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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 Prime Minister Rishi Sunak commits to support Ukraine

During the NATO Summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak held a significant meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on July 12, 2023.
Vilnius, Lithuania - September 3, 2015: NATO flag waving by the wind

UK and Poland strengthen cooperation at NATO summit

During the NATO Summit in Lithuania, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Polish President Andrzej Duda held a meeting to discuss bilateral cooperation and regional security concerns.

UK’s PM Sunak and PM Rutte of Netherlands have a diplomatic meeting

The prime minister of the United Kingdom, Rishi Sunak, met with Mark Rutte, the prime minister of the Netherlands, had a diplomatic meeting at the NATO summit in Vilnius, Lithuania.
US President Joe Biden, right, shakes hands with Rishi Sunak, UK prime minister, ahead of their meeting at Downing Street in London, UK, on Monday, July 10, 2023.

UK and US strengthen partnership and discuss global issues

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and President Biden discussed the Atlantic Declaration and progress in clean energy, minerals, and defence cooperation.

UK and US to help developing nations tackle climate change

UK and US: Energy Security Secretary Grant Shapps and US Special Presidential Envoy on Climate John Kerry host a forum to mobilise climate finance for developing economies.

UK and Taiwan sign MOU to strengthen health cooperation

The UK and Taiwan have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to enhance their collaboration on various health-related issues.

UK and Japan sign historic agreement to enhance justice collaboration

UK and Japan: The Lord Chancellor and Justice Secretary of the United Kingdom, Alex Chalk, and Japan's Justice Minister, Ken Saitō, have signed a groundbreaking agreement in Tokyo.
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UK and Bangladesh join forces to boost trade and investment relations

UK Minister for International Trade, Nigel Huddleston MP, arrived in Dhaka on July 4th, with the aim of enhancing trade and investment relations between the UK and Bangladesh.

US rejoins UNESCO after years of abscense, signaling a momentous return

The US rejoins UNESCO - the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization in July, marking a significant reversal from previous administrations.

Welsh Pubs secure UK government funding to preserve community spirit

Welsh pubs have been granted £694,250 of UK government funding - from the Community Ownership Fund, preserving the spirit of local communities.

UK and Bahrain sign strategic partnership agreement

The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, and the Crown Prince of Bahrain, announced the signing of a groundbreaking Strategic Investment and Partnership.

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.

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