LONDON, June 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The report is the latest update into the implementation of parts 1 to 3 of theEconomic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCT Act)which brought about the most significant reforms to UK company law in almost 2 centuries. From credit to purchasing, the register plays a key role in informing a vast number of business decisions every day. A more accurate and robust register will inform better decision-makin...
LONDON, June 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: This Joint Statement follows the meeting of the Minister for Trade and Investment of New Zealand and Secretary of State for Business and Trade of the United Kingdom on1 June2026. At their meeting,the Ministers opened thethirdJoint Committee of the New Zealand-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (FTA)andreaffirmed the strength of the New Zealand-United Kingdom trade relationshipwhich reached a record£4...
LONDON, June 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: We, the Foreign Minister of Australia and Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom, reaffirm our shared commitment to end all forms of gender-based violence. Protecting against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment - including in development, humanitarian and peacekeeping contexts - is a cornerstone of our foreign policy. Gender-based violence remains a pervasive human rights abuse, experienced by one in thre...
LONDON, June 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The King has been pleased to approve the following appointment: * Dan Jarvis MBE MP as Secretary of State for Defence Rt Hon John Healey MP and Alistair Carns DSO OBE MC MP have left the Government. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
LONDON, June 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: To mark the start of the tournament, acclaimed poet Lemn Sissay OBE has penned a new work that celebrates football's ability to bring people from different backgrounds, cultures and generations together. Eight Games, which is published in collaboration with the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, focuses on themes of hope and collective identity, marking this World Cup as a powerful opportunity to put diffe...
LONDON, June 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Fund will prioritise long-term peacebuilding between Israelis and Palestinians to address root causes of conflict and support a sustainable two-state solution * Initiative jointly announced during meeting of three foreign ministers at Chevening * Will complement existing efforts to provide humanitarian support in Palestine, crack down on violent settlers, and support the 20-point Gaza peace plan * Ministers rei...
LONDON, June 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Ofqual has fined Cambridge English £875,000 after it issued incorrect results to thousands of people who took English language tests, including those used for visa, immigration and university entrance purposes. Computer automated marking errors with the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) qualification led to incorrect results being issued to tens of thousands of candidates globally from 2...
LONDON, June 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New counter-drone measures  at  17 prisons at high risk from drones * Up to 13,000 cell windows to be reinforced with grilles to thwart criminals smuggling illicit items * Part of Government action to ensure prisons cut crime and protect the public Up to 13,000 prison cell windows across England and Wales will be fitted with heavy-duty steel grilles to stop drones smuggli...
LONDON, June 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Policy Insights Unit (PIU) is a cross-government unit that develops analysis and ideas for policy. Operating like an in-house consultancy, we agree bespoke projects to suit the needs of each customer, combining expert engagement with research synthesis and policy development. Our Policy Fellowship is a bespoke, flexible, part-time mentoring programme that supports officials by providing help and expert insig...
LONDON, June 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Today, we the Foreign Ministers of the United Kingdom, Australia and Canada are pleased to announce that we will establish a new International Peace Fund for Israelis and Palestinians, a multi-donor initiative to support peacebuilding efforts to establish the conditions for a lasting peace. We are doing so at a moment of acute crisis in Israel and Palestine. The last three years have exacted a devastating and de...