LONDON, Oct. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: (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 and create good jobs is a priority for the UK-Gulf p...
LONDON, Oct. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * MoU will facilitate a financial structure to support Saudi Arabia's PIF and its portfolio companies in procuring goods and services from UK companies. UK Export Finance (UKEF), the UK's export credit agency, and PIF have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen financial cooperation and expand trade and investment opportunities between the United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia. UKEF has a total mark...
LONDON, Oct. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Immigration Advice Authority (IAA) has published the October edition of its quarterly newsletter - your trusted source for the latest updates on our work, policy developments, and key activities shaping the immigration advice sector. In the October 2025 edition, you'll find:  * An update on the Immigration Services Commissioner role * A warm welcome to our new Head of Sector Development * Revi...
LONDON, Oct. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The UK will undergo its first World Trade Organization (WTO) Trade Policy Review since leaving the EU, positioning itself as a champion of free and fair trade. In this landmark moment for UK trade, Minister for Trade Policy Chris Bryant will set out a bold, growth-focused strategy in Geneva, highlighting how the UK is backing businesses to export, invest and thrive globally. As part of the review, the Governmen...
LONDON, Oct. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: In response to increased findings of highly pathogenic avian influenza (commonly known as bird flu) in wild birds and new cases in poultry and kept birds, coupled with heightened risk levels,an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone with housing measures is being introduced for north, central and parts of east of England to mitigate the risk of further outbreaks of the disease. The affected counties and unitary authori...
LONDON, Oct. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The FCDO is inviting British nationals in Jamaica to register their presence * British nationals in Jamaica should register their presence to receive updates from the FCDO. * The UK government is positioning specialist Rapid Deployment Teams in the region and preparing to deliver humanitarian assistance and specialist support to affected areas in Jamaica, if requested. * British nationals in Jamaica should follo...
LONDON, Oct. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * DASA's Defence Innovation Loans offer UK SMEs between £100,000 and £1 million at 7.4% interest per annum to commercialise defence solutions at TRL 6 and above * Cycle 5 introduces expanded eligible costs including labour costs for pre-commercial sales and marketing, capital equipment, tooling and materials for demonstrations, and working capital finance to support cashflow * Since 2021, 11 companies h...
LONDON, Oct. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Surrey residents will benefit from quicker decisions, improved public services and more accountability as Surrey Council transitions to simpler and more transparent local government system. * Two new Unitary Authorities will replace Surrey's 11 small district and borough councils and one county council - cutting duplication, building financial stability and unlocking economic growth. * Residents will benefit fr...
LONDON, Oct. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: William Bush Bill is Deputy Chair of English Touring Opera and a Trustee of Civic Future. He has recently stood down as Chair of the Alliance for Intellectual Property and as Board member of the Football Foundation. During Bill's 20 years at the Premier League as Executive Director and latterly Senior Adviser, he led areas including intellectual property, public policy, relations with government and the EU, rel...
LONDON, Oct. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The regulator has been engaging with the charity since May 2025 over concerns about its involvement in publications made and events organised by a non-charitable company which receives funding from Islamic Human Rights Commission Trust. Complaints were also received in relation to the charity's funding of an event where it is alleged that inflammatory statements were made. The Commission is investigating whether...