LONDON, Sept. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Scope and eligibility The British Embassy in San Jose, Costa Rica, aims to support short-term interventions valued at up to US$95,000 that focus on preventing modern slavery and human trafficking. Proposals should also promote and protect fundamental human rights in Costa Rica. We welcome proposals from legally constituted non-governmental, non-profit, civil society and multilateral organisations working to com...
LONDON, Sept. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: UK Special Representative for Nature, Ruth Davis, reaffirmed support to the Philippines on climate and nature, and strengthened partnership around nature finance, innovation, adaptive and resilient food systems, oceans, and biodiversity. During her visit, Davis met with Philippine Environment Secretary Raphael Lotilla, which underscored the UK and the Philippines' shared commitment to protecting nature. By worki...
LONDON, Sept. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * UK to launch campaign in Spain and Germany to showcase the benefits of working with UK researchers and businesses through Horizon Europe. * Horizon Europe is the world's largest research and Innovation programme, with a budget of over £82 billion (€95.5 billion) and runs until 2027. * International research collaboration with key partners like Spain and Germany is an important driver of economic grow...
LONDON, Sept. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: In a video message posted this morning, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves said: Britain's economy isn't broken. But I know it's not working well enough for working people. Bills are high. Getting ahead feels tougher. You put more in, get less out. That has to change. We've got huge potential - world-leading brands, dynamic industries, brilliant universities, and a skilled workforce. We're a global...
LONDON, Sept. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * new sanctions target those supporting Putin's attempts to forcibly deport and indoctrinate Ukraine's children and erase their Ukrainian cultural heritage * package of 11 designations includes leading Russian officials and state-linked youth organisations * defence intelligence demonstrates that Russia is pursuing a long-standing Russification policy in illegally temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, seek...
LONDON, Sept. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The EU is set to update its requirements for Illegal Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing regulations and so everyone involved in the UK's seafood supply to the EU now has a role to play in ensuring our exports can continue to flow smoothly once the changes come in to effect on 10 January next year. The Fish, Trace, Ship campaign, led by the Marine Management Organisation (MMO), will make clear what action w...
LONDON, Sept. 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * towns and rural areas across the country will benefit from an additional £104 million to improve local transport * funding is part of a £2.3 billion government investment to support local transport connections, driving growth and access to opportunity as part of the government's Plan for Change * investmentwill make journeys smoother and more reliable for people using public services, going to work, t...
LONDON, Sept. 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Afghan families to receive UK emergency funding following earthquake in eastern Afghanistan which has killed over 800 people * Funding will provide emergency assistance to affected people, including the provision of essential healthcare to women * Support demonstrates UK's longstanding commitment to the Afghan people The UK has, today, announced emergency funding to support families affected by the dev...
LONDON, Sept. 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New legal requirement for Sentencing Council guidelines to be agreed by the Justice Secretary before they are issued * Lady Chief Justice will also need to explicitly approve any new guidelines * Part of Government's Plan for Chan​ge to build public confidence in the justice system The Sentencing Council will be unable to issue new guidelines without the explicit approval of the Justice Secretary, streng...
LONDON, Sept. 1 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The VMD has today, 1 September 2025, launched a called for evidence on the Medicines and Medical Devices Act 2021 as it applies to the regulation of veterinary medicines. The review will examine the structure of the Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2013 and consider whether restructuring or consolidation would improve clarity and implementation. The VMD wants to evaluate whether the current legislation effective...