Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to the United States of America: Sir Christian Turner KCMG
Sir Christian Turner KCMG has taken up the role of His Majesty’s Ambassador to the United States of America. Source link
UK’s first-ever plan to tackle ‘forever chemicals’
New framework will protect public health and the environment from risks posed by PFAS. Source link
Barnsley becomes UK’s first government-backed Tech Town
Barnsley named UK’s first Tech Town – with local schools and college, businesses, NHS and more getting bespoke government support to unleash opportunities of AI Delivers on town’s ambitions to put AI to work in overhauling public services and business, blazing a trail for the rest of the UK to follow Leading firms including Microsoft, Cisco and Adobe back […]
UK lenders step up with £11 billion push to back British businesses
Money will help firms invest, hire and expand into new international markets, taking advantage of major new trade deals Agreement reached at a roundtable convened by Business Secretary Peter Kyle UK businesses to benefit from a landmark £11 billion lending package to help them invest and expand abroad, to grow their businesses and the economy. The lending commitment, from the UK’s five leading banks, is one of the largest collective moves by the banking sector in over a decade, representing an historic show […]
Pension scheme reforms to tackle gender pension gap
Millions of women working in local government will see their pensions improve under new reforms coming into force in April, as the government takes action to close the gender pension gap. These steps will directly benefit working people on the front line, serving school lunches, cleaning buildings, managing libraries, and cleaning streets. Measures include making gender pension gap […]
Enhanced Free Trade Agreement with Switzerland round update
The ninth round of negotiations on an enhanced Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Switzerland took place in London between 12 and 16 January 2026. The new deal aims to support British businesses, back British jobs, and put more money in people’s pockets. The enhanced agreement with Switzerland demonstrates the UK government’s commitment to economic growth […]
Interim Chair appointed at Office for Environmental Protection
The appointment comes as Dame Glenys Stacey steps down as the inaugural Chair Source link
UK-Bulgaria: connecting semiconductor expertise for growth
Semiconductors underpin everything from smartphones to electric vehicles and renewable energy systems. Secure and diverse supply chains are essential for economic resilience and technological leadership. Under the UK-Bulgaria Strategic Partnership, the Science and Technology Network (STN) and Department for Business and Trade (DBT) have connected UK expertise with Bulgaria’s ambitions under the EU Chips Act […]
Regulator investigates York-based charity over concerns about its financial controls
The charity is located in York, and its objects include furthering the religious and other charitable work of the Church of England in the area of benefit, including through the repair and maintenance of churches. In July 2025, the Commission launched an inquiry into The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Holy Trinity With St. John, Micklegate and St. Martin Cum Gregory, York which is ongoing. During the course of this […]
Regulator of Social Housing publishes the Rent Standard 2026
The new Rent Standard sets out rent policy from 1 April 2026 onwards. Source link