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(Issued Sunday 26 October 2025) First visit by a UK Chancellor to the Gulf in six years will focus on trade and investment opportunities that benefit British businesses and working people. Stronger international partnerships a cornerstone of a growing economy and higher living standards, as outlined in government’s Plan for Change. Deals that drive growth … Read more
A total of 6.15 million appointments, tests and operations were delivered by independent providers for NHS patients this year. The almost 500,000 increase on last year is helping to cut waiting times, free up NHS capacity and deliver national renewal through the government’s Plan for Change Patients able to cut waiting times by up to five … Read more
The Prime Minister and President Macron today co-chaired a virtual meeting of the Coalition of the Willing, attended by President Zelenskyy. Leaders were united in their support for Ukraine, in particular during the challenging winter period, and desire for a just and lasting peace and an end to the bloodshed. They welcomed President Zelenskyy’s support … Read more
Water companies who commit environmental offences could face quicker penalties of up to £500,000, under changes being considered by the government. A consultation has been launched to expand and strengthen the current range of financial penalties available to the Environment Agency in a bid to clamp down on more offences. Currently, the Environment Agency struggles … Read more
New funding will fast-track ground-breaking innovations such as drones delivering medicines in the Scottish islands to firefighters using AI to spot fire risks faster Slashing unnecessary red tape will help NHS patients, improve safety and speed up delivery of public services Regulatory Innovation Office will reduce the burden for innovative businesses such as drones and … Read more
An FCDO spokesperson said: “North Korea’s ballistic missile launches on 22 October are another breach of multiple UN Security Council resolutions (UNSCRs). Unlawful ballistic missile launches continue to destabilise the peace and security of the Korean Peninsula. The UK strongly urges North Korea to stop such provocations, to engage in meaningful diplomacy and accept offers … Read more
China’s Ministry of State Security claims American intelligence agency stole sensitive data and attacked the center’s internal networks
AI Growth Labs will unlock new ways to accelerate innovation and cut bureaucracy in a safe environment More new homes, better outcomes for patients, and world-leading innovations for professional services among potential wins for the public This new approach to regulation will help drive forward growth and national renewal under the government’s Plan for Change More new homes, better … Read more
UK government introduces legislation to help protect two-thirds of the world’s ocean. As part of the Plan for Change, this bill will help support food security in the UK by safeguarding a key source of the world’s food and oxygen. This bill builds on the commitment to join global partners supporting this treaty. The UK government today … Read more
Greater Manchester, West Midlands and Glasgow City Region backed to the tune of £50m each to support local innovation priorities from life-saving medicines to clean fuels that can cut bills Further life sciences investment in state-of-the-art West Midlands facilities to create jobs and boost Britain’s health resilience, with valuable medicines made on home shores Comes … Read more
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