LONDON, July 25 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Since re-opening in June, the Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS) has once again attracted a high volume of interest from across the seafood and marine sectors in England. Due to the number and total value of applications received, the scheme is now closed to new applications. This year's £6 million funding allocation builds on the more than £35 million already committed through FaSS to over 1,700 proj...
LONDON, July 25 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: During the event, he offered closing remarks highlighting the United Kingdom's commitment to the Global Plastics Action Partnership (GPAP), of which Guatemala has been a member since January 2025, and underscored the importance of international collaborations in addressing global environmental challenges. DHM Huggins praised Guatemala's leadership in creating inclusive, evidence-based policies and welcomed its r...
LONDON, July 25 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Speaking as he published his department's annual report, Ian Murray set out how the department has been reshaped and given more powers to help make life better for people in Scotland as part of the UK Government's Plan for Change. In Ian Murray's first year at the Scotland Office he has: * Restructured the department to deliver his four key priorities - green energy, economic growth, tackling poverty and deli...
LONDON, July 25 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Harrison Lawrence-Van Pooss (21), from Margate, Kent, has had his sentence increased after it was referred to the Court of Appeal by the Solicitor General Lucy Rigby KC MP, under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme. The court heard that in August 2023, Claire Knights from Canterbury, went for a walk with her dog around the Minnis Bay area of Birchington. As Claire was walking back to her car, she was pushed o...
LONDON, July 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * NEW figures show trade deal with India will deliver £50 million for Northern Ireland's economy as part of the Plan for Change * Advanced manufacturing and engineering, whiskey producers and services and technology sectors set to benefit from growth following a reduction or near elimination of tariffs * Comes as Prime Minister and Trade Secretary welcome Prime Minister Modi and Commerce Minister to ...
LONDON, July 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * coastal communities across the UK will benefit from £30 million to make shipping and sea travel greener, boosting local economies, and supporting jobs and skills * decarb funding is helping to revitalise Glasgow's strong shipbuilding heritage, as Maritime Minister heralds a new Scottish-built high-techwing sail which can save ships up to 40% per annum in fuel and emissions * latest boost builds on over ...
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...