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Lesley Cowley OBE is appointed as Chair of Building Digital UK

Lesley Cowley OBE is appointed as Chair of Building Digital UK

Lesley Cowley OBE has been appointed as the new Chair of Building Digital UK (BDUK), the government agency responsible for expanding fast and reliable ...

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YJB responds to the Women's and Youth Justice Blueprints statement

YJB responds to the Women’s and Youth Justice Blueprints statement

On 17 June 2025, Jane Hutt MS, the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, made an oral statement in the Senedd on the Women’s and ...

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Convicted security boss loses concealed assets during court confiscation

Convicted security boss loses concealed assets during court confiscation

The Security Industry Authority (SIA) has successfully used the Proceeds of Crime Act to seize over £44,500 from a Lincolnshire security boss, Trevor Frater. ...

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Change of His Majesty's Ambassador in Croatia

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador in Croatia

Mr. Javed Patel has been appointed as His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Croatia, succeeding Mr. Simon Thomas OBE. Mr. Patel is set ...

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Fast, Expert, and Open: How the MHRA is Positioned to Be a Global Leader in Risk-Proportionate Regulation

Fast, Expert, and Open: How the MHRA is Positioned to Be a Global Leader in Risk-Proportionate Regulation

The UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is setting a new strategic direction under its new CEO, Lawrence Tallon. This fresh approach ...

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On Tuesday, the UK will announce new sanctions on Russia

On Tuesday, the UK will announce new sanctions on Russia

The United Kingdom is preparing to announce a fresh wave of sanctions against Russia on Tuesday, in a coordinated effort with other Ukraine allies. ...

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NATO allies 'not prepared' for conflict, top UK defense adviser says

NATO allies ‘not prepared’ for conflict, top UK defense adviser says

A key figure from the U.K. government’s strategic defense review (SDR) has raised concerns about the country’s slow progress in adopting new military technologies. ...

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U.K. MPs are considering decriminalizing abortion for women in all situations

U.K. MPs are considering decriminalizing abortion for women in all situations

On June 17, 2025, Members of Parliament (MPs) in the U.K. are expected to vote on a significant reform of the country’s abortion laws. ...

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Trump deems the finished UK-US trade agreement 'fair' for both nations

Trump deems the finished UK-US trade agreement ‘fair’ for both nations

On June 16, 2025, President Donald Trump announced the finalization of a trade agreement with the United Kingdom, which was first revealed in May. ...

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UK starts national inquiry into child sexual assault by Pakistani-origin grooming groups

UK starts national inquiry into child sexual assault by Pakistani-origin grooming groups

The United Kingdom has recently announced a national inquiry to investigate cases of child sex abuse committed by Pakistani-origin grooming gangs. This follows a ...

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