LONDON, July 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Jingfeng Wu, 40, of Wellington Street in Newcastle, appeared at Newcastle Magistrates' Court on Friday 4 July. He pleaded guilty to illegally fishing for crayfish on the banks of the River Blyth at Bellasis Bridge, near Stannington. He was fined £140, ordered to pay costs of £500 and a victim surcharge of £56. The equipment, including traps and containers, were ordered to be destroyed The Environ...
LONDON, July 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: On behalf of the UK government, the CEO of the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has signed this new treaty at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) General Assembly in Geneva.This new multilateral treaty will bring benefits to UK designers through simplified application and renewal processes and reduced administrative burdens in international applications. The treaty simplifies and brings harmoni...
LONDON, July 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Liberalised rules of origin will now allow for more garments manufactured in Sri Lanka to enter the UK tariff-free. * Further measures will make it easier for countries like Sri Lanka to trade, supporting jobs and growth. * UK businesses and consumers to benefit from more competitively priced products. On 10 July, the UK government unveiled a package of reforms to simplify imports from developing countries lik...
LONDON, July 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Section 48(2)(j) of the UK Borders Act 2007provides that the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration (ICIBI) shall: consider and make recommendations about . the content of information about conditions in countries outside the United Kingdom which the Secretary of State compiles and makes available, for purposes connected with immigration and asylum, to immigration officers and other officials. T...
LONDON, July 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Section 48(2)(j) of the UK Borders Act 2007provides that the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration (ICIBI) shall: consider and make recommendations about . the content of information about conditions in countries outside the United Kingdom which the Secretary of State compiles and makes available, for purposes connected with immigration and asylum, to immigration officers and other officials. T...
LONDON, July 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Motorists, families, and private parking operators are set to benefit from improved standards, as a consultation on a new Private Parking Code of Practice is launched today.  Over 35 million people across the UK rely on their cars for everyday life - from commuting to caring responsibilities - but the fear of being hit with unfair parking charges has eroded trust between drivers and some operators.  ...
LONDON, July 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Strengthened ties with Southeast Asia open up new trade and security opportunities to create jobs and boost growth in the UK * Free and open Indo-Pacific central to Plan for Change - delivering growth and opportunities for British businesses across the country. * UK to participate in ASEAN Regional Forum for first time - an important forum for security dialogue with one of the fastest growing regional economies...
LONDON, July 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Following the UK-France Summit and the State Visit of President Macron, the UK and France have committed joint financial support for the International Advisory Panel on Biodiversity Credits (IAPB) to support its transition to an independent not-for-profit entity. The new funding will support the initiative as it works globally to unlock finance, and support IAPB's ambitious programme through to COP30 in Belem, i...
LONDON, July 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Two new Independent Non-Executive Board Members have been appointed toBritishWool's board (formerly theBritishWoolMarketing Board) in conjunction with the Devolved Governments. David Williams has been appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Board member for a term of three years, from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2028. Susan Millin has been appointed as an Independent Non-Executive board member for a term of three ...
LONDON, July 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Evaluation is critical to understanding what works in public policy, for whom, and under what circumstances. It's the key to ensuring that government programmes are delivered effectively, have a positive impact and provide good value for money to the public. Evaluation supports us to make evidence-based decisions about which policies, projects and programmes should be continued, modified, or stopped. But it can ...