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Government News

In our Government News category, you will find a wide variety of government issues both big and small. 

You can find information on big issues such as global immigration and human rights issues along with Brexit news, negotiations and updates. This section also covers Local governments and their digital transformation along with the popular issues of period poverty and the process of acknowledging this problem.

How and what AID is provided by the UK across the world is another topic covered in detail in this category. Additionally, you can also find regular commentary from legal professionals on changing and adapting laws in the UK. We regularly cover government updates on the implementation of crime legislation and the UK housing landscape.

UK and Netherlands forge amphibious alliance to strengthen cooperation

The UK and Netherlands have committed to enhancing their amphibious capabilities through a future littoral strike platform and increased cooperation within the Joint Amphibious Force.

UK investment zones in Scotland to promote jobs and economic equality

Glasgow City Region and the North East of Scotland have been designated as UK Investment Zones in Scotland, following an agreement between the UK Government and Scottish Government.

Iliana Ivanova: EU’s new commissioner for research and innovation

Bulgarian Member of European Court of Auditors, Iliana Ivanova, Chosen as EU's New Commissioner for Research and Innovation.

Sanctions on Russia: New UK law to prohibit access to British legal expertise

UK escalates sanctions on Russia by restricting access to UK legal expertise for wealthy individuals and big businesses tied to the regime.

Foreign investment in UK to fuel job creation across the country

Thanks to billions of pounds for foreign investment in UK, thousands of jobs are expected to be generated throughout the the country according to the UKs department of business and trade.

Breaking the blame game: One year of No Fault divorce

One year after its enactment, the no fault divorce legislation in England and Wales holds significant implications for a divorce rate estimated at 42%.
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UK and Luxembourg Ministers meet to strengthen bilateral relations

To strengthen bilateral relations between the United Kingdom and Luxembourg, Minister Docherty recently held a meeting with Minister Asselborn, the Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of Luxembourg.
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Ensuring the digital futures of the UK’s local authorities

Joanne Green, Head of Public Sector at Neos Networks, outlines how local authorities can harness smart technologies and digital tools to drive infrastructural, social and economic improvements across their local areas.

Minister highlights UK’s disability action at UN conference in New York

On the opening day of COSP16, the Minister delivered a significant address to highlight UKs disability action at UN conference in New York.

New UK and Switzerland agreement will allow professional qualifications to be recognised

This significant accord serves to officially recognise and validate professional qualifications obtained in the United Kingdom within the borders of Switzerland.
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UK funding to Ukraine: £16 Million aid package pledged by government

In a significant move, the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has pledged £16 million as part of its UK funding to Ukraine...
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Changes to the Public Order Act would amount to “draconian” restrictions on the right...

With quiet changes to the Public Order Act, the UK government has granted more power to the police to impose restrictions on or prohibit protests which cause ‘anything more than minor’.

UK increases funding to Ukraine through the International Atomic Energy Agency

The UK is increasing funding to Ukraine through an extra £750,000 to support the Ukrainian government in matters of nuclear safety. Find exclusive comments from the ground in Ukraine below.
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European integration and the single market perspectives

Prof Dr Kyriakos Kouveliotis, Provost and Chief Academic Officer at Berlin School of Business and Innovation, outlines the challenges and perspectives around European integration and the single market.

The UK and US economic alliance to be safeguarded for British prosperity

As Prime Minister Rishi Sunak travels to Washington DC, he will tell US lawmakers and entrepreneurs that the UK and US economic alliance and defence cooperation must be a top priority for the economy of both countries.
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Can social dialogue identify answers to the challenges of our time?

Pekka Ristelä, Rapporteur for the EESC opinion on Strengthening social dialogue and Member, argues that social dialogue is vital to identifying answers to the challenges of our time.
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Ukrainian dam destroyed in explosions, Kyiv holds Russia responsible

In a major incident, a Ukrainian dam located in the east of the country has been destroyed, resulting in widespread devastation, raising fears for the safeguarding of the close-by Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant.
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Is the U.S. government doing enough to protect children online?

Dan Frechtling, Data Security Thought Leader, discusses the U.S. government's measures to protect children online and whether we should be doing more.
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UK government must address excess weight problem

Katharine Jenner, Director of the Obesity Health Alliance, explains why the future leaders of the UK Government must commit to addressing the high levels of excess weight in the UK population.
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Breach of universal human rights: Uganda’s anti-homosexuality act

Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has approved the enactment of an extremely strict anti-homosexuality act, which has garnered extensive criticism both in Uganda and globally for its alleged violation of universal human rights.

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