LONDON, Nov. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Bangkok, 10 November 2025- The United Kingdom, in partnership with the ASEAN Secretariat anddeliveredby the NationalCenterfor Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC) under the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), convened a high-levelsymposium on"Fostering UK-ASEAN Partnerships in Responsible Research and Innovation for Engineering Biology"at Eastin Grand HotelPhayathai, Bangkok. Th...
LONDON, Nov. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New government funding will help make the boldest ideas in UK life sciences a reality - from putting robots to work in factories making medicines, to turning spent nuclear fuel into the next generation of cancer therapies * As a key pillar of the Industrial Strategy, unleashing our £100 billion life sciences sector is key to the government's plans for economic growth, better health and national renewal * U...
LONDON, Nov. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Rivers,lakesand beaches will becleanerand wildlife better protected astheGovernment todaysignedinto law a ban on the sale of plastic wet wipes,marking a major step forward in tackling plastic pollutionwhich devastates ourwaterways. Wet wipescontainingplastic are a growing source of pollution,with a recent survey showing an average of 20 wet wipeslittering every100 metres of beachacross the UK*.When flushed, they...
LONDON, Nov. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The move to Cabot Square will provide modern offices that enhance our operational capability and provide a better working environment for all our employees. The building is already a base for other Government organisations, including the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) and the Office of Rail and Road. Funding for the office move was agreed in the Spending Review earlier this year. The move supports our ...
LONDON, Nov. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Environment Agency investigation into Derbyshire waste sites ends in prosecution * Court told father and son avoided substantial permitting and waste disposal charges * Hearing at Derby Crown Court on Wednesday 12 November 2025 At Derby Crown Court on Wednesday 12 November 2025, Keith Mrvik, 63, and his son Leon Mrvik, 37, were each given suspended prison sentences. Mrvik senior, of Cole Lane, Borrowash, Derb...
LONDON, Nov. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Default "yes" for tens of thousands of new homes near train stations to speed regeneration and get spades in the ground faster * Housing Secretary empowered to remove planning blockages and fast‑track large-scale applications. * Second phase of reforms streamlining consultations with application decisions cut by 40% to deliver 1.5 million homes under the Plan for Change Housebuilding near well-connected ...
LONDON, Nov. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Government will review 'National Protocol' guidelines to stop the criminalisation of children in care * Care leavers are ten times more likely to end up in prison and review will identify new measures to help agencies better support those at risk * Part of the Government's Plan for Change to open up opportunities for all young people, so they can fulfil their potential Children in care will get more s...
LONDON, Nov. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * The UN Security Council has voted to agree a US-drafted resolution supported by Qatar, Egypt, Turkey and other Arab states to implement the 20 point peace plan for Gaza * The UK voted for the resolution which provides a mandate for the International Stabilisation Force and requires increased humanitarian aid for Gaza. * UK continues to work tirelessly for a just and lasting peace and security for Israelis and P...
LONDON, Nov. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Government launches Call for Evidence to understand merits of the Pan-Euro Mediterranean (PEM) Convention as it weighs up accession * Businesses invited to give views on joining framework which could simplify rules of origin with FTA partners across continental Europe, the Middle East, and Africa * Submissions will help establish if joining could make UK goods trade with PEM countries - worth over £...
LONDON, Nov. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Today, meeting virtually between the HMS Prince of Wales, at anchor in Naples, and the Italian Defence Ministry in Rome, we - Foreign Ministers Yvette Cooper and Antonio Tajani, and Defence Ministers John Healey and Guido Crosetto - reaffirmed the deep and growing partnership between Italy and the United Kingdom. We underscored our shared commitment to European security, cooperation within NATO, and support for ...