Joint Statement by UK and Italian Foreign and Defence Ministers
Today, meeting virtually between the HMS Prince of Wales, at anchor in Naples, and the Italian Defence Ministry in Rome, we – Foreign Ministers Yvette Cooper and Antonio Tajani, and Defence Ministers John Healey and Guido Crosetto – reaffirmed the deep and growing partnership between Italy and the United Kingdom. We underscored our shared commitment […]
Asylum and returns policy – GOV.UK
I will make a statement about how we restore order and control to our borders. I do so as this Government publishes the most significant reform to our migration system in modern times. This country will always offer sanctuary to those fleeing danger, but we must also acknowledge that the world has changed and our asylum system has not changed […]
UK considers joining agreement to boost trade opportunities for British businesses
Government launches Call for Evidence to understand merits of the Pan-Euro Mediterranean (PEM) Convention as it weighs up accession Businesses invited to give views on joining framework which could simplify rules of origin with FTA partners across continental Europe, the Middle East, and Africa Submissions will help establish if joining could make UK goods trade […]
UKHSA issues Cold-Health Alert as low temperatures forecast
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued an amber Cold-Health Alert (CHA) for the Yorkshire & Humber, North West and North East regions of England. All other regions in England will be under a yellow alert from 12pm on Monday 17 November to 8am on Saturday 22 November. Expected low temperatures are likely to […]
4/2025: Retail, Hospitality and Leisure (RHL) Multipliers
Business rates information letters are issued by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government at regular intervals throughout the year. Source link
Andi Biotic dances back to save antibiotics
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is bringing back its popular mascot ‘Andi Biotic’ for World Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness Week with a fresh, fun campaign that sees the bright red and white pill character busting disco moves in unexpected places – including a pharmacy dance floor. The second wave of the Keep Antibiotics Working […]
UK and Indonesia collaborate on implementation of Regulatory Impact Assessment
Indonesia’s economy remains resilient, with growth hovering around 5% despite global challenges. This growth is supported by robust domestic consumption, rising exports, and increasing investment. To maintain this momentum, the Government is strengthening adaptive policies through regulatory governance reforms by implementing Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA) as part of Good Regulatory Practices (GRP). This initiative aims […]
Simpler train travel to London airports as tap-in, tap-out expanded across south-east England
easier travel for holiday makers with tap-in tap-out technology installed at Stansted and Southend Airport stations before Christmas ticketing modernised at 50 stations across south-east England, thanks to £18.7 million of government funding rollout comes as the government establishes Great British Railways, which will ultimately simplify fares and ticketing Passengers travelling to every London airport […]
Bird flu (avian influenza): latest situation in England
16 November 2025 Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in a large commercial poultry unit near Thorne, Doncaster, South Yorkshire (AIV 2025/104) . A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around the premises. All poultry on the premises will be humanely culled. 15 November 2025 Added links to […]
Crime-cutting jobs plan sees hundreds of firms join hiring drive
Over 300 businesses join efforts to plug labour shortfalls and grow the economy New job matchmaking tool to be rolled out across prisons in England and Wales Employment to help ex-offenders turn backs on crime and reduce reoffending Over 300 top British businesses have signed up to the Government’s recruitment initiative in the last 12 […]