LONDON, July 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Signing of new UK-Australia AUKUS treaty protects our seas, supports over 21,000 UK jobs and underpins up to £20 billion exports potential. * Foreign Secretary and Defence Secretary in Australia alongside UK's Carrier Strike Group - demonstrating government's commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. * New treaty unlocks greater economic cooperation and delivers on the Government's Plan for Change. A ne...
LONDON, July 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Business leaders have strongly welcomed the signing of the UK-India Free Trade Agreement, as Business and Trade Secretary, Jonathan Reynolds and India's Commerce and Industry Minister, Piyush Goyal, signed the landmark trade deal. The £4.8bn trade deal will unlock economic growth for each region and nation of the UK, and is widely backed by large and small businesses across aerospace, financial and professi...
LONDON, July 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration (ICIBI) has begun an inspection of refusals and cancellations of permission to enter the UK. As Independent Chief Inspector, I am inviting anyone with knowledge or first-hand experience of refusals and cancellations of permission to enter the UK to submit evidence to inform this inspection. I would be pleased to hear about both what is working well and w...
LONDON, July 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Ministry of Justice (MOJ) is inviting nominations for the award of King's Counsel Honoris Causa. Nomination forms must be completed and returned to MOJ by 23:55 on Friday 19 September 2025. To make a nomination, please complete and submit a nomination form via this link.. KC HONORIS CAUSA - HONORARY KC This is an honorary award unique to the legal profession. It is a dedicated opportunity, made by royal pr...
LONDON, July 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * More 2,000 extra GPs have now been hired across the country after government action to slash red tape * Independent survey shows progress on ending the 8am scramble, with patients finding it easier to contact GP practices * Plan for Change is shifting care out of hospital and into the community as government brings back the family doctor Millions more GP appointments are now being delivered across the country ...
LONDON, July 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Environment Agency has expanded its flood warning service across Cheadle, Stockport and the Platt Bridge area of Wigan to ensure more people than ever across Greater Manchester are warned about any imminent risk of flooding. The new flood warnings cover almost 800 homes and businesses and will see a warning message issued when flooding is forecast and then again to warn users if impacts are likely. Flood wa...
LONDON, July 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister welcomed the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, to Chequers today. The leaders celebrated the landmark UK-India Free Trade Agreement, which was signed today and will see growth in every part of the country - delivering on the government's Plan for Change. The deal will see tariffs lowered so businesses can expand more easily in one of the fastest growing economies in the world. The Prime...
LONDON, July 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * over 17,000 public chargepoints added to the UK charging network since July 2024 * more than 82,000 public chargepoints now available in the UK, giving drivers peace of mind that they will be able to charge conveniently wherever their journey takes them * government investing £4.5 billion to make it easier and cheaper to own an EV, while backing British carmakers to create jobs and drive investment as part...
LONDON, July 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister spoke to the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy today. The President began by thanking the Prime Minister for the UK's continued support for Ukraine, including the sanctions announced earlier this week targeting Russia's energy revenues, which play a vital part in stopping Putin's war machine. They agreed international partners must continue to ramp up the pressure on Russia. The Prime ...
LONDON, July 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Precious ravine woodlands across the Peak District are being brought back to life through the largest restoration project of its kind, with 84,000 native trees now planted to replace those lost to ash dieback disease. The 5 year LIFE in the Ravines project has successfully restored up to 25% of the region's most severely damaged woodlands. It creates resilient habitats that will protect this rare ecosystem for f...