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UK-Netherlands Serious and Organised Crime Dialogue: Strengthening Joint Action Against Criminal Networks
2+ hour, 14+ min ago (132+ words) UK-Netherlands Serious and Organised Crime Dialogue: Strengthening Joint Action Against Criminal Networks'GOV.UK Today, the UK and the Netherlands held their fourth Serious and Organised Crime (SOC) dialogue to continue the work of stepping up joint action to tackle serious…...
Foot and Mouth disease detected in Greece
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (474+ words) A case of Foot and Mouth disease has been detected in Greece. The UK Chief Veterinary Officer is urging livestock keepers to remain vigilant to the clinical'signs of'Foot and Mouth disease (FMD)'following the'confirmation of'the disease in'a cattle farm'in Lesvos,…...
Benefit Sanctions statistics to August 2025
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (1671+ words) Published 11 November 2025 This is the latest quarterly release of statistics on Benefit Sanctions and includes data up to August 2025." The next statistics release will be 17 February 2026." We are seeking user feedback on this statistical bulletin. Send comments to: [email protected] There…...
Visa brake imposed on 4 countries after widespread visa abuse
2+ week, 6+ day ago (673+ words) Government to end study visas from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan, and work visas for Afghans. An "emergency brake" on visas has been imposed for the first time on nationals from 4 countries following a surge in asylum claims from legal…...
Targeted financial support for aspiring social workers
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (455+ words) Social work students to receive targeted financial support, under plans set out in a consultation launched by the government today (6 February 2026). Social work students will receive more targeted financial support where there is the greatest need, including those from low-income…...
Three countries to take back illegal migrants after visa threat
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (320+ words) Illegal migrants and criminals from 3 African countries will be deported following a threat by the Home Secretary to shut down their visas to Britain. Within 3 months,cooperation has been secured, and flights are already off the ground,showcasingthe effectiveness ofthreateningvisa…...
Parental leave and pay review: call for evidence
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (1830+ words) Updated 10 September 2025 The parental leave and pay review is a much-needed opportunity to explore and consider how the parental leave and pay system could better support working families, reflect the modern economy, and deliver on the government's Plan for Change…...
PM calls with international leaders: 18 January 2026
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (149+ words) The Prime Minister spoke with Prime Minister of Denmark, Mette Frederiksen; President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen; NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte and President Trump. The Prime Minister spoke with Prime Minister of Denmark, Mette Frederiksen; President of…...
Stronger parental leave rights to give millions of working families the “security they deserve”
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (918+ words) New day one rights to parental leave set to enter force from April. Over 18 million workers across the UK to'benefit'from stronger protections at work, with most insecure workers set to gain the most." Changes create more secure jobs and raise…...
PM meeting with President Ramaphosa of South Africa: 21 November 2025
4+ mon, 3+ day ago (176+ words) The Prime Minister met South Africa's President, Cyril Ramaphosa, in Johannesburg today. The Prime Minister began by thanking President Ramaphosa for the warm welcome to South Africa, and congratulating him on Africa's first G20. He said the summit represented a really…...