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Joint statement by the Foreign Ministers of France and the United Kingdom

The Foreign Ministers of France and the United Kingdom gave a statement following their joint ministerial visit to Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories...

Friday, 16 August 2024 20:51

Scottish government announces new plans to improve animal welfare.

Proposals to introduce a strict licensing framework for canine fertility businesses have been announced in Scotland...

Friday, 16 August 2024 17:24

AUKUS statement: 16 August 2024

A statement on the historic breakthrough in defence trade between the UK, US, and Australia following landmark export control changes...

Friday, 16 August 2024 12:43

Chancellor appoints Professor Alan Taylor as member of the Monetary Policy Committee

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves has today confirmed that Professor Alan Taylor will join the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on 2 September for a 3-year term...

Friday, 16 August 2024 12:37

Defying drones: DASA funded anti-drone sensor is purchased by the Royal Navy

Cheap, accessible commercial-off-the-shelf drones present a serious challenge to defence and security. This is exacerbated by their limited radar signature...

Friday, 16 August 2024 12:30

Security guards will need to take refresher courses, says authority

From Tuesday 1 April 2025, door supervisors and security guards must undertake refresher training to renew their licence, says the Security Industry Authority...

Friday, 16 August 2024 12:25

Chief Vet reminds farmers of bluetongue risk

A rising number of bluetongue cases in Europe has led the UK’s Chief Veterinary Officer to call for renewed vigilance and responsible sourcing of livestock...

Friday, 16 August 2024 12:08

Cabinet Secretary hails ‘bright future’ for rail in Wales following key inter-Governmental meeting

At a key inter-ministerial meeting in London this week, Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Transport and North Wales, Ken Skates, and UK Government Rail Minister, Lord Hendy, discussed...

Friday, 16 August 2024 09:59

Sir Robert Francis publishes his recommendations to government on proposed infected blood compensation scheme

A statement from Sir Robert Francis KC about his recommendations to the government on the proposed infected blood compensation scheme...

Friday, 16 August 2024 08:50

New appointments to the Biometrics and Forensics Ethics Group

Members of BFEG are public appointments recruited to provide independent expert advice to the Home Office on the ethical considerations in the use of biometrics...

Friday, 16 August 2024 08:47