News The Thames Estuary Cockle Fishery (No. 2) Order 2024 On 25th November 2024, the UK government published The Thames Estuary Cockle Fishery (No. 2) Order 2024, which comes into force on 9th December 2024. Background The Thames Estuary is home to a valuable cockle fishery, which supports the livelihoods of many fishermen and their families. … Read more
The State Pension Revaluation for Transitional Pensions Order 2024 Summary The State Pension Revaluation for Transitional Pensions Order 2024 is a piece of legislation that has been approved by the UK Parliament. The order will come into effect on 6 April 2024 and will change the way that state pensions are revalued for certain people. … Read more
The State Pension Debits and Credits (Revaluation) Order 2024 The State Pension Debits and Credits (Revaluation) Order 2024 is a new piece of legislation that was introduced in the UK on 25 November 2024. The Order amends the State Pension Debits and Credits Regulations 2014, which set out the rules for how state pension credits … Read more
The Collective Investment Schemes (Temporary Recognition) and Central Counterparties (Transitional Provision) (Amendment) Regulations 2024 On November 25th, 2024, the UK government published the Collective Investment Schemes (Temporary Recognition) and Central Counterparties (Transitional Provision) (Amendment) Regulations 2024. This new piece of legislation is an amendment to the existing regulations and aims to ensure that the UK … Read more
Pensioners to Receive Winter Fuel Payments from Today The UK government has announced that pensioners will start to receive Winter Fuel Payments from today, November 25, 2024. The payments, worth between £100 and £300, will be paid to those eligible by December 13, 2024. The Winter Fuel Payment is a one-off payment to help low-income … Read more
The UK’s Indo-Pacific Policy: FCDO Minister’s Speech to the IISS On November 25, 2024, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) Minister for Asia and the Pacific, Amanda Milling, delivered a speech at the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) in London, outlining the UK’s Indo-Pacific policy. Key Points of the Speech Increased Focus on the … Read more
Title: UK Calls for Immediate Ceasefire and Hostage Release for Peace in Conflict Zones Source: GOV UK Date: 2024-11-25 16:44 Summary: At the UN Security Council meeting, the UK urged all parties involved in conflicts to cease fire and release hostages immediately as the most effective path to securing peace. The statement stressed the importance … Read more
Title: People in Birmingham Share Views to Help Shape Future of Nature Source: GOV UK Publication Date: 2024-11-25 18:10 Summary: The article reports on a public engagement event held in Birmingham to gather input on a new environmental strategy for the city. The event was part of a broader consultation process launched by Birmingham City … Read more
Italy-Germany: Urso Meets Habeck Rome, November 25, 2024 – Italian Minister for Economic Development Adolfo Urso met with German Vice Chancellor and Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection Robert Habeck in Berlin today. The meeting focused on strengthening economic cooperation between Italy and Germany, particularly in the fields of energy, climate change, and digitalization. … Read more
Italy-Germany: Urso and Habeck Chair First Ministerial Forum of the Italy-Germany Action Plan On November 25, 2024, Italian Minister for Enterprise and Made in Italy Adolfo Urso and German Vice Chancellor and Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action Robert Habeck presided over the first ministerial forum of the Italy-Germany Action Plan. The forum was … Read more