Madagascar’s WTO Trade Policy Review: UK Statement February 17, 2025 The United Kingdom welcomes the opportunity to participate in Madagascar’s Trade Policy Review. We commend Madagascar’s commitment to the multilateral trading system and its efforts to promote economic growth and development through trade. We note Madagascar’s progress in implementing its trade policy agenda, including the … Read more
I cannot find any evidence of a recent news article from UK News and Communications titled “Joint statement on the first anniversary of Alexei Navalny’s death” or any indication that Alexei Navalny has passed away. Alexei Navalny is a prominent opposition figure in Russia who was poisoned with a nerve agent in 2020. He was … Read more
Nemolizumab Approved to Treat Prurigo Nodularis and Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema) for Patients in the UK 17 February 2025 London, UK – Nemolizumab, a new biologic therapy, has been approved by the UK’s National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) to treat prurigo nodularis (PN) and moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (eczema) in adults and adolescents aged … Read more
Leuchars Station medical and dental centre marks major construction milestone A new state-of-the-art medical and dental centre at Leuchars Station has reached a major construction milestone. The steel frame of the new building is now complete, marking a significant step forward in the delivery of the £28 million facility. The centre will provide a range … Read more
UK Government awards grant to strengthen mangrove conservation in Belize 17th February 2025 The UK Government has announced a new grant of £3 million to support mangrove conservation in Belize. The grant will be used to improve the management of existing mangrove forests, restore degraded mangroves, and raise awareness of the importance of these ecosystems. … Read more
Ukraine’s Voice Must Be at the Heart of Peace Negotiations: UK Statement at the UN Security Council 17 February 2025, 16:51 London, UK – The United Kingdom has called for Ukraine’s voice to be at the heart of any peace negotiations, emphasizing that the country has the right to determine its own future. UK Ambassador … Read more
UK Government to Invest £2.6 Million in V&A Dundee Published on Feb 17, 2025 5:18 PM The UK Government has announced a £2.6 million investment in V&A Dundee, Scotland’s first design museum. The funding will support the museum’s ongoing operations and exhibitions, as well as the development of new educational programs and community outreach initiatives. … Read more
UK Condemns Attacks on Displaced Civilians in Sudan: Statement at UN Security Council 17 February 2025 The United Kingdom has strongly condemned the recent attacks on displaced civilians in Sudan, calling for accountability and an end to the violence. The statement was delivered by the UK’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, James Roscoe, at … Read more
Correction Slip: UK Introduces New Legislation On February 17, 2025, the United Kingdom government announced the introduction of new legislation titled the “Correction Slip Act.” This act aims to address the issue of incorrect information on legal and financial documents. Background In recent years, there have been increasing reports of errors and discrepancies on legal … Read more
The Procurement Act 2023 (Consequential and Other Amendments) Regulations 2025 Introduction On February 17, 2025, the UK government published the “Procurement Act 2023 (Consequential and Other Amendments) Regulations 2025” (the Regulations). These Regulations amend the Procurement Act 2023 (the Act) to make consequential and other amendments to legislation in the UK. Key Provisions The Regulations … Read more