A Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) spokesperson said: The UK strongly opposes the announcement by the central planning bureau of Israel’s Civil Administration to reintroduce the E1 settlement plan, frozen since 2021. This plan would build over 3000 houses to the east of Jerusalem, dividing a future Palestinian state in two, and marking a … Read more
The deadline has passed and we are not accepting further responses. The ETF are pleased to invite stakeholders from across government and relevant external agencies to provide feedback on potential updates to the Magenta Book. This is one of the initial steps in identifying and implementing improvements to the Magenta Book. Please send the form … Read more
Air Accidents Investigation Branch (UK) has been made aware that a preliminary report into the tragic accident which occurred on 12 June 2025 has been published by the Indian Air Accident Investigation Bureau. The preliminary report can be viewed on their website: Air Accident Investigation Bureau India preliminary report The UK AAIB welcomes the publication … Read more
The Environment Agency, in partnership with Wiltshire Council, Bradford-on-Avon Town Council and Wessex Water, has concluded that a permanent flood scheme for Bradford-on-Avon is currently unviable. A review of a proposed flood scheme from 2017, which involved low walls and pumping stations, found that costs have risen significantly, increasing from £4.5 million to over £11 … Read more
7 July 2025 Access to accounting records decision: Moosa v Unite the Union The applicant made a complaint that Unite the Union breached section 30(2) of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 in failing to comply with his request to access accounting records of the union. The applicant submitted two complaints to … Read more
Parents across the country will benefit from greater support to make family life easier on their doorstep, as the government rolls out ‘Best Start Family Hubs’ across every local authority – relieving pressure on parents and giving half a million more children the very best start in life. Postcodes shouldn’t dictate the support available, but … Read more
Upgraded NHS App will help tackle nation’s health inequalities and give patients access to the best care New tool will give everyone choice based on patient satisfaction, waiting times and healthcare outcomes Healthcare democratised through new tool, with information about conditions and procedures at the touch of a button The NHS App will be transformed … Read more
Delivered on: 19 June 2025 (Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered) Your Excellency the President of the Republic, represented here by his principal advisor in charge of the College of Environment, Urban Planning and Mobility, HE Ambassador Tosi Mpanu Mpanu, Honourable Senators and Members of Parliament, Your Excellencies, distinguished members of the … Read more
The recent Glastonbury Festival performance by British rap-punk duo Bob Vylan sparked international controversy after frontman Bobby Vylan led crowds in chants of “Death, death to the IDF” (Israel Defense Forces), which was broadcast live by the BBC. The incident has triggered government condemnations, legal investigations, and international repercussions, occurring against a backdrop of record-high … Read more
David Lammy will visit Ankara to underscore close trade and security links between UK and Turkey during first bilateral visit to the country. Foreign Secretary to meet with Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan to discuss the situation in the Middle East and Russia’s illegal war in Ukraine. Visit comes as negotiations begin over new free trade … Read more
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