Albares Presents First Measures Adopted to African Ambassadors Madrid, January 16, 2025, 11:00 p.m. – Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares presented this Monday to the African ambassadors accredited in Spain the first measures adopted by the government to strengthen relations with the continent. During a meeting held at the Palacio de Viana in Madrid, … Read more
Next steps for a more efficient immigration system 16 January 2025 The government has today set out the next steps in its plans for a more efficient immigration system. The reforms will introduce a new digital system that will make it easier for people to apply for visas and check their immigration status. The system … Read more
Survivors of sexual abuse to be empowered by closed case reviews The government has announced a new scheme to empower survivors of sexual abuse by allowing them to request a review of their case, even if it was closed many years ago. The Closed Case Review Scheme will be launched in April 2025 and will … Read more
Bird Flu (Avian influenza): Latest Situation in England 16th January 2025 The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued an update on the latest situation regarding bird flu (avian influenza) in England. Current Situation As of 16th January 2025, there have been 155 confirmed cases of bird flu in England in poultry and captive birds … Read more
Today’s resolution ensures the UN sanctions regime on Libya remains fit for purpose: UK Statement at the UN Security Council Delivered by Ambassador James Roscoe, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council briefing on Libya on 16 January 2025. Thank you, Mr President. And thank you to SRSG Griffiths for … Read more
UK calls for continued support for Ukraine at UN Security Council 16 January 2025 The UK has called on the international community to continue its support for Ukraine as the war continues between Russia and Ukraine. Speaking at the UN Security Council, UK Ambassador to the UN Barbara Woodward said that the UK “must not … Read more
UK and Poland to launch new defence and security treaty in Warsaw 16 January 2025 The UK and Poland will sign a new defence and security treaty in Warsaw on Tuesday, deepening their military and intelligence cooperation in the face of growing threats from Russia and other hostile states. The treaty will see the two … Read more
Correction Slip Date: 2025-01-16 00:00 Source: UK New Legislation Summary: The UK government has implemented a new correction slip mechanism for reporting errors in VAT returns. This mechanism allows businesses to amend VAT returns after they have been submitted to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). Key Points: The correction slip mechanism applies to errors in … Read more
The Gaming (Variation of Monetary Limits) Order (Northern Ireland) 2025 Introduction The Gaming (Variation of Monetary Limits) Order (Northern Ireland) 2025 is a statutory instrument made by the Department for Communities in Northern Ireland under the Gaming Act (Northern Ireland) 1985. The Order came into operation on 16 January 2025 and varies the monetary limits … Read more
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Aintree) Regulations 2025 The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Aintree) Regulations 2025 have been laid before Parliament and will come into force on 1 March 2025. The Regulations will restrict flying over Aintree Racecourse on the days of the Grand National Festival. This is to ensure the safety of … Read more