LONDON, Oct. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New redress scheme opens for postmasters who suffered due to the Post Office's Capture accounting software. * Scheme was designed with input from victims to ensure it can deliver redress as swiftly as possible, including immediate preliminary payments for eligible claimants before full assessment by an independent panel * Scheme will be tested for first 150 claimants before full roll-out. Postmasters t...
LONDON, Oct. 29 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Immediate financial support package of £2.5 million provided by UK Government to support Jamaica as hurricane Melissa continues through the island. * UK relief supplies and technical expertsdeployedtoassistwith disaster responseand recovery. * FCDO's humanitariansupport comes as one of the most severestorms in Caribbean history crosses the region. The UK Government is mobilising £2.5min emergency hum...
LONDON, Oct. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Arrests for illegal working have soared to their highest levels since records began, following an uplift in enforcement action. Under Operation Sterling, the government invested £5 million into Immigration Enforcement, to target, arrest, detain, deport and return illegal workers in takeaways, fast food drivers, beauty salons and car washes. New figures show more than 8,000 illegal migrants have been arrest...
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...