Weevil used to control floating pennywort in the Cam Washes 4 February 2025 A weevil that feeds on floating pennywort is being released into the Cam Washes in an effort to control the invasive plant. Floating pennywort (Hydrocotyle ranunculoides) is a non-native aquatic plant that has spread rapidly in the UK in recent years. It … Read more
EU and UK Hold Second Counter-Terrorism Dialogue in London February 4, 2025 London: The United Kingdom and the European Union held their second Counter-Terrorism Dialogue in London today, demonstrating their ongoing commitment to combating terrorism and protecting citizens from its threats. The dialogue was co-chaired by UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman and EU Commissioner for … Read more
‘Failure to prevent fraud’ offence regulatory alert The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a regulatory alert warning firms that they could face criminal prosecution for failing to prevent fraud under new legislation which came into force on 30 September 2022. The offence of ‘failure to prevent fraud’ was introduced by the Economic Crime and … Read more
UK-EU Reset: Minister for EU Relations Outlines New Approach February 4, 2025 The UK Minister for EU Relations, Lord Frost, has outlined a new approach to UK-EU relations, calling for a “reset” in the relationship. In an article published today, Lord Frost said that the current approach is “not working” and that the UK needs … Read more
Sir Chris Bryant speech at TMT World Congress 2025 Keynote speech at the TMT World Congress 2025 in London Ladies and gentlemen, It is an honour to be invited to speak at this prestigious event. The TMT World Congress is a leading platform for discussing the latest trends and developments in the telecommunications, media, and … Read more
Record investment to protect thousands of UK homes and businesses 4 February 2025 The government has announced a £5.2 billion investment to better protect homes and businesses in England from flooding and coastal erosion. The investment will be used to build and improve flood defences, create new natural flood management schemes, and improve the resilience … Read more
PM meeting with Prime Minister Frederiksen of Denmark 4 February 2025 The Prime Minister met with Denmark’s Prime Minister Frederiksen in Copenhagen today. They discussed the war in Ukraine and their commitment to providing ongoing support to Ukraine. They also discussed the importance of energy security, including increasing cooperation on offshore wind and hydrogen. The … Read more
The Official Controls (Amendment) Regulations 2025 Published: 4th February 2025 On February 4th, 2025, the UK government published new legislation titled “The Official Controls (Amendment) Regulations 2025.” This legislation amends the Official Controls (England) Regulations 2009 and the Official Controls (Scotland) Regulations 2009. Purpose of the Legislation The purpose of this legislation is to implement … Read more
New UK Legislation Restricts Drone Flying Near Stonehenge Introduction The UK government has introduced new legislation to restrict drone flying near Stonehenge, one of the UK’s most iconic historical landmarks. The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Stonehenge) Regulations 2025 came into force on 4 February 2025 and prohibit the flying of drones within a 1-kilometer … Read more
New Legislation: The M6 Toll Motorway (M6 Junction 3a to M6 Junction 11a) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2025 Introduction On February 4, 2025, a new legislation was introduced: The M6 Toll Motorway (M6 Junction 3a to M6 Junction 11a) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2025. This Order prohibits traffic from using a section of … Read more