Peter Unwin CB has been appointed as Deputy Chair of Natural England (NE). Peter’s term will run from 1 April 2025 until 31 December 2025. He became a Natural England Board Member on 1 June 2020 and was reappointed in 2023 for a second term of three years from 1 June 2023 to 31 May 2026. Natural England is … Read more
Isle of Man Treasury Minister Dr Alex Allinson MHK held a virtual meeting with the UK Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury James Murray MP earlier today (27 May). Following the meeting they issued this joint statement: The UK and the Isle of Man have a long-standing history of collaboration in the fight against tax avoidance … Read more
From today (25 May 2025), the operation of all South Western Railway services has transferred into public ownership and is being managed by DfT Operator Ltd (DFTO). The transfer does not impact planned journeys, tickets or timetables and all current tickets remain valid. DFTO is the government’s public sector owning group that will manage … Read more
The Bluetongue Virus restricted zone will be extended from 1 July 2025 to cover the whole of England, ending movement restrictions for animals and allowing farmers to move cattle, sheep, all ruminants, camelids, throughout England without movement tests. Bluetongue virus (BTV-3) is primarily transmitted by midge bites and affects cattle, goats, sheep, goats, deer and … Read more
Lucie Reader of Pitcombe and last years’s award winner The Somerset Prepared partnership, including the Environment Agency, is searching for nominees for its next Community Resilience Awards. The nomination window opened on Sunday 11 May in celebration of this month’s Somerset Day. These awards recognise people and groups who have gone above and beyond to … Read more
The British High Commission Accra is pleased to announce that Bell Ribeiro-Addy, the UK’s Trade Envoy to Ghana, will undertake her first official visit to Ghana from 19 –22 May 2025. The four-day mission will include engagements in Accra and Kumasi, underscoring the UK’s commitment to deepening bilateral trade relations and fostering economic growth. … Read more
An underwater glue could soon be saving lives and providing UK Armed Forces with an operational edge following successful trials in Portsmouth. The glue, which mimics the way a mussel sticks to a rock in nature, will enable military personnel to repair wetsuits, damaged dinghies and other equipment rapidly in extreme environments, potentially saving lives. … Read more
President Donald Trump’s four-day Middle East tour concludes today after generating unprecedented economic commitments, diplomatic breakthroughs with Syria, and promising developments toward a nuclear deal with Iran. The visit, which took Trump to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates, has been characterized by lavish receptions and massive business agreements, potentially signaling a significant … Read more
On 23 October 2024, the United Kingdom and Germany signed the Trinity House Agreement on Defence Co-operation in London. The agreement set out our shared commitment to improve and further enhance bilateral defence co-operation to better meet the common challenges of the 21st century and to best secure the common interests of both countries in … Read more
A new report published today reveals that companies funded by the Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) have generated nearly £1 billion in economic value and created over 1,800 jobs across the UK. The independent research, conducted by Beauhurst, demonstrates how DASA’s support for innovative small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) is delivering significant benefits for both … Read more
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