of the offending’ Warrant remains for arrest of director who has fled to Lithuania At Lincoln Crown Court on Friday 14 November 2025, Recorder John Hardy KC imposed the order on Platinum Group Metals Recycling Ltd of Long Sutton, Lincolnshire. […]
Public and private sector housing and regeneration experts join forces to boost supply of homes for places most in need
Three organisations with complementary expertise in investment, housing and regeneration have entered into a joint venture to spearhead the creation of more than 2,250 homes in underinvested areas in England. Homes England, Swiss Life Asset Managers and Capital&Centric have entered into The Impact & Places Partnership, which aims to deliver £860 million of new homes over the next decade in regions where demand for housing is most acute. Homes England has a 40% stake […]
Big win for players as Government launches Voluntary Code for Prize Draw Operators
Measures includes strict credit card limits and transparency on free entry routes Omaze among more than 20 leading operators to sign up to the code People entering prize draw competitions will benefit from stronger protections and greater transparency, as the Government today unveils a new voluntary code for operators. Prize draws have exploded in popularity […]