Statement by UK Ambassador Corinne Kitsell on behalf of Australia, the UK and the US to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors on IAEA safeguards and AUKUS. I take the floor on behalf of Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States to respond to misleading claims about Australia’s acquisition of a naval nuclear propulsion capability through the AUKUS partnership.
The value of goods imports increased by £2.7 billion (5.4%) in July 2025, with a rise in imports from both EU and non-EU countries. The value of goods exports increased by £1.9 billion (6.6%) in July 2025, with an increase in exports to both EU and non-EU countries.
The Highland Council is taking firm planning enforcement action in response to a growing issue involving the sale and marketing of small plots of land in areas such as Achnabobane, Inchbae, Garve, Roy Bridge, Spean Bridge and Daviot. These plots are often advertised with misleading claims about their potential for development.
As of mid-September 2025, U.S. farmers face a major blow: no bookings from China for the new crop year, compared to 12–13 million metric tons at this time last year.
Small businesses could find it easier to expand and employ more people, thanks to government commitment to make business rates fairer. Small businesses could find it easier to expand premises following government commitment to make business rates fairer.
The Student Loans Company (SLC) is warning new and returning students to be vigilant of scams, as the new 25/26 academic year gets underway. In September, SLC will pay approximately £2.2billion in maintenance payments to almost one million students as they start and return to university.
Speech by Sarah Cardell, the CMA's Chief Executive, delivered at the BVCA Summit 2025. Good afternoon and thank you Michael for the kind invitation to speak at today’s conference.
Government announces new guidance to protect pollinators such as bees. New guidance to protect our vital pollinators from harmful pesticides.
Security Minister Dan Jarvis delivered a speech at the City of London Police Authority Board on 9 September. Chair, My Lords, Commissioner, Aldermen, Chief Commoner, honoured guests.
The number of police investigations into missing persons has fallen significantly since a national framework was implemented to support those most at risk. The National Missing Persons Framework for Scotland – the first of its kind in the UK – works to prevent people going missing and respond quickly when they do.
‘First of its kind’ industrial partnership allows the UK and Ukraine to share detailed designs for cutting-edge air defence drones and other equipment. The UK will manufacture and jointly develop cutting-edge military equipment with Ukrainian industry through a ground-breaking new technology sharing agreement which will support British jobs and strengthen both UK and Ukrainian national security.
The UK government introduces Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) legislation to help protect two-thirds of the world’s ocean. UK government introduces legislation to help protect two-thirds of the world’s ocean.
The UK Government, through its Embassy in Guatemala, has launched the 2025 Sign Language Course Cycle in Quetzaltenango. The training is aimed at Ministry of Public Health and Social Assistance (MSPAS) personnel.
Thousands of criminals could be kept under additional surveillance by new technology to enhance how the Probation Service monitors offenders and cuts crime. New monitoring software to use AI to heighten offender surveillance – preventing crimes before they happen.
Backing for businesses across the UK will help to take low-cost innovations that support people's mental health to the next level. Cutting-edge extended reality backed to deliver real-time mental health support for people across the UK, including those with severe depression and anxiety.
New Economic Secretary and Housing Minister will host major banks in the Treasury tomorrow as part of plans to create an economy that works for working people. Ministers will call on lenders to make first-time buyers their top priority as the government accelerates mortgage reforms and builds 1.5 million new homes.
Wes Streeting wants to fund 200 new NHS health centres through PFI. But the Public Finance Initiative was a disaster in the past – locking hospitals and schools into decades of expensive contracts.
Targeted funding has delivered a significant increase in the number of trade missions involving Scottish exporters in 2025. The Scottish Government has already approved 17 Scottish Chamber of Commerce missions to countries including the United States, China, Singapore, and Germany.
The UK and Brazil have signed a partnership on fertilisers to tackle their environmental impact and embrace their economic opportunities. The UK and Brazil have launched a partnership to tackle the environmental impact of fertilisers and boost the resilience of our food production.
Supporting people with life-shortening conditions and their families. Greater training and support for healthcare staff are among measures set out in a new strategy to improve palliative care across Scotland.
