LONDON, Oct. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New measures to slash delays and get Britain building faster through landmark Planning and Infrastructure Bill * New powers for Secretary of State could stop councils rejecting planning permissions, tackle blockers in the courts, alongside plans to accelerate reservoirs, windfarms and large housing schemes * Turbocharging the Plan for Change to create high-paying jobs, put money back into people's pockets, and ...
LONDON, Oct. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: MI5's National Protective Security Authority (NPSA) has today published new guidance to help protect the UK's democratic institutions from foreign interference and espionage threats. The guidance outlines how state backed actors and their proxies attempt to manipulate, discredit or secretly gather information on political figures at all levels. This is done often through subtle and deceptive means that blur the ...
LONDON, Oct. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Ministers are consulting on restoring access to the Local Government Pension Scheme for councillors in England and extending it to mayors. The proposed reforms would align England with Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland where elected members already have access. The proposals will show locally elected leaders the respect they deserve as dedicated public servants. This comes as local government reorganisation ...
LONDON, Oct. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister met President Erdoğan of Türkiye at the Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit this afternoon. The Prime Minister thanked the President for his invaluable role in the process to achieve a ceasefire and bring an end to the war. Both agreed that now must be a turning point, and we must maintain momentum towards implementation of the peace plan. The Prime Minister reiterated that the UK stands ...
LONDON, Oct. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The first UK-Uganda Agro-Industrialisation Forum was held on 27 August 2025, with representatives of the UK and Ugandan governments, farmers, businesses and development partners discussing collaborations to boost farm productivity, exports to the UK, regional food trade, and climate resilience.   Agro-Industrialisation is a pillar of Uganda's National Development Plan, through which the government se...
LONDON, Oct. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister met President Emmanuel Macron of France in Sharm El-Sheikh today. They welcomed the historic scenes of the last few days, with aid now pouring into Gaza and the hostages finally being reunited with their loved ones after unimaginable suffering. Both leaders paid tribute to the vital efforts of President Trump and the mediators from Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey for securing the first phase of peac...
LONDON, Oct. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * The work of MOD teams and individuals to integrate sustainability and conservation within Defence has been recognised in today's Sanctuary Awards ceremony * This year's winners include innovative projects boosting the MOD's sustainability at the same time as supporting the UK Armed Forces' operational readiness * Increased sustainability throughout the MOD's estate and operations will benefit security and suppo...
LONDON, Oct. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Item 6 We'd like to thank the LDC group for the efforts that they've made in finding alternative text which attempts to address all Members' concerns, and want to acknowledge the compromises that they have made in doing so. The current draft appears unable to secure consensus from the membership, so clearly further work will be required. The UK remains committed to working with all members to try and help find a...
LONDON, Oct. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The UK hosted a flagship trade and investment reception, 'Alive with Opportunity: A UK-India Partnership Celebration', on HMS Richmond at Mumbai Port on Friday, 10 October, marking the visit of the UK Carrier Strike Group (CSG) to India. The reception showcased how the UK and India's free trade agreement (FTA) will make it cheaper, easier, and quicker to do business together - unlocking new opportunities across ...
LONDON, Oct. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Companies House has laid out an ambitious vision for its future designed to boost economic growth, by continuing to transform itself into a more active gatekeeper over its data and take further steps to crack down on economic crime. By ensuring Companies House data is authoritative and transparent, the agency aims to increase its value to the users who depend on it, including businesses, researchers, government,...