The UK government has faced scrutiny after it emerged that China was excluded from the most stringent tier of a new national security regime designed to track covert foreign influence. The Foreign Influence Registration Scheme (FIRS), introduced under the National Security Act, is intended to require individuals and organizations working[Read More…]

The UK government has announced a comprehensive review of parental leave and pay policies in an effort to better support new parents and promote a more balanced approach to family life. The move comes amid growing calls from parents, employers, and advocacy groups for reforms that reflect the evolving needs[Read More…]

The UK government has pledged support for a vital refinery in Wales, amid growing concerns over the potential loss of 420 jobs during a challenging transition away from fossil fuels. The Stanlow oil refinery, operated by Essar Oil UK, is facing a critical moment as its future hangs in the[Read More…]

UK Grocery Retailers Collaborate with Government to Implement Innovative Healthy Food Standard Amid Rising Obesity Concerns in a significant step toward addressing the UK’s escalating obesity crisis, major grocery retailers have expressed strong support for a new government-led “healthy food standard” aimed at improving the nutritional quality of supermarket sales.[Read More…]

On 30 June 2025, the foreign ministers of France, Germany, and the United Kingdom issued a joint statement expressing strong support for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and its director general, Rafael Grossi. The statement comes amid growing international concern over reported threats against the agency’s leadership and efforts[Read More…]

The government has published additional details on its proposed welfare reforms ahead of the Welfare Reform Bill’s Second Reading in Parliament. The updated plans aim to address some of the public and political concerns raised in recent weeks, particularly around support for disabled people and those with long-term health conditions.[Read More…]

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has described reforming the UK’s welfare system as a “moral imperative,” following days of political tension and mounting dissent within the Labour Party over proposed changes to disability benefits. His comments come after the government made a key concession to protect current claimants from some of[Read More…]

The UK Government is set to introduce stricter age verification rules for adult websites as part of a wider effort to protect children online. From 25 July, major pornography platforms such as Pornhub, Stripchat, and Jerkmate will be required to implement more robust systems to ensure users are over 18.[Read More…]

The UK’s proposed reforms to ban “fire and rehire” practices are facing renewed scrutiny, with union leaders calling for a more considered approach to the policy’s design. Mike Clancy, general secretary of the Prospect union, has urged the government to revisit the current draft of the legislation, warning that its[Read More…]

Albania’s Prime Minister, Edi Rama, has offered a candid and critical assessment of the UK’s proposed asylum plans, warning that the approach reflects a deeper shift in post-Brexit Britain’s political climate. Speaking during Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s visit to Tirana, Rama described the idea of sending refused asylum seekers to[Read More…]