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News Archive
1/7/2025
Landmark Review of Parental Leave Launched
Government launches a full review of parental leave and pay, to better support working families and help children get the best start in life. Government launches a full review of parental leave and pay to better support working families and help children get the best start in life.1/7/2025
Security and trade at heart of Foreign Secretary visit to Ankara
UK visit to Turkey to bolster defence and security ties. David Lammy will visit Ankara to underscore close trade and security links between UK and Turkey during first bilateral visit to the country.1/7/2025
USAID Closure and Consequences - Some Reports Suggest 14 Million May Die
The U.S. Agency for International Development officially ceased to operate as an independent agency on March 28, 2025.1/7/2025
Public services put in your pocket with trial GOV.UK App launched
A trial version of the GOV.UK App is to be available to download on smartphones today, putting public services in people's pocket to save them from wasting time on admin. First GOV.UK App released to the public, kickstarting a whole new way for people to interact with government services that will make it easier to manage childcare payments and get travel guidance from your pocket.
1/7/2025
Three groups to be proscribed - Palestine Action, Maniacs Murder Cult and Russian Imperial Movement
Palestine Action, Maniacs Murder Cult and Russian Imperial Movement set to be banned following advice from cross-government experts. Three dangerous, terrorist groups will be banned under plans announced by the Home Secretary today 1 July 2025.1/7/2025
Why Debt is Going up and Who Benefits from It?
A look at government debt. Why is it rising, who buys it and who benefits from it?.
1/7/2025
Jobs boost as UK and Kenya bolster economic and security partnership
The UK and Kenya have agreed new deals to bolster the economic and security partnership between the two countries. Trade and investment deals agreed during the visit will contribute over £1bn to the UK economy and create UK jobs in engineering, defence industries, technical and advisory services, and financial services.1/7/2025
Weird Things That Happen When You Stop Spending Money
Today we talk about the weird, surprising, and sometimes uncomfortable changes I noticed when I finally got control of my spending, from redefining luxury to feeling "uglier" to thinking like a creator instead of a consumer. If you're trying to spend less or just curious about what changes, this is for you.
1/7/2025
Launch of new body to harness innovative tech for the UK's Armed Forces
Innovative technology will reach the hands of military personnel faster, as the work of the new UK Defence Innovation (UKDI) organisation kicks off today with its formal establishment. UK Defence Innovation begins work today to streamline delivery of innovative technology to Armed Forces personnel.30/6/2025
The UK has published a ten-year industrial strategy to boost key sectors of the economy - here's what the experts think
The UK government has published a ten-year strategy outlining how it aims to boost productivity and innovation across eight key sectors of the economy. From the future of AI to energy security and net zero, it's a broad and ambitious plan.30/6/2025
A Few News Stories in Brief From Highland Today
Wildfires rage across Carrbridge and Dava, with smoke spreading into Forres and Elgin—Police Scotland urges residents to keep windows and doors closed and avoid affected roads. Scottish Land & Estates issues an urgent call for volunteers—gamekeepers and estate staff with ATVs, fogging units and water tanks—to help tackle two large wildfires in Moray and the Highlands.30/6/2025
UK Universities Feeling The Pinch As Trump Cuts Hit Research Grants
Trump administration cuts have forced over 20 research projects at top UK universities to be paused or cancelled, with "stop notices" issued to Russell Group institutions. Over 20 projects at leading Russell Group universities have been hit by "stop notices" or outright funding cancellations after the Trump administration suspended or pulled US research grants.30/6/2025
Further details on welfare reforms published ahead of Second Reading
New details on the Government's welfare reforms will be published today (Monday 30 June 2025) ahead of Second Reading of the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill on Tuesday (1 July 2025). Terms of reference for the first comprehensive review of the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessment in a decade to be published today.30/6/2025
Robot dogs showcased at the Lincolnshire Show
The team's new canine ambassadors sparked chats on clean energy, local jobs and a future powered by fusion. The UK's first of a kind Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production (STEP) fusion energy team wowed the crowds at the Lincolnshire Show last week with a pair of robo-dogs.
30/6/2025
Labour's disability cuts rebellion: a former government whip asks, how did Keir Starmer not see this coming?
The government has promised to make major concessions to its universal credit and personal independence payment bill after a large-scale and very public rebellion by Labour MPs threatened to derail a vote due on July 1. The Commons order paper published on June 26 revealed that 126 Labour MPs had signed an amendment opposing a second reading for the bill, which proposes restricting disability benefits to levels they find unacceptable.30/6/2025
Fuel margins remain high despite lower fuel prices, CMA finds
Today's monitoring report sets out the Competition and Market Authority's (CMA) observations on developments in the UK's road fuel retail market since the previous update in March 2025. Dan Turnbull, Senior Director of Markets at the CMA, said, "While there is uncertainty over how global events will impact the price of oil, our report shows fuel margins remain high compared to historic levels despite lower prices at the pump in recent months.30/6/2025
World-first AI system to warn of NHS patient safety concerns
Pioneering AI technology will be developed to scan NHS systems to flag safety issues in real time and trigger crucial inspections earlier. Pioneering AI technology will be developed to scan NHS systems to flag safety issues in real time and trigger crucial inspections earlier.30/6/2025
Island resilience fund opens - £4.4 million targeted support for businesses
A funding package developed to support island businesses affected by ferry disruption is now ready to accept applications. Businesses from eligible sectors on South Uist, Colonsay, North Uist, Eriskay, Benbecula, Berneray, Grimsay and Arran can apply.30/6/2025
Upgrading national grid to power AI future to be tackled at AI Energy Council
The Technology and Energy Secretaries will chair the second meeting of the AI Energy Council today. Second meeting to focus on bringing the energy grid up to speed to power the next wave of AI breakthroughs.
30/6/2025
Reforms to Building Safety Regulator to accelerate housebuilding
Reforms to the Building Safety Regulator bring new leadership, investment and process to accelerate housebuilding. New Fast Track Process to enhance the review of newbuild applications, unblock delays and boost sector confidence.Our Social Media
