The United Kingdom remains concerned by the deterioration in the political situation in South Sudan: UK statement at the UN Security Council
I will make three points. First, the United Kingdom remains concerned by the deterioration in the political situation in South Sudan, described in the Secretary-General’s report. Violations of the Revitalized Agreement, exclusionary reshuffles, and the systematic sidelining of opposition voices, undermine the peace process. We call on the transitional Government of South Sudan to urgently recommit […]
Local communities set to benefit as new Office for the Impact Economy to partner with philanthropists, social investors and businesses
The new Office will partner with investors, philanthropists and businesses to unlock billions of impact capital and to support national renewal. Led by the Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister, the Office will partner with investors, philanthropists and businesses to help government investment go further and improve people’s lives across the UK. Plans launched by […]
Flu vaccine providing important protection despite new subclade
Children and adults across England are receiving strong protection from this year’s flu vaccine, despite the emergence of a new subclade driving an unusually early flu season. New data published today as a pre-print by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows the 2025/26 vaccine is currently 70 to 75% effective at preventing hospital attendance […]
YJB statement on the government’s response to the independent review of girls in custody
The Government has today published its response to the independent review Delivering the Best for Girls in Custody, led by Susannah Hancock who is a Board member for the YJB. The review was commissioned earlier this year and explores the experiences of girls in custody and the suitability of current placement options. It drew on […]
Derbyshire firm to pay nearly £90,000 for breaking waste permit
Environment Agency investigation ends in successful prosecution Court told large amounts of ash spread over five acres of adjoining land without permit Sentencing hearing at Nottingham Magistrates on Friday 7 November 2025 At Nottingham Magistrates Court on 7 November 2025, Johnsons Aggregates and Recycling Ltd of Crompton Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, were fined £40,000 and ordered […]
Universal Periodic Review 50: UK Statement on the Marshall Islands
Statement by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders, at the Republic of the Marshall Islands' Universal Periodic Review at the Human Rights Council in Geneva. Source link
Intellectual Property Office fees to increase from April 2026
The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) is increasing fees for patents, trade marks and designs from 1 April 2026, subject to parliamentary approval . Source link
Animal testing to be phased out faster as UK unveils roadmap for alternative methods
Government vows to phase out animal tests as alternative methods come on stream with new strategy welcomed as ‘ambitious’ and ‘timely’ by animal welfare and life sciences organisations New £75 million funding will help bring forward new testing methods for products that can save lives and make path to regulation clearer for researchers Strategy developed […]
BHC Honiara announce new projects ahead of COP Summit
Turner announced new UK technical assistance projects to help with much-needed reforms in the energy and natural resources sectors in Solomons. “How you manage your forests, minerals and energy will determine your future”, said Turner, adding “Solomons is at the cross-roads”. The British High Commissioner said that whilst there are things that are difficult for Solomon Islands to control, […]
Serious Fraud Office prosecutor wins economic crime award
Liz Collery, Case Controller at the Serious Fraud Office (SFO), has won the Outstanding Female Economic Crime Professional award at the annual Tackling Economic Crime Awards (TECAs). The TECAs celebrate individuals and organisations across law enforcement, private industry, academia and the public sector who demonstrate innovation, collaboration and impact in the fight against economic crime. Liz was recognised for her role as a talented […]