Regulator finds no evidence that refugee charity engaged in inappropriate activity
City of Sanctuary UK works to advance education relating to asylum seekers and refugees, and to promote equality and diversity. The Commission opened a case following a complaint made in August 2025 alleging inappropriate political activity, particularly relating to the charity’s Schools of Sanctuary programme. In particular, concerns were raised over the charity’s activities in schools, including the claim that school children were being encouraged to send Valentine’s Day cards to adult asylum seekers. This allegation had been circulating online and was also reported […]
Welsh households to save money on bills through heat networks expansion
Households and businesses in Wales to save money on bills by moving to low-carbon heat networks Welsh billpayers to be protected from fossil fuel price rises with cleaner heating Hundreds of clean energy jobs set to be created across Wales, with opportunities for engineers, architects and construction workers Households and businesses in Wales will benefit […]
It is deeply regrettable that this resolution did not pass: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Security Council
No country should be allowed to hold the world’s economy hostage. Yet that is exactly what Iran is doing, by denying the right of transit passage, a key navigational right under international law, as reflected in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. Today, Russia and China chose to shield their ally, […]
Access Consortium sets 2026 priorities to accelerate work-sharing and improve patient access to innovative medicines
The heads of the regulatory authorities from Australia, Canada, Singapore, Switzerland and the UK agreed priorities to strengthen collaboration and improve regulatory efficiency at the first Access Consortium meeting of 2026 on 30 March 2026, chaired for the first time by MHRA. An action plan for 2026 was endorsed to support the GROWTH manifesto agreed […]
An ambitious year ahead – CNC publishes Annual Business Plan
The plan sets out how the Constabulary will continue to deliver upon its core mission, providing the vital protection of civil nuclear sites and material, while also providing armed policing services to protect other non-nuclear sites and national infrastructure. The Annual Business Plan 2026/2027 is aligned to the Civil Nuclear Police Authority’s Strategic Plan, which […]
Britain’s innovators backed with around £100m of new investment
£100 million of new investment a year unlocked as entrepreneurship tax relief package comes into force. Package includes significant expansion of Enterprise Management Incentives scheme, Enterprise Investment Scheme, and Venture Capital Trusts. Wider support measures include the British Business Bank’s Five-Year Strategic Plan and three years of UK Listings Relief. Entrepreneurs, start-ups and scale-ups are […]
UK supports stronger women’s representation in STEM ecosystem
The forum was hosted on 30 March 2026 to celebrate women scientists and to reflect on the persistent structural barriers that limit women’s progression into leadership and decision-making roles in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). In his welcome remarks, H.E. Ajay Sharma CMG, British High Commissioner to Malaysia reaffirmed the UK’s support for a more inclusive […]
Kenya: Call for Bids for the Provision of Electrical Materials
The British High Commission Nairobi is seeking a competent supplier to provide electrical materials. Source link
UK opens door to Japan’s £1.4 billion organic market
British organic food producers will see red tape slashed and the doors opened to one of Asia’s fastest-growing organic markets, Food Security Minister Dame Angela Eagle has announced. Coming into effect today (Wednesday 1 April), the UK and Japan have formally recognised the equivalency of each other’s organic livestock standards. This will create significant market […]
New changes due to the Employment Rights Act 2025
New changes due to the Employment Rights Act 2025 Source link