LONDON, July 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Local connection tests officially removed for care leavers under 25 and victims of domestic abuse * Forms part of the five-step plan to deliver a decade of renewal for social and affordable housing * Delivering the government's Plan for Change to provide more vulnerable people with a safe and secure roof over their head More young people leaving care and domestic abuse survivors can now have greater access to ...
LONDON, July 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The most vulnerable children in society will be better protected from unsafe, illegal children's homes thanks to over £53 million investment from the government to create 200 new placements in high-quality council-run homes through its Plan for Change. For the first time, the government has specifically targeted funding at children who have such complex needs that they are at risk of, or have been, deprived...
LONDON, July 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister and French President Emmanuel Macron have agreed to take forward a groundbreaking partnership to address illegal Channel crossings and dismantle the people smuggling networks. A new pilot scheme will see small boat arrivals being returned to France then an equal number of migrants will be able to come to the UK from France through a new legal route - fully documented and subject to strict secu...
LONDON, July 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The UK and France, as Europe's only nuclear powers and leading militaries, share a unique responsibility for European and international defence and security. Our two nations represent nearly 40% of the defence budget of European Allies, and more than 50% of European spending on research and technology. Since the Chequers Declaration in 1995, successive generations of leaders have recognised the intertwined natur...
LONDON, July 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: ThePresidentof the French Republic and the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom reaffirm their longstanding and resolute commitment to nuclear cooperation. There is no greater demonstration of the strength and importance of our bilateral relationship than our willingness to work together in this most sensitive area. In this regard, we commend the important achievements since 2010. Our nuclear weapons exist to de...
LONDON, July 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and the President of the French Republic met today in Downing Street for the 37th UK-France Summit. The United Kingdom and France share a commitment to peace, democracy, the rule of law, the rules-based international order, and human rights. In an international context in which these values are increasingly jeopardised, France and the United Kingdom share a responsibility...
LONDON, July 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Environment Agency, in partnership with Wiltshire Council, Bradford-on-Avon Town Council and Wessex Water, has concluded that a permanent flood scheme for Bradford-on-Avon is currently unviable. A review of a proposed flood scheme from 2017, which involved low walls and pumping stations, found that costs have risen significantly, increasing from £4.5 million to over £11 million. This is not possibl...
LONDON, July 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Today the leaders of member states and international organisations of the Coalition of the Willing gathered in London, Rome and virtually to discuss strengthening support to Ukraine and further pressure on Russia. They welcomed the participation of United States Special Presidential Envoy, General Keith Kellogg, and Senators Graham and Blumenthal - the first time representatives of the United States have joined i...
LONDON, July 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Ambition for all regions to take the reins in driving growth receives its biggest boost as the landmark English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill is introduced to Parliament today [Thursday 10th July]. Local people will take back control of their regions, from bolstered rights to save cherished community assets, to a bigger voice in neighbourhood governance and increased powers to their directly elected ...
LONDON, July 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: UK-Japan Investment MoC July 2025 ODT, 14.4 KB This file is in an OpenDocument format The UK and Japan yesterday signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) aimed at enabling increased UK investment into Japan, further strengthening the economic ties between the two nations. The agreement was signed at the British Embassy in Tokyo by Baroness Poppy Gustafsson of Chesterton CBE, UK Minister for Investment, and Mr...